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Parrot Placement Project

Our Parrot Placement Project (PPP) was created to help the
ever growing number of parrots that need new homes.
You can find completed forms in our lobby PPP notebook.
We hope that you will stop by and visit!

If you would like to participate, please send your completed
forms to us via fax (503) 635-2539 or mail to:

Parrot Placement Project
The Avian Medical Center
15952 SW Quarry Road
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035

Be sure to include a copy of the authorization form.

PPP - Authorization form (all participants must complete this form)

PPP- SEEKING (Looking to adopt a new feathered family member)

PPP- PLACEMENT (Looking for a good home for my bird)

Finding a home...

We have several options for placement assistance. We are happy to post a flyer with your information so that our clients can contact you directly. We also have information on bird rescues and humane societies in the area and across the nation. p>

As a courtesy, we are happy to place a posting at the clinic for those who may be seeking a new home for their birds. You can mail or fax one to us, no larger than 4" by 6", and we will post for 30 days, unless we hear otherwise from you. While posting will assist you in 'getting the word out', we cannot make any guarantees that you will be contacted by a suitable home. Many people receive a noteworthy response by posting to sites on the Internet. Screen interested adopters carefully.

In special circumstances, we will pledge to find a home for your bird utilizing our Placement Services. If you are interested in Placement, please give us a call to set up an appointment (503) 635-5672. There is a fee for these services.

In any case, please visit:

The Oregon Humane Society

Their award winning shelter is easy to find and located off of I-5 at 1067 N. Columbia Blvd.
Check them out online at www.OregonHumane.org.

This link will take you to OHS's "find a home" page. It provides links to rescue groups, and information
about how to work with OHS to find a home for your bird.

The Gabriel Foundation

They have a brand new aviary located outside of Denver, Colorado. This great new space houses hundreds of birds looking for a good home. Their adoption process includes a great class called Birdie Basics and is
WAY worth the time to take. This non-profit is passionate about all aspects of birds and focuses on education. Check them out online at www.thegabrielfoundation.org

TGF's Aviary and Adoption Center Quarantine are top rated. Many wonderful birds have found their way into TGF's rehabilitation and adoption program and they are looking for a good family! If you are not able to offer a home for a bird in need, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help the thousands of birds The Gabriel Foundation works with each year from all over the nation.

The Gabriel Foundation's new Aviary and Adoption Center is a living legacy to parrot welfare and they need your help make sure it is a success!! They have already raised over $550,000 toward their goal of $2.5 million. You can donate securely online, and we encourage you to help them out! Every penny helps! Birds across the world will thank you!

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Adoption is a great option!

We usually have several birds looking for a good family. All birds have been examined by Dr. Lintner.

We may have other birds available for adoption! Please call us if you are looking for someone feathered! We are also begining a project called the Parrot Placement Project. It's a simple format information-exchange that allows people looking for parrots to connect with parrots looking for people (and other bird species too!) Currently, this is available in our lobby in a binder format. The forms are available for download here. You are welcome to visit during any open hours to check it out, and fill out your own request form. We will keep you up to date as this project evolves; we are hoping to bring it online for access via the internet.
Be sure to check out the Parrot Placement Project binder in our lobby. There are MANY birds, large and small, looking for a new family.

Don't be shy about setting up an appointment to visit! You never know who we may have looking for you!

Our adoption process is simple. We're looking for people that are always motivated to do the best by their birds. People who are always trying to learn more, have attention to detail, and are committed to providing excellent care. You do not need to be a current client to adopt from us. We will ask that you meet with the birds, fill out an application and wait for 24 hours after approved before taking your new feathered friend home. This allows you to get to know the bird, us to get to know you and you to prepare your home for the new arrival! If you are interested in adoption, we want to hear from you! We love meeting new people, especially those who love birds! This system is straight-forward, convenient and results in lower numbers of returns.

We know that you understand that parrots can be noisy and messy, but that there are great tools available to ensure a fantastic lifetime relationship between humans and parrots! We offer excellent information in the areas of housing, training, regular care, foraging and enrichment, behavior problem solving, as well as nutrition.

Adoptions include a cage or carrier whenever possible.

Please call us to set up an appointment to visit! The birds (and we) are eager to meet you!

To learn more about adopting from us, call us at (503) 635-5672. We look forward to hearing from you!

All birds available for adoption have undergone a full health examination and fecal cytology.

We will supply you with whatever we can. Of course, we encourage you to be prepared to provide a carrier, cage, and accessories for your new companion if needed.

We do require that you return to visit us in 6 months for a follow-up appointment with your bird. This helps ensure that the bird continues to be in good health, as well as giving you a chance to let us know how the relationship is progressing. It's a great excuse to visit us!

We encourage you to check out our bird behavior & training assistance services to help you build and maintain a fantastic relationship with your bird (and your whole family)!

Why Adopt?

Why Adopt?

baby%20and%20sunny_7528%20web.jpg Like kittens and puppies, many people prefer to start with young, cuddly birds that they can raise. It's understandable, baby birds are darn near irresistible!

However, adopting a bird can be a very rewarding experience, and not all birds available for adoption have lost their home due to behavior problems. Sometimes their family just ends up in a bad situation that forces them to choose between keeping the bird, and ensuring that the bird is well cared for and offered adequate attention.

To meet other adoptable birds, you may wish to contact one of the following organizations:

The Oregon Humane Society - Check out their small animals page to see what feathered friends might be looking for you! Their website includes photos of each bird looking for a home and they often have birds available for adoption! Many adoptions include cage and accessories. They are a great organization to support and really LOVE animals. They provide excellent customer service in matching you with the right bird and are well worth a visit.

We are proud to help support The Oregon Humane Society by providing discounted and courtesy services throughout the year, as well as assistance in staff training for in-shelter bird care.

S&D Exotic Bird Rescue - located in Keizer, Oregon. Check them out on Channel 12 May 2009

Exotic Bird Rescue of Oregon - Based in Eugene, Oregon. Site contains many links and resource options. Requires completion of class before adoption.

You may also want to check out the bird pet stores in your area. Sometimes they have adult birds looking for a new home.

People call us all the time and want to know where to find adoptable birds! Know of somewhere that has birds available for adoption? Send us the link by emailing avmckelly@yahoo.com

In the News

Overwhelmed pet owners jettison exotic birds... The Oregonian May 12, 2009

Exotic birds abandoned in economic crisis... Channel 12 KPTV May 2009