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Adopt Ripaton

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Ripaton had a leg injury probably not properly treated and suffers from a slight disability, however he has adapted well. Ripaton is looking for a family that will offer him sufficient flying space (>8 m2) with other animals of the same species to live a fulfilling life. He currently lives indoors with other callopsittes but can be introduced outdoors from spring. Ripaton is waiting for your messages, contact him quickly! Magny is a young adorable double-eyed parrot, he is not tamed. He is reserved and shy but he just wants to find a new friend, so we are looking for a family able to offer him a fellow animal of the same species, we can, if needed, find him a available companion within our association. Magny is curious and likes to explore his environment. He spent the beginning of his life in a cage but now enjoys a large setup with an indoor area and an outdoor aviary. Like all our birds, the adopting family must be able to offer him sufficient flying space. Victor is a penguin Erythropoiesis, he is desperately looking for a fellow animal of the same species in an outdoor aviary preferably. Victor has resplendent colors! He is not handleable.

Read original (fr)

Ripaton a eu une blessure à la patte surement mal soignée et souffre d'un léger handicape, cependant il s'en est bien accommodé. Ripaton cherche une famille qui lui offrira un espace de vol suffisant (>8 m2) avec d'autres congénères pour vivre une vie épanouissante. Il vit actuellement en intérieur avec d'autres callopsittes mais peut être introduit en extérieur à partir du printemps. Ripaton attend vos messages, contactez-le vite ! Magny est un jeune inséparable adorable, il est non apprivoisé. Il est réservé et timide mais il ne demande qu'à trouver de nouveau copain, nous recherchons donc une famille pouvant lui offrir un congénère, nous pouvons, si besoin, lui trouver un compagnon disponible dans notre association. Magny est curieux et aime explorer son environnement. Il a vécu le début de sa vie en cage mais profite aujourd'hui d'un grand aménagement disposant d'un espace intérieur et d'une volière extérieure. Comme pour tous nos oiseaux, la famille adoptante doit pouvoir lui offrir un espace de vol suffisant. Victor est une perruche Érythropoïèse, il cherche désespéramment un congénère dans une volière extérieure de préférence. Victor a des couleurs resplendissantes ! Il n'est pas manipulable.

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🇫🇷France
Shelter
La Colonie des Becs Crochus
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Cared for by La Colonie des Becs Crochus · France

Listed 2 weeks ago

About Ripaton

What life with Ripaton looks like

Ripaton is a adult bird waiting at La Colonie des Becs Crochus 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 Ripaton, answered.

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