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	CHEECH   We brought Cheech home today, and he has fit right in.  He's already talking, whistling, showing an interest in the other birds and in us.  I spritzed him with water today, and he loved it.  Got him to come toward me a couple of times to get a peanut.  TGF gave us his toys and his blanket so he has some familiar things in his cage.  His cage is between Einstein's (our Congo African Grey) and Cruiser's (our Blue-Fronted Amazon). Bette
	ADOPTION PROGRAM The Gabriel Foundation's experienced staff members work intensively with individuals interested in adopting birds. The Foundation has established a structured screening and adoption process that begins with the Parrot Adoption Protocol. The Foundation initially requires applicants to complete an adoption application, proceed through a series of telephone and/or e-mail interviews and verifies the applicant's references. If the Foundation's adoption committee approves the applicant as an appropriate bird adopter, multiple site visits are encouraged for the potential adapter. So often people "look" for a bird of a particular species, when in the Foundation's experience most birds will "choose" the person they prefer which contributes to the success of the match. For persons visiting from other states, a multi-day stay is recommended while the Foundation monitors and assesses the applicant's interaction with birds and the staff has an opportunity to become familiar with the potential adapter. The bird's housing, routine and care, personality, history and inclusion into the adopter's home are discussed at great length. Depending upon the location of the potential adopter, the Foundation or its representative may conduct home inspections prior to and/or post adoption. The Foundation invests a tremendous amount of time and resources, pre-and post-adoption, to ensure to the best of its ability, the best fit between the adopter and adoptee bird, and most importantly, the bird's future welfare. For program details and fees, see our Adoption Protocols information: Adoption Protocol Confidential Adoption Application PDF Confidential Adoption Application for Passerines, Doves and Pigeons PDF   Considering a smaller species?  Lovebirds, Cockatiels and Budgerigars ARE parrots – just in a smaller package!  If you would like to consider adding one of these avian ambassadors to your home, we have a slightly different process.  You will still need to complete the Confidential Adoption Application for the Smaller Species to start the process.  We offer a one day “live” class approximately every other month in Denver called Mini Birdie Basics.  Please download the forms below. Adoption Protocol for Small Birds   Confidential Adoption Application for Small Birds PDF Click here to sign up for Mini Beyond the Bird Basics.               Many of our adoptable birds and their stories are featured on Petfinder.   To view adoptable Gabriel Foundation birds, please go to www.petfinder.com. For more information email us at: adoptions@thegabrielfoundation.org or contact us at: The Gabriel Foundation® 1025 Acoma St. Denver, CO 80204 Phone: (303) 629-5900 ext. 213 Fax: (303) 629-5901