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Claartje

Female · Adult · 4 years

Kiekeboe, my name is Claartje. I’m a Glaucous Macaw, born in 2024. I was found on the street by some kind people and never claimed back by my owner. So, let me tell you, I was quite taken aback when I ended up at the animal shelter. Now that I’ve been here a bit longer and started getting to know my caregivers, I’m becoming more and more talkative. I love to babble away, but as a parrot, I can also get pretty loud at times. Besides that, I adore delicious food, chew toys, and a nice bath now and then—especially when the humans start vacuuming; that’s when I take a refreshing dip, hehehe! Now that my previous owner hasn’t come back, it’s time for me to find a new home. From my new owner, I’d like to see some knowledge about Glaucous Macaws, because I’m more than just a pretty bird. We Glaucous ladies know exactly what we want: we’re fond of our male counterparts, but we do have our demands—and we’re not really fans of too much attention or clinginess. So if you have experience with Glaucous Macaws, are mindful of my young age (because yes, we can live up to 50 years!), and have one or more Glaucous males available for me, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with my caregivers. I’ll take one last lovely bath, and then—BYE!

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Kiekeboe, mijn naam is Claartje. Ik ben een Edelpapegaai, geboren in 2024. Ik ben op straat door mensen gevonden en niet meer opgehaald door mijn eigenaar. Ik was dan ook echt wel even beduusd toen ik in het dierenasiel werd opvangen. Nu ik wat langer daar ben en mijn verzorgers begin te kennen, krijg ik ook steeds meer praatjes. Graag brabbel ik wat, maar als papegaai kan ik soms ook best krijsen. Verder hou ik van lekker eten, sloopspeelgoed en een bad op zijn tijd (vooral als de mensen gaan stofzuigen, neem ik een verfrissende duik hihihi). Nu mijn baasje niet meer is gekomen is het tijd voor mij om een ander huisje te gaan zoeken. Van mijn nieuwe baasje verwacht ik de nodige kennis van Edelpapegaaien, want ik ben meer dan alleen een mooie vogel. Wij Edelvrouwen weten nu eenmaal wat we willen, houden van onze mannelijke soortgenoten maar wel op onze eisen en zijn niet echt gediend van teveel polonaise aan ons lijf. Dus heeft u ervaring met Edels, houdt u rekening met mijn jonge leeftijd (want ja, we kunnen zo'n 50 jaar oud worden) en heeft u 1 of meerdere Edelmannen voor mij, neem dan eens contact op met mijn verzorgers. Dan neem ik nog even een lekker bad, DOEI!

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇳🇱Leiden
Shelter
Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden
Cared for by Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden · Leiden

Listed 1 month ago

About Claartje

What life with Claartje looks like

Claartje is a adult bird waiting at Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden in Leiden.

Birds are long-lived, social, and noisy. The species and individual history matter enormously — ex-companion parrots can carry strong attachments and trauma. Ask the shelter about their daily routine, diet, and whether they'd do best alone or with a flockmate.

🇳🇱Adopting from Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Claartje, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Claartje?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Claartje on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Claartje if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Claartje already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most birds on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Claartje isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dierentehuis Stevenshage Leiden early rather than rehoming privately; they know Claartje and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (NL). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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