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Cara

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Medium
  • parrot
  • Macaw

About Cara

Ballwin, MO

Species & Breed

parrot
Macaw

Physical Traits

Senior
Male
Medium

Behavior

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Cara's Story

Meet Cara! This little (naked) lady is working on building up her socialization skills after spending her entire 24 years in the same household, bonded to the same owner. She is adjusting incredibly well, but has certainly chosen her "favorite" person. Her foster family is working hard on socializing her, but this will take some time and patience in her forever home. Cara is hand tame and will step up for her foster most of the time. She's independent, though, and not afraid to say "no" if she's comfy on her stand or simply not in the mood. Her body language is clear and honest, which makes it easier to respect her boundaries. She'll occasionally step up for others with some encouragement, so she would benefit from a family who would be open to continuing working with her on this. She says "hello" when she wants attention and is fairly quiet for a macaw...however, she has her loud moments, like any large parrot, so a home with shared walls would not be suitable for her. Cara enjoys spending time near her people, especially on her favorite play stand or looking out the window, and loves cuddles from her favorite person most of all. While sweet and cuddly, Cara has a willful streak and she absolutely lives for sneaking onto the top of her cage (where she knows she's not supposed to be). Cara can be a bit of a bluffer, so she will need someone who understands this behavior and isn't intimidated by her large beak. She would thrive with someone who can offer patience, consistency, and plenty of snacks. If you're up for the noise, the mess, and the occasional sass, she might just be your perfect sidekick.<br/>Adoption Fee: $600

Meet Cara! This little (naked) lady is working on building up her socialization skills after spending her entire 24 years in the same household, bonded to the same owner. She is adjusting incredibly well, but has certainly chosen her "favorite" person. Her foster family is working hard on socializing her, but this will take some time and patience in her forever home. Cara is hand tame and will step up for her foster most of the time. She's independent, though, and not afraid to say "no" if she's comfy on her stand or simply not in the mood. Her body language is clear and honest, which makes it easier to respect her boundaries. She'll occasionally step up for others with some encouragement, so she would benefit from a family who would be open to continuing working with her on this. She says "hello" when she wants attention and is fairly quiet for a macaw...however, she has her loud moments, like any large parrot, so a home with shared walls would not be suitable for her. Cara enjoys spending time near her people, especi

Meet Cara! This little (naked) lady is working on building up her socialization skills after spending her entire 24 years in the same household, bonded to the same owner. She is adjusting incredibly well, but has certainly chosen her "favorite" person. Her foster family is working hard on socializing her, but this will take some time and patience in her forever home. Cara is hand tame and will step up for her foster most of the time. She's independent, though, and not afraid to say "no" if she's comfy on her stand or simply not in the mood. Her body language is clear and honest, which makes it easier to respect her boundaries. She'll occasionally step up for others with some encouragement, so she would benefit from a family who would be open to continuing working with her on this. She says "hello" when she wants attention and is fairly quiet for a macaw...however, she has her loud moments, like any large parrot, so a home with shared walls would not be suitable for her. Cara enjoys spending time near her people, especially on her favorite play stand or looking out the window, and loves cuddles from her favorite person most of all. While sweet and cuddly, Cara has a willful streak and she absolutely lives for sneaking onto the top of her cage (where she knows she's not supposed to be). Cara can be a bit of a bluffer, so she will need someone who understands this behavior and isn't intimidated by her large beak

How To Adopt

Cara was listed as Adoptable by STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue
How can I adopt Cara?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue. 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 Cara?
If you've submitted an inquiry, STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Cara, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue's Adoption Policy
Please note, due to the quantity of emails that we receive, simply "starting an inquiry" will not receive a reply. Please email info@staravian.org if you have a specific question. The first step is to fill out an Adoption Application, which can be found on our website. All birds are in volunteer foster homes, and a meeting may not be set up until you are approved to adopt. Our adoption team will process your application and set up a home visit. All current pets (including any birds cockatiel and larger) must be up to date on yearly wellness exams and any state mandated vaccines. We do not ship birds, and have a 100-mile adoption radius (using St. Louis Lambert Airport as the start point). We do not adopt to breeders. We are not able to adopt birds into homes that use Teflon product or smoke due to toxicity dangers.

Cara is from STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue

[Ballwin, MO]

Our Mission
STAR is an all volunteer, foster-based 501(c)(3) companion bird rescue based in St Louis, MO. Our mission is to improve and enrich the lives of parrots through rescue, rehabilitative fostering, adoption and education.
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