Adoption Info

Saskatoon Parrot Recuse we believe each and every bird deserves a loving forever home. Parrots are a serious, long term commitment that shouldn’t be taken lightly. They can live upwards of 80 years, require special diets, and need daily attention; some species need 6 hours of you a day! If a parrot falls ill, it requires a pricey trip to a specialized avian veterinarian. Behavioural problems also can crop up, and parrots have good days and bad days- just like you and I!

Here at the Saskatoon Parrot Rescue, we don’t want to discourage people from getting a feathered friend; we simply believe that education and personal experience and comfort levels are key when it comes to adopting a bird.

Before you adopt, we want to get to know you! We look for things like your past experiences with birds (if any), what your housing situation looks like (Apartment? Children?), and of course, why you’d like a bird in the first place! This isn’t to make life more difficult for you, but rather so that we can get a sense of which of our birds would best suit you. It’s not fair to you, or to the bird, for you to adopt a parrot that is outside your realm of expertise or comfort. If you’re going to adopt, we want everyone to walk away happy!

Adoptions Breakdown and Expectations in all Adoptions through Saskatoon Parrot Rescue

The applicant, under their signature, agrees to comply with the terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the Adoption Agreement avows that the information provided is true and accurate.

WHEREAS, the applicant agrees to provide a permanent, caring and loving home to the above named bird, to use sound common sense, and to seek advice or guidance by contacting the Director of Adoptions or a recognized professional in avian field.  The applicant agrees to obtain appropriate medical care through an Avian Veterinarian or a local Veterinarian knowledgeable in avian care.

WHEREAS, the applicant agrees to the terms and conditions as set forth in the Adoption Application and the Adoption Agreement, that the above named bird is NOT to be placed into a breeding program in any form whether for profit or for personal gain.

WHEREAS, Saskatoon Parrot Rescue Inc. has exercised due diligence in explaining the terms and conditions of the Adoption Application, probationary period and the finalization of the adoption process and has met the expectations of the applicant.

NOW, HEREAS, Saskatoon Parrot Rescue Inc. and the applicant agree to proceed with finalization of adoption on the following terms and conditions.

Probationary Period

During the probationary period, the applicant is required to comply with the terms and conditions of home visits to ensure all criteria is being met for the well-being of the bird and to address any concerns the applicant may have.  If at any time the Director of Adoptions or the Adoption Committee determines that the applicant has not fully complied with the terms and conditions as set forth, Saskatoon Parrot Rescue Inc., in its sole discretion, will provide a 72-hour notice to the applicant and will take immediate possession of the bird.

Approved Adoption

Upon expiration of the probationary period and where the Director of Adoptions or the Adoptions Committee are satisfied that all terms and conditions have been met, both the applicant and the Director of Adoptions will sign the Adoption Agreement finalizing the adoption process.

Breakdown of Adoption

Should for whatever reason the applicant can no longer care for the bird, the bird shall be returned to Saskatoon Parrot Rescue for reinstatement into our adoption program.

Entire Agreement:  This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the applicant and Director of Adoptions or a designated alternative.  No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both parties.

Assignment:  This Agreement is not assignable by either party without the prior written consent of the other.