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1. Should be a non-profit based organization 2. Have or will be getting 501(c) certification or state non profit certification 3. Be licensed in the state that they operate in to do business 4. Perform on a no-kill basis (euthanasia is acceptable for illnesses that have no hope of recovery or to function with quality of life) 5. Have educational support to the general public, future adopters, and current bird owners. 6. Have stipulations in place in contracts that birds can be removed if not being taken care of. 7. Be willing to attend conferences when available in your area 8. Must compensate HC for gas. Amounts will be calculated by using the mileage given both ways and the average price of gas. The money for this should be added into the adoption fee. Monies paid to HC should come from the company account in check format. 9. Must pay membership fees when due. 10. Must promote responsible pet ownership, including proper diet, exercise, and vet care. 11. Do not place birds in breeding homes (past, current, future) exceptions can be made dependant upon individual circumstances. 12. Be willing to answer questions and help guide the HC in placing a bird when needed. 13. Do not promote inappropriate materials/supplies/services through their business. 14. Have a standard intro class on bird care or resources available. 15. Have a detailed outline on conflict resolution. 16. Be willing to assist when needed or asked in disaster relief. This may include: fostering, transporting, and adoption placement if necessary. 17. Have documentation/proof of current avian vet. Provide with contact information. 18. The following procedure must be done before placing birds or allowing them contact with the rest of the flock:
1. Small birds (Parakeets, Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Bourke’s, Parrotlets, Canaries, Finches, Quakers, Pigeons, Doves) must have a fecal test done checking for infections including Giardia. 2. Medium birds (Conures, Senegals, Indian Ringnecks, Cockatoos, Caiques, Lories, Kakarikis) must have fecal test done and blood work 3. Large birds (Mini-Macaws, Amazons, Eclectus, Cockatoos, Greys, Pionus, Hawk- heads) must have fecal test and blood work. 4. Extra Large: (Macaws, Cockatoos, Toucans) must have fecal test and blood work.
This list by no means is complete, and if you come across a bird that is not on the list please contact us. This list only includes exotic birds not wildlife.
19. Supply the HC with history on the bird being placed along with basic species profile (if not experienced) 20. Be willing to do home visits/checks in your area when needed. Downloadable Copy of Guidelines Pricing
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| Small Rescue (10 or less HPN* placements a year) | $25.00 annual membership | |
| Large Rescue (more than 10 HPN* placements a year) | $50.00 annual membership | |
| Placement Fee | $10.00 per HPN* placement |
*HPN =Healthipet Network
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