STEP ONE: Download and complete the application form then fax it to: 815-384-3190 or mail/bring it to A Place to Call Home, 114 N.Main Street, Creston Il 60113.

STEP TWO: Once we recieve the application, it goes to our board of directors for approval. If we feel that you need more information/education on owning a parrot, we will require classes be taken prior to approval.

STEP THREE: Once approved, you will be allowed to chose a bird and then be required to make 3 visits to bond with your chosen bird.

STEP FOUR: A home visit must be conducted prior to the bird leaving the rescue.

NO EXCEPTIONS! ALL STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THE ORDER THAT IS LISTED, SO PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

ROCKY

Rocky is a male, blue and gold macaw who is under 10 years old.  He is a sweet guy who is a bit shy around kids, but our junior volunteers have been working with him to get him over that. (He was kept in an adult household.) He is stick trained will readily step up from there and he does say a few things as well.  This will be a wonderful companion for someone who has the time to bond with him.

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PDF of relevant documentation about bird.

T.C.

T.C. is a harlequin macaw about 14 years old.  He (?) is a special needs birds with one leg a bit shorter than the other. We do not know if this was a malformity or an old injury, but he does have a little trouble with stepping up and because of this he is afraid of most strangers at first. Once he learns to trust you, he is very loving and wants lots of attention! So far, we haven't heard say anything, but he can learn!

CRICKET

Cricket is a young scarlet macaw who has seen abuse and neglect which is why she is feather picked.  This is permanent damage and her (?) feathers will not grow back.  She is a sweetie, though a bit shy and nervous.  In the right home she will blossom. She is not aggressive and does talk a little.

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PDF of relevant documentation about bird.

MANGO

This is Mango, a male (?) sun conure.  Mango is a great little bird! A bit cage aggressive at times, but overall he is very handlable and loving.  He is a fairly quiet guy, as conures go and is great with other pets, birds and kids!

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PDF of relevant documentation about bird.

ROSSI

Rossi is a mitered conure who is permanently feather-plucked and has a couple of feather cysts as well.  He does not like being handled, but does like attention and maybe, with the right person in his life, would warm up. We do not know his age, but he is probably over 7 years old and has been with us for awhile.

PDF of relevant documentation about bird.

PEACHES

This is Peaches a female peach-faced lovebird. She is not overly social, but has great potential as she is still a young bird.

CHIFFON

Chiffon is the daughter of Taylor and is also a female.  Still a baby, she has great potential for whom ever adopts her!!

CASEY

Cockatoo. View Video of Casey.

He will only be adopted out to a person very experienced with large birds, especially umbrella 'toos.