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Rani und Rico

Unknown · Senior · 11 years

Rico and Rina were sadly entrusted to us. Rico is a very affectionate parrot who loves to sit on someone’s shoulder and be scratched. Rina, although not fearful, only does this when Rico is there, making her a bit of a follower. The small catch, however, is that the two do not feel as comfortable with us as they did in their old home, where the trusted people were. They readily take food from our hands but have not fully trusted us yet. Of course, this takes time, and it will also take time for them to settle in their new home. With lots of patience, time, and treats. Of course, appropriate species-specific husbandry is also essential!. This animal was surrendered to the shelter.

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Rico und Rina wurden schwer Herzens bei uns abgegeben. Rico ist ein sehr lieber Papagei und liebt es auf der Schulter zu sitzen und gekrault zu werden. Rina ist zwar auch nicht Scheu ist aber nur auf der Schulter wenn auch Rico da ist. Also eine kleine Mitläuferin ;-) Der kleine Haken ist allerdings das die beiden sich bei uns nicht so wohl fühlen wie in ihrem alten Zuhause, da die Bezugspersonen fehlen. Sie nehmen von uns gerne futter aus der Hand aber richtig trauen wollen sie uns noch nicht. Das braucht natürlich Zeit und im neuen Zuhause wird es auch Zeit brauchen um anzukommen. Mit viel Geduld, Zeit und Leckereien. Eine Artgerechte Haltung darf natürlich auch nicht fehlen! Rico hat Aspergillose und benötigt Herz Medikamente 2x täglich, was seine

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Köln
Shelter
Kolner Tierschutzverein
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Cared for by Kolner Tierschutzverein · Köln

Listed 2 months ago

About Rani und Rico

What life with Rani und Rico looks like

Rani und Rico is a senior bird waiting at Kolner Tierschutzverein in Köln.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rani und Rico, answered.

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