🦜 Feathered Friends of Mobile – Adoption Policies

At Feathered Friends of Mobile, our mission is to ensure  that every bird finds a safe, loving, and permanent home. We take each  adoption seriously and have established the following policies to  protect the wellbeing of our feathered friends.

Please read carefully before applying to adopt.

1. No Breeding

All  adopted birds are to be kept as companions only. Breeding is strictly  prohibited. Any adopter found allowing or encouraging breeding will lose  adoption privileges.

2. No Transfer or Sale of Ownership

If  you can no longer care for your bird, it must be returned to Feathered  Friends of Mobile. Birds may not be sold, traded, rehomed, or  transferred to another individual or organization under any  circumstances.

3. Age Requirement

Adopters must be 18 years of age or older and demonstrate the maturity and stability to provide long-term care.

4. Home Visit Required

A  home visit (virtual or in-person) is required prior to approval. This  ensures the environment is safe, suitable, and bird-friendly — free from  hazards like open flames, ceiling fans, or toxic substances.

5. Smoke-Free Home

We  do not adopt to homes where anyone smokes or vapes. Birds have  extremely sensitive respiratory systems, and exposure to smoke or fumes  can be fatal.

6. Experience Required for Large Species

Applicants  interested in adopting large parrots (Macaws, Cockatoos, some Amazons,  some African Greys, etc.) must demonstrate prior experience and a clear  understanding of the physical and emotional needs of these intelligent  species.

7. Meet & Greet / Interview

A  meet and greet and interview are required for all potential adopters to  ensure the best possible match between bird and family.

8. Proper Housing & Enrichment

Birds  must be kept in appropriately sized cages or aviaries and provided with  daily out-of-cage time, enrichment toys, fresh food, and social  interaction. They must never be kept outdoors unattended or in unsafe  enclosures.

9. Ongoing Care & Commitment

Adopting  a bird is a lifelong commitment. Adopters agree to provide proper  veterinary care, nutrition, companionship, and a stable home for the  bird’s lifetime.

10. Photos and Updates Required

Adopters agree to provide periodic pictures and updates so we can see how the bird is adjusting and thriving in their new home.

We love staying connected and ensuring every bird continues to receive the care they deserve.

11. Local Adoptions Preferred

We  prioritize local adoptions within a reasonable distance to allow for  home checks, support, and the option to return the bird if necessary.

12. Adoption Fees
Adoption  fees help cover the cost of veterinary care, food, and housing. Fees  are non-refundable and serve as a donation to support our rescue  efforts.

13. Right to Refuse Adoption
Feathered  Friends of Mobile reserves the right to deny or revoke an adoption at  any point if it is determined that it’s not in the best interest of the  bird.