Bird Adoption & Rescue
Guidelines for Rescuers / Rescue Organizations 
United States Rescue Organizations International Rescue Organizations
Guidelines for Rescuers / Rescue Organizations
1. Rescuer
should not breed birds, therefore adding to the problem.
2. Rescued birds should NEVER be sold.
3. Rescued
birds should NOT be bred, therefore adding to the problem,
UNLESS they belong to an
endangered species.
4. Rescuers
should be willing to provide education and continued
support to the parties adopting the parrot /
bird.
Adopting a Bird
- Please scroll down for listings of rescue organizations or check in your local Yellow Pages to see if you have a reputable Bird Rescue Organization in your area. NOTE: REAL rescue organizations do not breed nor sell birds.
Seeking to Sell or Buy a Bird: Please post on the AvianWeb Bulletin Board in this format: "State, Town, Country. The information on the bird you have to sell or are seeking to buy, and your contact information."
Rescue Organizations
I have added the below rescue organization in good faith, but I would recommend for anyone wanting to place their bird to check any of them out very carefully, before doing so ... IMPORTANT: Please read this information before re-homing any birds or donating any money!
UNITED STATES RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS:
My first choice will always be to adopt - and not buy! You have the ability to make a critical difference in the life of a displaced parrot! This being said, below are your options.
U.S. & Worldwide: Birdadoption.org
Arizona:
- Sedona, Arizona: Bird rescue operated by a local Buddhist community: www.garudaaviary.org
- The Oasis Sanctuary Foundation, Sybille Erden
- The Feathered Nest Foundation, Phoenix AZ
Arkansas:
- Rescue@ParrotMedics.org, (501) 443-2407
California:
- Association of Avian Rescue Organizations, 3370 Beech Street
- Coventry Companion Bird Survival Center, Kelly and Larry Mullins, coventry@qworld.net, P.O. Box 491731, Redding, California 96049, (530) 378-1355
- Parrot Education & Adoption Center, P.O. Box 620213, San Diego, CA 92102-0213, prsorg@yahoo.com,
(619) 224-6712 Bird
Placement Program - Parrot Refuge
- Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue, PO Box 697, San Jose. CA., 95106-0697 Phone: (650) 301-6521, www.mickaboo.org, Executive Director/Tammy Azzaro, mail@mickaboo.org
- EarthAngel Parrot Sanctuary, Jeannie White/ Lorin Lindner, 1300 Midvale Ave; #409, Los Angeles, Ca, 90024, USA, (310) 477-3116; Fax (310) 823-2600.
- Bat Rescue
Colorado:
- Feathered Family, Erie CO, Rescue, Rehoming and Adoption of Companion Parrots
- The Gabriel Foundation, P.O. Box 11477, Aspen, CO 81612, or: 1599 Highway 133, Carbondale, CO 81623, Tel. (970) 963-2620, Fax (970) 963- 2218
District of Columbia:
- Rescue Me Avian Sanctuary, District of Columbia
Florida:
- Regina and Marshall Cassell, Wings of Love; 26300 SW 227th Ave, Homestead, Fl 33031, (305) 246-LOVE; Fax (305) 247-9493, wolf33031@aol.com
Georgia:
- http://www.parroteducationproject.org - a Georgia State Charitable organization, a non profit corporation with 501c status pending. Contact: Elle Mott
- www.featheredfriendsforever.org
Hawaii:
- Maui Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, 315 Pauwela, Hiki, HI 96705, (808) 575-7698, cujo@wedtv.net
Illinois:
- Rescue The Birds - Licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Welfare as a Rescue Facility, Accredited by the Association of Avian Rescue Organizations
Iowa:
- Iowa Parrot Rescue & Rehabilitation - Tel. (319-726-3707) or email IAparrotrescue@aol.com
- Animal Aid and Education Clinton, IA 52732 Tel. 563-242-1890, rescue@theornatefeather.com, http://www.theornatefeather.com, Sindy Hampton
Kansas:
- www.beaknwings.org - a licensed shelter for the State of Kansas involved in rescue and adoptions. Contact: Kevin Patrick.
Maryland:
- Parrot Rescue, P.O. Box 645 Savage, MD 20763, deethom@erols.com
Massachusetts:
- Foster Parrots Ltd, P.O. Box 650, Rockland, MA 02370, Marc@fosterparrots.com
- Avian Rescue Association, Box 241, Greenfield, MA 01302, aramacaw@rescueteam.com
- Bird Placement Program - Parrot Refuge, International parrot rescue/refuge since 1987, PO Box 347392, Parma, Ohio 44134-7392, Tel. 330-722-1627 and 216-749-3643, kiakime@apk.net and ffchirp@juno.com
Michigan:
- Peace Paws and PALS (Parrot Assisted Living Services) is located in Lansing MI and we take in birds of all sizes. They are 501(c)3 tax exempt, and offer indoor free flight for both large and small birds. Website is listed below, none of the birds are adopted out once they arrive at our sanctuary, but some are used in our parrot therapy programs. Feel free to inquire about any further questions. Jessy Owens, Peace Paws,www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI571.html - Preventing Exotic and Avian Cruelty Everywhere.
