Donate Now

Relinquishment Request

There are several other avian rescue and sanctuaries in the area, and while we do not recommend specific organizations as we do not know their day to day operations or financial situation, we have compiled a list of points to look for in legitimate avian organizations below so you may complete your own research on what institution is best for you and your feathered companion.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN DECIDING WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR PARROT(S) TO GO:

1 – Make sure they are a legitimate registered non-profit with the state of Florida (http://www.sunbiz.org/)

2 – Make sure they are a legitimate 501c3 registered with the IRS (http://www.irs.gov/) and that the name they are registered under with the IRS is actually the name of the rescue/sanctuary and that they are not using someone else’s 501c3

3 – Check www.guidestar.org or www.thegivingpartner.guidestar.org to see if the sanctuary/rescue is transparent with their funds and what they do with them – the major expenditure of a sanctuary or rescue should be vet bills (unless they are a large sanctuary with a full time staff rather than volunteers – if so, that will be up there with the amount of funds spent on vetting).  You can register with guidestar for free (it’s very easy) in order to see 990’s for that sanctuary or rescue. If a sanctuary receives “free” vetting (which is rare) verify that with their veterinarian and verify that every bird is seen on a regular basis, not just when they are sick.

4- Make sure there are no current or past complaints with the department of Agriculture for the state or with the local animal services in the county of which the rescue or sanctuary is registered, also make sure they have the proper licenses with FWC. Also check for complaints on-line.

5 – Ask a lot of questions – sanctuaries and rescues with nothing to hide will be happy to answer those questions, including who their vet or vets are, how often they vet the birds (birds should be vetted yearly and in between when needed if showing illness or injury) and call those vets offices to confirm. Also ask how long have they been around and how many birds have they taken in that time -if they have not been around for long – does it seem like a lot? 

6 – If a sanctuary, go to the location and make sure the flights are predator proof (dug into the ground at least 1 foot with non-toxic wire on each side to keep out diggers and/or on a cement platform) and that they are really feeding what they say they are (which should be a mainly pelleted diet, 50-60%, with about 30-40% fresh veggies, and fruits less than 10% with nuts as treats, seeds are not a good diet for birds and some should not even have them at all, so make sure that is not the main part of their diet) also look for cleanliness, and ask what they do when it is cold out to keep the flights warm and vice versa when it is very hot. Also make sure that the sanctuary has reports on the soil and water on property showing the location is safe for animals to be on. Also ask how they introduce new birds to a flight, birds should be in quarantine after vetting for about 30-45 days and then should be slowly introduced into a flight with other birds, not just shoved in hoping that all the birds get along and no one gets hurt. Also ask what the sanctuary or rescue does in the event of an evacuation due to hurricane or other bad weather.

7 – Ask what will happen to the birds in the rescue or sanctuary once the person who runs it is no longer able. Your best rescues and sanctuaries will have a large network of officers and volunteers, plans in place for the future when the current president/director can no longer volunteer for the sanctuary, and will be fiscally sound. Reputable rescues and sanctuaries will have their financials registered with the IRS where you can request them and some will even give them directly to you if they have an accountant on staff who can provide that information quickly.

8 – Make sure the property the birds are located on is actually owned by the sanctuary, not rented, not leased, etc.. where the sanctuary and hence the birds can be thrown off the property at any time, but actually outright owned by or outright mortgaged by the sanctuary itself  (and not an individual, but the actual sanctuary).

9 – Real avian rescues and sanctuaries DO NOT breed OR sell baby birds bred specifically for selling to help “raise funds to help run the rescue/sanctuary”.  There are so many birds in need, breeding should never be part of the paradigm of a true rescue or sanctuary.

RELINQUISHMENT REQUEST FORM

*PLEASE NOTE: This form must be completed on a desktop or laptop – if you use a cell phone or tablet, the system may not accept your form. Please also wait until you receive a pop up screen saying your form has been submitted BEFORE closing the web page*

