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MickaCoo Dove and Pigeon Rescue
Adoption/Foster Application

Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:

Email:
Home phone:
Cell phone:

Is this the address where the birds will be located? Yes No

If no, please provide address where the bird will be located.

Name of Foster/Adopter seeking approval: (Note: fosters/adopters must be 18 or over)

Number of other residents in the home:
Enter ages if under 18
Name: Relationship: Age:
Name: Relationship: Age:
Name: Relationship: Age:
Name: Relationship: Age:
Name: Relationship: Age:

Have you attended a Mickaboo Bird Care Class? Yes No

If yes, when?

Would you like to attend a Mickaboo Bird Care Class? Yes No

Are you interested in DOVES, PIGEONS, BOTH or OTHER:

Do you want to FOSTER or ADOPT? Foster Adopt

Are you aware that pigeons and doves have a 10-20 year lifespan?
Yes No

Who will be the birds' primary caretaker?

Who will be the birds' secondary caretaker (in case of illness, travel, etc). List age if under 18.

How much time per day do you expect to spend caring for the bird(s)?

Do you travel a great deal? Yes No

Type of dwelling: House Apartment Condo Other Do you: Rent Own

If you rent, do you have your landlords consent to have a bird? Yes No

Landlords' name and phone number:

Do you, or does anyone in your household smoke? Yes No

If yes, would you be able to provide a smoke-free environment for a foster or adopted bird? Yes No

Do you currently have birds? Yes No

If Yes, what kind, how many of each and what are their ages?
Type: Number: Age(s):
Type: Number: Age(s):
Type: Number: Age(s):
Type: Number: Age(s):

What other animals do you have? (be specific)

Have you ever sold or given away or otherwise rehomed a bird? Yes No

Why?

How many and what kinds of birds would you like to foster or adopt from MickaCoo?

If a bird needs supportive care (isolation from other birds, indoors, access to a heating pad, possible supplemental feeding) while recovering from an illness or injury, can you provide it?
Yes No

Where would the birds that you foster or adopt from MickaCoo live, INSIDE or OUTDOORS or BOTH?
Indoors Outdoors Both

If INSIDE, please describe the cage/enclosure, its dimensions, location in the house and number of hours the birds will spend in the cage each day, and how many days you can provide safe out-time for the birds?

Are you aware that indoor birds require special lighting or natural sunlight unfiltered by glass for their health and well being?
Yes No

Are you aware that pigeons and doves can wear diapers while indoors? Yes No

Would you like more information on that? Yes No

If your fostered/adopted birds will live OUTDOORS:
Do you already have an aviary/coop/loft? Yes No

If Yes, what are its dimensions?

How many birds currently live in it, and what types?

What is the maximum number of birds you'd keep in it?

Is this enclosure predator and rodent-proof? Yes No

Is it heated? Yes No

Do you have any other questions about enclosures? Yes No

Because there are so many pigeons and doves in need of homes, MickaCoo asks that fosters and adopters not allow their birds to breed. Is that agreeable to you? Yes No

Would you be willing to provide MickaCoo with periodic updates on and pictures of the birds that you foster or adopt?
Yes No

Would you be willing to permit an inspection and post-placement follow-up visit to your premesis by a MickaCoo volunteer?
Yes No

Under what circumstances would you NOT wish to keep the bird?

How important are these characteristics in a bird?
Rate on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being unimportant and 5 being crucial.

Color	Size	Breed
Appearance	Age	Tameness
Gender	Personality	Flight ability

Do you have any other comments, questions or concerns regarding your application to foster or adopt MickaCoo birds?

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MickaCoo Dove and Pigeon Rescue Adoption/Foster Application

MickaCoo Dove and Pigeon Rescue
Adoption/Foster Application