A woman with long brown hair is kissing a red, blue, and green macaw on the beak at a bird exhibit with caged birds in the background.

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, text for your interview schedule.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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 Holds

We do not hold birds.

If an approved adopter is standing in front of a bird, has the proper setup, and it’s a great match, we are not going to pass on that home in hopes that someone else may become available later.

We recommend preparing for a species or size category rather than a specific bird. That way, if the right bird comes along, you’re ready when the opportunity presents itself.

Our responsibility is to find great homes for the birds in our care, and that means placing them with qualified, prepared adopters when the right match is made. If you are interested in a specific bird, it’s not out of the realm of possibility you adopt that specific bird, but especially for popular birds, you’ll want to get your app in and get your interview, videos and supplies etc., completed as quickly as possible.

In the end, the decision will still be up to the bird if they are comfortable with you or not - we want them to be wildly successful, and it feels like the least we can do is make sure they enjoy the people we’re tasking with Ever After for them.

ADOPTION STEPS

  1. Fill out the application

    Scroll to the bottom of this page and complete your adoption application.

  2. Text ADOPT to our Adoption Line

    Once you've submitted your application, text ADOPT to 269-924-0129. This lets our Adoption Coordinator know you're ready to begin the next step. You must send the first text for your application to move forward.

  3. Send your home walkthrough and ID

    Our Adoption Coordinator will respond with instructions for what we need before your interview. You'll be asked for a photo of your driver's license and a brief video walkthrough of your home.

    4. 🔒 Why do we ask for this?

    We know that sending a photo of your ID and inviting us into your home—even virtually—can feel personal. We ask because we're responsible for making sure every bird we place is going into a safe, appropriate home.

    We are not judging your housekeeping. We don't care if there are dishes in the sink, laundry on the couch, or toys on the floor. We're looking for the things that matter to a bird's safety: other animals, smoking, household hazards, appropriate space, and where your bird will live.

    Your driver's license allows us to verify that the person applying is the person we're working with and helps us maintain accurate adoption records. The information you provide is used as part of our adoption screening process and is not shared publicly.

    So please don't clean your house for us. Just show us your real home and where your new family member would live. That's what we care about.

  4. Show us your home

    Start your walkthrough outside and then walk through the areas of your home where your bird will spend time. Please show us any other animals in the home and their setups as well. Don't worry about creating one perfect video—several short videos are completely fine.

  5. Schedule your adoption interview

    Once we've received everything we need, your Adoption Coordinator will schedule your adoption interview with you. Interviews are conducted by text message, so please be available and ready to respond during your scheduled time.

  6. Get ready for your bird

    Once approved, you'll need species-appropriate housing, perches, toys, and approved food before your adoption appointment. We often have affordable cages available for purchase, but typically do not provide toys or perches. Your Adoption Coordinator will make sure you're prepared before scheduling your visit.

  7. Schedule your adoption appointment

    Once you're approved and ready, you'll schedule a visit to meet the birds you and your Adoption Coordinator believe may be a good fit. Meet the birds, find your match, 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!