FIND YOUR SOUL BIRD
Our adoption process is easy, supportive, and designed to connect you with your perfect parrot companion.
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Apply & Schedule Interview
To get started, fill out and complete your application, and upon submission, schedule your interview.
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Interview for Adoption
Interview: Via text message - quick, friendly. Before your interview, you’ll be asked to upload your walk through video and your ID.
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Prep Your Home
Ready your bird's cage, diet, toys. Don’t worry if you don’t know everything! We’re here to help you through each step of the way!
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Bring Them Home!
Meet birds and bring the bird whom chooses you home on adoption day. Next step? Happily ever after with all the support we can offer you!
FAQs
🚭 Can I adopt if I smoke?
Smoking outside is fine. Smoking inside is not. It damages birds’ lungs and shortens their lives. If you smoke indoors, adoption will be denied—no exceptions. (Our founder smoked for 20 years—always outside. We get it. Still a no.)
🏡 Do I need to own my own home?
You don’t have to own your home, but you must be the primary decision maker living there. Roommates or family members need to be fully on board with the adoption. No "asking forgiveness later" situations, please.
🔞 Is there a minimum age to adopt a parrot?
Yes. You must be 21 or older to adopt anything bigger than a cockatiel. If you’re younger but think you're ready, reach out—we’ll evaluate it case by case. But keep in mind: parrots are not starter pets.
📝 What is the return policy?
All adopted birds must be returned to us if things don’t work out. You cannot rehome, resell, or give them away. No exceptions. Adoption fees are non-refundable, but we can convert it into a tax-deductible donation.
🏘 Can I adopt a large bird if I live in an apartment?
In most cases, no. Macaws, cockatoos, and loud conures are not apartment-compatible. You’ll get complaints, and the bird will come back stressed. Let’s find you a match that works for your space.
🎁 Can I adopt a bird as a gift for someone else?
Nope. Birds aren’t presents. The person responsible for the bird must go through the application, interview, and approval process themselves. Want to help? Cover their adoption fee once they’re matched.
🥗 What do I need to feed the bird?
No seed diets. Period. Pelleted diets are required for long-term health. Approved brands:
- Higgins inTune
- Harrison’s
- Tropican
- Roudybush
- TOP’s
- Lafeber’s
Also include variety—fresh foods, chop, and occasional healthy treats.
🛒 What do I need to have ready before adopting?
Before your appointment, you'll need:
- Appropriately-sized cage
- Toys, perches, food
- Safe setup ready to go
We usually have affordable cages for sale—just ask!
🐾 Can I adopt if I have other animals?
Absolutely. We’ll just make sure they’re all well cared for. Our founder has 4 dogs, a cat, jumping spiders, a saltwater tank, a leopard tortoise, and a full parrot collection. You're in good company.
💰 Can I get a discount?
Nope. Every bird—whether fully feathered or plucked, young or old, abled or special needs—deserves the same shot at happiness. They all eat, destroy toys, and need vet care. We don’t do haggling. Please don’t ask.
📍 Can I visit the rescue?
You can only visit the rescue if you’re actively volunteering or have completed the adoption process and been invited. We’re not open to the general public—for the safety of birds and humans alike.
🚫 Why wasn’t I approved?
We don’t deny people lightly. If we say no, we’ll tell you why—and if you’re willing to address it, we’re open to revisiting the decision. It’s not personal. It’s about the birds.
- You’ve sold birds online (now or in the past)
- You breed birds
- You already have too many animals
- You’re in the Do Not Adopt database
- You smoke inside your home
- You didn’t follow the process
- You came at us sideways with a bad attitude
ADOPTION STEPS
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Fill out the application
Scroll all the way down on this page to complete your adoption application.
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Schedule your adoption interview
After you apply, you'll be prompted to schedule your adoption interview via text message with our team. Before your interview, you should take a walkthrough video of your home (see below for best practices) and a copy of your drivers license.
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Send us a video walkthrough of your home
After you schedule, but before your interview, our Adoption Coordinator will text you for your video and ID. We’re not expecting a designer showcase—just show how you live and care for your space. Begin outside, and walk in, through the home, paying special attention to any other animals you have in your home and their setups. Be prepared with this for your scheduled interview. Best practices are to keep these videos brief, and send multiple videos if you need to. You'll be asked to upload them to the text message with the team during your interview.
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Purchase species-appropriate supplies
After you're approved but before you schedule your adoption appointment, you’ll need to prep a cage, perches, toys, and approved food. We often have cages available for sale at affordable prices, but typically do not provide toys or perches. Our team will check that you're ready before scheduling your adoption.
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Provide a copy of your driver's license
This helps us protect the rescue and our team. We will ask for this during your scheduled interview.
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Once approved, schedule your adoption appointment.
Schedule your appointment to adopt, meet with the birds you and your interviewer agree would be a good fit to meet with, fall in love and sign the adoption contract and start your new adventure together.🎉
***All visitors to the rescue are required to sign a liability waiver.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ADOPTION FEES
We keep our adoption fees way lower than what you’d pay in a pet store—not because the birds aren’t valuable, but because they’re not for profit. That said, the fees help keep the lights on and the food bowls full, so they’re necessary.
Heads up:
Digital payments (Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, cards) add a 4% processing fee
Cash = no extra fees
No checks for adoptions or cage sales. Period.
Rare or high-demand species are priced individually, and all fees are subject to change without notice.
❓What if this bird ends up hating me?
You’ve got 60 days to make sure it’s a good match. If things don’t work out—and it’s not because “they’re loud” or “I got bit”—you can switch your adoption fee once to a different bird at the rescue.
If that second bird doesn’t work out, it’s probably not the bird.
In that case, your adoption fee becomes a donation. We’ll gladly provide a tax-deductible receipt.
Important: If your adopted bird ever needs to be rehomed—for any reason—they must come back to us. That’s in your signed contract and yes, it’s legally binding.
No reselling. No giving them away. No “oops, lost track.” We exist to protect the ones who come through our doors.
Adoption Application
The following will get the ball rolling to apply for adoption of a bird from Birds and Beaks Rescue and Rehab.
***If you’re experiencing issue with submitting your application, check for red highlighted areas on the questions you may have missed and re-submit!