Adopt A Parrot From Us

Adopters will have to be 18 years old or older to adopt from PSS.

Read extensively on what bird keeping entails, join PSS events and community chats to learn about bird keeping, and refer to our Resources to get started on the basics!  Additionally, PSS will guide new bird owners to ensure adopters are prepared and comfortable when welcoming a new bird into their home.

We caution buyers on supporting home breeders unless you know that they are licensed, practice ethical breeding methods and conduct proper husbandry of their birds.

Meanwhile, there are many unwanted and neglected birds out there that need good homes. Adopting from PSS means helping a bird in need, avoiding unethical/unnecessary breeding, and also supporting PSS’ efforts in parrot welfare.

Do note also that unlicensed breeding and selling is illegal in Singapore. While there may be ethical unlicensed home breeders, we hope to discourage the practice of breeding as it can lead to many unwanted parrots.

Most of our birds are not sexed, and many parrot species are not sexually dimorphic, making it difficult for us to determine the bird’s sex. We regret to inform that we are unable to cater to such a request.

Contrary to popular belief, some parrots thrive very well as a single bird if the owner provides enough socialisation and mental stimulation to it. Not all birds need a partner and there is a risk of the birds not getting along.

If you intend to adopt a new bird, please be prepared to house them separately. We also make it a requirement that adopters get a separate cage for their adopted bird for quarantining in the initial months post-adoption, and gradually introduce the birds to each other later on.

We make efforts to understand the background of the bird from previous owners or fosterers, but we cannot guarantee having a full picture of its previous living conditions. We are happy to share what we know about the bird with you if you are a shortlisted adopter of the bird, so please feel free to ask!

Our birds are under fostering with various foster homes around Singapore. Due to current limitations in manpower, and to reduce inconveniences to fosterers, we only allow shortlisted adopters to meet the bird(s) they are interested in before finalising the adoption process, subjected to the fosterer’s availability. Alternatively, you may keep an eye out for pet events where we may sometimes bring our foster birds to, to meet with them!

Different parrot species have different needs in terms of diet, housing, and socialisation. Even within the same species, different feathered individuals may have different preferences and personalities. We encourage all interested adopters to read up thoroughly on the species they are interested in to understand their needs before adopting.

If you adopt a bird from us, you are the designated caretaker of the bird, and will be responsible for ensuring the bird has access to proper food and water, a hygienic and suitable living environment, and sufficient mental stimulation to thrive.

These are basic requirements for all pet owners, regardless of the type of animal. We encourage you to assess your own lifestyle and personal situation thoroughly before deciding whether you should adopt a bird or not.

Adopting a bird is like adding a new family member to your household. We strongly encourage that the people living together with you and the bird are in acceptance of adding this new family member, to reduce the chances of future disputes and unfortunate rehoming of the bird due to disagreements.

This may involve you educating your family members about what to expect with a pet bird and what its requirements are. You may also encourage them to attend pet events that PSS participates in, to have a friendly chat with our volunteers to understand more about bird ownership!

Yes, you may still apply to adopt, but please take note of the following:

• Please carefully supervise interactions between young children and the adopted bird to ensure safety and positive experiences for both the children and the parrot.
• For predatory mammalian pets (E.g. dogs & cats etc.), avoid letting your bird interact with them as predatory instincts may lead to unwanted accidents. Whilst you may be assume your mammalian pet is not violent, it is still an unnecessary risk to take. At the same time, mammalian saliva is toxic to birds and ingestion by the bird can lead to sickness and even death.
• For non-predatory mammalian pets (E.g. rabbits, hamsters & guinea gigs etc.), while they may not have predatory natures, they can still get defensive when startled, which can lead to accidents and injuries to the bird. Similarly, their saliva is also toxic to birds, so it is best to avoid interactions between the two species.
• Aquatic enclosures (E.g. fish tanks, terrapin tanks, ponds, etc.), pose a potential threat to birds as they may accidentally drown in the water. At the same time, the water may contain chemicals or particles that are harmful to the bird. Such enclosures should be covered to prevent access by the bird.
• If you have other birds, be cautious of letting birds of starkly different sizes mix as this can lead to potential fights over territories and severe injuries. Do note that PSS requires adopters to have a separate cage for adopted parrots when they are first adopted, so as to avoid stress or risk of unfamiliarity.

