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Hi there, my name is Big Bird. I am a little Goffin's cockatoo with a big personality! I came to the SPCA because my family could no longer care for me. I can be a little shy at first, but once you spend some time with me you'll see my personality come out! I have a lot of energy and need toys to keep me occupied. I am quite vocal and love to greet my caretakers when they come hangout with me. I would do best in a home with someone who has experience with large exotic birds and is able to provide me with a nice big cage. Do I sound like a good fit for you? Schedule an appointment to come meet me soon!
Goffin's cockatoos are intelligent, active, and fun-loving birds that require a lot of care and attention. It is important that when committing to taking care of an exotic bird for the entirety of its life that you are prepared for that commitment. The lifespan of a Goffin's cockatoo can be up to 30+ years with proper care. Exotic birds require annual vet exams much like a dog or cat. The Goffin's cockatoo has a reputation as a "quieter cockatoo," however, that's not to say that a Goffin's won't screech, especially if he wants your attention. A Goffin's cockatoo needs a spacious cage that should have perches at different heights. Your cockatoo should have at least three to four hours of supervised time outside of its cage each day. You can use a play stand for your cockatoo to play with toys, climb, and eat. You should provide a variety of toys that challenge your cockatoo, such as puzzle toys, rope toys, and toys that can be taken apart. You can also hide toys or treats for your cockatoo to find. Food for cockatoos should be nutritious, but should also include a foraging element as well.
If you would like to meet Big Bird, or any of our adoptable exotic birds here at the SPCA please complete the SPCA exotic pet adoption application and our Wildlife staff will contact you to set up an appointment. To fill out an adoption application, please visit https://www.spcamc.org/adopt/exotic-pet-adoption-application.html or call the Wildlife Center at (831) 264-5427.
Primary Color: White Age: 25yrs 3mths 1wks
Hi there, my name is Big Bird. I am a little Goffin's cockatoo with a big personality! I came to the SPCA because my family could no longer care for me. I can be a little shy at first, but once you spend some time with me you'll see my personality come out! I have a lot of energy and need toys to keep me occupied. I am quite vocal and love to greet my caretakers when they come hangout with me. I would do best in a home with someone who has experience with large exotic birds and is able to provide me with a nice big cage. Do I sound like a good fit for you? Schedule an appointment to come meet me soon!
Goffin's cockatoos are intelligent, active, and fun-loving birds that require a lot of care and attention. It is important that when committing to taking care of an exotic bird for the entirety of its life that you are prepared for that commitment. The lifespan of a Goffin's cockatoo can be up to 30+ years with proper care. Exotic birds require annual vet exams much like a dog or cat. The Goffin's cockatoo has a reputation as a "quieter cockatoo," however, that's not to say that a Goffin's won't screech, especially if he wants your attention. A Goffin's cockatoo needs a spacious cage that should have perches at different heights. Your cockatoo should have at least three to four hours of supervised time outside of its cage each day. You can use a play stand for your cockatoo to play with toys, climb, and eat. You should provide a variety of toys that challenge your cockatoo, such as puzzle toys, rope toys, and toys that can be taken apart. You can also hide toys or treats for your cockatoo to find. Food for cockatoos should be nutritious, but should also include a foraging element as well.
If you would like to meet Big Bird, or any of our adoptable exotic birds here at the SPCA please complete the SPCA exotic pet adoption application and our Wildlife staff will contact you to set up an appointment. To fill out an adoption application, please visit https://www.spcamc.org/adopt/exotic-pet-adoption-application.html or call the Wildlife Center at (831) 264-5427.
Four simple steps to adopt a pet
1. Visit the SPCA at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway across from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Visit with the pet you are interested in adopting to see if his personality fits your lifestyle.
2. If you are adopting a new dog and already have one at home, you will need to introduce them at the SPCA to ensure a good match. When adopting, please bring your current dog with you. Our animal care staff will assist you with introducing your current dog to the dog you are hoping to adopt. We also prefer when possible that all family members living in the home meet any new pet before adopting.
3. The SPCA adoption process takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. All paperwork, vaccination records, and microchip information will be provided at this time.
4. Take your new lifelong family member home!
We understand that sometimes potential adopters are at work or school, coming from long distances, or need time to gather pets and family together to meet their potential new adoptee. Because of this, the SPCA offers a 24 hour hold on adoptable pets.
Holds cost $30 for a 24 hour period.
Four simple steps to adopt a pet
1. Visit the SPCA at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway across from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Visit with the pet you are interested in adopting to see if his personality fits your lifestyle.
2. If you are adopting a new dog and already have one at home, you will need to introduce them at the SPCA to ensure a good match. When adopting, please bring your current dog with you. Our animal care staff will assist you with introducing your current dog to the dog you are hoping to adopt. We also prefer when possible that all family members living in the home meet any new pet before adopting.
3. The SPCA adoption process takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. All paperwork, vaccination records, and microchip information will be provided at this time.
4. Take your new lifelong family member home!
We understand that sometimes potential adopters are at work or school, coming from long distances, or need time to gather pets and family together to meet their potential new adoptee. Because of this, the SPCA offers a 24 hour hold on adoptable pets.
Holds cost $30 for a 24 hour period.
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SPCA Adoption Center
Adoptions of all cats, dogs, small pets, barn animals, and more (for exotic pets, please see Wildlife Center hours).
Monday – Friday, 11:00 – 5:00
Saturday – Sunday, 11:00 – 4:00
Open most holidays
831-373-2631
SPCA Adoption Center
Adoptions of all cats, dogs, small pets, barn animals, and more (for exotic pets, please see Wildlife Center hours).
Monday – Friday, 11:00 – 5:00
Saturday – Sunday, 11:00 – 4:00
Open most holidays
831-373-2631
More about this shelter
The SPCA for Monterey County is a nonprofit, donor-supported humane society that has been serving the animals and people of Monterey County since 1905. We shelter homeless, neglected and abused pets and livestock, and provide humane education and countless other services to the community. We are the local agency you call to investigate animal cruelty, rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife, and aid domestic animals in distress.
The SPCA for Monterey County is a nonprofit, donor-supported humane society that has been serving the animals and people of Monterey County since 1905. We shelter homeless, neglected and abused pets and livestock, and provide humane education and countless other services to the community. We are the local agency you call to investigate animal cruelty, rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife, and aid domestic animals in distress.
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