Fostering a parrot

Becoming a Foster for CWA

The process of becoming a foster for CWA is very similar to the adoption process. It starts with an application we have provided below for you to fill out. Once the application is submitted, you will receive an email indicating if your application was approved or denied. If you application is denied, we will inform you of the reasons why and you can re-apply.

If your application is approved, the next step is the home-check. A volunteer or board member will come to your house ( at an agreed upon time of course), meet you and your family, discuss potential dangers or safety concerns in your home, and basic care needs like diet, food, exercise, and cage placement for your foster bird. If we do not have a volunteer or board member in your area, we may ask you to send in a detailed home video and follow up with a conference call.

Quarantine is probably the MOST important aspect of fostering for CWA. Since you are opening up your home to a bird or birds that have not yet been to the vet, you have no way of knowing if that bird is carrying a disease or not. Following the strict quarantine protocols that we have listed on our foster agreement is non-negotiable.

Thank you for choosing to open up your heart and home to a homeless parrot!

Please fill our our online application provided below.

CWA FOSTER APPLICATION

Please take your time to fill out this form.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone

(###)

###

####

Driver's License Number

Type of residence?

(house, apartment, own, rent...)

Please describe your previous experience with birds.

Do you plan on breeding?

What types of bird are you interested or able to foster?

(species/size)

Why do you want to foster?

6. What would you do if your foster bird decides to dislike you or another member of your household?

7. Do any members of your household object to fostering a bird?

8. Does anyone in the household smoke?

9. Do you use Teflon/PTFE coated cookware?

10. Are air fresheners, scented candles, or perfumes used in the household?

Are you aware that Birds require a great deal of attention and maintenance?

Are you aware that birds are very expensive to feed, keep healthy, and entertain?

Are you aware that birds might have and/or develope undesirable habits?

Are you aware that birds can be destructive?

Are you aware that birds can be loud and cause audio disturbances that neighbors may complain about?

How many hours a day will the bird be left alone?

Will you be able to commit to at least 30 minutes each day to interact with your foster and be able to provide at least 2-4 hours of out of cage time?

When you travel away from home, who will look after your foster bird?

Do you have the means to provide a healthy diet and enriched environment for your foster?

(Fruits, Vegetables, Pellets, toys etc.…)

Who will be your primary veterinarian and do they have avian experience?

Will you be able to bathe your foster regularly?

How will your provide for activities for the bird when you are away?

Where will the cage be placed in your home?

Do you have any other pets?

If yes, please describe: