Adoption Application

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

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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

How did you learn About us ?

If you are a US veteran; Please submit your application from our veteran website: (www.parrotsforpatriots.org) Or copy and paste our veterans Adoption Application link below to adopt: https://parrotsforpatriots.org/application-forms/adoption-application/

I/We understand Northwest Parrot Rescue will Not ship any parrot. *Moreover, I/We understand that meet and greeting of adoptable parrots are Mandatory. I/We understand that we must live in Washington State to adopt any parrot. *

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* To Confirm Again ...*Yes... I/ we are prepared to Meet a Parrot within 72 hours. *

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Date / Time

Date

Time

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

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THIS IS IMPORTANT! * I/we understand if we have Not SELECTED A PARROT from the website, we will Not BE CONTACTED.** *

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--Again- I understand that we We Will NOT be contacted, if we haven’t selected a Specific bird from the website that is available for adoption today. *

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I/ we understand that we are only allowed to submit ONE application to adopt within 6 months of today's date. I/We understand if we don't select a parrot from the available list that we will NOT be ELIGIBLE to adopt in the future. *

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I / We understand that NWPR prefers to rehome our parrots primarily as companions for humans, not for companions for another parrot *

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I / We understand that NWPR most likely will Not rehome a parrot in a home with children under the age of 18. *Unless specified in the description that the parrot is safe for a home with children. *

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I / We understand that NWPR prefers to rehome our parrots in homes with 4 or less medium or large parrots or other inside animals *

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I / We understand that NWPR -* PREFERS to rehome our parrots with adopters with the minimum of 1 year, proven medium or large parrot experience - Not mandatory - *Although preferable* *

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I understand that I must be a minimum 26 years or older to apply to adopt. Also I understand that I must be one of the heads of the household. *

Yes
No
Other

What is your present age range *

I/ We understand that NWPR will not place a parrot with anyone over the age of 65, with out having 2 confirmed Approved backup Parrot Guardians'. *

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You're seeking a parrot for: *

Who will be the primary caregiver for the parrot? *

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

Yes
No

Name of other person:

First

Last

Phone number of the other person

If this parrot is for an disabled person. They must be aware of this adoption and must be present while filling out the application and our meet and greet process. Please confirm:

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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

Most parrots only prefer a handler of a certain gender, please select what best fits the primary handler: *

Other:

Your Name *

First

Last

Name of Partner or Spouse *

First

Last

Your physical Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Home Phone *

Cell 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

Type of home? *

Do you own or rent? *

Are you aware that we cannot permit placing any large parrot into an apartment, duplex or condo *

Yes
No

Do you use well water at your residence ? *

Yes
No
Sometimes

How long have you lived at this residence? *

Other:

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

Other: *

What are you looking for from your parrot? *

Other:

Have you selected a parrot from the website? *

Yes
No

I understand that I must select a parrot from the website to adopt to be contacted for an appointment *

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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 pair of bonded parrots * All bonded paired are placed with two cages. *

What interests you about this parrot / parrots *

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

If deemed necessary: Do you have a vehicle that can transport a large assembled cage? *

Yes
No
I can Rent or borrow or one from a friend

What type of vehicle do you have *

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

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

Yes
No

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

Do you have parrot experience *

Yes
No
Some
No parrot handeling experience

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 parrots in the past? *

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 a rehoming/adoption fee payable to the NW Parrot Rescue? *

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 / 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 your approved application & Meet & Greet. What area do you plan to have your newly adopted parrot live at? *

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 may take years of patience and consistency to build a relationship of trust and companionship? *

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?

**Again- I / We understand that we We Will NOT be contacted, if we haven’t selected a Specific bird from the website that is available for adoption today. *

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I/we understand that your application Will Be DENIED TO 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

Would you like to add anyting to your application

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