Meet Oliver.
Belford, NJ · Adult · Cockatoo
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In the shelter’s words
Oliver is a delightful 33-year-old Moluccan Cockatoo! He has been with his current family since he was a baby, so he has had very consistent love and care in that time. Oliver vocalizes loudly like any cockatoo and is incredibly entertaining with his whistling and words. He says "Hi," "Hello Oliver," "Bye Bye" and could likely learn other phrases with patience and time. Similar to a lot of parrots, Oliver vocalizes more when he is left alone. Oliver gets plenty of out-of-cage time, but this would need to be supervised, as he will chew any wood around him (as will most parrots). Oliver loves to dance around, especially when people in the room are dancing with him, and he's very funny! He has a favorite tennis ball he plays with. He steps up and allows head scratches, but his mom recommends limiting them because, after too much time touching him, he seems to become overstimulated and can become aggressive. He shows pretty clear signs that his mood is changing; however, and if his boundaries are respected, bites are avoidable. Oliver's diet consists of pasta, a couple of vegetables, fruits, nutriberries, and Lafebers Tropical Fruit Pellets. He also appreciates junk food as treats, but his mom limits that. Oliver is presumed male, but has not been DNA tested. He tolerates the small dog in the house, but is jealous if his mom shows affection to the dog. He may do alright in a house with a dog, but based on this behavior, it may be risky to adopt him to a home with other birds. Despite that, the right person will have a very entertaining, beautiful, and sweet companion in Oliver! Oliver is in our Help with Rehoming program and is located in Cinnaminson, NJ. He will only be adopted to a forever home within driving distance. We will NOT ship our birds. Three visits are required to adopt Oliver. For the Love of Birds is a group of dedicated foster homes throughout NJ and Eastern PA. We do not have a central location. We only allow approved applicants to make visits. If interested in adopting Oliver, you must be willing to make the required number of visits. Please visit our website ftlob.rescuegroups.org. Please read our adoption policies & procedures and complete an adoption application.
Outside the kennel
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RescueGroups record ID: 22317185
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Shelter-listed fee: $525
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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What this home needs
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other dogs · cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.
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Oliver
Currently listed by the shelter
Other pet · Adult · Cockatoo · Male
For The Love of Birds via RescueGroups.org
Belford, NJ
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 22317185
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Shelter-listed fee: $525
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Adoption information:
https://ftlob.rescuegroups.org/
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