We presently do not have any birds available for adoption. However, we do come across some that need emergency placement. During those times, we refer to our waiting list. In order to be placed on our waiting list~ you must have a completed application on file.

Also.... please keep in mind.....  we receive FAR more application than we receive birds.  This may not always be true, but it is for now.

When we place a bird in a new home, it's only after visits, interviews, and instruction as needed...and the bird has the final decision on placement. We never place birds in breeding or resale situations. We don't hate breeders or retailers...we just can't give them birds.  If you adopt from us, you will sign a legally enforceable contract.

Our Adoption Policies
1) We do not adopt birds out as gifts for another person.
2) We do not adopt birds out to persons under 18 years of age.
3) We do not adopt birds to persons who wish to house the bird somewhere other than in their home as a pet.
4) We do not adopt tame birds out as companions to other birds.
5) We do not place birds in breeding situations or adopt to breeders.
6) We only adopt birds at our discretion into situations where they will receive adequate care and attention.
7)We do not place noisy species of birds, or birds that are known (at the time of the adoption) to be particularly noisy, in apartments or condos.
8) We require a signed letter from the landlord, or co-op association, if the potential adopter lives in an apartment or condo, or other location that may restrict pet ownership, stating that this bird is allowed in that situation.
9) We do not ship our birds under any circumstances.
10) We do not purchase or `ransom' birds.
11) We do not place emphasis on the first adoption application. If there is more than one potential adopter interested in the same bird, we will decide, at our discretion, which is the best home for the bird. Just placing an application for a particular bird does not guarantee your application will be approved.
12) We do not allow any birds that have come under our guardianship at any time to ever be sold, traded, given away, bred or used for any monetary purpose throughout their lifetime. In order to adopt a bird from us you must agree to return the bird to us, at no cost, if you cannot keep the bird for any reason, at any time in it's life.
13) We do not refund adoption fees, or do exchanges, on birds that are returned after an adoption is finalized.
14) We reserve the right to withdraw from the adoption process at any time with any applicant. We also reserve the right to reclaim any bird after the adoption process without refund of the fee if found that our standards of care are not being met.
15) We will be available, for the lifetime of the bird, to assist the adopter with any behavioral issues that develop. We cannot guarantee that problems will not develop, or that we may be able to assist you in resolving them.

16) BEFORE AN ADOPTION IS FINALIZED- YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COME TO THE RESCUE FOR A VISIT WITH YOUR CHOSEN BIRD.  THIS WILL BE SUPERVISED, AND BY APPOINTMENT.  We realize that this may sound a little extreme, especially if you have to travel a long distance. However, this will give us a chance to witness how you interact with the bird AND it will also give you a chance to change your mind before you take him/her home. 

Please be advised we cannot guarantee the health of any bird. When a bird comes to us it often had a series of owners and/or undocumented histories. Bird survive in the wild by masking illnesses and may have an underlying health condition. We recommend a thorough exam and testing be done by your own avian veterinarian. Any and all medical and other costs incurred in the care of a bird after adoption, will be the responsibility of the adopter.

Before any adoption is complete and you are allowed to take home a bird from our aviary, you MUST prove that you have an appropriate cage, toys, and food for your chosen parrot!

Now, if you are still interested, please fill out the form below- as you can tell, there is not a submit button, please email it to me (copy and paste) at lhodges31@yahoo.com or send it to me in the mail. 

My Fine Friends Rescue

P. O. Box 693

Mountain Home, AR 72654

 Confidential Bird Adoption Application

Bird # Species and Name        

Adopter’s Name       Age

Spouse/Significant Other/Roommate

Children? Yes No If so how many children? Ages?

Address Apartment #

City State   Zip

Home Phone # Cell Work

Email address

Occupation & Employer:

Spouse/Significant Other/Roommate

Do all adults in your household know that you are applying to adopt a bird?

Type of dwelling: House Condo  Apt. Other Rent? Own?

If you rent, landlord’s name and phone #

How many hours a day would your bird spend time alone?

Do you travel a great deal?       

When you are away who will care for the bird?

Does anyone in your household smoke? Yes No Where?

Do you presently own birds? Yes No

Please list the types and numbers of birds you currently own:

 

Please list the types and numbers of birds you have owned in the past and what became of them:

 

Do you have other experience with birds, if yes please list?

 

Have you ever bred birds? Yes No Do you currently breed birds? Yes No

Which avian veterinarian do you use or plan on using?

If you own birds, how often do your birds see an avian vet?

If you do not own birds, how often do you plan on taking your birds to an avian vet?

Do you have other pets living in your home? Please list the types of pets and quantities.

 

What type of diet do you/will you feed your birds?

 

How often do you feed a seed mix?

Have you ever sold a bird? Yes No Why?

I plan to keep this bird as a: Pet Breeder  Aviary Bird

How much time would your bird spend out of its cage each day?

What size cage do you plan to house this bird in? (measurements in inches)

Height ” Width ” Depth ”

Is the cage: Powder-coated Stainless steel

Do you bathe your birds? How?  How often?

 

Do you or will you provide your birds with toys? Yes No How many in the cage?

In what species of bird are you primarily interested?

List three characteristics of a parrot that are important to you:

 

List three things you would expect from a parrot:

 

Under what circumstances would you not want to keep the bird?

 

Are you aware that exotic birds might exhibit the following behavior: destruction of clothing, furniture, blinds, electrical cords, cupboards, woodwork, walls, windowsills, or anything within reach? They scream, may dislike strangers, your spouse or another family member, and leave droppings everywhere. Do you realize these behaviors are natural for the bird and can only be somewhat controlled, never eliminated; that these birds require a great deal of maintenance; that they can be expensive to be fed, housed, kept healthy, and entertained? Can you accept and live with this?

Yes No

I/We by signing this application agree to provide proper care, nutritious food, and necessary medial attention for my/our adopted bird. I/We also understand that the adoption of a bird can be a lifetime commitment and if AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON I no longer wish to care for the bird I must return the adopted bird(s) to My Fine Friends Rescue & Aviary. I agree that the bird will at no time be sold, given away, traded, or in any other way disposed of  without the prior written consent of My Fine Friends Rescue & Aviary.  My Fine Friends Rescue & Aviary and the adopter agree that there shall be an adoption fee of  $____.  I have read and fully understand the adoption policies and procedures. (You will be required to sign this form, in person, before any animal will be turned over to you.)

My Fine Friends Rescue accepts no responsibility for damage to persons or property caused by birds that are adopted and/or in your possession. In all good faith, the bird’s health and temperament, good and bad, has been fully disclosed by our representatives. However, some conditions are not obvious and may manifest after the adoption. These are the responsibility of the adopter.

Signed: Date:

Primary Potential Adopter

Signed: Date:

Potential Adopter

RESCUE USE ONLY

Probationary period: ___________________ Beginning date: ___________ Ending date: ____________

Adoption fee for bird: __________________ Does adopter have a cage appropriate for this species? _________