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FIRST THINGS FIRST... If you are here--- you're interested in birds.  Please join our mailing list so that we can keep you  informed about our birds. 
 
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ATTENTION!
 
IF YOU MADE A CASH DONATION TO THE BIRD HAVEN DURING THE YEAR 2009 PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU DESIRE A RECEIPT FOR TAX PURPOSES. WE WILL BE SENDING THESE OUT DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY. 
 
  
Bird of the Month
Ginger-- Yellow Naped Amazon
 
 
 
 Ginger is a real cutie... very animated and comical. She talks all the time... both understandible vocabulary or just mumbling to be making noise... she just enjoys hearing herself talk. Ginger is approximately 18 years olds- which for an Amazon is just a teenager. She definately has the teenager "energy".
Ginger is very gentle and loving to  those she likes, but does pick her favorites. She has a plucking issue- although she isn't totally bare. She for some reason enjoys keeping the feathers on her belly as "fuzz" and not complete feathers. This definately doesn't take away from her spirit.
Ginger will do well in a home where there are other birds because she seems to "play off of" the flock. She does however need  plenty of attention- so only needs to be a member of a home where there are one or possibly two other birds.... that's all.
If you are interested in Ginger, and would like to consider adopting her, please read our website to see our adoption requirements and then if you feel you qualify please fill out an application online. If you have any questions please EMAIL them to us. We are not able to respond to phone calls unless we already have an application on file.
 
We do have several other birds currently available for adoption at the Haven. Please follow the following steps to initiate the adoption process. 
 
Most all the information you might need is written within our website. Please read it carefully to get the answers you need. If, after attempting to find the information, you still have questions... 
send us an email and we will answer it within 24-48 hours. We remain very busy daily caring for the birds in our care. Phone calls during the day are typically not even heard.
 
We CAN NOT begin the process of adoption without an actual ADOPTION APPLICATION on file.
 
Here are the steps to adoption:
1. Read the website to make sure you qualify. (see qualifications below)
2. If you have any questions before you want to fill out the application- please EMAIL US at de@bird-haven.org.
3. Read all of the forms/information concerning adoption at www.bird-haven.org/formsandapplications.html )
4. Once you have read all of the required information please fill out adoption application (www.bird-haven.org/formsandapplications.html).
5. Board members will view your application.
6. You will be contacted within 1-2 weeks if we feel we have an adoptable bird that would be a good match for you. You are more than welcome to put the name of a specific bird on the application however that doesn't mean we will only call concerning that bird. Another bird might be a better match.
7. If you have not heard back from us within 1-2 weeks feel free to EMAIL US at de@bird-haven.org to check on your application status.
8. When we are ready to go further with a specific adoption we will contact you to set up a phone consultation.
9. Once the phone consultation is complete- and you are still eligible for the adoption we will schedule a time for the in-home visit.
10. After the in-home visit is complete, you might be asked to set an appointment to visit the Haven and meet the bird you are  hoping to adopt. We many times will need to have you come more than once to allow a bird to become familiar with you.
11. Once we are sure that you and the bird are a good match for each other you will be allowed to come to the Haven to complete the adoption process.
 
Volunteers Needed
Are you skilled in handling birds of all sizes/temperaments? We could sure use your help... all of the Haven birds need out of cage time DAILY. We need skilled bird handlers to assist in this need. We also need people who would be willing to work with the birds on positive reinforcement training. Please contact us if you can help even a few hours a month.
info@bird-haven.org
 
 
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The mission of Wings of Love Bird Haven is two-fold. First, we provide a home for companion birds that need a home. Second, we offer education to anyone that wants to know more about how to take proper care of any domestic bird. We work both with individuals that adopt birds from our haven, or other individuals that own or want to own a companion bird.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We are not licensed to do wildlife rehab. If you find an injured bird or have a need of someone to help with a wild bird please go to Texas Wildlife Rehab List. Once here you will click on Wildlife Rehabilitators by County. Listed by counties are all of the licensed wildlife rehabers in the state of Texas. Go to your county and find the one closest to you.    

