Adoption Application

Please fill out and submit the following form to be considered for the Birdline Adoption Program. There are no right or wrong answers to the questions.

The information you provide will enable us to ensure that the right parrot is placed with the right family.

NOTE: Birds in existing homes MUST be under the care of an avian vet before any visits/adoptions.

Name
phone
Email
Address
City
Province - MUST BE IN ALBERTA
Please indicate your type of residence.
Please indicate the size of parrot you are interested in.
Do you have a preference for a particular species?
Do you own or rent your home?
If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to house pets?
Who will be the primary caregiver?
Are all members of the family in agreement to adopt this bird?
How old are your children?
How many hours a day will the bird be in his/her cage?
Do you currently have an Avian Vet
If yes what is his/her name/clinic name:
How often do you think a parrot should be seen by an Avian Vett?
If you currently own birds, what do you use to clean the cage with?
How often do you think the cage cleaning should be done?
How often should the bird be given fruit and/or vegetables?
Should the bird be on an all seed diet?
Are you familiar with the different varieties of pellets for birds?
Should birds be given any vitamin supplements – either for their overall health or their feather condition?
Do you have any concerns taking a bird outside?
Do you have other pets in the home:
Please list the other pets currently in the home
Based on your knowledge, please list all potential dangers in a home that could affect a parrot:
Where will the bird/s be placed while on vacation?
In the case of an emergency ie:broken blood feather/nail – do you know what to do? please explain.
If the bird bites your spouse/child, how will you handle that situation:
Please list the things you hope to achieve with the adoption of this bird and what you will do to ensure the best quality of life possible.