5 Ways to Find Your Bird a New Home By Alyson Kalhagen Alyson Kalhagen Alyson Kalhagen is an avian expert and writer with more than 10 years of combined professional experience as a veterinary technician and manager of a chain of successful pet stores. Her specialty is in avian behavior and socialization. Alyson owns several birds and has been featured in Bird Talk Magazine. Learn more about The Spruce Pets' Editorial Process Updated on 07/29/25 Credit: tucko019 / Getty Images Key Takeaways Contacting local bird rescues ensures your bird receives top-notch care and can help find a specialized new owner.Engaging with local bird clubs or aviculture societies can help you find an experienced bird lover to adopt your pet.Listing your bird for adoption online or in newspapers allows you to screen potential new owners thoroughly.Your avian vet might have valuable connections within the avian community to help rehome your bird.Friends and family may be able to provide a loving home, allowing you to maintain a connection with your bird. Sometimes life changes and bird owners must give up their birds due to health or financial reasons or relocating to a pet-restricted home. If you can no longer care for your feathered friend, here's how you can find a good home for your bird. 01 of 05 Contact Local Bird Rescues Credit: Sean Murphy/Getty Images Regardless of your reason for rehoming your bird, exotic bird rescues are a great starting point. Some rescues focus on matching birds with a perfect new owner, while others provide a sanctuary setting offering a permanent home for birds in their care. In either case, sending your bird to a rescue ensures that your feathered friend will receive top-notch care and interaction. 02 of 05 Get In Touch With Your Local Bird Club or Aviculture Society Credit: Adjiage Catherine/Getty Images You'll likely find members of your local bird club or aviculture society willing to care for your bird. Most members are knowledgeable in bird care and socialization and have a genuine love for all things avian. Attend a bird club meeting in your area to meet the members and inquire if anyone might be willing to take your feathered friend. This approach may help you find your bird a home nearby, and some members may even allow you to visit the bird in the future. 03 of 05 List Your Bird for Adoption Credit: DreamPictures/Getty Images If you don't feel comfortable contacting a local bird rescue or aviculture society, consider placing a classified ad online or in your community newspaper. Rehoming your bird through this method allows you to conduct thorough interviews with potential new owners. If you choose to list your bird for adoption this way, avoid listing your pet as "free to a good home." Charging a reasonable adoption fee ensures that the new owner will take good care of your feathered friend. 04 of 05 Check With Your Avian Vet Credit: DjelicS/Getty Images Your avian vet is a valuable resource, even after deciding to find your bird a new home. Ask your vet if they would be interested in taking your bird or if they know anyone who could provide a loving home. Your avian vet likely has numerous connections within the avian community and can at least direct you to people or resources to help rehome your feathered friend. Continue to 5 of 5 below 05 of 05 Ask Friends and Family Credit: Lane Oatey/Getty Images In many situations, it's ideal for you to be able to maintain a relationship with your bird, even if you can no longer keep him in your home. In this case, it may be best to ask friends or family members if they would be willing to take custody of your pet. Explain the situation clearly and be honest about the reasons for giving your bird up. Respect their answer either way, but it may be worth asking. If you can find a close friend or family member able to take it, you'll know the bird receives quality care in a stable and loving environment. Explore more: Parrots & Pet Birds Parrot & Pet Bird Basics Bird Adoption