Rescue The Birds!

Okay, you ought to be familiar with pet rescues. But when you think of pet rescues, what do you think of? Dogs, cats, maybe rabbits or even horses? How about birds? Didn't think so- but if you did, then good for you.

Birds have certainly earned their titles as our feathery friends, from the charismatic conure, to the perky parakeet, to the flighty little finch. So, when a beloved (or maybe not) bird friend has to be given up, where will they go? Releasing a pet bird into the wild is dangerous and often illegal; the bird will likely die. The answer to that question is, as you can tell from the title, is a bird rescue.

Bird rescues are helpful homes for birds who have been abandoned or given up- same as any other pet rescue. However, they specialize in caring for birds and restoring them back to health. Here is a list of a few bird rescues in the U.S.  I got this information via www.avianweb.com/rescue.html  Hope you enjoy!

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

Sedona, Arizona: Bird rescue operated by a local Buddhist community: www.garudaaviary.org

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.

 PEAC (Parrot Education & Adoption Center): Address: PO Box 600423, San Diego, CA 92160 - Phone (619) 287-8200; e-mail: parroted@peac.org

 Feathered Family, - featheredfamily.com - Erie CO, Rescue, Rehoming and Adoption of Companion Parrots

 Clearwater: Neurotic Exotics/ Tortoise Den Inc, 1559 - Contacts: Jamie Mitchell 727-657-4721; Mark Mitchell 727-455-5970. Work with cockatoos, parrots, macaws, african greys, keets, conures, eclectus. Any and all conditions and situations. Also try to help people keep their birds when possible. Able to pick up. Willing and proud to assist military families as well. Domestic issues etc. Assist with a emergency housing facility zoo and humane society as well. 

 Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary, a Florida parrot rescue organization. 418 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 - http://www.marsparrots.org/

 Dee's Haven Bird Rescue - Donna L. Kristosik -- websites: www.deeshaven.com or www.myspace.com/deeshaven

 Maui Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, 315 Pauwela, Hiki, HI 96705, (808) 575-7698, cujo@wedtv.net

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

 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.

 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

 Northeast Avian Rescue,13 Couse Place, East Greenbush, NY 12061 - 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. Serving Eastern New York and adjoining states.

 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. Absolutely no breeding, selling, giving away or using any bird for entertainment purposes.

 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.

 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

Thanks for reading! Hope you liked it! Again, all the information on this list is from www.avianweb.com/rescue.html where you can find plenty more info on Bird Rescues and more!

LOOOOVVVEE YOUR PET!!! XOXO ;)