Captive Bird & Parrot Rescue & Placement Organizations

All of the organizations listed below have resolved to help stop
the growing displaced captive parrot overpopulation problem by not breeding
birds or adopting birds into breeding situations. Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC)
partipating organizations are indicated with an asterisk.

Note: While we support the wide variety of ways that displaced birds may find new quality,
non-breeding homes, the AWC does not necesarily know or endorse the organizations
or web sites listed on this page. Please research your adoption or surrender options
carefully. We wish you the best of luck in your bird adoption or placement search!

Before You Begin…

If you are thinking of adopting a parrot or other exotic bird, please read these articles first:

Parrots As "Pets"

by the Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC)

If you are trying to find a new home for your bird, please read these articles first:

Guidelines for Placing Your Bird

by Becky Margison, Avian Protection Society, & Denise Kelly, Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC)

Sanctuary or Scamtury?

by Nicole Paquette, Esq.

Captive Bird Rescue & Placement Organizations by State

Alabama

Parrots-R-4Ever Avian Rescue & Sanctuary

Alaska

Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC)

Arizona

The Oasis Sanctuary

Tucson Avian Rescue & Adoption (TARA)

California

Coventry Captive Bird Survival Center

The Lily Sanctuary

Mickaboo Cockatiel Rescue

Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC)

Parrots First

Colorado

Feathered Family

The Gabriel Foundation

Florida

Feathered Friends Adoption & Rescue Program

Lucky Parrot Refuge & Sanctuary

Safe Haven Avian Placement Services

The Shyne Foundation

Ziggys Haven Bird Sanctuary

Maryland

The Cockatoo Connection Center

Massachusetts

Beaks and Noses

Foster Parrots

Minnesota

Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescue Services (MAARS)

Montana

Montana's Parrot & Exotic Bird Sanctuary

Nebraska

Safe Haven

New Hampshire

Fauna Rescue

New Jersey

South Jersey Bird Club

New York

Chipper Chirpers Adoption Link

Maspeth Bird Haven

New Beginnings Avian Rescue

Parrot Rescue, Inc.

The Priceless Parrot Preserve

Second Chance Bird Rescue & Rehabilitation

North Dakota

Center for Avian Adoption, Rescue, and Education (C.A.A.R.E.)

Ohio

Avian Education, Rescue, & Adoption Services (AERAS)

Bird Placement Program

Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC)

Pennsylvania

Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC)

Pittsburgh Parrot Rescue

Lair Of Dragons Bird Rescue & Sanctuary
also serving MD & NJ

South Carolina

'Too Haven Cockatoo Rescue & Adoption

Texas

Beaks & Wings Parrot Rescue (E-mail)

Gulf Coast Exotic Bird Sanctuary

Utah

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Vermont

For the Birds

Virginia

The Central Virginia Parrot Sanctuary

Rescue Me, An Avian Sanctuary

Washington

Feathered Family Exotic Bird Rescue

Mollywood

Pampered Parrots Avian Rescue

West Virginia

Raven's Haven Exotic Bird Rescue

Wisconsin

Birds-R-Us

Fine Feathered Friends Sanctuary

Midwest Farm Animal Rescue (poultry, waterfowl)

Parrot Valley Rescue (formerly LARRA)

Canada

Feathered Friends Avian Rescue & Resource Association [AB]

Feathers In Distress Society (FIDS) [BC]

Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary [BC]

World Parrot Refuge [BC]

Europe

Foundation Dutch Parrot Refuge [Veldhoven, Holland]

New Life Parrot Rescue and Helpline Service [Cambridgeshire, England]

Papageienschutz-Centrum Bremen e. V. [Germany]

Safehaven Parrot Refuge [Hatfield, England]

Australia

Parrot Rescue Centre [Queensland]

Other Avian Rescue & Placement Lists

These web sites list a wide variety of organizations and individuals providing bird rescue, adoption, and sanctuary services.

Avian Protection Society: Avian Rescue/Sanctuary/Placement Organizations *

ParrotChronicles: Bird Rescue Groups

Avian Rescue Online: Sanctuaries & Rescues by State

Avian Rescue Network

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): National Shelter Directory

Petfinder.com

Pets911: Pet Adoption

Adopt an Animal - Canada

You can also check with local bird clubs to see if they have adoption programs:

ParrotChronicles: Bird Clubs

Bird Talk: Bird Clubs

In addition, humane societies, animal shelters, and veterinary clinics can sometimes help you find birds available for adoption in your area. You can find these resources in your Yellow Pages or via these web sites:

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): National Shelter Directory

Petfinder.com

Pets911: Pet Adoption

Adopt an Animal - Canada

Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV): Find Your Local Avian Veterinarian

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): State Veterinary Medical Association

***  This information is from the Avian Welfare Resource Center