Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in the St. Louis Avian Rescue. We are a volunteer-based organization and so it can take up to two weeks to process your application.
Once submitted, our adoption team will reach out in the next few days to confirm confirmation of your application, ask any follow up questions and to go over next steps. Due to the number of applications received, we are not able to call applicants. Email is our contact method. Applicants are responsible for monitoring these emails.
If you do not receive an email from us, please check your SPAM folder.
Note: Incomplete or ridiculous applications will be denied out of hand, with or without notification of the applicant. Please ensure all questions are answered to the best of your ability. Due to the volume of applications received, it is not feasible to reach out asking for information regarding incomplete applications.

If you have not heard from us, please email adopt@staravian.org for updates on your application.

Date *
Our contract requires that if you cannot keep the bird for any reason, you MUST return the bird to our program. Do you agree to this requirement? *

Bird you would like to adopt:
and/or...
Species Interest 1:
Contact Information
Due to the number of applications received, we are not able to call applicants. Email is our contact method. Applicants are responsible for monitoring these emails.
First Name *
Last Name *
Street Address *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Phone Number *
Alternate Phone Number
Email Address *
Please double check that your email is correct. Email is our method of contact. Applications with incorrect emails are not able to be contacted.
Date of Birth *
How did you find out about us? *

Residential Information
How long have you lived at this address? *
Type of Residence *
If Other, please describe
Do you own or rent your home? *
If you rent or lease, does your landlord and lease allow pets? *
Landlord Name (company name or if private renter, owner's name) *
Landlord Contact Information (Phone) *
If applicable: Landlord Website or other contact information
Who owns the home and what is their relationship to you? *
Is this person aware that you are applying to adopt a bird? *
Please provide their phone number AND email address.
Who rents the home and what is their relationship to you? *
Is this person aware that you are applying to adopt a bird? *
Does the landlord and the lease allow pets? *
Landlord Name (company name or if private owner, owner's name) *
Landlord Contact Information (Phone) *
If applicable: Landlord Website or other contact information *
Name that the lease is under. *
If you do not own the home, complete contact information for the landlord or owner of the home is required (including name & phone number). Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Family Demographics
Including yourself, how many people live in your household? *
Please list the names, ages & relationship of those who live in your home. *

Have you ever been charged with or convicted of Domestic Abuse/Assault/Animal Cruelty or neglect in Missouri or any other state? *
If yes, option to elaborate
Has anyone in your household ever been charged with or convicted of Domestic Abuse/Assault/Animal Cruelty or neglect in Missouri or any other state? *
If yes, option to elaborate

