Northeast Avian Rescue, Inc.

New Adoption Form

Please Note

In order to adopt a parrot or exotic bird from Northeast Avian Rescue, you must first fill out an adoption application.

No adoptions will be considered without having an adoption application on file.

NEAR receives upward of ten or more adoption applications per day. The applications are panel-reviewed weekly. It may be an extended period of time before we contact you.

We reserve the right to refuse any application, for any reason, at our sole discretion. Our one and only concern is to provide the best possible homes for the animals in our care.

The shelter is open BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. We are not open for walk-ins.

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Personal Information

First, we need to collect a little bit of information so that a NEAR representative can contact you:

First Name*

Last Name*

Address (Physical ONLY, no PO Boxes)*

City*

State*

zip code*

Telephone*

Email Address*

Lifestyle

There are certain things in our lives that are conducive to owning birds and certain things that are not. Our one and only goal is to find the best homes for our birds. The information herein will be used for that purpose and that purpose only.

Living Situation

Family

How many people in your household?*

How many children?*

What age(s)?

Is everyone in your household aware of and on board with your desire to adopt a bird? Yes No

Rent or Own Home

Do you rent or own your home?* Own Rent

How long have you lived there?

Do you live in a single or multi-unit dwelling? Single Unit Multi Unit

Do you have your landlord's permission to keep birds?* Yes No

If requested, are you willing to provide contact information for your landlord?* Yes No

What type of home? Single Unit Multi Unit

Smoking

If you smoke, the chemicals in each cigarette will, over time, have serious health impacts on your birds. We have seen too many birds with life-impacting health problems, including death, from the cumulative effect of exposure to nicotine! The danger is all too real. Even if you smoke outside, the chemicals remaining on your hands (if you do not wash them after smoking) can have serious cumulative impacts on the health and well-being of your birds.

While we cannot stop people from smoking, this habit could be a deciding factor in whether you are invited to adopt from NEAR.

Does anyone in your home smoke?* Yes No

Where do you typically smoke? Inside Outside Both

Allergies

Bird feathers and dander are well-known allergens in humans. Some birds, including Cockatiels, Cockatoos and African Grey Parrots are considered "hyper-allergenic" as they produce high levels of dusty dander and can trigger or intensify allergic reactions.

If you have not been exposed to birds for any length of time before, it would be wise to ensure you are not allergic before making the decision to adopt.

Does anyone in your home suffer from asthma, allergies or other respiratory issues?* Yes No

Is anyone in your home allergic to birds?* Yes No

Are you aware that birds can carry or contract diseases that can be spread to humans? Yes No

Pets

Other than birds, are there any pets in your household?* Yes No

Please list the pets currently in your home.

Do you have any concerns about your pets being aggressive toward a bird? Yes No

How do your children behave around pets either in your house or someone else's?

Experience

Depending on the type of bird you're interested in, there are varying levels of experience required. Larger or behaviorally challenged birds can be dangerous. Lack of familiarity and experience with certain breeds will virtulaly guarantee that the adoption will fail. Adoption failure happens occasionally, no matter how hard we try to avoid it, but it is no good for you, the shelter and it is especially bad for the well-being of the bird.

While it may not seem that way sometimes, our goal is to find reasons to create adoptions, not reject them. We will do everything in our power to make the right match, but remember ... at the end of the day it's often the bird that picks the person, not the other way around!

Have you ever had a bird before?* Yes No

Why do you want a bird?

Please tell us about your experience with birds (number of years, types, etc.)*

Are there birds currently in your household? Yes No

Please tell us about your birds (how many, type, etc.)

Would you be interested in a Special Needs bird?* Yes No

Care

Basic

Should you adopt, who will be the primary caretaker of the bird?*

Who will be the caretaker when the primary person(s) is away (business, vacation, etc.)?*

How much time will the primary caregiver be able to spend with the bird per day?*

Do you intend to allow the bird to spend time out of its cage? Yes No

How many hours per day do you expect the bird will be alone?*

Health

Do you have an avian veterinarian? Yes No

Please provide the practice or doctor and city where your vet practices.

May we contact your vet for a reference? Yes No

Diet

What do you feed your bird(s)?*

If NEAR representatives recommend a diet change for your bird(s), are you willing to make the change?*

What kind of bird(s) are you looking for?

Please give us an idea of the types of birds you're interested in. Specific breeds or types of birds can be helpful. If you don't know for sure, list a few that you think you'd like to meet. NEAR generally has birds of all shapes and sizes, from finches to macaws!

Check the type of bird(s) you would be interested in adopting

Small Birds

Check as many as needed.* Parakeet (Budgie)
Cockatiel
Quaker Parkeet
Conure
Dove
Other Small Bird

Medium Birds

Check as many as needed.* Amazon
African Grey
Eclectus
Other Medium Bird

Large Birds

Check as many as needed.* Macaw
Cockatoo
Other Large Bird

Checklist

Please read the following acknowledgements carefully. Each one is required. If you have questions, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

I understand that I may be required to furnish a cage for any bird I adopt.*

I understand birds need plenty of enrichment and mental stimulation, so toys should be purchased regularly. Toys can be EXPENSIVE, so attention should be paid to the cost and affordability of these enrichment tools before adopting.*

I understand I will be required to make at least one visit to the rescue to meet the birds and determine compatibility*

Northeast Avian Rescue is located in East Greenbush, NY - Approximately five miles East of Albany.*

I understand a home visit will be required before the completion of any adoption.*

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Please Note

In order to adopt from NEAR, you must first fill out an adoption application.

No adoptions will be considered without an adoption application on file.

Due to the ongoing pandemic and the sheer number of applications we receive, there may be long delays in hearing back from us? If you are concerned about your application, please feel free to email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

NOTE: Email responses will come from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Be sure to check your spam folder before contacting us on a delayed application response.

We make every effort to respond within 48 hours, however during busy periods the response time can be significantly longer.

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Thank you for your application!

Robert Lewis

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