Beak n Wings Inc.

An Educational Pet Bird Club & Rescue

501(c) 3 Non-Profit organization

EIN: 77-0630832

9010 Rosehill Rd., Ste. B., Lenexa, KS 66215

913-322-3398 adopt.bnw@gmail.com admin@beaknwings.org

Adoption Contract

Bird Number (Beak n Wings, only) --------------------------

Beak n Wings, Inc.,, agree to provide for the adoption of, and adopter agrees to adopt the animal described above ("animal") according to the terms and conditions set forth herein:

The animal you are adopting has been surrendered, abandoned, or in some was displaced. It may have been abused or neglected.

There may only be limited, if any, information available to you. Beak n "Wings, Inc. does not guarantee, nor is it responsible for the temperament or health of this animal, other than as is separately set forth in this contract. There will be an adjustment period. Remember to be patient, consistent and understanding.

REQUIRED:

This contract is entered into on the:

1. Adopter agrees to accept that this animal will NOT be used for breeding at any time under any circumstances for the life of the bird.

2. Adopter agrees to accept this animal as a companion animal to live in adopter’s home. Adopter agrees to provide this animal with proper food, water, veterinary care, and loving attention. Adopter agrees to keep this animal in a large cage and to provide animal with adequate toys and perches. Adopter agrees to provide animal with appropriate exercise for his/her species. Adopter agrees to obtain pertinent including Beak n Wings, Inc., as needed.

3. Adopter agrees to have this animal checked by a licensed veterinarian specializing in Avian Medicine, with ten ( 10 ) days of adoption. If the veterinarian finds any life-threatening condition within ten ( 10 ) days of adoption that was present at the time of adoption, adopter may return this animal to Beak n Wings for a refund (veterinarian statement must be presented) of the adoption fee. Beak n Wings will NOT refund any veterinary expenses. Said bird must be returned to Beak n Wings within ten ( 10 ) days of signing this contract.

4. Adopter understands that avian medicine is a relatively new discipline, and that it is possible for a bird to be a carrier of, or infected with a disease that is undetectable using the current tests and tools available to avian veterinarians. Beak n Wings is NOT responsible for any incidence of disease in the adopted bird detected or diagnosed more than ten ( 10 ) days after the adoption. Beak n Wings is NOT responsible for any incidence of disease in other birds in adopter’s home detected or diagnosed any time after adoption of a bird from Beak n Wings, Inc

5. Adopter understands that it is his/her responsibility to quarantine any adoption bird brought into his/her home for NOT less than ninety (90) days, or as is recommended by an avian veterinarian treating any other birds in adopter’s home. Adopter understands, however, that no period of quarantine can insure against the spread of any disease

6. Adopter shall allow Beak n Wings, Inc., the right to examine and make inquiry about this animal at any reasonable time. Adopter shall return this animal to Beak n Wings if Beak n Wings determines that this animal is NOT receiving proper care for minimum of two (2) years,  NOT limited to two (2) years.

7. Adopter agrees that, If at any time Adopter is unable to keep this animal, adopter shall contact Beak n Wings, Inc. for its sole determination as to disposition of this animal. Adoption fees are NOT refundable under any circumstances, except as provided in paragraph 3 of this adoption contract.

8. If the expense of medical care exceeds Adopter’s ability to provide appropriate and necessary treatment, Adopter agrees to contact Beak n Wings immediately for a determination of available assistance from Beak n Wings. Adopter understands Beak n Wings may NOT have the financial assistance available but that Beak n Wings shall make every effort to assist adopter in making suitable arrangements in the best interest of the animal. (not to exceed three (3) months of adoption).

9. Failure to comply with paragraph Numbers 1, 2, 3 6, 7, 10 and 11 of this contract constitutes a breach of this contract for which the adopter agrees to pay liquidated damages of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and/or return of the animal to Beak n Wings, Inc. Adopter agrees to pay reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs in the event this matter is referred to an attorney for legal action.

10. Adopter agree's to comply with the laws and ordinances enforced in the state and municipality in which adopter resides.

11. Adopter agrees that said bird will NOT be sold, traded, bread or given  away for the life of the bird. Adopter may surrender said bird back to Beak n Wings. At which point the adopter is unable to care for said bird for what ever reason.

12. Adopter understands that you may adopt 3 medium, large birds, then must wait six (6) months before you may adopt another medium or large bird.

Training Class

I, as Adopter of this Animal, certify that I have never been charged with or convicted of animal abuse or neglect in Kansas, Missouri or in any other state. I certify that no one in the household where this Animal will reside has been charged with or convicted of animal abuse or neglect in Kansas, Missouri or any other state.

I have read this contract and agree to be legally bound by its provisions.

Contact Information

Parrot information/back story

I have read the information regarding the above listed bird, I understand that I am taking said bird with a possible behavior issue or could form a behavior issue once I get it home. I have read the rules of returning or exchanging birds from the checklist and adoption contract. 

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