Adoption Application

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To help us manage our process efficiently. Please refrain from making advance phone calls or sending emails with questions. Be patient, and we will contact you as soon as we can. *We have six foster homes, so we will also need to confirm their availability for scheduling a meet & greet appointment.
We appreciate your understanding and will respond promptly. Make sure to check your email regularly so we can schedule a time to talk and set up a meet-and-greet appointment.

Please send us an email at: info@parrotsforpatriots.org  and Cc to: parrotsforpatriots@gmail.com

Eligibility Requirements to adopt are listed below;

Inactive status or Retired Status Adopters Qualify

No Active Duty Veterans are eligible to adopt

• We are a Parrot Adoption Agency​ for Veterans and their immediate family
• *We Will Not Ship Any Parrot
• ​You must qualify to adopt after submitting your application
• *All Adopters Must be between the minimum age of 26  to adopt.
• Adopters must be the head of the household* (No Exceptions)
• *If you are over 60 years of age, don’t worry! We simply require those applicants over 60 to have two backup guardians for their adopted parrot.

• ​You must meet and greet​ any​ adoptable parrots​ before adoption.

Please understand that Parrots For Patriots will not place any parrot in a home with any;

Husky Dogs, Dachshund or Terrier mix dogs

• Without Pre-approval of any of these dogs in question

• To help us manage our process efficiently.

  Please refrain from making advance phone calls or sending emails with questions.

  Veterans  Adoption Packet 

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Date / Time

Date

Time

Are you a veteran? *

• Yes
• No
• immediate family member of a veteran

If you are not a veteran, if not what is your relationship with the veteran? *I'm a VeteranChildSpouseParentOther

Are you currently in any active status as; *

• Not in active status
• National Guard
• Or Reserve Military or Government Agency
• Retired
• Other

How many veterans in your immediate household *

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 3 or more
• no veterans living at our residence

To Adopt a parrot - I/We understand that we must currently be retired or currently in inactive status; with no plans to re-enlist. *

• Confirm.

Which branch of the military did you or your family member serve? *

• US Air Force
• US Army
• US Marine Corps
• US Navy
• US Coast Guard
• US National Guard
• Other

Can you provide your military ID or your DD214 if needed? *

• Yes
• No
• Valid Military ID
• Other

Other:

I/We understand that we must reside in Oregon or Washington to adopt a parrot, and that Parrots For Patriots does not ship parrots. *

• Confirm.

In order to continue with your application, please confirm that you are available to begin the interview process, meet and greet a parrot, and complete our adoption process within 72 hours. *

• I understand

I/ we understand that we are only allowed to submit one application to adopt within 2 month period of today's date. *

• Confirm.

I/We understand that if we live in a residence that shares walls with neighboring units (such as an apartment, condominium, duplex, or townhouse), we will not be eligible to adopt a large Cockatoo or Macaw. *

• Agree- We do Not Share a wall with our neighbor.
• We have a home that qualifies to adopt a large parrot
• We are Not applying to adopt a large parrot

What type of parrot are you looking for, and what interests you about this type of bird? *

How did you hear about our program? *

• Websearch
• Pet Finder
• Adopt A Pet
• Parrot Store
• Referred by a friend
• Veterinarians office
• Veteran Services
• Wounded Warrior Project
• Battleground Buddies
• VFW
• PVA
• DVA
• Other

Other:

If this parrot is for a disabled veteran, are they aware that you are applying for the parrot? *

• I'm Adopting for myself
• Yes
• No
• Its a Suprise Gift for them

I / We understand that the person applying to adopt must be present during the submission of this application. *

• Yes
• I am not the applicant
• The adopter is disabled
• Adopter not present during this submission

You're seeking a parrot for: *

• A companion for myself
• Breeder Bird
• Friend
• Disabled Person Friend
• Spouse or Partner
• For someone else
• Companion for my parrot

Name of the Disabled veteran

First

Last

Phone number of the disabled Veteran or person: *

The disabled person must be present while filling out the application. Please confirm:

• Confirm.

