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Rescue / Adoption - How our program works |
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"Garbage is Recyclable, Parrots aren't." Before you buy, think adoption first!
Number of birds we have taken in to re-home
2003 = 58
2004 = 124
2005 = 110
2006 = 200
2007 = 177
Total to date = 669
Finch to Macaws
Read some of the Success Stories of birds that have passed through Beak n Wings
WE ARE A NO KILL SHELTER
"Beak n Wings does not euthanize birds due to over population".
This does not mean that there will not be any euthanasia of those birds that are too sick or injured to ever recover.
Adoption
Thinking of adopting bird? Here is how it works.
Fill out the adoption application (you can find a link to the application on the left side of this page).
Send in your application filled out completely, including your Driver's License or ID card (without, it could slow down the adoption). Fax or mail it in.
We will call you and set up a HOME EVALUATION (home study). After completing the home study and we find that your home is suitable, then we will move on to the contract and the release form.
After we receive your application, we will call and let you know where the bird that you are interested in adopting is located.
Bird Visit: It is required that you visit the bird no less than two (2) times at a minimum of 30 minutes each time. The more time you can spend prior to adopting a new bird, the better off both you and your new companion will be.
How long does it take to adopt a bird?
This process usually takes about 1 week. At times it may take longer for a number of reasons, such as more than one applicant for the same bird, holidays, etc.
Why the home study?
* We want to ensure that we are placing these birds in the best home we can find for them. They deserve to have a happy and healthy life.
* We do follow up visits on all birds (Conure up to Macaw) for two (2) years. If we find that the bird we placed in your home is not receiving the care it deserves, we will remove the bird and return it to the program (read your contract very carefully). See follow up visits for more details.
MEMBERS get first choice on
all birds while they are in quarantine (please do not join just to get a bird early, that's not the correct reason for for joining). Once the bird is out of quarantine, if a member has not applied for adoption it will be available to the public at that time.
Membership: Members being members for 90 days or more may apply to adopt a bird first while the bird is in the quarantine period ( the approved adoptee may not complete adoption until the quarantine period has ended ). If the bird has no applicants after the first 30 days, the bird will be up for adoption to everyone.
Question: What can I not do when I adopt a bird from Beak n Wings?
1) When you adopt a bird you will be signing a contract stating that you will not give away, sell, or breed your new adopted companion.
2) The Contract states that if you need to get rid of your new companion, you must return the bird to Beak n Wings.
Contract
You must sign a Contract when you adopt a bird, no matter the species or size of the bird. You will be given an unsigned copy for your records.
What's in the contract.
* You will be agreeing to not sell, breed or give away the bird.
* You will have ten (10) days to get the bird into the vet to have a check up. (We take all birds, Conure to Macaw, in for an Avian Blood Profile, gram stain, and grooming within it's first 30 days in the program)
* You will have to agree to take the training class prior to adoption (training class is 45 min to one (1) hour long). Should you fail to attend the training class,
your adoption will be declined.
There is much more to the contract than we have provided on this page, so please read your contract very carefully.
Payment Plan
PAYMENT PLAN: We do offer a payment plan on larger birds (Conure to Macaw) due to the higher fee for adoption. Your adoption fee must exceed
$400.00 to apply for a payment plan. At that point it will be half (1/2) down, then $100.00 a month until the fee is paid off (you may post date checks), email Beak n Wings for more details.
Release Form
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We do have a "RELEASE FORM" which everyone who adopts or fosters a bird must
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Training Class
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Our Training class is for those who want to adopt a bird from Beak n Wings. This class is in place to ensure that the
potential owner is going to be able to give the basic proper care to the new family member. This class is
Veterinarian approved.
This class is "Basic Bird Care". The class is a requirement to adopt a bird. You
will have to take this class prior to taking possession of the bird. It is only required the class be attended once.
Refusing to take our training class will result in your application being declined.
This training class is not only for those who adopt a bird. This class is open for all who wish to attend. For those who wish to attend, but are not adopting, there is
a small fee for the cost of material of $5.00. To sign up click here
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Foster Care
We here at Beak n Wings can always use good clean homes for foster care.
Want to foster?
* You must be a member to foster. You may join to foster. To get your membership application click here You can even join online (NOTE: If you join online, we will send you
an application and release form) (not same as rescue release form) you will need to fill out and return to address on application.
* To get your copy of the foster application click here
* You must attend the training class and a $5.00 fee will be charged for the material.
* You must agree to bring the foster birds to our events (not all, but a few) this allows the public to see the bird, and
increase the chances to adopt out the bird to a good home.
* You must agree to follow up visits on all birds you are fostering. We must keep watch over all birds in the program.
* You must agree to bring or make arrangements to have the bird brought to NO LESS than
two (2) events a month (if we do not have more than two a month then #6 does not apply)
Surrendering a Bird
NOTE: Beak n Wings, Inc. is a Kansas licensed shelter for exotic birds. You can see our license by clicking here
SURRENDERING A BIRD
If you wish to SURRENDER a bird to us please download our Surrender form then call us
at the number below or email us
to let us know.
HOW IT WORKS
* download and fill out the surrender form.
* Let us know you have a bird you wish or need to surrender over to us (email or phone)
* We pick up the bird, or you might be asked to bring to us.
* We take the birds to an Avian Vet, we have an Avian Blood profile
done, Physical, gram stain and grooming (Conures up to Macaws).
* They are then placed in
quarantine for 30-90 days before adoption.
* Qualified applicants may apply to adopt
Donation for surrendering a bird
We ask for the following donations for the birds you surrender to Beak n Wings, Inc. The donations help with - vet cost, food, toys, general care of the birds.
Finch, Canary $1.00 each bird
Love Bird, Parakeet, Cockatiel, Parrotlets (other birds of this size) $5.00 each bird
Conure to Macaw $20.00 each bird
For more information, please call 913/322.3398
OUR BOUNDARIES
We have set Boundaries for adoption.
We adopt within
Kansas City, and 100 miles out side of I-435 Circle (I-435 Circles Kansas City)
We do a home study before adoptions can be finalized.
We do a two (2) year follow up visit (Conure to Macaw).
Due to the distance and the members volunteer their time and gas, this is why we have limited our boundaries
WE DO NOT BUY / TRADE BIRDS!
Donations
All donations are tax deductible
Why Donate?
Here are some things to help you understand why Beak n Wings, Inc. rescue / adoption needs donations:
We need to feed all of the rescue birds we are taking in.
We are in a big need of:
toys for parakeets to Macaw
Feeding dishes
Perches
Bird seed
If you could find it in your hearts and want to donate:
Send your donations to:
Beak n Wings, Inc.
P.O. Box 9228
Shawnee Mission, Ks 66201
On your check write in "memo" RESCUE PROGRAM.
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Surrendered Birds
To see the birds ready for adoption or use the link on the left side of the page
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