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Rackham

Male · Baby · 6 months

Type/Breed : Callopsite Parrot Age : 6 months (02/02/2020) History : The owner has Alzheimer's disease. Character : Curious, talkative and daring, it may be what earned him his pirate leg (he has a stump). Adoption fees : 10 euros (15 for two) Adoption outside of France is entirely possible.

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Type/Race : Perruche Callopsite Âge : 6 mois (02/02/2020) Histoire : Le propriétaire est atteint de la maladie d’Alzheimer. Caractère : Curieux, bavard et téméraire, c’est peut être ce qui lui a valu sa jambe de pirate (il a un moignon). Frais d’adoption : 10 euros (15 par deux) L’adoption hors de France est tout à fait possible.

Size
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Age
Baby · 6 months
Location
🇫🇷France
Shelter
Action 4 Pets
Cared for by Action 4 Pets · France

Listed 4 months ago

About Rackham

What life with Rackham looks like

Rackham is a puppy/kitten bird waiting at Action 4 Pets in France.

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 France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rackham, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rackham?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Action 4 Pets handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rackham on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rackham if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Action 4 Pets 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 Rackham 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 Rackham 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 Action 4 Pets early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rackham 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 (FR). 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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