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My name is Benny!

Posted over 2 months ago

My basic info

Breed
Cockatoo
Color
White
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21962045

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Hatch Date: 2005

Benny is a charismatic Goffin cockatoo full of personality and loves attention. He adores dancing to music, chatting aw ay, and will happily let you know when he needs something. Affectionate and loving, he enjoys cuddles and kisses, and loves joining you for meals to share your food. Benny is a good flyer and can fly between his cage and someone he wants to be with in another room. He also likes walking around the house and explore household objects.

While he may take a little time to warm up to new faces, once he does, his playful, talkative, and devoted nature shines through — making him a truly delightful companion.

Traits at a Glance

  • Chatty and vocal, always expressing himself. He will scream for attention when his people return home, and he wants to be with them.

  • Loves to dance and interact with music

  • Enjoys cuddles, kisses, and sharing meals

  • Happy to spend the day alongside his human while you work or do chores. He has shown a preference for women, but will interact with men too.

  • May take time to warm up to new people, but bonds deeply once comfortable

Ideal Home

He would thrive in a home where he receives plenty of attention, companionship, and engagement throughout the day. Best suited for someone who works from home or spends a lot of time around the house, he loves music, social interaction, and playful bonding. A patient, calm environment is important, and he would do best as the center of his human’s attention rather than in a home where he is left alone for long periods. 

Benny has lived with cats and dogs and mostly ignores them. 

Benny has been disease-tested for chlamydia and PBFD. 

Benny is participating in our Help with Rehoming program and is still with his family in Milford, NJ.  He will only be adopted to a forever home within driving distance.     We will NOT ship our birds. Three visits are required to adopt Benny.
 
For the Love of Birds is a group of dedicated foster homes throughout NJ and Eastern PA.     We do not have a central location. We only allow approved applicants to make visits.   
 
If interested in adopting Benny, you must be willing to make the required number of visits.     Please visit our website ftlob.rescuegroups.org. Please read our adoption policies & procedures and complete an adoption application.

 



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October 14, 2025, 3:20 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21962045
Contact
Joanne Freel
Phone
Address
PO Box 229, Belford, NJ 07718
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

The adoption procedure begins with completing an adoption application and returning it to us. We will check your references and then call you for a telephone interview. While we check your references, we will ask that you review an educational power point presentation. After your application is approved, it is our policy that you visit with the bird(s) three times to have multiple interactions with them and give you time to consider the adoption and get ready for your new family member. There is an adoption fee for each bird.

More about this rescue

For the Love of Birds is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of companion birds. We are a network of volunteers throughout New Jersey, and surrounding areas. We take in birds in need of new homes, and place them in nurturing and educational foster homes until a loving new family is found.

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