Adoption Application

I have *CAREFULLY read the very top of this adoption application, that explains the requirements to adopt. *

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Date / Time

Date

Time

I / we, understand that we MUST live in the state of Washington or Oregon to adopt. *

Yes
No

I/We understand that we are required to drive to Portland, Oregon or Vancouver Washington, for our Mandatory meet and Greet of any available Parrot *

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In order to proceed with your application, please confirm that you are available to begin the interview process and adoption process within the 72-hour timeframe. The rescue organization has a tight timeline, and time spent on potential adopters who are not ready may result in a parrot losing its forever home to a potential adopter who is ready. *

I Understand

I/We Understand that below is a list of the minimum requirements to adopt. If we do Not qualify, we will not procced filling out this application *

I Understand

I/We acknowledge and understand that NWPR is a trustee organization. I/We further understand that NWPR acts on behalf of prior owners who have relinquished their parrot to NWPR for the purpose of rehoming, in accordance with the criteria established by those owners for determining an appropriate adopter. *

I understand.

I/We understand that NWPR oversees the adoptive parrot’s future - Of being re-homed to the past owners specific request. *

Yes - I understand
No - I Don't understand

For instance, If the past owner – or- surviving family member of the parrot request that their relinquished parrot be rehomed in a certain environment, with certain set of restrictions - NWPR is obligated to abide by their request. - “i.e.” as in - if the owner request that their parrot Not to be re-homed in a home with dogs, due the their bird being attacked by a dog in the past, we make sure the new adopter will not own a dog at the same residence *We take this responsibility seriously.

I/we understands this obligation. *

I/we understands this obligation.
No I/we Don't understand this obligation.

if the past owners request that their parrot Not to be re-homed in a home with dogs, due the their bird being attacked by a dog in the past, we make sure the new adopter will not own a dog at the same residence

How did you learn About us ? *

To help make sure our re-home-able parrots thrive for longevity in their new environment with their new companion, For the safety and stability of our larger parrots.

We simply ask that all applicants adopters meet the minimum 5 requirements listed below:

Housing – The applicant must be at least 26 years old and the head of the household. (No exceptions)
Housing – I/We understand that it is preferred (but not mandatory) that the adopter be a homeowner. If not a homeowner- We require that the applicant must have resided at their current residence for a minimum of 18 months.
Housing – I/We understand that NWPR will not place large parrots (Macaws or large Cockatoo’s) in homes that share walls with neighbors, such as apartments, condominiums, or duplexes.
Housing – For the safety and stability of our larger parrots, NWPR will not place them in smaller residences such as boats, RVs, or single-wide mobile homes.
Experience – NWBR requests that the applicant have a minimum of one year of recent experience with parrots. It is preferred (but not mandatory) that the applicant currently owns a parrot.

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I/We understand that we meet the minimum requirements to adopt and will proceed forward. *

Yes- I/we understands this obligation.

I/We understand that we MUST have a minimum of one year of prior experience physically owning and handling a medium or large-sized parrot. I/We understand that parakeets, cockatiels, and conures do not qualify as medium-sized parrots. *

Yes, I/ we have one or more years of experience handling a Medium or large parrot.Larger than a Conure or Cockatiel
No experience with larger parrots
No - No experience with any birds -

I/We understand that we are not eligible to adopt a large parrot, such as a macaw or full-sized cockatoo, if we live in a residence that shares walls with neighbors. We agree not to apply for a large bird if we live in a residence that shares walls with neighbors. *

I/ We are Not applying to adopt a large parrot
Agree- I/We - We do Not Share a wall with our neighbor
I/We - have a home that qualifies to adopt a large parrot

I/We acknowledge that only one adoption application may be submitted every six months from the date of this application. We confirm that we have not submitted an adoption application within the past six months. If the NWBR system detects that I/we have submitted an application within the last six months, I/we understand that this application will be automatically declined. *

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• Important* Read CAREFULLY * I/We understand that our application will be automatically denied if we have not selected a parrot currently available for adoption, and that we will not be eligible to apply again for six months from today’s date (no exceptions). *

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I/We understand that I must be the head of the household and at least 26 years old to apply to adopt. *

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What is your present age range *

If we are over the age of 65, I/we understand that the applicant must have two local backup Guardian Parrot Parents in the event of any unforeseen emergencies. *

I/we are under the age of 65
I am 65 or older, and I can provide two guardians.

