FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

These are just some of the questions that we get asked about frequently.  If you do not find the information you are looking for, please reach out to us!http://www.caare.net/images/parrot-FAQ.png


When are you open?

You can find our hours here, but we are open to the public on Wednesdays from 5p - 7p and Saturdays from 11a - 2p.  We also do hours by appointment.  You can check our Calendar here to see if there is a day we are closed because of a Holiday, etc.
 

I can't find your shelter, do you have a map or where you are located?

You can take a look at our location right here via Google Maps.   

 

How do you switch a parrot from a seed diet to a healthy, pellet diet?

Zupreem, which is the main brand of parrot pellets that we carry in our store and also feed our shelter parrots, has a great article on three different ways to switch a parrot.  You can find the main article here.

 

Do you know of any other parrot shelters/rescues in the USA, Canada, etc.?

Take a look at this Adoption Directory.  If you know of another parrot-related shelter/rescue organization that should be on this list, please let us know.  

 

Do you have your adoptable parrots listed anywhere?

Yes, we do!  You can see them right here on our website!  We keep all of our parrots listed until they are adopted.  Sometimes you will see other words next to the parrot's name, such as "(IN FOSTER)", "(HOLD)", "(ADOPTION PENDING)", etc.

 

What is the best way to reach out to/contact the shelter?

All of our contact information is here.  You can call and leave a voicemail, send us an email, message us on Facebook, or stop in during public hours.  We are all volunteers who work full-time jobs besides helping the parrots at the shelter, so please understand if we do not respond/get back to you right away.

 

Are you in need of volunteers?

Yes, yes, yes!  We always need more volunteers!  You can read about daily duties that we need done on our Volunteer Information page.  You can volunteer as little to as often as you like.  You make your schedule, not us.
 

How do I become a foster family for a parrot?

We appreciate your interest in being a foster family, however, we no longer have foster families, unless absolutely needed, since we have a physical shelter location where all of our parrots can be seen by potential adopters.  

Our shelter only fosters parrots for behavioral or medical issues.  The only parrots that we will put into foster care from our shelter are those that have veterinary issues, such as needing to be brought to multiple vet visits, wound treatment, or medication supervision, or behavioral issues, meaning the parrot is very aggressive/mean, possibly has never been handled, attacks/bites.

For these rare instances, we only use homes that are  experienced with parrots and must be willing to actually work with the parrot if it has behavioral issues, such as teaching it to 'step up', not bite/attack, etc.  The home must also be able to bring the parrot in to be viewed, assuming the parrot is healthy enough, etc, whenever asked with sometimes very short notice.
 

 I, or someone I know, has a parrot that they can no longer keep.  Can you help?

Yes, if you have found yourself in the situation of needing to find your parrot a new home, we can certainly help. We understand how difficult it is to give up a parrot. We do not have Surrendering Fees, however, a small donation would certainly help out a lot.  Please take a look at our Surrender page.

 

I am interested in adopting from your shelter.  What should I do next?

If you are interested in adopting a parrot, please take a look at our Adoption Process page to get an understanding of how adoption works.

 

I have never been to your shelter and would love to come visit, but do not want to adopt a parrot.

Not a problem!  There is never a pressure to adopt from us at any time.  We would love to have you come see our shelter and Avian Warehouse, so please do!

 

I found a wild, baby bird, or adult, and do not know what to do.  Will you take it?

Unfortunately, no, we do not help or do anything with any wild, baby or adult birds. We recommend that you take a look at the information below.
 

These are the people to contact when you find an injured or orphaned wild animal.  Locate the one closest to your area.


They may be able to help you or give you emergency care instructions for 24 hrs and possibly, numbers of rehabilitators closer to your area that may not be listed here.   Please, call these people FIRST!

These individuals often will know of local wildlife rehabilitation facilities and can give you their numbers.

U.S. Contacts (by State):

A-M  State Listings
N-Z   State Listings
International Contacts (Canada and outside of the U.S.)


I have filled out paperwork (i.e., Adoption Application, Membership Application, Surrender Form, etc.,).  How should I get it to you?

It really depends on what works best for you!  You can mail it to our address, or you could scan/take a picture of the paperwork and email it to us, or drop it off during our public hours.  Our contact information is listed here.

 

What kind of 'stuff' does your Avian Warehouse have?

Our Avian Warehouse has anything and everything that you would need to care for your parrot.  In a nutshell, we have all sizes of toys, perches, play stands, treats, foot toys, bird-safe cage cleaning items, food bowls, t-shirts with our logo, etc.  You can see more detailed information here.

 

I would like to make a donation to your shelter.  What kinds of donations can I give?

First off, we truly appreciate any donation. Big or small!  If you are looking to do a cash donation or supply donation, take a look at our Donations page here.   

 

How should I choose what kind of parrot I should adopt?

This is definitely something that we cannot choose for you, but we will make suggestions based on what you are looking for, your living situation, lifestyle, etc.  If you are looking for input or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to us or stop by our shelter during public hours. We are more than willing to help!  
This is also an article that may be helpful :    Choosing a Bird: How To Decide Which Species Is Right For You