Adoption Process
Jennifer manages the adoptions. You can reach her at adoptions@beaknwings.org Or Visit us.
Bird Adoption Process In this Order
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Complete the Application
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Fill out the application form and return it to us
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A copy of your driver's license or ID card is required
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If you are renting, a letter from your landlord giving permission for you to have a bird is also required
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2. Attend the Basic Bird Care 101 Class (optional for small birds)
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Held the second Sunday of each month at 2 pm at our facility
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Check our Facebook or events page for any schedule changes
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No need to sign up in advance, and no need to repeat the class if you’ve attended within the time frame
3. Home Visit (required for all adoptions except small birds)
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After attending the Basic Bird Care 101 Class, a volunteer will schedule a visit your home
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This ensures you can provide a safe, clean environment for the bird and understand its care
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Please keep in mind that even though there is excitment for bringing a bird into your home our volunteers are working hard as volunteers to make this happen in a reasonable time frame.​
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4.Location Requirement
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You must live within 150 miles of Lenexa, Kansas.
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No exceptions.
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5. Number of Birds in the Home
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No limit on how many birds you can own, but we reserve the right to decline if you have an excessive number or if your birds aren't receiving proper care.
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After adopting 3 medium or large birds from Beak n Wings, you must wait 6 months before applying for another bird
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6. Meet the Bird
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You must visit the bird at least three times before adoption (except for small birds)
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Visits are scheduled by appointment
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If you are unsure which bird you want to adopt, you can visit several
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7. Adoption Contract
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You must sign a legally binding contract stating you will:
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Keep the bird as a companion
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Not breed, sell, or give the bird away
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If you can no longer care for the bird, you must return it to us
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Failure to comply with the contract may result in legal action
8. Adoption Fees
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Fees vary by species and are typically 1/3-1/2 of what you’d pay at a breeder or pet store
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Fees are non-negotiable, non-refundable and must be paid at the time of adoption
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We accept cash, credit/debit cards, PayPal, and Venmo
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Adoptions do not include a cage, bring a travel cage when the time comes to take your bird home.
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We may send a small supply of the bird’s current diet
Have questions?
For adoption questions and to start the process contact Jennifer adoptions@beaknwing.org
phone: 913-322-3398
Application Small Bird
Please fill out the application form and return it to us. A copy of a driver's license or ID card is REQUIRED for all adoptions. If you are renting, a letter from a landlord giving you permission to have a bird is also required.
NOTE: This application is for smaller birds ONLY (Canaries, Finch, Love Bird, Parakeets, Cockatiels, and Doves). If this form is used for any other bird, your application for adoption will NOT be considered.
Application Large Bird
This application is for is for adopting a large bird such as a Cockatoo, Macaw, Amazon, African Grey and other parrot types.
Schedule visits
Most of our rescued parrots reside in foster homes, where they are treated as companions and rehabilitated when needed. We have discovered that this setting offers them the optimal environment for successful recovery. Since the majority of our birds live in private residences, they are available for visits by appointment only. A select few birds that are up for adoption remain at our facility and can be visited during regular business hours. Appointments to meet the birds are arranged at our location in Lenexa.
Bird Care 101 - In person
This class is held the second Sunday of each month at 2 pm at our facility. Occasionally, this schedule changes due to holidays, etc. so please check our Facebook page or events page to verify the date. The class is open to the public, it is not necessary to sign up in advance. You do not need to repeat the class if you have taken it previously.