Avian Welfare Resource Center from the The Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC) is a grassroots network of representatives from avian welfare, animal protection, and humane organizations dedicated to the ethical treatment and protection of birds living in captivity and in their natural habitats. The mission of the AWC is to prevent the abuse, exploitation, and suffering of captive birds, and to address the crucial issues of rescue, placement, and sanctuary for displaced birds. The AWC also supports efforts to insure the survival of wild birds and the conservation of their natural habitats.
 

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Shelter Survey on Exotic Birds

We are also compiling information regarding the current status of birds at shelters so that we may better focus our efforts in the future. Therefore, we ask that you take a few moments to complete the following survey.

About You

Name  

Title  

Organization  

Address  

City  

State/Province  

Zip/Post Code  

Country  

Phone  

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Fax  

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Your E-mail  

Web Site  

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Your Feedback

1)  

Does your shelter accept birds?

No   Yes

2)  

Does your shelter receive calls about lost, abandoned, or unwanted birds?

No   Yes

3)  

Approximately how many birds does your shelter receive each year?

4)  

How many birds have been adopted from your shelter in the past year?

5)  

Is your shelter adequately equipped to house birds?

No   Yes

6)  

Does your shelter offer educational materials about exotic birds?

No   Yes

7)  

Please indicate to what degree the following factors have contributed to exotic birds being placed in your shelter:

   Most Often   Often   Least Often 
 Moving
 Landlord not allowing bird
 New spouse or live-in partner
 Addition of child to family
 Caretaker's death or illness
 Cost of care
 No time for bird
 Reasons related to behavior
 Dropped off with no stated reason 
 Confiscated by authorities

8)  

Are exotic birds a growing concern for your shelter?

No   Yes

9)  

May we contact someone at your shelter regarding experiences with exotic birds?

No   Yes

If yes, whom should we contact?

10)  

Are you currently working with any local avian rescue group, bird club, or society to facilitate rescue and placement of exotic birds?

No   Yes

Optional: If yes, what group(s) do you regularly work with?

11)  

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