Adopt & rehome safely
Most people in the bird community are wonderful. A few aren't — and the exotic-bird space attracts scammers. A little caution keeps every bird, and every person, safe.
If you're adopting
Never pay before you meet
No wire transfers, e-transfers, or gift cards before you've met the bird in person. "Free rare parrot, just pay shipping" is the single most common bird scam — there is no bird.
See the bird first
Meet in person, or at least video-call and ask for a fresh photo or clip with today's date. Reverse-image-search listing photos to catch stolen ones.
A real rehoming is unhurried
Genuine owners want their bird to land well and will answer questions. High-pressure urgency, refusal to video chat, or odd payment requests are red flags.
If you're rehoming
Screen every adopter
Every applicant completes our AI interview and a human review — but trust your own read too. Ask about their experience, home, and other pets.
Meet safely
Meet in a public place or have the adopter visit; bring someone with you. Don't share your home address until you've vetted them.
Use a rehoming fee + agreement
A modest adoption fee deters flippers and impulse takers. Always use a written transfer-of-ownership agreement (we provide one) and disclose health and behaviour honestly.
How Bird Sitting Toronto protects you
Every adopter completes an AI screening interview and a human review before approval, every listing comes from a real home, and our adoption fee is set to discourage reselling. If anything ever feels off, contact us — we'd rather hear about it.