Ilana Pinto grew up around dogs in Canada — running dog sleds and spending ample time at the nearby dog park — but she never had her own. When she and Eric Pinto got married, she knew it was time. “I’m old enough to be married; I’m old enough to have a dog,” she told herself.
Her husband recalls her persistence during their first year of marriage. “She was looking at the Petfinder app every day nonstop [asking] ‘What about this one? What about this one?’” But Eric wasn’t quite as ready for a dog and was actually allergic to certain kinds. However, after some research and more gentle nudges, Ilana finally wore him down.
“I was like, ‘What about these Chinese Crested? They kind of look like 80s Japanese rock stars!’” she said. Eric agreed the breed would be a good fit, and after finding Pony on Petfinder, the couple adopted him on July 3, 2011 from Bluebell’s Rescue in Houston, Texas. The rescue even provided them a carrier, leash, toys, food and bowls, making the adoption process incredibly seamless.
Pony — whose name is inspired by how he moves —soon became Ilana’s “little shadow” following her everywhere she went.
Eric quickly warmed up to the new addition in his life as well. “[Before Pony] I was more of a cat person, but he’s kind of like a cat-dog,” he said. He especially appreciates the companionship Pony offers throughout the work day. “I work by myself so it’s really nice to have him with me. He’s my buddy and he’s customer service with everyone else who comes into the store.”
If you are interested in adopting a companion parrot…
- Make time to visit frequently. An adoption typically requires six months of visitation. This is the most important component in our adoption program. We need our birds to get to know you more than anything else, even though we want to get to know you. Establishing a solid, dependable bond between humans and birds is crucial.
- Talk to employees when you’re there. Not all of our birds can be adopted, and some require a lot more experience than others. Before considering adoption, we want to make sure you are aware of each parrot’s distinct personality and needs.
In order to protect our flock, we reserve the right to reject any application. We do not ship, breed, or sell birds. We won’t adopt a bird to a person who plans to breed it. We do not adopt to minors (anyone under 18).
Please be aware that a response might not come right away due to the volume of inquiries.
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Think about adopting a parrot; given the lifespan of most parrot species, many of them will eventually require a new home. Free Flight’s knowledgeable staff can assist you in finding the ideal companion to guarantee a strong bond between you and your family, so why not make it your own?
Our philosophy of needing several visits to the sanctuary for bonding and education, along with our meticulous examination and screening of potential adopters, are directly tied to the success of our adoption placements.
“I thought, ‘How about these Chinese Crested? They resemble Japanese rock stars from the 1980s!'” she remarked. Eric concurred that the breed would be a good fit, and on July 3, 2011, the couple adopted Pony from Bluebell’s Rescue in Houston, Texas, after discovering him on Petfinder. They even received a carrier, leash, toys, food, and bowls from the rescue, which made the adoption process very easy.
Eric also warmed up to the newcomer in his life rather quickly. “I was more of a cat person before Pony, but he’s more like a cat-dog,” he remarked. In particular, he values the company Pony provides during the workday. “Having him with me is really nice because I work alone.” He serves as both my friend and the store’s customer service for everyone else. ”.
Pony — whose name is inspired by how he moves —soon became Ilana’s “little shadow” following her everywhere she went.
Her spouse remembers her tenacity from their first year of marriage. “Every day, she would constantly browse the Petfinder app, asking herself, ‘What about this one? What about this one?'” However, Eric wasn’t quite ready for a dog and was in fact allergic to some types. But eventually, after some investigation and more nudging, Ilana managed to wear him down.
Ilana Pinto grew up around dogs in Canada — running dog sleds and spending ample time at the nearby dog park — but she never had her own. When she and Eric Pinto got married, she knew it was time. “I’m old enough to be married; I’m old enough to have a dog,” she told herself.
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