PEAR TREE Avian Sanctuary ~ Parrot Education Adoption & Rehabilitation ~ Southwest Missouri, Adoption Process

- The Adoption Process -

Often times a parrot owner can no longer care for the demands of their feathered friend, and must
find a new home. That's where PEAR TREE AVIAN SANCTUARY steps in to help. We do not adopt
birds out to just anyone, and we are not in this business for the money. We are a non-profit
organization whose primary concern is the welfare of these intelligent, long-lived, majestic
creatures. We provide a service to find the best possible living situation for surrendered parrots.

There are a number of steps in the process of finding a suitable new home for a parrot. First, the
owner must fill out an Acquisition Agreement. This form includes a brief parrot history, as well as
transfer of ownership to PEAR TREE AVIAN SANCTUARY. Once ownership has been transferred;
the bird is then housed either at our facility, or at an approved foster home. Medical and physical
evaluations are performed, and the parrot's history is assessed. The evaluations determine if
medical treatment, diet change, behavior modification, or rehabilitation is required. We then assist
with any necessary changes. During the bird's stay at PEAR TREE AVIAN SANCTUARY we also
work on socialization skills. Most pet parrots bond to their owners and are often aggressive
towards others. Through proper socialization, parrots become less discriminate, and in turn, are
friendlier to a variety of people. Once the parrot is ready for adoption, an appropriate, loving home
must be found.

Parrots available for adoption are featured on our website and listed through our sanctuary
network. Interested candidates contact PEAR TREE AVIAN SANCTUARY and fill out an Adoption
Application. This form asks a variety of questions to determine whether or not the person is
experienced and/or knowledgeable. The application also helps us to fit the bird into the proper
environment and schedule it will be most comfortable with. Applicants are then interviewed over the
phone. Again many questions are both asked and answered. If the candidate fails to meet our
standards, in some cases we offer pet bird education and training. If we feel the applicant may be
suitable, we proceed to the next step. Depending on the individual situation and location of
applicant, one or more of the following may be scheduled: an interview in person; a home
inspection; a visitation between the applicant and the parrot; a training session for the applicant.
Once a match has been made between applicant and parrot, an Adoption Agreement is signed, an
adoption fee is paid, and transportation is arranged.

PEAR TREE AVIAN SANCTUARY offers post-adoption education, training, and counseling to the
new owner. We also provide information and updates to the previous owner upon request. In some
cases, when both parties agree, contact information between the previous owner and the new
owner are exchanged.

If you have questions or comments regarding this process, please e-mail me or contact my office.

Erin Sorensen
Founder