Adoption information
Rescue group
PetRescue ID
1076119
Location
Highett, VIC
Age
1 year 3 months
Adoption fee
$350.00
Source number
Re133786
Last updated
04 Feb, 2025
Pre-adoption checks
-
Interstate adoption (VIC only)
About Dougal
Meet Dougal: The Resilient Rainbow Lorikeet!
Dougal is a vibrant and spirited Rainbow Lorikeet with a remarkable story. After spending too much time in a tiny cage that caused him significant stress, he lost about 80% of his feathers. Thankfully, someone saw his plight, negotiated his surrender, and reached out to us for help.
Now living in a loving foster home, Dougal is thriving and beginning to regrow his beautiful feathers! It’s heart-warming to see him regain his confidence and joy.
Dougal has a playful nature and loves to keep things lively. He enjoys throwing raspberries when he's feeling mischievous—watch out!
This little guy loves attention and is always ready to give kisses when asked. His sweet personality shines through, and he’ll melt your heart.
Dougal has a taste for the finer things in life, especially fresh apple and grape. He can’t resist these tasty treats and will happily let you know when it’s snack time!
Dougal enjoys perching atop his tower, keeping an eye on his foster siblings—three curious cats who are completely oblivious to him. He loves to observe their antics and chirp away at them and the budgies living aside them!
Dougal is ready to find a forever home where he can continue to flourish and be showered with love by an experienced bird owner or someone super bird savvy! If you’re looking for a charming companion who brings colour, affection, laughs and joy, Dougal might just be the perfect fit!
Enquire now and his foster carer will reach out to discuss if he is the perfect fit for your family.
Medical notes
Stress induced feather loss (self mutilation)
Adoption details
Regardless of the breed of animal you are looking to adopt, our adoption process is the same.
The first step of the process involves submitting an adoption application form. The form helps us understand a little bit more about you and your household and is used to figure out whether animal is the right fit for your household and what you are looking for, and also if your household is the right fit for the animal.
After a review process, shortlisted applicants will be contacted by one of our volunteer adoption coordinators usually by phone call or message. This is an informal conversation to discuss any questions we may have about the application and re-confirm any information provided. It is usually at at this point that we will organise a Meet & Greet with you and the animal.
It is a Strong Heart’s adoption policy to arrange a Meet & Greet with the prospective family and the animal before finalising the adoption. The Meet & Greet will allow the opportunity to visit the animal and have a pat and a play with them. The foster carer will tell you a bit about the animal's personality and what they have been like for the time they’ve been in their care. It is a great opportunity to ask the carer about the animals food, sleeping and any other health requirements.
If the Meet & Greet goes well on the day, in most cases you will be able to take the animal home straight away after payment of the adoption fee. All necessary paperwork including vet work history and transfer of ownership information will be sent via email within a few days unless otherwise specified.
