Adopt-A-Bird Program
FOSTER CARE APPLICATION

Electronically:  Please fill out and copy it, then paste into an e-mail to Leanna at leannarein@hotmail.com

By Mail:  P.O. Box 101825, Anchorage, AK  99510

Contact Information:  Leanna at 868-7878

 

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We appreciate the invaluable service that foster parents provide.  We want to make the most informed decision regarding which animals to place in your care.  Completing this application is the best way to assure a positive experience for both you and the animals.  Foster care can range from 30 days to 1 year.   A home inspection by a committee member is required as well.

 

Name:

 

Address:

 

Phone #

Daytime:                                                            Evenings:

E-mail:

 

 

Type(s) of parrots you are interested in fostering (species types, size types, etc):_____________________

Have you fostered parrots before? _____________________________________________________

If not, what experience have you had that would be helpful in fostering?_____________________

Do you have any experience training and working with parrots with behavioral  issues? Yes ____ No _____________________________________________________________________________________Do you live in a House ___ Apartment ___Condo __Other_____________________________________

Do you have a quarantine area? Yes ___No ___

If yes, describe what you consider a proper quarantine area is:___________________________________

Do you have cages available? ____________________________________________________________

Are there any children in your household? Yes ___No ___

If yes, what are their ages?______________________________________________________________

If parrots, have they all been vet tested (for contagious disease) in this past year? Yes ____  No ____

Do any members of your household have allergies? Yes____ No____

Will you be able to keep the foster animals separate from your own if necessary? Yes ___No ___

(This usually applies to parrots not vet tested only)

What area of the house do you plan to keep the parrot (i.e.:  bedroom, kitchen, living room, garage)?

______________________________________________________________________________

How many hours per day will your foster parrot be without adult care?___________________________

Do you have the financial means to provide for this parrot in case of illness or injury? _______________

Have you had any parrot deaths in your home in the past year?__________________________________

If so, explain:__________________________________________________________________

 

Do you have any pets in your household now? Yes ___No___

If yes, what kinds and how many?_______________________________________________________

 

  If parrot(s) what breed(s) are they? _______________________________________________________

  If parrot(s), are they kept in cages, out of cages or both _______________________________________

  If parrots(s), are they socialized?_________________________________________________________

 

 

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Can you accept the fact that some animals will not survive or may have to be euthanized and that this decision is up to The Alaska Bird Club President and Adopt-A-Bird Chairperson?  Yes ___No ___

 

Do you understand that anyone interested in adopting your foster animals (including yourself) must go through the standard adoption process, and approval of candidates and placement of animals is up to the The Alaska Bird Club?  (Of course, we welcome your referrals) Yes ___No ___

 

I have answered the questions above truthfully and completely.  I understand that although The Alaska Bird Club takes reasonable care to screen animals for foster care placement, it makes no guarantee relating to the animalsŐ health, behavior or actions.  I understand that I receive foster care animals at my own risk and can reject or return any animals for which The Alaska Bird Club has asked me to provide care.  I indemnify and hold The Alaska Bird Club and its officers free and harmless from all liability arising out of any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, action, judgment of every kind and description which may occur to or be suffered by me, members of my household, or any third parties by reason of activities arising out of this agreement.

 

_____________________________ADL#     ___________________ Date ___________________

Signature  (Print as well ________________________)                                                                                              

 

Return application to:
The Alaska Bird Club P.O. Box 101825 Anchorage, AK  99510-1825  email: akbirdclub@yahoo.com

 

For Bird Club use only:

Approved: Yes No          Adopt-A-Bird chairperson initials:_________________________         Date:___________________________

Comments:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________