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Scoops

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Medium
  • parrot
  • Cockatoo

About Scoops

Ballwin, MO

Species & Breed

parrot
Cockatoo

Physical Traits

Senior
Male
Medium

Behavior

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Scoops's Story

Meet Scoops, our handsome little Goffins cockatoo and resident head scratch enthusiast. Like most cockatoos, he's got a feisty personality and isn't afraid to show it, although he is gentle with hands and very clear with his body language if he does not like something. Scoops came to us as a transfer from another rescue facility when his owner went into a retirement home, so we don't know much about his past. His foster has been taking it slow with him and learning his likes/dislikes from scratch...so anyone who is interested in him will need to have a similar approach. Scoops is friendly and likes to hang out with his people. He is curious about toys and not fearful when it comes to new things. He will happily come out of his cage on his own and although he isn't so sure about stepping up onto hands just yet, he loves head scratches and shows all of the signs of wanting to interact. While Scoops is smaller than his larger cockatoo counterparts, he can still be quite loud so any applicants should take this into consideration. He would not be an appropriate option for those with shared walls. Adoption fee: $400

Meet Scoops, our handsome little Goffins cockatoo and resident head scratch enthusiast. Like most cockatoos, he's got a feisty personality and isn't afraid to show it, although he is gentle with hands and very clear with his body language if he does not like something. Scoops came to us as a transfer from another rescue facility when his owner went into a retirement home, so we don't know much about his past. His foster has been taking it slow with him and learning his likes/dislikes from scratch...so anyone who is interested in him will need to have a similar approach. Scoops is friendly and likes to hang out with his people. He is curious about toys and not fearful when it comes to new things. He will happily come out of his cage on his own and although he isn't so sure about stepping up onto hands just yet, he loves head scratches and shows all of the signs of wanting to interact. While Scoops is smaller than his larger cockatoo counterparts, he can still be quite loud so any applicants should take this into consid

Meet Scoops, our handsome little Goffins cockatoo and resident head scratch enthusiast. Like most cockatoos, he's got a feisty personality and isn't afraid to show it, although he is gentle with hands and very clear with his body language if he does not like something. Scoops came to us as a transfer from another rescue facility when his owner went into a retirement home, so we don't know much about his past. His foster has been taking it slow with him and learning his likes/dislikes from scratch...so anyone who is interested in him will need to have a similar approach. Scoops is friendly and likes to hang out with his people. He is curious about toys and not fearful when it comes to new things. He will happily come out of his cage on his own and although he isn't so sure about stepping up onto hands just yet, he loves head scratches and shows all of the signs of wanting to interact. While Scoops is smaller than his larger cockatoo counterparts, he can still be quite loud so any applicants should take this into consideration. He would not be an appropriate option for those with shared walls. Adoption fee: $400

How To Adopt

Scoops was listed as Adoptable by STAR - St. Louis Avian Rescue
How can I adopt Scoops?
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 Scoops?
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 Scoops, 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.

Scoops 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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