Regardless of the reason, situation, or circumstance, we are here to help you and your parrot. We do not judge you and we realize the decision is a difficult one. However, please understand that our space is extremely limited, so emergency situations are always taken care of first. We will do our best to be available when you need us, but space depends on how many adoptions we have had and the funds available to us at that time. While we do ask for surrender donations if you can afford it, it does not come close to covering the expenses that will be incurred by the rescue on intake of any bird. What Happens Next? Once the decision has been made to surrender your parrot, there is a certain process you can expect to take place:
  • The parrot is either brought to the foster home where we have space by the person who is relinquishing or we arrange transportation, please remember we work out of a network of approved foster homes all over the state, we do not have a central location.
  • You will be required to sign a relinquishment form.
  • Your bird will be put in quarantine for at least 30 days. Your bird will still receive plenty of attention, but this is done to prevent the possible spread of disease.
  • During the quarantine period, your bird will be taken to one of our avian vets for a check-up and blood work.
  • Once our avian veterinarian clears your bird for adoption, his/her temperament will be evaluated by the foster home and a biography will be written that will be placed on our website, facebook page, and several adoption pages we work with.
  • Each potential adopter must go through our adoption process. We take this adoption process very seriously and our volunteers and foster homes spend a great deal of time finding the perfect new adoptive home for your bird.
  • In the event the new home doesn’t work out as planned, the bird must be returned here. This is a legally-binding contract, and is stated in our adoption contract.
Please feel free to contact us at flparrotrescue@aol.com with any questions or concerns you may have about relinquishment. We do request relinquishment donations on each bird coming into rescue as adoption fees come no where close to covering veterinarian fees on each bird – every bird goes to the veterinarian regardless of species, and around 50-60% of incoming parrots need expensive treatments such as blood tests, medications, surgeries, or other necessary procedures, plus the cost of cages, toys, and food while in rescue, where needed. This can cost anywhere from $150 to $1,500 per bird depending on the circumstances (and sometimes more). Relinquish Donations:
  • There is a minimum relinquishment donation of $40.00 for extra small birds. (Canaries, Budgies, Finches, etc…)
  • There is a minimum relinquishment donation of $60.00 for small birds (Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Parrotlets, etc…)
  • There is a minimum relinquishment donation of $85.00 for medium birds. (Caiques, Quakers, Conures, Senegals, Moustache Parakeets, Indian Ringneck Parakeets, Alexandrines, Lorikeets, etc…)
  • There is a minimum relinquishment donation of $95.00 for large birds. (Eclectus Parrots, African Greys, Amazons, Pionus, Mini-Macaws, Goffins Cockatoos, Bare Eyed Cockatoos, etc…)
  • There is a minimum relinquishment donation of $125.00 for extra large birds. (B&G Macaws, Greenwing Macaws, Umbrella Cockatoos, Moluccan Cockatoos, etc… )
All Birds must be relinquished with their cage that they are currently in. We also request that if the cage your bird currently has is not appropriate due to size or condition, that an additional relinquishment donation be made to cover the cost of the rescue purchasing a new cage for your bird. If re-homing due to financial circumstances, please let us know, and we can work with you! Due to the fact that all of our volunteers donate their time to the rescue, if your relinquished bird and his/her cage (we do require the birds cage be relinquished with the bird) has to be picked up by a volunteer, we request $0.35 per mile driven to cover that volunteer’s gas expenses. We are unable to transport outside of Florida state lines. WE HAVE A WAITING LIST FOR BIRDS NEEDING TO COME INTO RESCUE AT THIS TIME – PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY AND WELL IN ADVANCE OF NEEDING TO SURRENDER If you need guidance while searching for another rescue or for a sanctuary, you can e-mail us for a list of items to consider while doing that research. We do not make recommendations as we feel that each bird and each situation is unique and the owner of the parrot should research what is best for their individual animal. Please completely fill out each part of the following form and please be as honest as possible. This will help us place your bird in the right foster home for your bird, where he/she will be comfortable, provided the proper diet, and with someone who is experienced with his/her needs. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE BIRD TO RELINQUISH AND THEY ARE BONDED, PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM FOR EACH BONDED PAIR. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE BIRD AND THEY ARE NOT BONDED, PLEASE FILL OUT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH BIRD.

Relinquishment Request

To surrender a bird to Florida Parrot Rescue

  • RELINQUISHMENT REQUEST FORM

    **PLEASE NOTE: This form must be completed on a desktop or laptop - if you use a cell phone or tablet, the system may not accept your form. Please also wait until you receive a pop up screen saying your form has been submitted BEFORE closing the web page**

    Regardless of the reason, situation, or circumstance, we are here to help you and your parrot. We do not judge you and we realize the decision is a difficult one. However, please understand that our space is extremely limited, so emergency situations are always taken care of first.

