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Ruffy

Male

Ruffy came to us as a seizure from a disaster cage situation along with 2 grey parrots and a cockatoo. Unfortunately, he is missing some flight and tail feathers as they have unfortunately broken off and the quills still stuck in had to be pulled out under anesthesia. He is shy but likes to take fruit from the hand. We are looking for a suitable home for him.

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Ruffy kam als Sicherstellung aus einer Katastrophen Käfig Haltung zusammen mit 2 Graupapageien und einem Kakadu zu uns. Ihm fehlen leider einige Schwung und Schwanz Federn da diese leider Abgebrochen sind und die noch drin steckenden Kiele mussten in Narkose gezogen werden. Er ist schüchtern aber nimmt gerne Obst aus der Hand. Wir suchen ein Artgerechtes Zuhause für Ihn.

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Location
🇩🇪Köln
Shelter
Kolner Tierschutzverein
Cared for by Kolner Tierschutzverein · Köln

Listed 3 weeks ago

About Ruffy

What life with Ruffy looks like

Ruffy is a adult 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.

Köln, Germany — browse more birds in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ruffy, answered.

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