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

Feathered Family

The Gabriel Foundation

Florida

Parrot Advocacy Group

Lucky Parrot Refuge & Sanctuary
The Shyne Foundation
Ziggys Haven Bird Sanctuary

Georgia

Dee’s Haven

Illinois

A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife

Illinois Parrot Rescue

Ollie’s Parrots Perch

Indiana

CG Bird Rescue

Indiana Large Bird Rescue

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

Beaks and Noses

*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

Fauna Rescue

New Jersey

South Jersey Bird Club

Wings of Hope-NJ

New York

Chipper Chirpers Adoption Link

HomeTweetHome

Feathered Friends Parrot Adoption Services, Inc.

The Priceless Parrot Preserve

Second Chance Bird Rescue & Rehabilitation

Sunnyskies Bird & Animal Sanctuary (sanctuary only)

A Helping Wing

North Carolina

Companion Parrots Re-homed
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

Oregon Humane Society

Pennsylvania

Feathered Sanctuary Exotic Bird Rescue

Fresh Start Bird Rescue

Lair Of Dragons 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)

Wings of Love Bird Haven

Utah

*Best Friends Animal Society – AWC Participating Organization

Virginia

Central Virginia Parrot Sanctuary/Project Perry – AWC Participating Organization

Phoenix Landing Foundation

Tiny Wings in Need (sanctuary only)

Washington

Eastern Washington Parrot Rescue

Mollywood

Pampered Parrots Avian Rescue

West Virginia

Parrotdise Bird Rescue

Raven’s Haven Exotic Bird Rescue

Wisconsin

Center For Avian Rehabilitation & Education

Australia

Parrot Rescue Centre [QLD]

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]

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

Do not release a captive parrot into the wild! It will most likely die and though this may sound harsh, it can be even worse if it survives. Captive parrots that have been released into the wild can meet up with others, mate, and become invasive species. They can potentially spread foreign diseases to local birds and even take over prime nesting spots in local ecosystems.

Quaker parrots, also called monk parakeets, are among the only parrots that build nests. Their nests are huge and enable them to live in a wide variety of climates. Parrots that were released into the wild have grown in numbers throughout the United States and have caused thousands of dollars of damage to power companies by building nests on power lines. As a result, thousands of birds have been trapped and killed.

It’s sad that power companies have resorted to this sort of behavior but as pet owners we all need to realize that the problem started because of us and that we are the ones with the power to prevent this sort of thing from happening in the future.

Instead, if you need to get rid of your parrot, do one of the following:

Give your parrot to a parrot rescue

There are places that take in parrots all across the United States so that they can be re-homed. These organizations typically sell the birds at a low cost to families that have proven them selves capable of parrot keeping. Giving to a trusted bird shelter is the probably the best way to ensure that your parrot will eventually go to a great home. Keep in mind however that many of their birds will never be re-homed. Very few people are willing to take in a second hand bird.

See our list of bird rescues to find a place in your local area.

Sell your parrot through classified ads

You can find people interested in buying your parrot by posting a classified ad in a paper or on a website. You can interview the person and make sure they have a suitable home for the animal.

Keep in mind that it will be hard to get a good price for your bird, especially if the animal has behavior problems. You may be better off giving the bird to a shelter instead.

Give or sell your parrot to a pet shop

Chose a shop that you know takes good care of its animals and that goes out of its way to educate potential buyers.