Xena's Info...
| Breed: | Macaw | Color: | Blue | Age: | Adult |
| Sex: | Female |
Xena's Story...
Xena is an adult B&G Macaw, believed to be female. She is hand tame but prefers to play on top of her cage with her toys. Not a cuddler. needs an experieinced bird person to live with. Lots of [ersonality, Xena will open her food/water bowl doors just to prove she can but not sneak out of the cage. She is full of personality.
Xena is an adult B&G Macaw, believed to be female. She is hand tame but prefers to play on top of her cage with her toys. Not a cuddler. needs an experieinced bird person to live with. Lots of [ersonality, Xena will open her food/water bowl doors just to prove she can but not sneak out of the cage. She is full of personality.
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Rescue Group Info...
About Our Rescue Group...
We take in parrots who can no longer stay with their owners for whatever reason. If these companion pets have behavioral, physical or psycholocial issues, we work with them or seek treatment to correct the problems. These companions are then placed for adoption. We do have minimal adoption fees, an application must be completed and a home visit done before ever meeting the birds. We are 100% volunteer and non-profit. We participate as PETCO partners providing public education regarding parrot care and behavior. We also attend other pet oriented events to offer education. There are so many cat and dog rescues working hard to help with these animals. Parrot rescues are few and far between. We serve a 5 county area for adoption but actually have birds driven to us from the other coast of Fl. and all the way from Ocala to Punta Gorda to be relinquished.
We are always looking for volunteers. If you have a special talent let us know or if you just want to help socialize the birds we have many opportunities to offer. We also have a fostering program that's always in need of volunteers. We take donations of any type of parrot related items and certainly appreciate any monetary donations provided.
We take in parrots who can no longer stay with their owners for whatever reason. If these companion pets have behavioral, physical or psycholocial issues, we work with them or seek treatment to correct the problems. These companions are then placed for adoption. We do have minimal adoption fees, an application must be completed and a home visit done before ever meeting the birds. We are 100% volunteer and non-profit. We participate as PETCO partners providing public education regarding parrot care and behavior. We also attend other pet oriented events to offer education. There are so many cat and dog rescues working hard to help with these animals. Parrot rescues are few and far between. We serve a 5 county area for adoption but actually have birds driven to us from the other coast of Fl. and all the way from Ocala to Punta Gorda to be relinquished.
We are always looking for volunteers. If you have a special talent let us know or if you just want to help socialize the birds we have many opportunities to offer. We also have a fostering program that's always in need of volunteers. We take donations of any type of parrot related items and certainly appreciate any monetary donations provided.
Come Meet Our Pets...
Petco
Colonial Blvd.
Ft. Myers, Fl
1st Sat. of each month
12 - 4pm
Petco
Colonial Blvd.
Ft. Myers, Fl
1st Sat. of each month
12 - 4pm
Petco
Alico Rd.
Gulf Coast Center
Ft. Myers, Fl
July 24, 2010 then the last Sat. of each month
Our Adoption Process...
PARROT OUTREACH SOCIETY
Adoption Application
Exotic bird ownership is a serious responsibility and the adoption of an unwanted or rescued bird can introduce a myriad of additional factors which need to be considered. The Parrot Outreach Society and Cage Bird Club of Charlotte Co. want to be certain you understand what you’re in for before you make the decision to adopt a bird. We also want to be certain we know enough about you to feel confident we’re placing the bird into a satisfactory environment. Thank you for your interest in adopting a bird from us!
Name: __________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________¬¬¬¬¬¬¬
Home Phone: ________________________ Work: _______________________
Cell: ________________________________ Fax: ________________________
E-Mail: __________________________________________________________
Please answer all 48 of the questions below and use additional sheets or the back of this form if you need more space. Please write “N/A” if a question isn’t applicable to you or your situation. All questions must be answered for the application to be processed.
