- BIRD ADOPTION PROGRAM -
A WORD OF CAUTION
RUFFLED FEATHERS SANCTUARY IS NOT A PET STORE
There is no guarantee you will be accepted for a potential placement, and even then we always believe the birds' needs come first. As most of the birds available for the adoption program have already been in multiple homes stability and experience are key determinative factors in any placement. If you are just looking for cute, young or cuddly birds or are looking at adoption as a way to cheaply obtain a bird, kindly look elsewhere.
ALL ADOPTIONS MUST BE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
SELECT GROUPS OF SINGLE AND PAIRED BIRDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR ADOPTION BY EXPERIENCED BIRD OWNERS. PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU REGARDING YOUR ELGIBILITY AND THE NEXT STEPS
BIRD SPECIES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INCLUDE: MACAWS, UMBRELLA COCKATOOS, AFRICAN GREYS, YELLOW-NAPED AMAZONS, HAWK-HEADED PARROTS, COCKATIELS, SUN CONURES AND QUAKER PARAKEETS
MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS | FACTORS
(IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE, YOU WILL NOT BE APPROVED)
- Non-Smoking Household: A bird’s respiratory system is its most vulnerable
- Substantial previous experience with type of bird species you are adopting
- An apartment is only acceptable for Parakeet, Finch, Cockatiel or Love Bird
- As birds are flock animals your bird, keeping a companion bird is suggested
- The bird must live in a main part of the house, no garages or sheds
- Adequately sized cage and play/exercise stand
IF YOU ARE APPROVED YOU MUST:
- Be willing to come in for a meet and greet
- Multiple sessions with prospective bird is suggested but not required
- Demonstrate your ability to handle and have your bird step up on command
- Have a succession plan in place at time of adoption. You may download a free bird trust on the Succession Planning webpage.
- A substantial donation to the charity is required as a form of adoption fee, this supports our flock and allows us to rescue additional birds in need.