Bird Adoption & Rescue
- Placing / Re-homing Your Bird
- Adopting a Pet
- Rescue Organizations:
- Animal Evacuation
Guidelines for Rescuers / 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.
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:
Pet Finder (allows you to input your zip code and find pets near you) ... Birdadoption.org
Arizona:
- Sedona, Arizona: Bird rescue operated by a local Buddhist community: www.garudaaviary.org
- The Oasis Sanctuary Foundation, Sybille Erden
Arkansas:
- e-mail: Rescue@ParrotMedics.org, (501) 443-2407
- Flight For Flight Parrot Rescue - 501c3 non-profit parrot rescue - Tulsa, Oklahoma: Rehabilitator and educator about parrots. Cover the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas and Missouri. Website: http://www.fight4flightparrotrescue.com - Email: fight4flightparrotrescue@yahoo.com PH. #'s 918-283-1264 / 918-845-7745 / 918-633-7257
California:
- PEAC (Parrot Education & Adoption Center):
Address: PO Box 600423, San Diego, CA 92160 - Phone (619) 287-8200; e-mail: parroted@peac.org - The Association for Parrot C.A.R.E. - video and website @ www.parrotcare.org - Mailing Address: Association for Parrot C.A.R.E., PO Box 84042, Los Angeles, CA 90073, Phone: 661-245-3111 / toll-free: 866-parrotcare (727-7682) - Contact: Lorin Lindner, PhD - Email: doclindner@parrotcare.org
- Parrot Rehabilitation Society
P.O. Box 620213, San Diego, CA 92102-0213, e-mail: prsorg@yahoo.com, (619) 224-6712 - Association of Avian Rescue Organizations, 3370 Beech Street
- Coventry Companion Bird Survival Center, Kelly and Larry Mullins, e-mail: coventry@qworld.net, P.O. Box 491731, Redding, California 96049, (530) 378-1355
- Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue, PO Box 697, San Jose. CA., 95106-0697 Phone: (650) 301-6521, www.mickaboo.org, Executive Director/Tammy Azzaro, e-mail: mail@mickaboo.org
- Bat Rescue
Colorado:
- Feathered Family, Erie CO, Rescue, Rehoming and Adoption of Companion Parrots
- The Gabriel Foundation, 1025 Acoma St. Denver, CO 80204 Phone: (303) 629-5900 Fax: (303) 629-5901
District of Columbia:
- Rescue Me Avian Sanctuary, District of Columbia
Florida:
- Naples: Gulf Coast Butterflies - Rescues lories specifically. Please contact: Ken Werner, Naples, FL. Tel. 239-353-9492 - email. nekrenrew@aol.com
- Homestead: Regina and Marshall Cassell, Wings of Love; 26300 SW 227th Ave, Homestead, Fl 33031, (305) 246-LOVE; Fax (305) 247-9493, e-mail: wolf33031@aol.com
Georgia:
- http://www.parroteducationproject.org - a Georgia State Charitable organization, a non profit corporation with 501c status pending. Contact: Elle Mott
- http://www.ourfeatheredangels.com - Does not sell, trade, buy or breed birds. Provides education (including scheduled school and elderly care visits) and information about parrot ownership, care, and behavior. Offers a home to parrots whose families can no longer care for. Assists those looking for health care or rescue information - Contact: Tina Collett 151 Quail Place NE Milledgeville, GA., 31061 Tel. 478-295-0386
- www.featheredfriendsforever.org
- Dee's Haven Bird Rescue - Donna L. Kristosik -- websites: www.deeshaven.com or www.myspace.com/deeshaven
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:
- Ann Wykowski - South East Iowa Parrot Rescue; 3554 270th. Avenue, Keokuk, IA 52632 - Tel. 319 670-0067 http://seipr.angelfire.com
- 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.
