The latest news from a Refuge for Saving the Wildlife.
Fundraising Walk to Promote Exotic Bird Adoption and Education
The Refuge for Saving the Wildlife, Inc., a nonprofit rescue and adoption shelter for exotic birds dedicated to educating the public on avian issues, is hosting its annual five-mile fund-raising walk through Glencoe and Winnetka at 9 a.m., September 19.
The event honors Sigh, a Moluccan cockatoo and the embodiment of the rescue’s ideals. He arrived at the refuge shortly after its incorporation, at the age of 25, and recently crossed over the rainbow bridge.
The purpose of the walk is to celebrate Sigh’s life, help build public awareness about rescued birds and raise much-needed funds to help Sigh’s feathered brothers and sisters.
Read more: Fundraising Walk to Promote Exotic Bird Adoption and Education
Welcome El and Reno!
Welcome El and Reno! They are recent arrivals at the Refuge and will eventually be up for adoption. Reno, a Sun Conure, is on the left and El, a Jenday Conure, is on the right.
Check back for new updates about the two!
Three Reasons to Foster
Are you thinking about fostering a parrot? Read on to find out about the benefits of becoming a foster home:
- Fostering a parrot is a great way to get your feet wet if you are considering adopting. If you have never owned a parrot before then you would need to learn about parrot behaviors and how to care for parrots. Some types of parrots are not suitable for every home, but all parrots need a caretaker willing to commit to a lifetime of caring for them. Fostering is a great way to learn what type of parrot fits into your household and whether or not you’d be able to take on the responsibilities of caring for a parrot for many years.
Parrot Safety on Halloween
- Watch the Candy
Make sure candy is kept safely away from your parrot(s). Chocolate is toxic to parrots. If you suspect your parrot has ingested chocolate, contact your veterinarian.
Reasons to Adopt a Senior Parrot
If you are looking to adopt a parrot, then there are many options that you can look for. Many times, people look for baby parrots as their first bird. You many be surprised to learn that there are many older parrots also looking for homes. Too often, older parrots get overlooked by people looking to adopt. There are many benefits to adopting an older parrot.
