Below is a list of parrot rescues by state and then by country. If you want to adopt a parrot or get rid of a parrot, contact the shelter closest to you.
Alabama
*Parrots-R-4Ever Avian Rescue & Sanctuary – AWC Participating Organization
Alaska
Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC)
Arizona
Arizona Exotic Bird Rescue, Inc.
The Oasis Sanctuary
Tucson Avian Rescue & Adoption (TARA)
California
The Association of Parrot C.A.R.E.
Coventry Captive Bird Survival Center
The Lily Sanctuary
Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue
Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC)
*Parrots First – AWC Participating Organization
Colorado
Florida
Lucky Parrot Refuge & Sanctuary
The Shyne Foundation
Ziggys Haven Bird Sanctuary
Georgia
Illinois
A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife
Indiana
Healthipet Network *( New Jersey & New York branches)
Safe haven Parrot Sanctuary
Exotic Parrot Rescue
Kansas
Tall Grass Parrot Sanctuary (sanctuary only)
Maryland
Phoenix Landing Foundation
The Garuda Aviary (Sanctuary only)
Massachusetts
*Foster Parrots, Ltd. – AWC Participating Organization
Minnesota
*Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescue Services (MAARS) – AWC Participating Organization
Parrot Adoption Education Program (PAEP)
Missouri
Perfectly Precious Rescue & Adoption
Montana
Montana’s Parrot & Exotic Bird Sanctuary
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Chipper Chirpers Adoption Link
Feathered Friends Parrot Adoption Services, Inc.
Second Chance Bird Rescue & Rehabilitation
Sunnyskies Bird & Animal Sanctuary (sanctuary only)
North Carolina
Companion Parrots Re-homed
Phoenix Landing Foundation
North Dakota
Center for Avian Adoption, Rescue, and Education (C.A.A.R.E.)
Ohio
North Central Ohio Avian Rescue
Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC)
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Feathered Sanctuary Exotic Bird Rescue
Jojo the Grey Adoption and Rescue for Birds, Inc.
South Carolina
S.C. C.A.R.E.S (Sanctuary only, no adoptions)
Phoenix Landing Foundation
South Dakota
Black Hills Parrot Welfare & Education Center
Texas
Gulf Coast Exotic Bird Sanctuary
Southeast Texas Avian Rescue (STAR)
Utah
*Best Friends Animal Society – AWC Participating Organization
Virginia
Central Virginia Parrot Sanctuary/Project Perry – AWC Participating Organization
Tiny Wings in Need (sanctuary only)
Washington
Eastern Washington Parrot Rescue
West Virginia
Raven’s Haven Exotic Bird Rescue
Wisconsin
Center For Avian Rehabilitation & Education
Australia
Canada
Feathered Friends Avian Rescue & Resource Association [AB]
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]
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
You can also check with local bird clubs to see if they have adoption programs:
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
Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV): Find Your Local Avian Veterinarian
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): State Veterinary Medical Association
1 Comment for Adopt a parrot
rachel taub | July 13, 2011 at 2:54 am
i would like to adopt a parrot Jacko in Jerusalem. I have alot of experience had a quacker for 5 years.