Big Louie was adopted from the Rescue several years ago, but returned to us when his adoptive father had an accident and was no longer able to care for him. She and Jerry took up right where they left off when she left…. Being the best of friends. When ...
Hi! I'm Charlie, a Yellow-Collared macaw. Since arriving at the shelter, I've been lucky enough to have been fostered already. See what my foster mom wrote about me below. Update from Charlie's foster mom - January, 2010: Personality: Charlie is a p ...
Cosmo was adopted by Kevin and Kim, two of our wonderful volunteers. When Cosmo came to live with us her acclimation was very easy into an existing one bird household. The biggest change was to our home traffic pattern due to Cosmo's optimal sleeping r ...
Jerry and I met Rich down at an adoption event at Windy City Parrot. We were looking for a place to buy bird toys and stopped in. Rich was there with Curly. Wow, what a princess she was….. red and beautiful… look but don’t touch, lol. Curls pretty much ha ...
Dandy was brought to the Refuge after she was found in her deceased owner's house along with a Goffin's cockatoo. She was about 19 years old at the time based on Dr. Sakas' records. She did not like many people and always threatened everybody from the top ...
Hi, my name is Fry. Interesting choice in names, huh? I am a beautifully feathered bird who loves attention. I like to ride around on the shoulders of volunteers that I like and I also love occasional showers. If you think we may be a good match, conta ...
Hi! I'm back at the Refuge now, after being adopted out for many months in 2013. My adopter started having medical issues and couldn't care for me anymore. So, I came back to the Refuge, which has been an easy transition for me, since I already know every ...
The look of amazement on Izzy’s face whenever someone says “whatchadoin?” in the right tone of voice is positively hysterical. She looks at the person as if to say: “WOW! You speak my language!” Her eyes get big, and she straightens up to reply: “whatchad ...
Marley and Georgie came together to the Refuge. Marley is the more reserved of the two, but is very loving. Both birds remain very handleable despite the fact that they are so bonded. At times it seems like she’s the brawn of the pair; but in actuality, s ...
Rocco is a sweetie, loves to cuddle, steps up easily and will sit on your shoulder, making the cutest little kissing sounds and vocalizations. Little Rocco has also found a new home! She’ll be going home with new mom Elizabeth. Best of luck to both.
I am a Military Macaw. My family had to move out of the country and unfortunately could not take me with. I was loved very much. I am still a young bird and can be a challenge acting like a teenager sometimes. I have been adopted by my lovely foster fa ...
