ABFR will have behavioral lists for each species that we have in rescue and each potential adoptee will receive a copy. This is why keeping a log will help the foster home and adoptive family know for sure which type of bird will work best for their family and lifestyle.

You must be a member of ABFR to be a foster home before you can adopt one of our charges. After an application you must agree to:
1. Provide copies of driver or identification numbers for all adults with current address.
2. Have a home inspection where ABFR will determine if there is suitability for the bird.
3. Give to ABFR 3 references and understand that ABFR will contact those references.
4. Understand that ABFR will bring the bird and all necessary supplies and that you will notify 18

ABFR if you need food , toys, or any type of accessories.
5. If you need to leave for a trip we request that if you must leave the bird with someone ABFR wishes to meet the person to see if they are qualified and capable of handling a foster bird.
6. This applies for a short trip of 2-3 days to 2 weeks. If the need arises due to an family emergency where the time could exceed the 2 week period we need the bird and all supplies returned to ABFR.

We can not say if when you return that bird would still be available but we will try to accommodate such requests.
7. ABFR needs to have monthly visits with the foster birds and we will call ahead of time to set a time that works for all.
8. You must have a working phone while fostering an ABFR bird so that you can call if there are any problems. If your phone number changes we will notify ABFR.

9. You must notify ABFR immediately if a bird is lost, stolen, escaped or died. If the bird has died please store the body in a refrigerator and return it to us within 24 hours. ABFR will conduct an investigation of the death and you will cooperate with this investigation. If the cause of death is due to neglect or abuse the foster family will be subject to payment of the adoption fee of that bird.
10. You will not give away or sell the bird while you are fostering and if found to be so criminal theft charges will be filed with the proper authorities.

11. If after one year from signing the foster agreement and you do not adopt the bird ABFR may move the bird to a new foster home to prevent the distress on both the bird and the foster family that comes from long periods of bonding and then removal from the home.
12. If such action is taken ABFR asks that you help the new foster home by making periodic visits and phone calls to check on the bird and then

decrease the visits gradually as the bird becomes adjusted and make a copy of the log to help the new foster home.
13. ABFR will have the right if neglect or abuse is in evidence to remove the bird while fostering the bird. However, it must be proven evidence.
14. You must return in good condition any items that were loaned to you for the care of the foster bird upon removal of the bird.
15. You must agree to uphold the care of the bird as stated by ABFR.
16. You understand that ABFR will have made sure that your bird was given a well check and that its health cannot be guaranteed and that ABFR is

not responsible for any illness that may happen to other birds in your home as a result. This is why the 30 day quarantine period is so important.
17. You must be willing to learn how to give medicine and have an equipped avian first aid kit. You will be given a handout with the foster bird on what is needed in the kit.
18. You will contact ABFR when the bird needs

its wings, nails or beak trimmed.
19. You will supplement the birds diet with fresh fruits, veggies and other fresh foods at your expense. ABFR will supply seeds and pellets.
20. You will keep the birds environment clean and not smoke in the home. Also, each bird must have their own cage no sharing of cages without contacting ABFR.
21. You will be sure to handle tame birds each day providing exercise and bathing the birds. You will be given information at the mandatory class of different types of bathing available.
22. ABFR will not pay for damage to persons or property or other animals injured by the foster bird. And you will fully accept this risk.

23. If all of the above is agreed upon by both ABFR and the foster home applicant then we will proceed to the next step.
24. All of the above requirements apply to being an adoptive family also and at no time will these be not adhered to by both foster homes or adoptive homes .

25. You must be a foster home for a minimum 30-120 days before you can place an adoption application and as a foster home you have first right to adopt the bird. However, ABFR does not exchange birds once the adoption process has begun.