1) Are you currently a member of the CBCCC? [ ] Yes [ ] No
2) Are you interested in becoming a member? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A
3) Are you a member of a different bird club? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, which one(s)? _____________________________________________
4) Do you subscribe to any avian related publications? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, which one(s)? _____________________________________________
5) Your occupation: ________________________________________________
6) Spouse/SIG’s occupation: _________________________________________
7) Do all adults in your household know you plan to adopt a bird? [ ] Yes [ ] No
8) Are there any children in the household? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, list gender and ages: __________________________________
______________________________________________________________
If no, are you planning to have children? [ ] Yes [ ] No
9) Does anyone in the household object to adopting a bird? [ ] Yes [ ] No
10) Are there any other pets (not birds) in the household? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, list quantity, species, and ages: _________________________
______________________________________________________________
11) Are you planning to purchase or adopt any other pets? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, what species? _____________________________________________
12) Type of home: [ ] House [ ] Apartment [ ] Condo [ ] Other:_________
13) Do you own or rent your home? [ ] Own [ ] Rent
14) Do you have your landlord’s, homeowners, or condo association’s written permission to keep exotic birds? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A
15) If you or someone else in the household is a smoker, will be you able to provide a smoke-free environment for the bird? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A (no smokers in the household) If yes, how? ___________________ _______________________________________________________________
16) Does anyone in the household have asthma or allergies, COPD, emphysema [ ] Yes [ ] No
17) Do you or anyone else in the household have previous experience with exotic birds? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, who and how many years with which species? _______________________________________________________________
18) Are there any pet birds already in the household? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, please list quantity, species, and how long you’ve had them: ________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
19) Have you owned pets (birds or others) in the past that you no longer have?
[ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, please list (on the back of this form or on a separate piece of paper) what species, how long you had them, and why they’re no longer with you (if they died, list cause of death).
20) Have you ever bred birds? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, what species of birds? _______________________________________________________________
21) Do you currently have or know of an avian vet? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, vet’s name, location, and phone #: ________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
22) If you already have birds, have they been vet checked for infectious disease? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A If yes, are they all healthy? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A
23) If you already have birds, what do you feed your bird(s)? Check all that apply: [ ] Seeds [ ] Pellets [ ] Fresh Vegetables [ ] Fresh Fruits [ ] Pasta [ ] Treat Sticks [ ] N/A [ ] Other:______________________
24) Do you feel qualified to work with special needs birds (i.e. – physical defect or psychological problems)? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, explain qualifications: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
25) What would you do if your bird came to you with or developed bad habits?
_________________________________________________________________
26) Do you feel you’re financially able to provide for a bird’s needs in terms of veterinarian costs, food, housing, toys, etc? [ ] Yes [ ] No
27) How much would you budget annually to care for this bird? $______________
28) Are you willing to keep your home at a temperature that suits the needs of your bird whether or not you’re at home? [ ] Yes [ ] No
29) What temperature do you normally keep your home thermostat set to in the Winter? _____ Summer? _____ Fall? _____ Spring? _____
30) Are you aware of the fact that exotic birds can carry diseases which could be transmitted to humans? [ ] Yes [ ] No
31) Do you know that exotic birds are capable of biting, screaming, and destroying property, and that they tend to be very messy in terms of droppings and food splattering? [ ] Yes [ ] No
32) Do you know that exotic birds NEED a lot of attention and care and that behavioral modification can take years of patience to achieve? [ ] Yes [ ] No
33) Are you prepared to put in the effort to keep the cage clean, the food and water fresh, and to work with the bird consistently and patiently on a daily basis to build a relationship of trust and companionship? [ ] Yes [ ] No
34) What species are you interested in adopting? __________________________
________________________ Why? ___________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
35) Why are you interested in adopting rather than purchasing a companion bird? ______________________________________________________________
36) Under what circumstances would you not be able to keep the bird? [ ] Moving [ ] new job [ ] new baby [ ] divorce, separation [ ] allergy [ ] other pets [ ] other______________________________________________________
37) Have you done any prior research on exotic bird species, care, and behavior? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, explain: _____________________________________
______________________________________________________________
If no, are you willing to do the research prior to the adoption? [ ] Yes [ ] No
38) Do you need education in proper avian care? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If no, what resources are available to you? ____________________________
______________________________________________________________
39) Do you have a suitable cage available for the new bird? [ ] Yes [ ] No
40) Where do you plan to locate the bird’s cage? __________________________
41) If you already have birds, do you have a quarantine area available for the bird? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A If yes, where? _______________________________
42) Who will be the primary caregiver for the bird? _________________________
43) How much time will you or the primary caregiver have available to spend with the bird on a daily basis? __________________________________________
44) How many hours per weekday will the bird spend alone (without human companionship) in your home? _________ Weekends? ___________
45) How much daily “out of cage” time do you expect to be able to provide for the bird for exercise and interaction? ___________________________________
46) Who would care for your bird(s) if you went on vacation or fell ill? __________
________________________________________________________________
47) Would you object to an inspection of your home, before and after the adoption, by a member of the Parrot Outreach Rescue Team? [ ] Yes [ ] No
48) If yes, are you willing to pay the $10 home visit fee? [ ] Yes [ ] No
49) Do you have any plans to relocate out of the United States or out of the state of Florida? [ ] Yes [ ] No
50) How did you hear about us? _______________________________________
51) What would you expect from a parrot? _______________________________ ______________________________________________________________
52) Do you travel frequently? Yes[ ] No [ ]
PARROT OUTREACH SOCIETY
Adoption Application
Exotic bird ownership is a serious responsibility and the adoption of an unwanted or rescued bird can introduce a myriad of additional factors which need to be considered. The Parrot Outreach Society and Cage Bird Club of Charlotte Co. want to be certain you understand what you’re in for before you make the decision to adopt a bird. We also want to be certain we know enough about you to feel confident we’re placing the bird into a satisfactory environment. Thank you for your interest in adopting a bird from us!
