Adoption Application: CLICK HERE FOR ADOPTION APPLICATION If the link above does not work for you, you can copy/paste this direct link: https://forms.gle/Yy7orM6sbHdz4V6t8
The adoption process may vary depending on the bird's personality and needs. However, these are the basic steps of our adoption process. The adoption process may be subject to change, depending on the bird. If any step below is changed, this will be discussed with the potential adopter:
Step 3 - Applications will be reviewed within 30-90+ days. This will vary based on availability and schedule of Feathers Galore staff. Please be patient and understanding that this process may take some time.
Step 4 - If selected as a potential adopter, we will contact you (most likely email or text) to schedule a meet & greet visit with the bird. Please note that we are on EASTERN time zone. This will need to be accounted for if you will be traveling from outside of this time zone.
Step 5 - Meet & Greet Appointment is completed. The bird will not go home on this day.
Step 6 - Within 24-48 hours of the meet & greet, the potential adopter and Feathers Galore representative will discuss how the meeting went and decide whether to continue with the adoption process. At this point the potential adopter will express whether they are still interested in the bird after meeting them and Feathers Galore will determine whether the potential adopter is the best fit for the bird. If both are in agreement to proceed with the adoption, the adopter will continue to Step 7.
Step 7 - Adopter will need to provide the following prior to adoption finalization (picture of the cage, dimensions of the cage to confirm properly sized for the bird, and picture of the space/room the cage will be located).
Step 8 - Adoption Finalization will be completed within 2 weeks of the Meet & Greet appointment (please see the note below for time frames exceeding 2 weeks) - A proper sized carrier will be needed to transport. Adoption fee is due on this day. Current Government Issued Photo ID/Driver's License will need to be provided. Adoption contract will be completed/signed.
Step 9 - Enjoy your new feathered family member!!
Notes:
Feathers Galore is in the EASTERN time zone. If contacted for a visit, and you are coming from a different time zone, you will need to account for this in your travel time. Early/late arrivals due to failure to acknowledge the time zone will not be accepted and will be treated as a missed appointment.
As of 9/12/2024: Due to the high number of missed/no call-no shows to appointments, we now require a non-refundable $15 deposit when scheduling your initial meet & greet with a bird. This fee can be applied toward your adoption fee if adoption is approved/finalized. If you fail to show for the appointment, your deposit is forfeited and will be considered a donation to the rescue. If you fail to show for the appointment and have not contacted us PRIOR to your appointment time, your deposit is forfeited and will be considered a donation to the rescue. You will be required to pay a separate deposit of $15 to reschedule if we are not contacted at least 30 minutes prior to your originally scheduled appointment. We will not reschedule an appointment more than 1 time. 2 no show/failed appointments will result in your application being denied. You will have to submit a new application at that time. We thank you for your understanding!
We do not offer visits to the general public. Feathers Galore is run out of a private residence and visits are limited to only those contacted for an adoption appointment. Thank you for understanding this!
Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot contact everyone that submits an application. We will only contact you if chosen as the potential adopter for the bird indicated on the application. You are more than welcome to reach out to us if you want to discuss the status of your application.
Being scheduled for a visit does not guarantee adoption.
You will have to visit our location 2+ times. Please GPS this distance from your home to confirm you are willing to commit to this requirement before applying. There are no exceptions to this requirement.
Please note - We will not "hold" a bird for an extended time. If contacted to schedule a meet & greet, the meet & greet must be scheduled within 1 week of being contacted. If you are approved for adoption, you will have two weeks from the meet & greet appointment to complete the adoption (unless discussed otherwise prior to the meet & greet appointment). If you will need longer than two weeks to prepare for the bird, you will be required to pay boarding fees beyond the 2 week point and will also be asked to pay a non-refundable 50% deposit on the adoption fee.
ESTIMATED Adoption Fees (subject to change):
X-Small (parakeets, finches, etc.) - $10-50+
Small (cockatiels, conures, lovebirds, etc.) - $100-250+
Medium (ringneck, lorikeet, etc.) - $250-400+
Large (small cockatoos, Eclectus, amazon) - $400-600+
Fees will vary for a variety of reasons. Fees are non-negotiable. The fee does not include a cage or other supplies unless otherwise noted.
**If a bird is noted as "Pending Adoption", this indicates the bird is in the final stages of adoption. Adoptions may fail to finalize for a variety of reasons. Due to this, we will leave the bird on the website and will continue to accept applications for the bird while they are in a "pending" status. Once adoption is completed, the bird will be removed from the list below. If the adoption fails to be completed as scheduled, we will begin reviewing applications for that bird again. Please do not hesitate to submit an application for a bird that is "Pending Adoption" if you want to be considered in the event the adoption falls through, but also understand that the bird likely has a home/adopter waiting to complete the final adoption steps to take the bird home.
