Meet Shadow.
Hightstown, NJ · 34 years 6 months · African Grey
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In the shelter’s words
Hatch Date: Approx 1992Shadow is a 32yo DNA confirmed male, special needs Congo African Grey. He was with one female caregiver his entire life and has strong preferences for females or those with long hair. Shadow has extreme lameless in his right foot, causing it to potentially clench. This could be due to an old injury or developing arthritis. To help maintain comfort and some mobility, Shadow gets anti inflamatories twice daily. He does have mobility of his foot and can open it normally to walk or perch just fine. His enclosure has plenty of wide perches to make it easy for him to get around. He does like being at the bottom of his enclosure as well - he sleeps there overnight. Shadow has a great diet of Zupreem and Harrisons pellets and loves fruits and vegetables. Corn, green apples and grapes are his current favorite.Shadow has an insatiable appetite for playing with toys - especially ones with bells, rope or croc shoe. He typically goes through at least one new toy every few days. Even with his handicap, Shadow does frequently climb off his cage to walk around on the floor. As with any bird, he can be destructive to molding, furniture, etc. As such he will need constant supervision so he does not get into trouble, or go into a cavity (under a dresser, in a closest, etc) which promotes hormonal behaviors. He will sometimes attempt to fly however the floor catches him quickly. Due to his special needs and preferences, we are looking for Shadow's adoptive family to have a female primary caregiver. He has been around dogs and cats but as he likes to get into mischief, it is prefered he can be kept separate from them in an adoptive home. His forever home must have bird experience with solid vet history as Shadow will need continued health care. Shadow is being fostered in Parsippany, NJ, and it will be necessary to drive to do the required visit. At least 3 visits will be required to adopt Shadow. We will NOT ship our birds. For the Love of Birds is a network of dedicated foster homes throughout NJ and Eastern PA, we have no central location. As our adoptable birds are living in volunteers’ homes, or in their family's home, we only allow approved applicants to meet our birds. If interested in meeting Shadow, please review our adoption policies, and complete an adoption application on our website ftlob.rescuegroups.org.
Outside the kennel
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RescueGroups record ID: 19242420
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Shelter-listed fee: 550
The first step in the adoption process is the completion and submission of the Adoption Application. The application should be emailed to fortheloveofbirdsnj@gmail.com. Be sure to include two personal references and a veterinary reference. We check the references and then will reach out to you to schedule a mutually convenient time to talk on the phone. After your application is approved and based on your preferences, lifestyle and bird experience we will recommend a bird(s) for you to meet. Or you can let us know if you are interested in adopting one of our available birds. For small birds like finches and budgies, they typically can be adopted after one visit to their foster home. Medium to large parrots require at least three visits with the bird at their foster home. The reason for this is three fold. This provides the potential adopter with time to consider whether the bird is a good match with their family and life style and gives you time to get your house ready for the bird to move in. Second it gives the bird several opportunities to meet with you and get used to you. Many birds are hesitant with new people during their first visit meeting with them. And finally, it allows the foster home to watch how you interact with the bird and they can pass along information on the bird and educate the potential adopter on bird husbandry as needed. All of our adoptable birds are cared for in private foster homes throughout New Jersey. Each of our birds are treated as the unique individual that they are. Please note that we require a waiting period of at least 6 months between bringing new birds into your home. Each bird requires a transition period to be comfortable with their new family and in their new home. Please don't short change your bird by bringing another flock member in too soon. There is an adoption fee; fees are listed on our website. Our birds are sent home with their cage, toys and some food to get you started. Additionally, all of our birds are di
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Shadow
Currently listed by the shelter
Other pet · 34 years 6 months · African Grey · Male
For The Love of Birds via RescueGroups.org
Hightstown, NJ
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 19242420
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Shelter-listed fee: 550
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Adoption information:
https://ftlob.rescuegroups.org/
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