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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Welcome to the Avian Welfare Resource Center!

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African Grey - Photo by Krista Menzel

Welcome to the Avian Welfare Coalition's Avian Welfare Resource Center! This web site is designed to serve the media, animal welfare community, and public as an educational resource and information center about the issues facing captive parrots and other birds in the exotic pet trade.

The information on our web site is organized in the following sections:

About the AWC

Learn more about the Avian Welfare Coalition. Sections include:

About the Avian Welfare Coalition

AWC Principles & Goals

AWC Services
AWC Achievements & Campaigns

AWC Code of Conduct

AWC Board of Directors / Advisors
AWC Participants

AWC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Avian Welfare Issues

Learn more about the issues impacting birds in captivity by reading our overview, positions, and recommended articles on each of the issues. Categories include:

Overview
Parrots as Pets
Bird Rescue, Sheltering & Placement
Aviculture, Bird Mills & Retail Marketing
Sale of Unweaned Babies
Naturalized Parrots
Conservation

Bird Displacement

Avian Welfare in the News

Take Action!

Find out what others are doing to improve the lives of birds, and learn what YOU can do to help!

Avian Advocacy Overviews

     YOU Can Help: When Radical is Responsible

     Animal Advocacy 101

     More Ways to Help Our Feathered Friends!

Celebrate National Bird Day on January 5

Don't Breed. Don't Buy. ADOPT!

Distribute Flyers & Fact Sheets

Wear an AWC T-Shirt and Start a Conversation!

Watch Educational Videos

Display AWC Banners & Buttons

Report Bird Abuse or Neglect

Participate in Our Pet Store Watch

     PETsMART Pet Store Watch Evaluation Form

     PETCO Pet Store Watch Evaluation Form

     General Pet Store Watch Evaluation Form

Learn More About Avian Welfare Laws & Legislation

Need Help?

The AWC wants to help you help birds. Learn how to adopt or surrender a bird, what to do if you lose or find an escaped exotic bird, how to volunteer or donate your time to parrot rescue, how to report bird abuse or neglect, how to plan your will or estate to care for your parrots after your death, and how to start your own bird rescue, placement, or sanctuary organization.

Adopt a Bird

Surrender a Bird

Bird Lost and Found

Volunteer or Donate

Estate Planning & Wills

Start a Bird Rescue, Placement, or Sanctuary Organization

Report Bird Abuse or Neglect

Avian Welfare Laws & Legislation

Research existing and pending laws that impact animal welfare and learn more about animal law.

Links & Resources

Explore links to web sites that provide more information on topics related to the problems (and solutions!) facing captive birds.

Captive Bird Rescue & Placement Organizations

Captive Bird Lost & Found Services

Animal Protection & Welfare

Animal & Environmental Conservation

Wildlife Rehabilitation

AWC Store: Wear a T-Shirt and Start a Conversation!

The AWC Store features items produced by CafePress.com — such as clothing, coffee mugs, tote bags, and mousepads — with our logo and designs from our various campaigns. Proceeds from sales at the AWC Store go to support our web site and other educational and publicity expenses. Thank you so much for your purchase!

Contact Us

Contact the Avian Welfare Coalition via our online form or mail.

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