Bird Adoption & Rescue
- Rescue Organizations:
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
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.
NOTE: These listings are added and maintained by Avianweb as a public service. Even though we don't actively research the rescue organizations wishing to be listed -- we do reserve the right to remove any rescue organization about which credible negative information has come to light (which usually is mistreatment, neglect, breeding or selling of “rescued birds” for profit).
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
- www.the-oasis.org - The Oasis Sanctuary Foundation, Sybille Erden
Arkansas:
- James Ireland DVM, MD - Veterinarian and MD in the Little Rock area in Arkansas. His organization takes in birds whose owners' life situation has changed to the point of needing to place their birds in new homes. They also provide help to enable people to be able to keep their birds if circumstances permit. Contact. Jamesdireland@hotmail.com - 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
- Finest Feathers Bird Sancturay wildoneswelcomed@gmail.com Finest Feathers is based in Lake Elsinore, CA and has a second location in El Cajon, Ca. Accept all birds, except those that by law should be given to the wildlife rehab department. They are not a medical facility, so they cannot take in those needing urgent verterinay care.
- 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
- http://www.wix.com/joshbirdlover/sdbirdrescue - located in San Diego California.
- Bat Rescue - batrescue.org
Colorado:
- Feathered Family, - featheredfamily.com - Erie CO, Rescue, Rehoming and Adoption of Companion Parrots
- www.thegabrielfoundation.org - The Gabriel Foundation, 1025 Acoma St. Denver, CO 80204 Phone: (303) 629-5900 Fax: (303) 629-5901
District of Columbia:
- e-mail: rescuemeavian@yahoo.com - 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
- Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary, a Florida parrot rescue organization. 418 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 - http://www.marsparrots.org/
- Avian Haven Exotic Parrot Rescue Inc. 148 Brookfall Dr. St. Augustine FL 32092 - www.avianhavenrescue.org
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
- 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:
- RescueTheBirds.org - Licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Welfare as a Rescue Facility, Accredited by the Association of Avian Rescue Organizations
Indiana:
- Greenwood, Indiana - Exotic Parrot Rescue and Sanctuary - e-mail: ExParrotSanc@Live.com. Tel.317-883-9175. Contact Misty D. Sheetz, Website: http://temp.exoticparrotrescuecom.officelive.com/default.aspx
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.
- 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
- Beak N Wings - a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization located in Kansas City. Take in homeless, unwanted or abused parrots, "rehabilitate" them, and find them good, permanent, loving homes - http://www.beaknwings.org - For more information call: 913 322-3398 or e-mail: admin@beaknwings.org
Kentucky:
- Northern Kentucky Parrot Rescue - A foster home for birds of all ages and species. Non-profit 501© - Contact: Regina Daily - Tel. (859) 359-5211 for placement or information please e-mail: Gina.daily@insightbb.com - Independence, Ky. 41051
Maryland:
- We Are Loved Bird Rescue & Education Organization, Frederick, MD - Tel.: 240-439-7403, e-mail: we_r_loved@comcast.net
- Parrot Rescue, P.O. Box 645 Savage, MD 20763, e-mail: deethom@erols.com
Massachusetts:
- FosterParrots.com, 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
- http://bairdsnest.webs.com/ - takes in all bird sizes from finch to macaw. Offers rehab help, and bird sitting/fostering. No fees donations only.Contact: Stacy
- 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:
- Dr. Julie Burge, Avian Vet - Burge Bird Services and Burge Bird Rescue, 13833 S 71 Hwy, Grandview MO 64030 - Tel. 816-356-4700 http://BurgeBirdServices.homestead.com http://BurgeBirdRescue.homestead.com
- St. Louis Avian Rescue - STAR - P O Box 732 Manchester, MO 63011 - www.staravian.org - email at staravianrescue@gmail.com - Voice Mail Box - 314 995-6233 - An all-volunteer 501(c)(3) rescue and adoption group formed in 2002, to help homeless birds in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Volunteers foster a variety of bird species, with the eventual goal of placement in forever homes. Also strive to educate and instruct the public in not only the care of companion birds, but in the appreciation of wild birds as well. Contact: Pam Walsh St. Louis Avian Rescue - STAR
- 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:
- Montana's Parrot & Exotic Bird Sanctuary - mpebs.com
Nebraska:
- Bellevue, NE - Nebraska Parrot Rescue - http://www.nebraskaparrotrescue.org - Tel. (402) 350-9923
- 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 - Paula N Ashfield - 1243 Rte 23 North Wantage, New Jersey 07461 Te. 973-702-7770 www.exoticbirdsrefuge.org
- A Helping Wing - a 501c3 non for profit rescue. Contact info : PO Box 259 Blairstown, NJ 07825 Phone 845.475.8249, Contact: Jeanne Gilligan - jeanne@ahelpingwing.org or www.ahelpingwing.org
New York:
- Capital Region Parrot Society, Box 475 Latham NY 12110 - Rescue/Adoption hotline (518) 708-6091 Rescue/Adoption contacts: Robert Lewis: bob@ringobirds.com (518) 209-4056, Lauren Palmateer: lmcguire1@nycap.rr.com. Do adopt out and will accept any parrot or exotic pet bird. Have three foster locations and are willing to provide both fostered and facilitated adoptions depending on the surrenderer's needs. Service the Greater Capital Region of Upstate New York.