Minnesota:
- Midwest Avian Adoption and Rescue Service, Inc, P.O. Box 821, Stillwater, MN 55082, Eileen McCarthy, CEO, (651) 275-0568, (651) 275-0457, birds@maars.org
Missouri:
- Springfield, Missour: a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. They rescue, rehabilitate, and adopt out relinquished parrots. Offer parrot owners education and assistance with basic bird care, nutrition, and behavior issues. Parrot Education, Adoption, & Rehabilitation (PEAR) serves as a temporary sanctuary facility for exotic birds. Contact: Erin Sorensen- www.peartree-sanctuary.org
- Iggy Iguana Rescue and Bird Sanctuary IIRBS / St. Joseph, MO, Chillicothe MO 64601, Tel. 660-707-5472, questions@iggysbirds.com, website is www.iggysbirds.com, Stephanie Barclay, Director
Montana:
Nebraska:
- Safe Haven Avian Refuge, R.R.2, Box 73A, Fremont, NE 68025-7938, bughouse@tvsonline.net
New Jersey:
-
Under My Wing Avian Refuge - Contact: Paula N Ashfield / Founder
New York:
- Big Apple Bird Association, New York City, NY, Carol Campbell or Nancy Womack, 212-714-7793, info@theaviary.com
- Long Island Parrot Society (LIPS), Rescue and Rehabilitation of Lost, Unwanted or Abused Parrots, (631) 957-1100, Beeper (516) 9-RESCUE, lipsgeneral@liparrotsociety.org
North Carolina:
- Cloudcuckooland Aviary and Shelter, PO Box 789, Castle Hayne, NC 28429-0789, Marcia Tyson Kolb
Ohio:
- Wings Over the Rainbow, rescue and sanctuary in Kettering, OH. Contact: Deborah Shell, Kettering, OH 45429, (937) 396-0950, Email: Wovertherainbow@aol.com, Website: wingsovertherainbow.googlepages.com
- Bird Placement Program - Parrot Refuge, International parrot rescue/refuge since 1987, PO Box 347392, Parma, Ohio 44134-7392
- North-Central Ohio Avian Rescue, Charles S. Cotsmire, 3659 St. Rt. 598, Crestline, Oh. 44827
Oregon:
- Macaw Landing Foundation, P.O. Box 17364, Portland, Oregon 97217, Phone: (503) 286-0882, mlf@cnnw.net
- Stephanie Tillitt, Stephanie's Feathered Family Exotic Bird Rescue, www.featheredfamily.org - 360-896-3588 Home, 360-601-9778 Cell
Pennsylvania:
- Changez Bird Rescue, Phone: 610-231-0654 or 610-440-2148
- Bird Placement Program - Parrot Refuge, International parrot rescue/refuge since 1987, PO Box 347392, Parma, Ohio 44134-7392
- Parrot Education and Adoption Center, Pittsburgh Chapter, PO Box 9722, Pittsburgh, PA 15229, zazubird@prodigy.net
- Pyrenean Aerie Exotic Bird Rescue, Jeffpyr@aol.com,
- Lair Of Dragons Bird Rescue & Sanctuary located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania 717-431-8599. An exotic bird rescue 7 sanctuary dedicated to preserving the welfare of companion parrots. Adoptions, rehabilitation, medical and sanctuary home for birds whom can not be adopted out do to aggression, behavioral or medical problems. http://www.lairofdragonsbirdrescue.com contact@lairofdragonsbirdrescue.com. Have strict policies and require a contract to be signed. Absolutley no breeding, selling, giving away or using any bird for entertainment purposes.
South Carolina:
- Roxane Davis, Feathered Friends Avian Rescue, South Carolina Ph. # 1-803-628-1711
- For Wildife Rescue, please contact these organizations: http://www.carolinawildlife.org/ Hotline: (803) 772-3994 or http://www.wildlife-rehab.com/
Tennessee:
- Caged Bird Rescue, 911 Thompson Road, Pegram, TN 37143, Phone: (615) 646-3949, rruso1@bellsouth.net
Texas:
- Bird
Placement Program - Parrot Refuge, International parrot rescue/refuge since 1987, PO Box 347392, Parma, Ohio 44134-7392 National Parrot Rescue and Preservation Foundation, 205 Heritage Trail North
- Laney Rickman; The Bird Endowment, PO Box 966, No.10, Bird Endowment Place, Cuero, TX 77954-0966
Virginia:
- Safe House, Inc: Companion Bird Rehab & Retirement Center. P.O. Box 3252, Newport News, VA 23603, Phone: (757) 887-8683, Fax: (757) 220-1390
- Rescue Me, An Avian Sanctuary, Post Office Box 534, Ark, VA 23003, (804) 693-5997, Fax (804) 695-9475, Rescuemeinfo@aol.com
Washington:
- Bird Placement Program - Parrot Refuge, International parrot rescue/refuge since 1987, PO Box 347392, Parma, Ohio 44134-7392 Cockatoo Creek Jane Johnson, 209 Black Creek Rd, Montesano, Wa 98563
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS:
U.S. & Worldwide: Birdadoption.org
GreyHaven
Exotic Bird Sanctionary, 800-15355 24th Ave., Surrey B.C V4A 2H9, (604) 878-7212, bluuey@telus.net Bird
Placement Program, US & Canada Foundation
Dutch Parrot Refuge, Stichting N.O.P.,
Wintelresedijk 51, 5507 PP Veldhoven, The Netherlands, Tel.:
040-2052772, Fax.: 040-2052723, nop@iaehv.nl Wobbly"
Parrot Rescue (Reading, UK) Parrot
Line, 65 Boardman Fold Road, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester,
M24 1QD, England, webmaster@parrotline.demon.co.uk
Also please check in your local phone directory. I know that, for example, in San Diego, California, they have an excellent Parrot Rescue Organization that places birds in carefully screened homes. Your area may also offer this kind of non-profit organization.
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