In Loving Memory of Tanya Lynn
Parrot Rescue, Adoption, Sanctuary, Long and Short Term Avian Boarding
| Surrender |
| If you are reading this page, I am assuming that you want what is best for your bird. The newspaper is full of ads for "birds for sale" and even "free birds". I recommend surrendering your bird to a rescue organization. Reputable rescues screen prospective adoptive homes prior to an adoption of a parrot. Rules and guidelines are in place to protect the parrot that is being adopted. No bird will ever be placed in a breeding situation. BEWARE OF "BREEDER" RESCUES!!! Some breeders will pose as a rescue and take in your bird. Your bird will then be placed in an aviary with a bird of it's kind and the breeder will hope that they are compatible enough to reproduce. Best case scenario for your bird is that the mate that he/she is paired up with IS compatible and they get along well. Worse case scenario is that they are incompatible and one parrot kills or mutilates the other. Some breeders will split the lower beak of the more aggressive of the pair. Other breeders will snap wings to keep one bird from being able to fly away from the potential mate |
To Surrender a Parrot
If you have decided that you would like to surrender your bird to Ziggy's
Haven, please fill out the Surrender Form as completely as possible.
Veterinarian information is very important. Please have this form filled out
prior to bringing your bird to us. Provide as much detail as possible in
order for us to better provide for your bird. Fax, mail, email or bring the
form with you. You can reach us by phone or email to request a date to
visit and/or bring your bird to our facility. We do not pick up birds other
than in an extreme situations. Donations are appreciated with all
surrenders.
For those wishing that their bird remain in sanctuary and not be adopted
out, a minimum $2500.00 donation is required. This ensures that your bird
will live the rest of his life here at Ziggy's Haven. Payment arrangements
are available. All donations enable us to continue to expand and construct
aviaries for our feathered companions.
If you have decided that you would like to surrender your bird to Ziggy's
Haven, please fill out the Surrender Form as completely as possible.
Veterinarian information is very important. Please have this form filled out
prior to bringing your bird to us. Provide as much detail as possible in
order for us to better provide for your bird. Fax, mail, email or bring the
form with you. You can reach us by phone or email to request a date to
visit and/or bring your bird to our facility. We do not pick up birds other
than in an extreme situations. Donations are appreciated with all
surrenders.
For those wishing that their bird remain in sanctuary and not be adopted
out, a minimum $2500.00 donation is required. This ensures that your bird
will live the rest of his life here at Ziggy's Haven. Payment arrangements
are available. All donations enable us to continue to expand and construct
aviaries for our feathered companions.
Meet Precious. Precious was once owned by someone who loved her very much. For
reasons we are not aware of, this person had to place Precious in a new home. A
breeder offered to take her in. She was then placed with a wild caught Sulphur
Crested Cockatoo. This male had never been handled and was still very much wild.
Precious didn't want anything to do with this male. In her attempts to get away 3 of
her toes were bitten off. After some time, (we don't know how long she had to
endure this) the breeder snapped off the ends of Precious' wings. As you can see in
the picture, this was done shortly before her arrival to us.
We do not know if someone witnessed this or heard about it, but somehow it became
known to the local animal control agency. They went in and confiscated Precious and 3
other cockatoos. At this point, Precious was terrified of human hands and humans as
well. When she came to us we realized she could no longer fly or even coast to the
ground. She has no back toes on one foot and only one back toe on the other. Her
balance was very poor and she fell from perches easily. With no flight wings at all, she
only crashed to the ground when she lost her balance. We gave her a medium sized
cage and sat it on the carpeting. We also placed a thick comforter under it for extra
padding in case of a fall. In the beginning she fell often.
reasons we are not aware of, this person had to place Precious in a new home. A
breeder offered to take her in. She was then placed with a wild caught Sulphur
Crested Cockatoo. This male had never been handled and was still very much wild.
Precious didn't want anything to do with this male. In her attempts to get away 3 of
her toes were bitten off. After some time, (we don't know how long she had to
endure this) the breeder snapped off the ends of Precious' wings. As you can see in
the picture, this was done shortly before her arrival to us.
We do not know if someone witnessed this or heard about it, but somehow it became
known to the local animal control agency. They went in and confiscated Precious and 3
other cockatoos. At this point, Precious was terrified of human hands and humans as
well. When she came to us we realized she could no longer fly or even coast to the
ground. She has no back toes on one foot and only one back toe on the other. Her
balance was very poor and she fell from perches easily. With no flight wings at all, she
only crashed to the ground when she lost her balance. We gave her a medium sized
cage and sat it on the carpeting. We also placed a thick comforter under it for extra
padding in case of a fall. In the beginning she fell often.
This is Precious today. She has most of her feathers back and gets around great.
She has regained her balance but still occasionally falls to the ground. She loves
to be scratched on the head and will even step up. She loves small wooden toys
and toys with bells. She has a
wonderful personality and can occupy herself by playing games with herself. She
will tuck a small piece of wood or pellet into her wing and throw herself forward
to make it fall. She than catches it in mid air! She will do this on and off all day.
We are very proud of how far she has come and how happy she is. She shares her
cage with a Sun Conure. This is her choice. No "relationships" are forced on any
bird in our care.
Please choose a rescue wisely. Visit the facility prior to making any decisions.
Ask questions. Check for cleanliness of cages and feeding areas. If you don't feel
comfortable leaving your bird, then DON'T leave it! Ask about polices for
adoptions. Look for breeding boxes attached to cages or flights. If you are
surrendering a bird into a sanctuary where he/she will not be adopted out, are
you allowed to visit if you wish?
She has regained her balance but still occasionally falls to the ground. She loves
to be scratched on the head and will even step up. She loves small wooden toys
and toys with bells. She has a
wonderful personality and can occupy herself by playing games with herself. She
will tuck a small piece of wood or pellet into her wing and throw herself forward
to make it fall. She than catches it in mid air! She will do this on and off all day.
We are very proud of how far she has come and how happy she is. She shares her
cage with a Sun Conure. This is her choice. No "relationships" are forced on any
bird in our care.
Please choose a rescue wisely. Visit the facility prior to making any decisions.
Ask questions. Check for cleanliness of cages and feeding areas. If you don't feel
comfortable leaving your bird, then DON'T leave it! Ask about polices for
adoptions. Look for breeding boxes attached to cages or flights. If you are
surrendering a bird into a sanctuary where he/she will not be adopted out, are
you allowed to visit if you wish?
| Help us - Help Them |
At this time Ziggy's Haven is only taking in birds for our sanctuary program.
We have several birds available for adoption and not enough homes for
them. If you have an emergency situation, please contact us as soon as
possible so we can work with you. Please don't place your birds on Craigs
lists or send them to breeders who will only contribute to the problem.
We have several birds available for adoption and not enough homes for
them. If you have an emergency situation, please contact us as soon as
possible so we can work with you. Please don't place your birds on Craigs
lists or send them to breeders who will only contribute to the problem.
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