The Parrots’ Umbrella

12/10/2024

Birds just keep getting cooler. We will never learn everything about them, but it’s sure fun to try.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to our TPU family and flock!

11/22/2024

We see an influx of people inquiring to adopt birds closer to the holiday season and we see an even larger amount of surrenders in Feb/ March.

We urge you to please do your research before getting someone a parrot as a gift! These magnificent animals can live a very long time and they require a lot of time and care!

Getting a parrot shouldn’t be a decision you make on a whim! Those cute videos of the dancing cockatoo or macaw on social media is absolutely mis leading! Anyone with those types of parrots will tell you that those behaviours make up about 10% of their entire life time!

You should think VERY carefully before making a decision like this.

- A.

11/22/2024

We are SO close to getting a matching grant! Every little bit helps!

11/21/2024

It’s Give to the Max Day!

Never, and we mean NEVER, have we needed your support more than now. This year has brought unprecedented crises: homelessness, hoarders, abandoned birds outside and in houses, medical and veterinary bills, numerous domestic violence clients, emergency intakes, inflation, deaths, and a continuing legal battle to save the life of one of our adoptees.
The last year has shown us some of the darkest sides of humanity, but also reminded us that there are rays of hope and that there is still goodness, compassion, and beauty in the world.
Above all, the birds. Their resilience and grit leaves us in awe every day.
Love life.
Love birds.

https://www.womenspress.com/the-pet-rescue-crisis/Our mission is to  - Provide resources and support to captive parrot owners in their residences to prevent surrender, re-homing, or euthanasia. - Rescue, rehabilitate, re-home, and/or provide sanctuary for challenging or...

11/20/2024

Early giving is open for Minnesota’s biggest nonprofit fundraising day.

Never, and we mean NEVER, have we needed your support more than now. This year has brought unprecedented crises: homelessness, hoarders, abandoned birds outside and in houses, medical and veterinary bills, numerous domestic violence clients, emergency intakes, inflation, deaths, and a continuing legal battle to save the life of one of our adoptees.

The last year has shown us some of the darkest sides of humanity, but also reminded us that there are rays of hope and that there is still goodness, compassion, and beauty in the world.
Above all, the birds. Their resilience and grit leaves us in awe every day.

Love life.
Love birds.

https://www.womenspress.com/the-pet-rescue-crisis/Our mission is to  - Provide resources and support to captive parrot owners in their residences to prevent surrender, re-homing, or euthanasia. - Rescue, rehabilitate, re-home, and/or provide sanctuary for challenging or...

11/20/2024

https://www.womenspress.com/the-pet-rescue-crisis/Our mission is to  - Provide resources and support to captive parrot owners in their residences to prevent surrender, re-homing, or euthanasia. - Rescue, rehabilitate, re-home, and/or provide sanctuary for challenging or...

11/08/2024

Love life.
Love birds.

A little wisdom for your week.

Compassion begets compassion. The world will always need more of it.

10/30/2024

All cockatoos are the most frequently rehomed with the exemption of budgies.

Umbrella cockatoos have a lifespan of 40-60 years or longer in captivity. One of the most frequently re-homed and/or abandoned of all domestically kept birds, the average large cockatoo sees 3 or more homes before reaching the age of 10. Highly intelligent, exceedingly sensitive and overwhelmingly unsuitable in most domestic applications, the Umbrella Cockatoo is one of the most unfortunate victims of the pet market.

10/26/2024

We had two emergency transfers come to us today thanks to a 13 hour round trip drive. They were rescued from a hoarding house, and very little is known about them and their history except their care was inadequate at best.
More on them later as we begin our assessment process.

10/18/2024

Great info!

Link below to register for this free educational event;
https://phoenixlanding.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HAOTc0QuRSaIRRKFkjuVqw #/registration

10/08/2024

Contact RIPR for details.

🌪️🦜 Hurricane Relief Donations Needed for Florida Parrot Rescues and sanctuaries!🦜🌪️

Hurricane Milton has caused many exotic bird rescues in Florida to need urgent help as they prep, plan, and evacuate. We’re collecting donations to benefit parrot rescues that will be impacted by the storm. 🏥💚

📍 Drop-off Location: Rhode Island Parrot Rescue
173 Washington Street, West Warwick, RI
Drop off out front of the building in designated station/bins 7 days a week, 9-3 PM

🗓️ We’re accepting:

Cleaning supplies (gloves, paper towels, dish soap, sponges, sanitation wipes, trash bags)
Parrot food (pellets and nuts)
Bird toys & enrichment items
Medical supplies (first aid kits, supplements)
Every donation counts! Let’s come together and help these beautiful birds and the rescues that care for them prepare and find safety. 🦜💪

We are on standby for other needs. We will keep you updated. Sending good vibes and prayers to you all!

Thank you for your support! 💚 & Sanc

10/04/2024

Panels have started! It’s free, and pop in as you can!

Parrots aren't meant to be pets. Wild parrot populations are declining all over the world. Let's stop the global parrot trade. Now.

09/27/2024

Take down your soccer nets!