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Home Evaluation | Microsoft Word | Adobe Acrobat | These are the criteria that MAARS representatives evaluate when determining whether or not to approve an adoption applicant for the placement of a bird. Part I A score of 0 on any item may be grounds for disqualification. 1) Household member breeds exotic and/or domestic "companion" animals _____Yes (0) _____No (5) 2) Applicant has sold a companion animal they owned _____Yes (0) _____No (5) 3) Household member(s) is verbally and/or physically abusive to companion animals in home _____Yes (0) _____No (5) 4) A household member strongly objects to animals in the home _____Yes (0) _____No (5) 5) Companion animals in home are aggressive _____Yes (0) _____No (5) 6) House smells strongly of tobacco smoke _____Yes (0) _____No (5) 7) Applicant plans to move out of area within 6 months or less _____Yes (0) _____No (5) 8) Household members and relationships appear stable _____Yes (5) _____No (0) 9) Household includes snakes, ferrets, or other animals that could be dangerous to a companion bird(s) _____Yes (0) _____No (5) 10) Applicant agrees to all terms of contract(s) and waiver(s) _____Yes (5) _____No (0) Part I Score: _____ out of 45 Part II 0 = Very Poor 1 = Poor 2 = Fair 3 = Good 4 = Very Good 5 = Excellent 1) Applicant's reliability _____ 2) Accuracy with which applicant described household _____ 3) General condition of home _____ 4) General cleanliness of home _____ 5) Other environmental conditions (specify below) _____ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 6) Household members' respect for animals in home _____ 7) Conditions are _______________ for proper quarantine _____ 8) Location where bird(s) will be kept _____ 9) Consistency of household schedule/routine _____ 10) Amount of time applicant is able to devote to care and attention of bird(s) _____ 11) Cooperation/participation of household members _____ 12) Applicant's knowledge of avian behavior _____ 13) Applicant's knowledge of avian health and nutrition _____ 14) Applicant's comfort level in handling companion birds _____ 15) Applicant's ability to access/utilize resources _____ Part II Score: _____ out of 75 Part III Complete this section for current bird homes only. 1) General physical condition of bird(s) _____ 2) General temperament/behavior of bird(s) _____ 3) General condition of cage(s) _____ 4) Size and type of cage(s) and perches _____ 5) Location of cage(s) _____ 6) Amount and type of toys available _____ 7) Quality/variety of avian diet _____ 8) General environmental conditions (specify below) _____ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Part III Score: _____ out of 40 Additional Comments _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ | ||
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