Avian Welfare Resource Center from the The Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC) is a grassroots network of representatives from avian welfare, animal protection, and humane organizations dedicated to the ethical treatment and protection of birds living in captivity and in their natural habitats. The mission of the AWC is to prevent the abuse, exploitation, and suffering of captive birds, and to address the crucial issues of rescue, placement, and sanctuary for displaced birds. The AWC also supports efforts to insure the survival of wild birds and the conservation of their natural habitats.

 

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Everything You Need to Know about Bird Placement

The Avian Welfare Coalition DOES NOT adopt out of take in birds…the groups listed on this page below can provide these services.

Here you will find essential information to assist you in adopting or surrendering a bird(s).

Before you Begin…

Get the facts!

A Crisis: The Problem and the Solution
By Krista Menzel

Avian Welfare Issues:  An Overview
By Denise Kelly, Eileen McCarthy, Krista Menzel, and Monica Engebretson

Adopting? 

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

Parrots as “Pets”
By the Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC)

The True Nature of Parrots
By Denise Kelly, Joan Rae, and Krista Menzel

Surrendering?

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, and Denise Kelly, Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC)

Sanctuary or Scamtuary?
By Nicole Paquette, Esq.

Avian Rescue Organizations:  What you need to know!
By The Avian Welfare Coalition

Captive Bird Rescue & Placement Organizations by U.S.A. State or Country

All of the organizations listed below have resolved to adopt policies that will slow the growing displaced captive parrot and overpopulation problem by not breeding birds or adopting birds into breeding situations.  Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC) participating organizations are indicated with an asterisk. 

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

Alabama

*Parrots-R-4Ever Avian Rescue & Sanctuary

Alaska

Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC)

Arizona

Arizona Exotic Bird Rescue, Inc.
The Garuda Aviary (sanctuary only)
The Oasis Sanctuary
Tucson Avian Rescue & Adoption (TARA)

Arkansas

My Fine Friends Rescue

California

The Association of Parrot C.A.R.E.
Companion Parrot Connection
Coventry Captive Bird Survival Center
The Lily Sanctuary
Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue
Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC)
*Parrots First

Colorado

Feathered Family

The Gabriel Foundation

Florida

Parrot Advocacy Group

Lucky Parrot Refuge & Sanctuary
Safe Haven Avian Placement Services
The Shyne Foundation
Society for Avian Rescue (SOAR)
Ziggys Haven Bird Sanctuary

Illinois

A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife

Illinois Parrot Rescue

Ollie's Parrots Perch

Indiana

CG Bird Rescue

Crystal Creek Avian Rescue and Sanctuary

Indiana Large Bird Rescue

Kansas

Tall Grass Parrot Sanctuary (sanctuary only)

Kentucky

All Gods Creatures Rescue

Maryland

Phoenix Landing Foundation

Massachusetts

Beaks and Noses

*Foster Parrots, Ltd.

Michigan

The Parrot Station Rescue

Peace Paws Exotic and Avian Rescue

Minnesota

*Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescue Services (MAARS)

Parrot Adoption Education Program (PAEP)

Missouri

Perfectly Precious Rescue & Adoption

Montana

Montana's Parrot & Exotic Bird Sanctuary

Nebraska

Safe Haven

New Hampshire

Fauna Rescue

New Jersey

South Jersey Bird Club

Wings of Hope-NJ

New York

Central New York Avian Rescue

Chipper Chirpers Adoption Link

HomeTweetHome

Feathered Friends Parrot Adoption Services, Inc.

Parrot Rescue, Inc.

The Priceless Parrot Preserve

Second Chance Bird Rescue & Rehabilitation

Sunnyskies Bird & Animal Sanctuary (sanctuary only)

North Carolina

Flying Colors Bird Sanctuary of North Carolina

Phoenix Landing Foundation

North Dakota

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

Ohio

A-Parrot to A-Flamingo

North Central Ohio Avian Rescue

Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC)

Oregon

Exotic Bird Rescue of Oregon
S&D Exotic Bird Rescue
Oregon Humane Society

Pennsylvania

Fresh Start Bird Rescue

Lair Of Dragons Bird Rescue

Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC)

Pittsburgh Parrot Rescue

South Carolina

S.C. C.A.R.E.S (Sanctuary only, no adoptions)
Phoenix Landing Foundation
'Too Haven Cockatoo Rescue & Adoption

South Dakota

Black Hills Parrot Welfare & Education Center

Texas

Beaks & Wings Parrot Rescue (E-mail)

Gulf Coast Exotic Bird Sanctuary

Southeast Texas Avian Rescue (STAR)

Wings of Love Bird Haven

Utah

*Best Friends Animal Society

Virginia

Central Virginia Parrot Sanctuary/Project Perry

Phoenix Landing Foundation

Tiny Wings in Need (sanctuary only)

Washington

Eastern Washington Parrot Rescue

Feathered Family Exotic Bird Rescue

Mollywood

Pampered Parrots Avian Rescue

West Virginia

Parrotdise Bird Rescue

Raven's Haven Exotic Bird Rescue

Wisconsin

Center For Avian Rehabilitation & Education

Fine Feathered Friends Sanctuary

Australia

Parrot Rescue Centre [QLD]

Canada

Feathered Friends Avian Rescue & Resource Association [AB]

Feathers In Distress Society (FIDS) [BC]

Friends Of Feathers Rescue [BC]

Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary [BC]

Parrot Adopt Southern Ontario [ON]

World Parrot Refuge [BC]
Friends of Feathers Bird Rescue and Sanctuary, British Columbia

Europe

Foundation Dutch Parrot Refuge [Holland]

New Life Parrot Rescue and Helpline Service [UK]

Papageienschutz-Centrum Bremen e. V. [Germany]

Safehaven Parrot Refuge [UK]

Middle East

Kuwait Avian Protection Center (KAPC) [Kuwait]

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

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

 

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