- Flight For Flight Parrot Rescue - 501c3 non-profit parrot rescue - Tulsa, Oklahoma: Rehabilitator and educator about parrots. Cover the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas and Missouri. Website: http://www.fight4flightparrotrescue.com - Email: fight4flightparrotrescue@yahoo.com PH. #'s 918-283-1264 / 918-845-7745 / 918-633-7257
Maryland:
- Parrot Rescue, P.O. Box 645 Savage, MD 20763, e-mail: deethom@erols.com
Massachusetts:
- Foster Parrots Ltd, P.O. Box 650, Rockland, MA 02370, e-mailk: Marc@fosterparrots.com
- Avian Rescue Association, Box 241, Greenfield, MA 01302, e-mail: aramacaw@rescueteam.com
Michigan:
- www.featheredfriendsrescue.org. 1534 Oakfield Dr Ann Arbor Mi 48108 - Contact: Marie Charon Phone: 734-355-0468
- 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, e-mail: birds@maars.org
Missouri:
- Springfield, Missoury: Parrot Education, Adoption, & Rehabilitation (PEAR) serves as a temporary sanctuary facility for exotic birds. Contact: Erin Sorensen- www.peartree-sanctuary.org - a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Rescue, rehabilitate, and adopt out relinquished parrots. Offer parrot owners education and assistance with basic bird care, nutrition, and behavior issues.
- IIRBS, Inc, Chillicothe MO 64601 ... Rehabilitate and rehome rescued and surrendered parrots and exotic birds. Permanent sanctuary is also given to certain parrots upon request under certain circumstances. website is www.iggysbirds.com; email is iirbsinc@aol.com and phone is 660-707-5472. Stephanie Barclay, Director
- Flight For Flight Parrot Rescue - 501c3 non-profit parrot rescue - Tulsa, Oklahoma: Rehabilitator and educator about parrots. Cover the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas and Missouri. Website: http://www.fight4flightparrotrescue.com - Email: fight4flightparrotrescue@yahoo.com PH. #'s 918-283-1264 / 918-845-7745 / 918-633-7257
Montana:
Nebraska:
- Safe Haven Avian Refuge, R.R.2, Box 73A, Fremont, NE 68025-7938, e-mail: 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, e-mail: lipsgeneral@liparrotsociety.org
- A Helping Wing - a 501c3 non for profit rescue located in Hopewell Junction, NY. Contact: Jeanne Gilligan, PO Box 433, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 - Tel. 914-772-0806 - jeanne@ahelpingwing.org or www.ahelpingwing.org
Oklahoma:
Flight For Flight Parrot Rescue - 501c3 non-profit parrot rescue - Tulsa, Oklahoma: Rehabilitator and educator about parrots. Cover the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas and Missouri. Website: http://www.fight4flightparrotrescue.com - Email: fight4flightparrotrescue@yahoo.com PH. #'s 918-283-1264 / 918-845-7745 / 918-633-7257
Green Country Parrot and Caged Bird Rescue LLC - Eastern Oklahoma - A 501C3 nonprofit only interested in the wellbeing of the birds. Website: http://www.greencountryparrotandcagedbirdrescuellc.com
Ohio:
- Parrot Education & Adoption Center - Cleveland PO Box 38325 Olmsted Falls, OH 44138 - e-mail: clevelandpeac@yahoo.com
- 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
- 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, e-mail: 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
- Parrot Education and Adoption Center, Pittsburgh Chapter, PO Box 9722, Pittsburgh, PA 15229, e-mail: zazubird@prodigy.net
- Pyrenean Aerie Exotic Bird Rescue, email: 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 e-mail: 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:
- 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, e-mail: rruso1@bellsouth.net
Texas:
- Flight For Flight Parrot Rescue - 501c3 non-profit parrot rescue - Tulsa, Oklahoma: Rehabilitator and educator about parrots. Cover the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas and Missouri. Website: http://www.fight4flightparrotrescue.com - Email: fight4flightparrotrescue@yahoo.com PH. #'s 918-283-1264 / 918-845-7745 / 918-633-7257
- 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
Utah:
- Wasatch Avian Education Society, 801-424-2589, waes@juno.com, - located in Salt Lake City, Utah 84165 - http://www.wasatchavian.com/
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, e-mail: Rescuemeinfo@aol.com
Washington:
- 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, e-mail: bluuey@telus.net
Foundation Dutch Parrot Refuge, Stichting N.O.P., Wintelresedijk 51, 5507 PP Veldhoven, The Netherlands, Tel.: 040-2052772, Fax.: 040-2052723, e-mail: nop@iaehv.nl
Wobbly" Parrot Rescue (Reading, UK)
Parrot Line, 65 Boardman Fold Road, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1QD, England, e-mail: 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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