Will you allow us to perform a homecheck? *
If no, please stop filling out this application. Home checks are a necessary part of our application process.
Will you allow us to perform a background check on all adults over the age of 18? *
If no, please explain *
Does anyone in your home have asthma or allergies? *
Do you use nonstick coated cookware? *
If yes, please explain (i.e. what kind of non-stick)
Does anyone who resides in or visits your home use smoking or tobacco products? This would include vape, e-cigs, cigars, cigarettes, or any substance that produce smoke. *
Please elaborate *
Bird Knowledge
Please give us a details about any bird experience that you may have?
Are you aware that exotic birds could potentially carry diseases that could affect humans? *
Did you know that it isn't safe to use scented plug-ins, air fresheners, candles or etc. around a bird? *
Employment Information
Employment Status
If you are employed, what is your current occupation, name of employer, and address?
If you are not currently employed, please elaborate on how you are able to be financially responsible for your bird's food, toys, cage, and vet care?
Potential Bird Information
Why are you interested in adopting a STAR bird? *
What are the most important characteristic you are looking for in a bird? *
Are you aware the birds might have or could develop habits that could cause injury to people or damage property? *
Will you leave your TV, radio, or some other audio/video on for your bird? *
How often will you clean and disinfect the cage? *
How much time outside of the cage will your bird spend for exercise and entertainment? *
Describe how much mobility the bird will have. Will they go to other rooms? Eat with the family? Have a play gym? *
How much time will your bird spend alone? *
What will you feed your bird? *
Describe how you will bathe your bird.
How will you handle destructive behavior if developed? *
If you have cats, dogs or children, how do you plan to keep your parrot safe from harm? *
Do you understand cage requirements for the species that you are applying for and agree to supply that for your bird? *
Please note that cages and accessories are not included with the adoption fee. Once approved to adopt, STAR does require a final cage check before finalizing adoptions. For more information, please see our minimum size requirements & cage set-up guide here: https://www.staravian.org/cage-sizes-and-requirements
Would you be willing to attend a class on basic bird care if available? *
Future Planning
Birds live a long time. Cats may live 20 years, and dogs might not live more than 10-15 years, but large birds can live 50/70 years. Even smaller birds generally live 20-40 years. Caring for a bird is often a life-long responsibility that should not be entered into lightly, or without planning for their future.
Are you aware that this bird may live longer than you? *
Many of our birds come from homes where they outlived their humans. Do you have a plan if your parrot outlives you? Please explain *
What type of arrangements are you prepared to make for the care of your parrot if you are unable to do so yourself? eg: serious illness; age; disability; finances. *
Current Bird Information
Have you ever had birds? *
If you no longer have these birds, what happened to them? *
Please list any birds you have. (Name, Species, Age, How long you have had this bird., Date of last vet visit.) *
Who is/ will be the caregiver for the birds?
When you go on vacation, who does/ will care for your bird(s)?
How often do you/ will you take your bird to the vet?
Current Other Pet Information
Do you currently have any other pets besides birds? *
Please list all other pets in the household, including species/breed, age, time owned, spayed/neutered status, date of last vet visit. *
Have you ever had any animals that you no longer have? Please explain the reason why. *
If yes, please explain *
Avian Veterinarian Information
Complete Veterinarian contact information required. Incomplete applications will not be processed. If you do not currently have an avian vet simply notate "n/a".
Veterinarian's Name
Veterinarian's Address, City, State, and Zip Code
Veterinarian's Phone Number
If the name that any of your current birds are listed under at the clinic provided is different from the name on your application, please provide that information here. (i.e. listed under a spouse's name)
Do you agree to take your bird to the vet at least annually for a wellness exam as recommended by the AAV? *
General Veterinarian Information (Other Pets)
Complete Veterinarian contact information required. Incomplete applications will not be processed. If you do not currently have a veterinarian simply notate "n/a." If you use multiple vets for different animals, notate this as well.
Veterinarian's Name
Veterinarian's Address, City, State, and Zip Code
Veterinarian's Phone Number
If you have cats or dogs in your household do you certify that they are up to date with any mandatory vaccines and have been seen by a veterinarian for a wellness exam within the last year?
If the name that any of your non-avian pets are listed under at the clinic provided is different from the name on your application, please provide that information here. (i.e. listed under a spouse's name)
If any of your current pets have not seen a vet for a yearly wellness exam, please explain:
VETERINARY INFORMATION RELEASE: I hereby authorize the release of ALL medical records pertaining to the listed animal(s) to representatives of St. Louis Avian Rescue (STAR). PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This is not meant to intimidate you nor to cast a negative light on exotic birds. Rescued birds are no more and no less likely to behave in an aggressive or unpredictable manner than any others. But, Saint Louis Avian Rescue wants to make you aware of possibilities when working with them. The birds that Saint Louis Avian Rescue place have been surrendered, abandoned, or in some way displaced. They may have been abused or neglected. There may only be limited information available regarding their previous environment. STAR will share with you what information we have. There will be an adjustment period. Remember to be patient, consistent, and understanding. Avian medicine is a relatively new discipline. It is possible for a bird to be a carrier of, or infected with, a disease that is undetectable with the current tests and tools available today. Therefore, you should quarantine any bird new to your flock. We recommend a period of at least 30 days – 90 would be even better. If a bird is placed with you, you will be responsible for providing appropriate food, water, and loving attention. Many parrots have an extremely long life expectancy. Please think carefully about this. Are you ready to make this commitment? I certify that I have never been charged with nor convicted of domestic abuse/violence, assault, animal cruelty, animal abuse or neglect in Missouri or any other state. I certify that no one in the household where this bird would reside has been charged with nor convicted of domestic abuse/violence, assault, animal cruelty, animal abuse or neglect in Missouri or any other state.
Please Initial:
I certify that any bird adopted will NOT be placed into a breeding situation. I certify that should I not be able to or not want to properly care for this bird, or in the event of my death, the bird will be returned to St. Louis Avian Rescue. *
I have read the foregoing and certify that the answers I have given are complete, true and not misleading in any way. I am authorizing you to contact landlords, associations and veterinarians. You are also aware that we cannot guarantee the health and temperament of the animal. *
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Thank you for your interest in the St. Louis Avian Rescue. We are a volunteer-based organization and so it can take up to two weeks to process your application. Our adoption team will generally reach out in the next few days to confirm confirmation of your application, ask any follow up questions and to go over next steps.
If you do not receive an email from us, please check your SPAM folder.

We reserve the right to refuse any application, for any reason, at our sole discretion, with or without notification to the applicant. Incomplete or ridiculous applications will be denied out of hand, without notification to the applicant

Adoption Application

and/or...

Contact Information

Residential Information

Family Demographics

Bird Knowledge

Employment Information

Potential Bird Information

Future Planning

Current Bird Information

Current Other Pet Information

Avian Veterinarian Information

General Veterinarian Information (Other Pets)

VETERINARY INFORMATION RELEASE:

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.