Sells to pet stores, flea markets or any channel that does not thoroughly screen potential guardians
It is imperative that anyone selling or placing large parrots
inform potential guardians of the negative aspects of keeping these birds: zoonotic diseases, demanding and aggressive behavior, loud vocalizations, and longevity that may exceed the guardian's.
Any thoughtful animal guardian will disagree with one or more aspects of this list, but I think it is totally worthwhile for the casual or
potential guardian who never thought too much about it.
Run off a bunch of posters on bright colored paper and post with tear off phone numbers in your vet's office, good pet stores, coffee houses and other places where good,
qualified potential guardians might see your foster dog.
Toward that end, the ASPCA supports efforts to maximize accessible and affordable spay / neuter services; practice TNR of feral cats; promote the adoption of homeless animals;
educate potential guardians on pet selection, the use of microchips and visible ID tags; and provide ongoing expert training and behavior assistance to guardians so that they may live successfully with their companion animals.
(When making out his will, Director mentions Barber as
a potential guardian for his daughter.)
Casey Affleck is sensational as Lee Chandler, a hard - drinking janitor in Massachusetts who, after the sudden death of his brother, Joe (Kyle Chandler) is tasked with being
a potential guardian to his nephew, Patrick (Lucas Hedges).
If you have young children, asking someone to be their guardian if something happens to you may motivate
the potential guardian to be more involved now.
Be sure to ask
your potential guardians to know they are willing and able to take this on.
Discuss guardianship with
the potential guardian; you will need this person's consent to relinquish custody to him.
If you adopt a child, be prepared for a more complex approval process than you would face as
a potential guardian, including a rigorous home study by a social worker that can last for months.