    We will do our best to be available when you need us, but space depends on how many adoptions we have had and the funds available to us at that time. While we do ask for surrender donations if you can afford it, it does not come close to covering the expenses that will be incurred by the rescue on intake of any bird.

    What Happens Next?

    Once the decision has been made to surrender your parrot, there is a certain process you can expect to take place:

    •The parrot is either brought to the foster home where we have space by the person who is relinquishing or we arrange transportation, please remember we work out of a network of approved foster homes all over the state, we do not have a central location

    •You will be required to sign a relinquishment form.

    •Your bird will be put in quarantine for at least 30 days. Your bird will still receive plenty of attention, but this is done to prevent the possible spread of disease.

    •During the quarantine period, your bird will be taken to one of our avian vets for a check-up and blood work.

    •Once our avian veterinarian clears your bird for adoption, his/her temperament will be evaluated by the foster home and a biography will be written that will be placed on our website, facebook page, and several adoption pages we work with.

    •Each potential adopter must go through our adoption process. We take this adoption process very seriously and our volunteers and foster homes spend a great deal of time finding the perfect new adoptive home for your bird.

    •In the event the new home doesn’t work out as planned, the bird must be returned here. This is a legally-binding contract, and is stated in our adoption contract.

    Please feel free to contact us at flparrotrescue@aol.com with any questions or concerns you may have about relinquishment.

    We do request relinquishment donations on each bird coming into rescue as adoption fees come no where close to covering veterinarian fees on each bird - every bird goes to the veterinarian regardless of species, and around 50-60% of incoming parrots need expensive treatments such as blood tests, medications, surgeries, or other necessary procedures, plus the cost of cages, toys, and food while in rescue, where needed. This can cost anywhere from $150 to $1,500 per bird depending on the circumstances (and sometimes more).

    Relinquish Donations:

    •There is a minimum relinquishment donation of $40.00 for extra small birds. (Canaries, Budgies, Finches, etc...)

    •There is a minimum relinquishment donation of $60.00 for small birds (Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Parrotlets, etc...)

    •There is a minimum relinquishment donation of $85.00 for medium birds. (Caiques, Quakers, Conures, Senegals, Moustache Parakeets, Indian Ringneck Parakeets, Alexandrines, Lorikeets, etc...)

    •There is a minimum relinquishment donation of $95.00 for large birds. (Eclectus Parrots, African Greys, Amazons, Pionus, Mini-Macaws, Goffins Cockatoos, Bare Eyed Cockatoos, etc...)

    •There is a minimum relinquishment donation of $125.00 for extra large birds. (B&G Macaws, Greenwing Macaws, Umbrella Cockatoos, Moluccan Cockatoos, etc... )

    All Birds must be relinquished with their cage that they are currently in.

    We also request that if the cage your bird currently has is not appropriate due to size or condition, that an additional relinquishment donation be made to cover the cost of the rescue purchasing a new cage for your bird.

    If re-homing due to financial circumstances, please let us know, and we can work with you!

    Due to the fact that all of our volunteers donate their time to the rescue, if your relinquished bird and his/her cage (we do require the birds cage be relinquished with the bird) has to be picked up by a volunteer, we request $0.35 per mile driven to cover that volunteer’s gas expenses. We are unable to transport outside of Florida state lines.

    *WE HAVE A WAITING LIST FOR BIRDS NEEDING TO COME INTO RESCUE AT THIS TIME - PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY AND WELL IN ADVANCE OF NEEDING TO SURRENDER*

    If you need guidance while searching for another rescue or for a sanctuary, you can e-mail us for a list of items to consider while doing that research. We do not make recommendations as we feel that each bird and each situation is unique and the owner of the parrot should research what is best for their individual animal.

    Please completely fill out each part of the following form and please be as honest as possible. This will help us place your bird in the right foster home for your bird, where he/she will be comfortable, provided the proper diet, and with someone who is experienced with his/her needs.

    IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE BIRD TO RELINQUISH AND THEY ARE BONDED, PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM FOR EACH BONDED PAIR. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE BIRD AND THEY ARE NOT BONDED, PLEASE FILL OUT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH BIRD.

  • Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.
    Please upload a photo of the cage that the bird is currently in