Most parrots only prefer a handler of a certain gender, please select what best fits the primary handler: *

• Male
• Female
• Both
• With Children over the age of 18
• With Children under the age of 18
• No Children

Most parrots prefer a handler of a specific gender. Please select the gender that best fits the primary handler: Man I/we understand that we must use our physical home address. (Not Business address) If we use faults address or P.O. Box or a PMB (Private Mailbox) as our address, our application will be denied *

• Confirm

Name of Applicant *

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

Zip Code

Primary Phone *

Cell Phone

Email Address *

Best time to call you? *

• I/ We will wait for email to schedule interview
• Mornings
• Afternoon
• Evenings until 9pm

Any specific time slot?

Type of home do you live in ? *

• House
• Apartment
• Condo
• Mobile Home
• RV

How long have you lived at your current residence? *1 year2 to 4 years5 years or longerOther

Do you own or rent? *

• Own
• Rent
• Other

Are you the head of your household? *

• Yes
• No
• Shared
• Other

If your not the head of your household - Who is ?

Have you selected a parrot(s) from the website? *

• Yes
• No

Whats name of the parrot(s) you selected *

Who will be the primary caregiver for the parrot? *

What are you looking for from your parrot? *

• Talker
• Mimicker
• Cuddler
• Shoulder Buddy
• Vibrant Colors
• Full Time Companion
• Companion for Another Bird
• Possible Breed Companion
• Personal Companion
• Companion for Another Person
• Other

What interests you about this parrot? *

Do any members of your household smoke or vape? *

• Yes
• No

If deemed necessary: Do you have a vehicle that can transport a large assembled cage? *

• Yes
• No
• I can Borrow one from a friend

What type of vehicle do you have? *

• Compact car
• Sedan
• Mini Van
• Large Van
• Medium SUV
• Large SUV
• Small Pickup Truck
• Large Pickup Truck
• Trailer
• I can Borrow a vehicle, Truck or trailer

Do you have other pet(s) at home ? If yes, please list them below. *

• Yes
• No

What type of pet(s) do you have at home? Please list each pet's species or breed, name, and how many years each pet has lived with you. *

Do any of your pets exhibit aggressive behavior? *

• Biting
• Nipping
• Growling
• None

Do you have parrot experience? *

• Yes
• No
• Some
• Very Little

What type(s) of parrot(s) do you currently have, and how long has each parrot been in your care? *

I/We understand that adoption fees vary for each parrot. Adoption fees are determined by several factors, including the parrot's age, level of tameness, ability to mimic, talk, or sing, any necessary rehabilitation or behavioral conditioning, cage replacement, veterinary care, grooming, and the care package and supplies included with the adoption. *

• Yes
• No

Do you feel you are financially able to provide for a bird/parrot's needs in terms of Veterinarian costs, food, housing, toys, grooming, etc.? *

• Yes
• No
• No- We will need assitance

Are you aware that there is no such thing as a quiet parrot? *

• Yes
• No

Are you aware that there is no such thing as a parrot that does not bite or nip at times? *

• Yes
• No

Are you aware that parrots are capable of destroying property? *

• Yes
• No

Do you work from home *

• Yes
• No
• Part-Time
• Traveling Job
• Semi-Retired
• Retired
• Other

If you work away from home, how many hours a Week do you work *

• 10 to 20 hours away from home
• 20 to 40 hours
• 40 hours or more away from home
• I’m / We're Semi- retired
• I’m / We're retired
• Other

Do you happen to work in any of these professional fields; *

• Hazardous materials field
• Law Enforcement
• Emergency medical services
• Medical Field
• Agriculture field
• Livestock field
• Animal breeder field
• Veterinarian field
• Retired Veteran
• Other

Do you have anything you'd like to mention

If you already have a Guardian for your parrot - please enter their information below.

Guardians Name

First

Last

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

Zip Code

Email

Guardian Phone

Anything you would like to add to your application?

I/We promise to monitor our email, as we understand that we will receive an email within 24 hours to arrange a time for a phone interview.. *

• Confirm

Do you understand that your application will be denied if you have misrepresented yourself on this application? *

• Confirm.

I/We understand that if we do not respond to the email, we will not receive a call and our application may be declined *

• Yes ready to Adopt with 72 hours
• No - Not ready to Adopt with 72 hours.

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