- Long Island, NY: Specialize in birds with medical/physical/emotional problems that are difficult to place. Also work with bird owners who would like to try to keep the birds and encourage them to try to work things out. Contact: HomeTweet@aol.com - website: www.HomeTweetHome.org - Tel. 631-896-2913.
- 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
Oklahoma:
- Tulsa Ok - Safaris zoo - a private zoo outside Broken Arrow, Ok....Lori, the owner and founder, is on a local tv station at least once a month with animals and parrots promoting awareness of the responsibility of ownership of exotic pets. She will take in smaller birds, but calls me to help her find a home for them. She can be reached at 918-955-1964 or at ladysafari@valornet.com.
Ohio:
- Parrot Education & Adoption Center - Cleveland PO Box 38325 Olmsted Falls, OH 44138 - e-mail: clevelandpeac@yahoo.com
Oregon:
- Exotic Bird Rescue of Oregon, PO Box 14863, Portland, OR 97293 www.rescuebird.com or email ebr@rescuebird.com
- 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:
- Jojo The Grey Adoption and Rescue for Birds - a 501c3. Site: www.jojothegrey.org - contact: margaret@jojothegrey.org - Margaret Ouali - Tel. 610-713-0331
- 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.
- Joel Burtner - although not an official rescue - is happy to guide frustrated bird owners in resolving behavioral issues. If needed, he will also give a good home to a needy bird. He is located 30 minutes north of Philadelphia, PA - but will drive as far as upper Michigan. Contact: JL Burtner HT- sickrunescaper [at] yahoo.com
Rhode Island:
- Lazicki's Bird House & Rescue, Inc. 40 Charles St E-2 Wakefield, RI 02879 Contact: Valerie Ashley Email: lazibirdrescue@gmail.com
South Carolina:
- For Wildife Rescue, please contact these organizations: http://www.carolinawildlife.org/ Hotline: (803) 772-3994 or http://www.wildlife-rehab.com/
South Dakota:
- Black Hills Parrot Welfare & Education Center - 11132 Valley 1 Rd. Belle Fourche, SD 57717 www.blackhillsparrotwelfare.org (605) 892-2336 - Managed by Greg and Cindy Poulain - certified avian specialists (recommended by Stacey Raisanen)
Tennessee:
- Caged Bird Rescue, 911 Thompson Road, Pegram, TN 37143, e-mail: rruso1@bellsouth.net
Texas:
- Wings of Love Bird Haven, Inc. - a 501c3 nonprofit bird rescue facility that takes in parrots (conure sized and larger) - Located in Red Oak Tx. Also do adoptions. Website: www.bird-haven.org. Contact email is info@bird-haven.org. Also on facebook: www.facebook.com/birdhaven.
- 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:
- Good Fox Birdie Haven - Email : goodfoxbirdiehaven@yahoo.com - A 501(c)3 non-profit rescue/rehab & adoption shelter providing temporary and permanent housing for domestic exotic birds, located in Algona Washington. Have worked with local police and Animal control to aid in rescues. Help in emergency situations available: Tel. 253- 333-0766. Please visit us at: www.goodfoxbirdiehaven.com, FB: Good Fox Birdie Haven. Executive Director(s) Dave & Sharon Fox
- Shelton & Mason Co. Parrot Rescue (SMCPR) - All sizes, species, special needs, behavioral problems, etc. Emergency placement available. Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 229-3976 http://sites.google.com/site/freeflightnest/home or http://www.facebook.com/sheltonmasonparrotrescue - Echo VanderWal, Founder
- Cockatoo Creek Jane Johnson, 209 Black Creek Rd, Montesano, Wa 98563
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS:
U.S. & Worldwide: Birdadoption.org
UK:
The Budgie Sanctuary - a budgie sanctuary for unwanted and neglected budgies.
http://www.thebudgiesanctuary.webeden.co.uk - e-mail: thebudgiesanctuary@yahoo.co.ukParrot Line, 65 Boardman Fold Road, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1QD, England, e-mail: webmaster@parrotline.demon.co.uk
Canada:
GreyHaven Exotic Bird Sanctionary, 800-15355 24th Ave., Surrey B.C V4A 2H9, (604) 878-7212, e-mail: bluuey@telus.net
The Netherlands:
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
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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