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Joshua

Male · Adult · 4 years

Hello, my name is Joshua. I am a winged parrot without a leg ring. Unfortunately, they don't know my age at the animal shelter. I've had quite the adventure. First, I lost my cage, and I have no idea where I can find my home back. Then, I was attacked by wild birds and ended up in the water too. Luckily, brave people rescued me, and suddenly I was safe in the animal shelter. Here, I am well cared for, get yummy food, and sometimes whistle along with the radio. There are many other birds here, but unfortunately, there isn't a fun partner to snuggle against. So, I hope a suitable owner will soon step forward who can provide a cozy home with at least a fun parrot companion! I am not hand-tamed, but once I get used to people, I come forward cautiously. With which kind people can I forget my adventures and enjoy life again?

NL·Show original

Hoi, mijn naam is Joshua. Ik ben een Valkparkietenman zonder pootring. Ze weten in het asiel dus helaas niet hoe oud ik ben. Ik heb een heel avontuur achter de rug. Eerst raakte ik mijn huisje kwijt, geen idee waar ik mijn huis terug kan vinden. Toen werd ik aangevallen door wilde vogels en belande puntje bij paaltje ook nog in het water. Gelukkig waren er dappere mensen die mij gered hebben en zo zat ik opeens veilig in het dierenasiel. Hier word ik goed verzorgd, krijg lekker eten en fluit af en toe met de radio mee. Er zijn veel andere vogeltjes hier, maar helaas geen leuke partner om tegen aan te kruipen. Ik hoop dus dat er snel een geschikt baasje zich meldt die voor mij een gezellig huishouden heeft met in ieder geval een leuk Valkparkieten popje! Handtam ben ik niet, maar eenmaal aan mensen gewend, kom ik wel voorzichtig naar je toe. Bij welke lieve mensen mag ik mijn avonturen vergeten en weer genieten van het leven?

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

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About Joshua

What life with Joshua looks like

Joshua 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.

Leiden, Netherlands browse more birds in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Joshua, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Joshua?
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 Joshua on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Joshua 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 Joshua 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 Joshua 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 Joshua 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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