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Benny

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large
  • parrot
  • Cockatoo

About Benny

Belford, NJ

Species & Breed

parrot
Cockatoo

Physical Traits

Adult
Male
Large

Behavior

Benny’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Benny's Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.<br/><br/>Hatch Date: 2005<br/><br/>Benny is a charismatic Goffin cockatoo full of personality and loves attention. He adores dancing to music, chatting aw<br/>ay, and will happily let you know when he needs something. Affectionate and loving, he enjoys cuddles and kisses, and loves joining you for meals to share your food. Benny is a good flyer and can fly between his cage and someone he wants to be with in another room. He also likes walking around the house and explore household objects.<br/><br/>While he may take a little time to warm up to new faces, once he does, his playful, talkative, and<br/>devoted nature shines through — making him a truly delightful companion.<br/><br/>Traits at a Glance<br/><br/>Chatty and vocal, always expressing himself. He will scream for attention when his people return home, and he wants to be with them.<br/><br/>Loves to dance and interact with music<br/><br/>Enjoys cuddles, kisses, and sharing meals<br/><br/>Happy to spend the day alongside his human while you work or do chores. He has shown a preference for women, but will interact with men too.<br/><br/>May take time to warm up to new people, but bonds deeply once comfortable<br/><br/>Ideal Home<br/><br/>He would thrive in a home where he receives plenty of attention, companionship, and engagement throughout the day. Best suited for someone who works from home or spends a lot of time around the house, he loves music, social interaction, and playful bonding. A patient, calm environment is important, and he would do best as the center of his human’s attention rather than in a home where he is left alone for long periods.<br/><br/>Benny has lived with cats and dogs and mostly ignores them.<br/><br/>Benny has been disease-tested for chlamydia and PBFD.<br/><br/>Benny is participating in our Help with Rehoming program and is still with his family in Milford, NJ. He will only be adopted to a forever home within driving distance.<br/><br/>We will NOT ship our birds. Three visits are required to adopt Benny.<br/><br/>For the Love of Birds is a group of dedicated foster homes throughout NJ and Eastern PA.<br/><br/>We do not have a central location. We only allow approved applicants to make visits.<br/><br/>If interested in adopting Benny, you must be willing to make the required number of visits.<br/><br/>Please visit our website ftlob.rescuegroups.org. Please read our adoption policies & procedures and complete an adoption application.

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Hatch Date: 2005

Benny is a charismatic Goffin cockatoo full of personality and loves attention. He adores dancing to music, chatting aw
ay, and will happily let you know when he needs something. Affectionate and loving, he enjoys cuddles and kisses, and loves joining you for meals to share your food. Benny is a good flyer and can fly between his cage and someone he wants to be with in another room. He also likes walking around the house and explore household objects.

While he may take a little time to warm up to new faces, once he does, his playful, talkative, and
devoted nature shines through — making him a truly delightful companion.

Traits at a Glance

Chatty and vocal, always expressing himself. He will scream for attention when his people return home, and he wants to be with them.

Loves to dance and interact with music

Enjoys cuddles, kisses, and sharing meals

Happy to

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Hatch Date: 2005

Benny is a charismatic Goffin cockatoo full of personality and loves attention. He adores dancing to music, chatting aw
ay, and will happily let you know when he needs something. Affectionate and loving, he enjoys cuddles and kisses, and loves joining you for meals to share your food. Benny is a good flyer and can fly between his cage and someone he wants to be with in another room. He also likes walking around the house and explore household objects.

While he may take a little time to warm up to new faces, once he does, his playful, talkative, and
devoted nature shines through — making him a truly delightful companion.

Traits at a Glance

Chatty and vocal, always expressing himself. He will scream for attention when his people return home, and he wants to be with them.

Loves to dance and interact with music

Enjoys cuddles, kisses, and sharing meals

Happy to spend the day alongside his human while you work or do chores. He has shown a preference for women, but will interact with men too.

May take time to warm up to new people, but bonds deeply once comfortable

Ideal Home

He would thrive in a home where he receives plenty of attention, companionship, and engagement throughout the day. Best suited for someone who works from ho

How To Adopt

Benny was listed as Adoptable by For The Love of Birds
How can I adopt Benny?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with For The Love of Birds. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
When can I meet Benny?
If you've submitted an inquiry, For The Love of Birds will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Benny, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to For The Love of Birds, and they'll be happy to help!
For The Love of Birds's Adoption Policy
We are a network of foster homes located throughout New Jersey.

Benny is from For The Love of Birds

[Belford, NJ]

Our Mission
For The Love of Birds is a bird rescue operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes of companion birds through rescue, care and placement.  We are a 501c3 nonprofit registered in the State of New Jersey. We possess a permit from the State of New Jersey, Division of Fish & Wildlife for Exotic and Non-Game W...
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Location
P.O. Box 229 Belford, NJ, 07718

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