If you currently own an exotic bird and are needing medical attention, we strongly urge you to seek the care of a vet qualified to treat birds. Many vets will see birds, but only a handful are certified and extensively trained in all aspects of Avian care. Ask around to get recommendations from those in your area. If you aren't able to find one via a good recommendation you can find an Avian Certified Veterinarian by going to Associations of Avian Veterinarians.     

Who We Serve:

From our beginning WOL Bird Haven has taken in companion birds from tiny finches all the way to the large Hyacinth Macaws. Unfortunately, due to funding, space and lack of enough volunteer help, we have had to make changes in this procedure. As of April 1st 2008, we will only be able to take in birds from conure size and up. In other words, we will no longer be able to take in finch, lovebirds, budgies, canaries or cockatiel. This has been a very hard decision for our board to make, however one we had no choice in if we wanted to give the best care possible to the birds that were brought here.    

We operate in the state of Texas. We began focusing only on the DFW area but soon learned that this area wasn't large enough to find the number of good qualifying homes we needed so we branched out to other parts of Texas. We are currently striving to place home-checkers throughout the entire state of Texas. If you are interested in being a home-checker for us in your area please let us know via email. We can send you the application.

We are available for support, information sharing and referral to current bird owners to help them enjoy and live with these beautiful creatures.

For companion birds that unfortunately cannot remain in their current home, we offer care for them at the Haven until future adoption homes can be found. We are not a long-term sanctuary.  Through screening, education and support we will act responsibly to facilitate committed, stable new homes that are matched to an individual birds temperament and needs.

Who is running Wings of Love Bird Haven

Wings of Love Bird Haven has board members that work together to make the decisions of how the Haven should be organized. On a day to day basis however the Executive director along with a few volunteers take care of the routine needs of the birds at the Haven.

Is Wings of Love a Nonprofit Group?

Wings of Love Bird Haven is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization recognized by the state of Texas. All money and accessories that are donated to the Haven are used for the birds we have in our care. A tax receipt can be issued upon request.

Why are there adoption fees?

Having a rescue means veterinarian care, supply costs, utility bills, and food costs just to make a few. Birds require medical attention just as other animals.  All of these expenses add up greatly, and the adoption fees help to provide these needs.

What is meant by permanent homes?

Birds can live a very long time. Some as many as 100 years or more. When a caregiver takes in a bird from the Haven, they are agreeing to keep that bird and care for it in the best possible care for as long as they possibly can. Anyone adopting a bird through Wings of Love Bird Haven, Inc. agrees to not sell or otherwise rehome any adopted bird during the first three years of the adoption. If for any reason you are not able to continue caring for the bird during this first three years you are REQUIRED to relinguish the bird back to Wings of Love Bird Haven, Inc. After the three years is up, the Haven no longer can mandate this, however we ask that if at any time you are not able to continue caring for the bird, you consider returning the bird back to Wings of Love Bird Haven to be placed in another kind and caring home. We go the "extra mile" to be sure the home we choose to place a bird in is the best possible placement for that bird. 

Can relinquishing owner choose the new caregiver?

Surrendering owners give up all rights and claims to the birds. However, surrendering owners may make certain reasonable suggestions regarding the birds upon the release such as: suggesting an individual caretaker, specifying a reasonable adoption procedure, requesting that certain birds be kept together. We do what we can to honor these requests.

What are we looking for in Adoptive/Foster Parents?

1.) Must be 18 years of age or older. 

2.) No smoking in the home --- period.

3.) Must not do any bird breeding.

4. Must live within the state of Texas. (Exceptions only for special needs birds or special circumstances)

5. Must be willing to drive to the Haven to pick up the bird upon adoption. 

6. Be willing to volunteer, take training classes, etc. as required.

7. Be willing to always feed fresh food--- not only pellets and seeds.

8. Give the bird plenty of out of cage time daily.

9. Understand and eliminate the use of teflon products and other chemicals in the home.

10. Agree to an in-home check initially, as well as during the first 3 years after adoption. Agree to ocassional contact from Wings of Love Bird Haven, Inc.

11. Agree to relinquish the bird back to Wings of Love Bird Haven, Inc. if at any time you can no longer take care of it for any reason. If it is necessary for relinquishment no fee will be reimbursed. 

12. Sign the agreement/contract.

13. I'm sure there are more--- I'll add them later.