Name: __________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________¬¬¬¬¬¬¬
Home Phone: ________________________ Work: _______________________
Cell: ________________________________ Fax: ________________________
E-Mail: __________________________________________________________
Please answer all 48 of the questions below and use additional sheets or the back of this form if you need more space. Please write “N/A” if a question isn’t applicable to you or your situation. All questions must be answered for the application to be processed.
1) Are you currently a member of the CBCCC? [ ] Yes [ ] No
2) Are you interested in becoming a member? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A
3) Are you a member of a different bird club? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, which one(s)? _____________________________________________
4) Do you subscribe to any avian related publications? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, which one(s)? _____________________________________________
5) Your occupation: ________________________________________________
6) Spouse/SIG’s occupation: _________________________________________
7) Do all adults in your household know you plan to adopt a bird? [ ] Yes [ ] No
8) Are there any children in the household? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, list gender and ages: __________________________________
______________________________________________________________
If no, are you planning to have children? [ ] Yes [ ] No
9) Does anyone in the household object to adopting a bird? [ ] Yes [ ] No
10) Are there any other pets (not birds) in the household? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, list quantity, species, and ages: _________________________
______________________________________________________________
11) Are you planning to purchase or adopt any other pets? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, what species? _____________________________________________
12) Type of home: [ ] House [ ] Apartment [ ] Condo [ ] Other:_________
13) Do you own or rent your home? [ ] Own [ ] Rent
14) Do you have your landlord’s, homeowners, or condo association’s written permission to keep exotic birds? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A
15) If you or someone else in the household is a smoker, will be you able to provide a smoke-free environment for the bird? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A (no smokers in the household) If yes, how? ___________________ _______________________________________________________________
16) Does anyone in the household have asthma or allergies, COPD, emphysema [ ] Yes [ ] No
17) Do you or anyone else in the household have previous experience with exotic birds? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, who and how many years with which species? _______________________________________________________________
18) Are there any pet birds already in the household? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, please list quantity, species, and how long you’ve had them: ________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
19) Have you owned pets (birds or others) in the past that you no longer have?
[ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, please list (on the back of this form or on a separate piece of paper) what species, how long you had them, and why they’re no longer with you (if they died, list cause of death).
20) Have you ever bred birds? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, what species of birds? _______________________________________________________________
21) Do you currently have or know of an avian vet? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If yes, vet’s name, location, and phone #: ________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
22) If you already have birds, have they been vet checked for infectious disease? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A If yes, are they all healthy? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A
23) If you already have birds, what do you feed your bird(s)? Check all that apply: [ ] Seeds [ ] Pellets [ ] Fresh Vegetables [ ] Fresh Fruits [ ] Pasta [ ] Treat Sticks [ ] N/A [ ] Other:______________________
24) Do you feel qualified to work with special needs birds (i.e. – physical defect or psychological problems)? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, explain qualifications: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
25) What would you do if your bird came to you with or developed bad habits?
