Northeast Bird Clinic

04/17/2025

These are amazing toys! Personally tested by my macaw!

04/04/2025

"Cruelty cases, hoarding cases, cases of life-threatening neglect, parrots caged for decades or being passed from home to home like furniture... these are all situations inflicting extreme suffering on parrots. Even the 'lucky,' well-loved parrot, surrendered when their guardian falls ill or becomes too elderly to continue care, represents an emotionally challenging situation for the parrot – and for us.

But despite the sadness and heartache we feel for these birds, there is also so much love. Witnessing birds take their first steps out of a cage, receive medical care for the first time, or even just getting a gentle head 'scritch,' assuring them that they are loved and will be safe for the rest of their lives, is profoundly beautiful and meaningful. It is this part of the job that I hold onto, fueling my ambition to continue helping parrots both in captivity and in the wild."

-- Amanda Coleman, Sanctuary Director

04/04/2025

We hope you can join us for our April programs.

April 12th
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Birdhouse Coffee "For The Birds Event" - Meet and Greet
For more information: (860) 474-3737
765 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor, CT 06074

April 15th
11:00 a.m.
Avon Library and Avon Land Trust - Birds of Prey and Raven
For more information: (860) 673-9712
281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT 06001

April 16th
2:00 p.m.
Turner Welles Library - The Secret Lives of Owls
For more information: (860) 652-7719
2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033

April 19th
11:00 a.m.
Wild Birds Unlimited - Hawks and Falcons
For more information: (860) 417-2236
1142 Main Street, Unit B, Watertown, CT

04/01/2025

Remembering all the precious lives lost on April 1, 2021 🕊️

03/28/2025

🟦This year on April 1st 🟦(RI very own day of giving) we are Counting on YOUR support! We kick off at 6:00 a.m. on 4/1/2025, the first $20,000 will be matched by the Papitto Opportunity Connection. Maximum match per donor, per nonprofit is $500.00. Online donations only.
👉Let's get this started ............. Join us April 1st!

Don’t ❌ Let the Rescue Go Down 👇 the Drain—Help Rhode Island Parrot Rescue

For 10 years, Rhode Island Parrot Rescue has been a safe haven for parrots in need—the only rescue of its kind in Rhode Island and New England. We’ve provided countless birds with love, rehabilitation, and a second chance at life. But today, our rescue is unexpectedly at risk, and we need your help.

Due to new city regulations, we must complete critical sewer work, including installing a backflow valve and a manhole for access. Without it, we will be unable to renew our business license, putting the entire rescue—and the birds who depend on us—in jeopardy.

This isn’t just about pipes and permits. It’s about the surrendered, abused, and neglected parrots who have nowhere else to go. It’s about the birds who have finally found safety, care, and a chance at a better life within our walls. Without this rescue, their future is uncertain.

We need to raise $12,400 to complete this work and secure our future. Every dollar you give brings us closer to keeping our doors open and ensuring that parrots in need continue to have a place to heal and thrive.

We have always been here for the birds. Now, we need you to be here for us. Please give today and help us protect the future of Rhode Island Parrot Rescue.

03/27/2025

In the United States we have truly reached the saturation point in terms of parrots needing rescue services. There are not enough rescue organizations, sanctuaries or adoptive homes to handle the volume of unwanted, displaced and homeless parrots. Hoarding cases are on the rise, suddenly throwing dozens or even hundreds of tragic birds at local rescues and shelters that have neither the space nor the financial resources to shoulder the burden. Long-time parrot guardians are aging out or dying, leaving middle-aged and elderly parrots in their wake. Consumers continue to make ill-informed purchases of birds they ultimately cannot keep, and the inevitable changes in the lives of guardians ensure that an endless succession of parrots will continue to overwhelm the rescue community.

Despite our networking and rescue partnerships that span from coast to coast, we are hitting wall after wall for placement of birds in crisis. As Foster Parrots makes progress on a sanctuary reconstruction journey that will culminate in a 29,000 sq ft facility by the end of 2025, we already know it won’t be big enough.

We must end the problem at the source. We need your help to speak on behalf of parrots, to render the commercial trade unacceptable, to change our global values so that the sight of a bird in a cage becomes intolerable to all, and to eradicate incentives for trapping and poaching by stopping the demand for parrots as pets.

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03/25/2025

We have several wonderful bonded pairs seeking a permanent and supportive home!

Many parrot guardians feel guilt when they go to work, travel, or otherwise leave their birds alone as they go about their normal activities. Wild parrots are never alone, and isolation can lead to challenging behaviors in the home. A bonded pair takes away the pressure because they can provide that social support for each other at all times, as is natural for their species!

Visit fosterparrots.com/placement to learn more about our program, see some of the available pairs, and apply to become a guardian!

03/10/2025

❓Did you know❓ that parrots are one of the most frequently abandoned of all companion animals? Their wild nature and natural inclination for loud and frequent vocalizations, aggression, and destruction of property are too much for most guardians. Standard pet industry practices, such as hand-rearing (i.e., parental deprivation) further complicate factors, as they actually undermine a parrot's ability to mature into a psychologically healthy, well-adjusted adult, and increases the likelihood of a bird's failure as a "pet".
Even the most loving parrot guardians often find themselves unable to care for their longtime pets in the event of declining health, financial struggle, or other life circumstances. So it's not surprising that sanctuaries across the globe are at capacity, unable to address daily requests for surrender as more and more birds flood the market from breeders.
This is the . The best way to help parrots is to and support your local rescues and sanctuaries.
If you Truly love parrots, ❌don’t buy, breed, or sell them. We must stop🛑
thinking of these wild animals as “pets”.
To learn more or get involved with protecting parrots, follow the International Alliance for the Protection of Parrots or visit www.parrotalliance.org.
Together, we can end the parrot crisis!

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03/10/2025

03/07/2025

03/05/2025

😮 I'd listen to him, you guys...

Reminder: March 10th is Int'l Parrot Crisis Awareness Day b/c we gotta do better by birds.

03/03/2025

It's that time again! 🌟 All donations dated in the month of March 🌟 will be matched up to a total of $20,000!

Over 25 years in the running, the March Match is our longest running fund drive, and with a $20k matching incentive, it is a favorite amongst our most dedicated supporters!

Foster Parrots depends on strong support from donors who follow the work, embrace the values, and care deeply about the lives of our precious sanctuary residents. Only through your love and support are we able to:

💜 Guarantee specialized avian veterinary care for all our sanctuary residents. From the tiniest finch to the largest macaw, every one is precious and deserving of the best care we can deliver.

💜 Provide highly nutritional diets that are essential in maintaining the health of our resident flock!

💜 Keep even the most destructive parrots supplied with toys and enrichments that enhance their lives and engage their sharp minds!

Donate now at https://buff.ly/3tV6KmX or by mailing a check to Foster Parrots Ltd., PO Box 34, Hope Valley, RI, 02832

02/27/2025

02/25/2025

02/22/2025

UConn Extension is hosting a HPAI update for Connecticut livestock and poultry farmers. This free webinar is being held on Thursday, March 6th from 12:30-1:30 PM and will include pertinent updates and information for your farm. Topics include:

- HPAI Update from the Connecticut State Veterinarian
- HPAI Trends and Testing from the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (UConn CAHNR)
- Biosecurity Planning Workshop Opportunities with UConn Extension
- Time allotted for Q&A

This webinar is intended for livestock and poultry producers of all sizes, including individuals with backyard flocks. This webinar will be recorded and made accessible online afterwards. There will time for questions at the end, however feel free to submit questions ahead of time to [email protected]. Sign up to receive the webinar link https://s.uconn.edu/prereghpai