Rescues Are Resources Too...For More Than You Might Think

Rescues are just for adoption any more, although they are certainly good for that too. Many offer other services to raise money to help offset their costs.

Need to board your bird?
Have a concern about a behavior your bird is displaying and need some good advice?
Need supplies like perches, food or toys?
Want to take a class or attend a lecture or workshop about companion birds?
Need to find a good vet in your area?

Many rescues are equipped to board, consult on behavior and sell supplies.  Still others offer classes or hold special events as fundraisers.

I can't think of a better resource in the bird world than a reputable rescue.  Always keep in mind all rescues are not created equal, and a visit to the location and talk with the volunteers is always wise before you take any advice. And if something doesn't seem right to you about how the rescue operates or what they say, trsut your instincts and go for a second opinion.

But by and large, rescues are committed to helping birds.  So find out who and where your local rescue is and make friends.  You might consider helping them out if you have some free time or have a special skill.

And remember, by using your local and any rescue as a resource, you're helping them help birds!   What could be better than that?

Birdie Byte

When you connect with rescues and use their services, you help parrots like Patagonian conure Violet, one of my favs at my local rescue, Feathered Sanctuary.

She came from owners who covered her all of the time; they found her too noisy. (We don't think she noisy at all. She chirps away most charmingly.)

She arrived plucked on her chest and wings and very underweight. She's put on a few grams since her arrival and she has taken every cockatiel, budgie and lovebird at the rescue under her wing until they find a new home.

Unfortunately Violet hasn't found her forever home, but she will. Until then, she holds a special place in the heart of everyone she meets. If by chance you're interested in Violet, you can call Feathered Sanctuary in Lancaster, 717.284.3306, to learn more about her.  (Although I'd think I'd cry for days if she were adopted, I wish her the loving human, and cockatiel, budgie, and other small bird, companions she deserves.)

Feathered Sanctuary boards birds, offers behavior consultations for donations and sells toys, perches, cages, and food just like a pet store would. Only all of the proceeds go to rescue bird care.