Adoption

If you're interested in adopting a bird, the best way to find your match is to come to the sanctuary and meet our birds. You never know who you may end up falling in love with - or who may end up falling in love with you!

To begin the adoption process, check out our available birds to learn a little about our current residents. Then fill out our adoption application (Word or PDF) and mail or email it to us for our adoption committee to review. We'll do our best to match you with the perfect feathered companion!

Please take the time to read the following before submitting an application.

1. Our # 1 priority is the birds we care for.

2. Yes, we do charge a fee to adopt a bird. There is a great deal of time, money, sweat, blood, and tears that goes into the rehabilitation of many of our birds and while we are not-for-profit, that does not mean we can give away the birds. To do this would be to let down the birds that we are currently caring for and eventually would cause us to shut our doors as there would be no money left to care for any of the birds. If you are looking for a free bird, please look elsewhere, as birds are not free, nor are they inexpensive to keep as companions.

3. Our fees are not listed on our website because each bird's fee is based upon the costs we have incurred for that specific bird. Please do not call and ask the prices of our birds. This illustrates to us that you may be geared more towards the cost of the bird and not which bird would fit best into your family situation. We can assure you that all of our birds are well below retail that you would find at any pet store/breeder. We spend 1-2 hours daily taking phone calls regarding the fees, the personalities, etc., of each of our birds, and many times the bird you call about is not the bird that would be best suited for your situation. Please understand that this takes us away from caring for these magnificent creatures and therefore violates # 1 above. Once approved, we will let you know know all of the costs involved in adopting a specific bird.

4. We require a 50% downpayment (non-refundable) to ensure we do not let anyone else adopt your chosen bird, and the rest of the adoption fee must be paid within 30 days. If you are unable to pay the balance within 30 days and you do not contact us to make alternate arrangements, the bird will be re-listed for adoption. All adoption fees must be paid with cash, money orders, or cashier's checks. We no longer accept personal checks.

5. WE DO NOT SHIP OUR BIRDS EVER! Please don't call us and ask us to, as this would violate # 1 above.