CAFA Adoption Application

Fields marked with * must be filled in to submit the application.

To be eligible to adopt from the CAFA Adoption Program, a member must be in good standing, and have been a member for a minimum of six (6) months. Please read our adoption rules for more details.

*Name:
*Address:
*City:
*State/Province:	Zip Code:
*Telephone:
*E-mail:
*Are you currently a CAFA member?	Yes No
*What bird are you applying for?
Have you ever owned the species you are applying for?	Yes No
*Why do you want to adopt this species?
*Are you familiar with this species in regard to its needs, behaviors, nutrition and proper caging?	Yes No
If yes, what resources have you used to learn about this species?
If no would you like assistance through networking with other CAFA members?
*What type of residence do you live in?	House Condo Apartment Other
*Do you own or rent?	Own Rent
*If renting does landlord allow pets, specifically birds?	Yes No
*Are there or will there be children in the home?	Yes No
*Do you have other pets living in your home?	Yes No
If yes please list:
*How many birds do you currently own?
Please tell us about them - Species, Age, and Sex, if known and how long you have owned them.
*Have you previously owned birds you no longer own?	Yes No
If yes, why do you no longer own them?
*Have you adopted from CAFA or another club(s) before?	Yes No
When?
What species of bird?
*Have you given any birds up for adoption?	Yes No
If so, Why?
*Can you quarantine the bird adequately?	Yes No
*What do you feed your bird(s)?
*Is your veterinarian knowledgeable about birds?	Yes No
*Name of vet?
*Will this bird be a pet or a breeder?	Pet Breeder
If a breeder, what is the sex of the bird you currently own?
How was sex determined?
Have you had experience breeding this species?	Yes No
What species do you currently breed?
How long have you been a breeder and on what scale do you breed?
*Do you understand that applicant's bird rooms may be subject to inspection prior to and/or after receiving any bird?	Yes No
*Are you willing to agree to these visits?	Yes No
*Do you understand that the bird must remain in your home?	Yes No
*Do you understand that should you be unable to keep the bird in your home you must notify CAFA?	Yes No
Any additional information you would like the Committee to consider?
I certify that the information contained herein is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts on the application disqualifies me from further consideration. Please remember we are working for the birds. We mean nothing personal by denying any application. We can only go by our best judgment and reserve the right to do so.

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