_________________________________________________________________
26) Do you feel you’re financially able to provide for a bird’s needs in terms of veterinarian costs, food, housing, toys, etc? [ ] Yes [ ] No
27) How much would you budget annually to care for this bird? $______________
28) Are you willing to keep your home at a temperature that suits the needs of your bird whether or not you’re at home? [ ] Yes [ ] No
29) What temperature do you normally keep your home thermostat set to in the Winter? _____ Summer? _____ Fall? _____ Spring? _____
30) Are you aware of the fact that exotic birds can carry diseases which could be transmitted to humans? [ ] Yes [ ] No
31) Do you know that exotic birds are capable of biting, screaming, and destroying property, and that they tend to be very messy in terms of droppings and food splattering? [ ] Yes [ ] No
32) Do you know that exotic birds NEED a lot of attention and care and that behavioral modification can take years of patience to achieve? [ ] Yes [ ] No
33) Are you prepared to put in the effort to keep the cage clean, the food and water fresh, and to work with the bird consistently and patiently on a daily basis to build a relationship of trust and companionship? [ ] Yes [ ] No
34) What species are you interested in adopting? __________________________
________________________ Why? ___________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
35) Why are you interested in adopting rather than purchasing a companion bird? ______________________________________________________________
36) Under what circumstances would you not be able to keep the bird? [ ] Moving [ ] new job [ ] new baby [ ] divorce, separation [ ] allergy [ ] other pets [ ] other______________________________________________________
37) Have you done any prior research on exotic bird species, care, and behavior? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, explain: _____________________________________
______________________________________________________________
If no, are you willing to do the research prior to the adoption? [ ] Yes [ ] No
38) Do you need education in proper avian care? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If no, what resources are available to you? ____________________________
______________________________________________________________
39) Do you have a suitable cage available for the new bird? [ ] Yes [ ] No
40) Where do you plan to locate the bird’s cage? __________________________
41) If you already have birds, do you have a quarantine area available for the bird? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A If yes, where? _______________________________
42) Who will be the primary caregiver for the bird? _________________________
43) How much time will you or the primary caregiver have available to spend with the bird on a daily basis? __________________________________________
44) How many hours per weekday will the bird spend alone (without human companionship) in your home? _________ Weekends? ___________
45) How much daily “out of cage” time do you expect to be able to provide for the bird for exercise and interaction? ___________________________________
46) Who would care for your bird(s) if you went on vacation or fell ill? __________
________________________________________________________________
47) Would you object to an inspection of your home, before and after the adoption, by a member of the Parrot Outreach Rescue Team? [ ] Yes [ ] No
48) If yes, are you willing to pay the $10 home visit fee? [ ] Yes [ ] No
49) Do you have any plans to relocate out of the United States or out of the state of Florida? [ ] Yes [ ] No
50) How did you hear about us? _______________________________________
51) What would you expect from a parrot? _______________________________ ______________________________________________________________
52) Do you travel frequently? Yes[ ] No [ ]
If there is anything else you would like to say regarding your desire or qualifications to adopt a bird, please write about it on the back of this form or on a separate sheet of paper.
We do ask a formal adoption donation, which varies according to species and condition, (and is lower than the fees requested in larger cities), to help us offset the costs of helping birds in need. Checks should be made payable to PARROT OUTREACH SOCIETY and the memo should read RESCUE. Donations are non-refundable.
Completion of this application does not guarantee you will qualify to adopt a bird. A criminal background check will be done. Prior to adoption, one or more members of the Parrot Society Rescue Team will visit your home to be sure you will be able to provide a healthy and safe environment for the bird. There is a $10 non-refundable fee for the visit. Anyone attempting to acquire birds for persons having lost pets to Charlotte County Animal Control will be reported to the authorities. An Adoption Contract must be signed prior to the bird leaving our possession.
Date: __________________________
Applicant’s Signature: ______________________________________________
We Serve the Following Cities, Towns, and/or Counties...
Mission Statement:
The Parrot Outreach Society is a non-profit organization whose sole concern is parrot welfare in captivity and conservation of wild parrots. We are an outreach and placement program which places into safe custody, parrots which are abandoned, abused, or in need of a home for any reason.
Parrots are intelligent, highly social and complex beings with a life span of up to 80 years. The individual bird’s best interest and well being of the present flock will determine if a parrot is accepted into the organization.
We actively support networking with other parrot welfare groups, animal welfare organizations, the veterinary community, conservation organizations and the general public. Education is of the utmost importance concerning the well being of a parrot and its ability to successfully live with its human companions.
Mission Statement:
The Parrot Outreach Society is a non-profit organization whose sole concern is parrot welfare in captivity and conservation of wild parrots. We are an outreach and placement program which places into safe custody, parrots which are abandoned, abused, or in need of a home for any reason.
Parrots are intelligent, highly social and complex beings with a life span of up to 80 years. The individual bird’s best interest and well being of the present flock will determine if a parrot is accepted into the organization.
We actively support networking with other parrot welfare groups, animal welfare organizations, the veterinary community, conservation organizations and the general public. Education is of the utmost importance concerning the well being of a parrot and its ability to successfully live with its human companions.
Standards of Care:
Parrot Outreach Society is a 501©(3), non-profit organization. We are a NO KILL organization working to create awareness of parrots throughout the world by supporting international conservation efforts and local public education regarding pet parrots. We currently maintain 6 programs: education, rescue, rehabilitation, foster care, adoption and conservation.