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Adopt Coco

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Breed: Congo Grauer Papagei Gender: Male Reason for being in the animal shelter: Owner deceased Since in the animal shelter: 2024 Husbandry: Aviary with family connection Handicap: Aspergillosis – treated and significantly improved 5x negative avian virus test Coco came to our shelter with a cat and a cockatiel after his owner's death. He was quite thin and a veterinary check-up with a specialist bird doctor confirmed that Coco suffers from Aspergillosis. He has already completed three treatment cycles, and his condition is very good, as confirmed by an X-ray check. Now that the ownership issues have been clarified and the official permit is in place, we are looking for a new home for Coco with parrot enthusiasts who have experience with this species (husbandry, feeding, mental stimulation). Coco will NOT be placed in single housing. There must be at least one fellow animal present, or a group where Coco can find a companion bird. The new owners must be very experienced and able to assess whether Coco can socialize with the existing fellow animals. If not, the housing conditions must be suitable for a peaceful coexistence. Of course, a bare cage without flight capabilities is not an option. Coco is very people-oriented, very communicative, and learns quickly. Boredom is not an option for him, and he seeks his own mental stimulation. Shreddable toys are at the top of his list. A CITES permit is in place. A 5x negative avian virus test is negative. The new owner must, due to conservation regulations, report the husbandry to the relevant authority.

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Rasse: Kongo-Graupapagei Geschlecht: Männlich Im Tierheim weil: Besitzer verstorben im Tierheim seit: 2024 Haltung: Voliere mit Familienanschluß Handycap: Aspergillose – behandelt und deutlich gebessert 5-fach Vierentest negativ Coco kam zusammen mit einer Katze und einem Nymphensittich nach dem Tod seines Besitzers in unsere Obhut. Er war ziemlich mager und nach einem tierärztlichen Checkup bei einem speziellen Vogel-Doc war klar, dass Coco an Aspergillose leidet. Inzwischen hat er bereits drei Behandlungszyklen hinter sich und es geht ihm sehr gut, dies hat eine Röntgen-Kontrolle bestätigt. Nachdem nun die Eigentumsverhältnisse geklärt sind und die behördliche Genehmigung vorliegt, suchen wir für Coco ein neues Zuhause bei Papageienfreunden, die Erfahrung mit der Art haben (Haltung, Ernährung, Beschäftigung). Coco wird NICHT in Einzelhaltung abgegeben. Es muss mindestens ein Artgenosse vorhanden sein, bzw. eine Gruppe wo Coco einen Partnervogel finden kann. Die neuen Besitzer müssen sehr erfahren sein und beurteilen können, ob Coco sich mit dem vorhandenen Artgenossen vergesellschaften lässt. Falls nicht, müssen die Haltungsbedingungen für eine friedliche Co-Existenz vorhanden sein. Selbstverständlich kommt eine reine Käfighaltung ohne Flugmöglichkeiten nicht in Frage. Coco ist sehr menschenbezogen, sehr kommunikativ und lernt schnell. Langeweile ist nichts für ihn und er sucht sich dann seine Beschäftigung selbst. Spielzeuge zum „Schreddern“ stehen da ganz oben auf seiner Liste. Ein Cites-Bescheinigung liegt vor. Ein 5-fach Virentest ist negativ. Der neue Halter muss aufgrund der Artenschutzbestimmungen die Haltung bei der zuständigen Behörde anzeigen.

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🇩🇪Herford

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Tierheim Herford

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Cared for by Tierheim Herford · Herford

Listed 1 month ago

What life with Coco looks like

Coco is a adult bird waiting at Tierheim Herford in Herford.

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 Coco, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Coco?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Herford handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Coco on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Coco if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Herford 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 Coco 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 Coco 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 Tierheim Herford early rather than rehoming privately; they know Coco 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 (DE). 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.