You're seeking a parrot for: *

I / We understand that the person applying to adopt- MUST Be the person Submitting this Application or near you during submission; *

Yes, I'm the one applying to adopt
I am applying for someone else
The adopter is disabled, unable to type

Who will be the primary caregiver for the adoptive parrot? *

If this parrot is for a different person aware they aware that you are are applying for this parrot? *

Yes
No

Most parrots prefer a handler of a specific gender. Please select the gender that best fits the primary handler: *

I/we understand that if we use a P.O. Box or a PMB (Private Mailbox) as our address, our application will be denied. We must use our true physical address. I/we understand that if we use any address other than our physical address, our application will be denied. *

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Your Name *

First

Last

Name of Partner or Spouse *

First

Last

Your physical Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Primary Phone Number

Secondary Phone

Email Address *

Best time to call you? *

What time is the best time to reach you *

Are you the head of your household? *

Yes
No
Shared

What type of residence do you live? *

Do you own or rent? *

Do you use well water at your residence ? *

Yes
No
Sometimes

How long have you lived at this residence? *

* If less than 1 year at current residence. How long did you live at your previous address?

What are you looking for from your parrot? *

Other:

Have you selected a parrot from the website? *

Yes
No

Please select just one parrot or one bonded pair of parrots from our website. *

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Please list the name of the one parrot, Or 1 bonded pair of parrots *

What about this parrot catches your interest? *

In the event of any emergency. We will provide you with 1 month of free boarding. *All of our adopters need one LOCAL PERSON - That is within 1 hour radius of your home as your local Parrot guardian who lives close to you. Please enter your designated guardians information below

First

Last

Guardian's phone

Guardian's email

Guardian's Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Do you have a vehicle that can transport a large assembled cage? *

Yes
No
I can Rent or borrow or one

What type of vehicle do you have *

Do any members of your household object to you adopting a parrot? *

Yes
No

Are you aware that parrots at times can be extremely vocal? *

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Please list the names and ages of everyone in your household: *

Do you have parrot experience *

Yes
No
Some
No parrot handeling experience

Do you currently have a parrot at home? *

Yes
No

If you currently have a parrot at home. Please describe what type of Parrot- Sex of Parrot - Approximate age of Parrot - if it prefers men or women - Or ?

If you have parrot experience, how much parrot experience do you have *

6 months or less
6 months to 1 year
6 months to 1 year medium or large parrot experience
My relatives or friends let me hold their parrot
1 year to 2 years of medium to large parrot experience
2 years or more of medium or large parrot experience
Some prior experience from the past as a Non Owner
No medium or large parrot experience

Do any members of your household smoke or vape? Please be honest, the health of our parrots is very important to us. *

Yes
No

Do you have other pets? *

Yes
No

What type of animals do you currently have? None? *

Please list the breed, name and years that your pet has lived with you.

Do any of your pets exhibit aggressive behavior? *

Biting
Nipping
Growling
None

Please explain what causes these behaviors and how you correct them:

Would you be willing to take a 60 minute parrot educational class about this breed of parrot/parrots *

Yes
No
not necessary

Have you had any medium or large parrot(s)? *

Yes
No

Do you still have this parrot? *

Yes
No

What types of parrot or parrots do you currently have, and how long have you had your parrot/parrots *

If you no longer have this parrot, can you explain why

If you have a local avian veterinarian. If so, what is your veterinarians office name

Avian veterinarians name?

Veterinarians Phone

Veterinarians Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

You are aware there is an adoption fee to adopt a parrot? *

Yes
No

I/ We understand that adoption fees vary with every parrot. This is based on different factors such as: Age/ Condition / Tameness/ mimicking abilities/ Cage replacement / Supplies and more... *

Yes
No

Do you feel you are financially able to provide for a bird/parrot's needs in terms of Veterinarian costs, food, housing, toys, grooming, etc.? *

Yes
No

Upon approval of your application, completion of the meet-and-greet, and finalizing the adoption, what area or room do you plan to have your newly adopted parrot live in? *

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

What temperature range? *

Are you aware that there is no such thing as a quiet parrot? *

Yes
No

Are you aware that there is no such thing as a parrot that does not bite or nip at times? *

Yes
No

Are you aware that exotic birds are capable of destroying property? *

Yes
No

Are you aware that exotic birds are very messy in terms of droppings and food splattering? *

Yes
No

Do you know that exotic birds NEED and REQUIRE a lot of attention and care? *

Yes
No

Are you aware that behavioral modification in parrots can take months or even years to earn their trust *

Yes
No

Do you work from home *

Yes
No
Traveling job

If you work away from home, how many hours a Week do you work *

If other, how many hours of work per week to you work

Do you happen to work in any of these professional fields; *

If other what type of work do you do?

I/we understand that your application WILL BE DENIED If you have misrepresented yourself on this application *

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I/we are prepared and ready to adopt within 72 hours... *

Yes ready to Adopt with 72 hours
No - Not ready to Adopt with 72 hours. If not, we understand that we can not apply to adopt for another 6 months from todays date

I/We understand that we will not receive a phone call until we receive an email. I/We understand that it is crucial to monitor our email for the next 24 hours for a notification to schedule a phone interview. If we miss this email, we most likely will not be contacted, and our application will be denied. *