You may sign up as a fosterer here. Please note that all fosterers will have to go through a stringent evaluation before being accepted as a fosterer. Regarding adoption of the specified bird, PSS reserves the right to assess all interested applicants and decide on the best fit for the bird.

Depending on many factors, it can take up to 2 months before the bird is officially adopted.

Due to high amounts of applications received, we regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

We regret to inform that we will not be able to cater to such a request. Please regularly check our website or Instagram updates to see which birds/species are available for adoption.

The sequence of submission of the adoption interest form is NOT the main consideration for PSS in evaluating a potential adopter.

Foster parents often receive priority when it comes to adopting the animal they are fostering. However, to ensure fairness and optimal conditions for the birds, fosterers will have to undergo the same adoption assessment process and be assessed under the same criteria as other adoption candidates.

Photos are a first stage of screening for us, but we need to assess the potential living conditions of the bird and interview the adopter and family to gain a more holistic understanding of the potential adopter.

As mentioned in the previous question, a house visit is mandatory to assess the real conditions of the potential future home of the parrot. If you are facing difficulties in this aspect, please reach out to us for a discussion to see how we can support you.

Adoption fees are applied to cover operational costs involved in handling fosters under PSS. Adoption fees are not fixed and vary according to species. To encourage adoption, PSS adoption fees are typically set lower than market rates.

Pets are a long-term commitment and should not be treated as gifts, especially if it is not clear whether the recipient has the ability/desire to take care of them or not. As such, we require that the adopter be the primary caretaker of the bird for accountability purposes.

In order to avoid fraudulent claims from moving forward, please contact PSS should an individual make such a claim about your adopted pet.

For enquiries and updates regarding your adopted parrot from PSS, please get in touch with the PSS volunteer in charge of your adoption case. Stay tuned for our adopters’ community that we will launch in the near future.

Interpretation of bird personality can be subjective. The description we provide is based on input from our fosterers. Some birds may behave differently in different home environments due to different stimuli, etc. We encourage all adopters to interact with their adopted birds without any prejudice or prior expectations to ensure a fulfilling relationship.

By signing the adoption contract, you have committed to caring for the bird. We recommend that adopters learn about bonding techniques and work towards a solution to integrate the bird into their family dynamics.

If, despite your best efforts, the situation does not improve, please contact PSS for further assistance. Please note that as part of the adoption contract, you must not rehome a bird adopted from PSS without our prior approval.

By signing the adoption agreement with PSS, you commit to being the primary caretaker of the bird for its entire lifespan and are not allowed to change ownership of the bird without approval from PSS. If you are unable to take care of your adopted bird anymore, please reach out to PSS for a discussion on next steps.

Yes you may microchip your adopted bird, although this may be depend on the size and body condition of the bird. Some of our listed vets do provide microchipping services, so you can enquire with them. Some of our birds may be banded on the leg for identification. We do not microchip our birds.

Our fostered birds can come from a variety of home environments and take different amounts of time to be familiar with humans. Sometimes, the fostering period is not sufficient to ensure that a bird is tame.

Besides, depending on the personality of the bird, it might be anxious in a new home environment, resulting in it behaving differently than expected. We encourage all adopters to interact with their adopted birds without any prejudice or prior expectations to ensure a fulfilling relationship.

This is a myth! Both baby birds and adult birds are equally capable of being bonded to humans, if you handle them right. In fact, many owners have reported that baby birds were initially tame and easy to handle, but after growing up and reaching puberty, they have changed in their personality. It’s never a guarantee that baby birds are always easier to handle or bond with compared to adult birds.