Congratulations on your decision to adopt a bird from LBH&R. Properly cared for, your new pet can give you a lifetime of companionship. Given the nature of exotic birds and the commitment that you are now making, it is mandatory that you agree to the following contract:
1. If for any reason, I am unable to keep my bird, I will notify LBH&R and make arrangements to return the bird. I will not transfer the bird to anyone else.
2. I will not use my bird for breeding.
3. I will feed my bird a varied and healthy diet.
4. I will not intentionally allow by bird to become flighted and will make every effort to keep his/her wing (flight) feathers clipped.
5. I will immediatly take my bird to a qualified veterinarian for a complete physical examination ( Unless one was compleated immediatly prior to adoption ) as well as for annual examinations and at any sign of illness.
6. I will provide my bird with fresh water DAILY, a clean roomy cage and plenty of toys.
7. I will not sell this bird or otherwise use it for monetary gain.
8. I will notify LBH&R, if I move or change my telephone number.
9. I understand that parrot care is an expanding field and I promise to keep abreast of any new developments that may enhance my ability to care for my bird.
10. I understand that parrots are very long-lived and have made or, will make the appropriate arrangemants.
11. I understand that parrots are NOT domesticated animals like dogs or cats, and that modifying certain behavirs may require training, expert advice and patience. I agree to work with my bird to modify any such undesirable behavior WITHOUT the use of negative reiforcements or other methods which may harm him/her. I also understand that certain behaviors may never be entirely eradicated.
12. I understand that questions will arise as to the proper care of my bird, and I agree to contact LBH&R, or an avian professional with these questions. I agree that it is in the best interest of my bird to ask rather than guess.
13. I will keep my bird in a smoke free environment.
14. I will make adequate arrangements for my bird in the event of vacations or prolonged absences from home.
15. If within the first year of adoption, my bird should die, for the safety of LBH&R, as well as my own birds ( if any ), I agree to have a complete necropsy performed on the deceased bird by an avian veterinarian to determine the cause of death. I will furnish LBH&R with the results.
If at any time, it becomes the opinion of Lazicki's Bird House & Rescue, that these conditions are not being met, I understand that Lazicki's Bird House & Rescue may reclaim this bird irrespective of any donation or other expenditures that I have made. I understand that THIS IS A LEGAL AND BINDING CINTRACT.
Except as set forth above, Lazicki's Bird House & Rescue makes no representations, warranties or guarentees and assumes no liability for the health, age, sex, temperament ( including the capacity to bite ), Behavior, talking ability or condition of the birds available for adoption. The 'adopter' expressly agrees to take the bird as is and will be responsible for all veterinary care and releases Lazicki's Bird House & Rescue from all liability for the birds health.
If you have other birds, it is STRONGLY recommended that you observe reasonable quarantine procedures for at least thirty ( 30 ) days.
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amended: 01-18-01
