A Safe Landing for Parrots

28/11/2022

I miss you sweetie...

22/11/2022

I want to let everyone know that Nikki the Painted Conure and Buddy the African Grey found their new Moms recently. I'm so happy for them! What I'm really surprised about is that Zooey, the African Senegal (who may be the best hang out buddy and real sweetie of the whole bunch) is still here with me!?! She's a real love sponge. She's even coming to me to hang out! If you have bird experience, are a female and have love and time to give (because she demands a lot) give me a shout out on Facebook Messenger. We also have Pal, the Green Winged Macaw that will be looking for a home shortly. Macaw experience only.

14/11/2022

Sweet Miss Buddy the Grey went home with her new Mom and Dad today. She's in good hands and ready to start her new pampered life! Many tears shed here today at the rescue after she left. She was my late wife Nancee's personal bird and not part of the rescue. She is such a sweet girl and I am quite fond of her. Live a long and happy life little girl! Your new momma's got ya! 💕

27/10/2022

BUDDY:
I have what I believe is a female Congo African Grey named Buddy. She is one of our personal birds that Nancee and I adopted from a rescue (that is no longer active) several years ago. The only reason that I am looking for a home for her is because she is a lady's bird and won't step up for males. She hasn't been off her cage in nearly a year. She was my wife's bird. She and I get along quite well. I can give and get beak kisses and beak play with her and she enjoys interacting with me. She is quite young. Under ten years old for sure and been with us most of her life. She is a fairly quiet bird. Very calm and balanced. You would be hard pressed to find a better behaved bird than her. Her feathers are gorgeous and perfect. She deserves the world and I can't give it to her. Her talking slowed down after my wife passed but I know from the past that she has the ability. She is a real prize and will make someone a wonderful lifelong companion. She absolutely has my heart. She is so patient. Her big brother Joe (my 20+ yr old CAG) in the next cage has been trying to teach her his rascally ways but she's pretty good so far. IF you're a female you couldn't ask for a better bird. Be ready for a long term commitment with this one.

26/10/2022

ZOOEY:
A bird that REALLY needs a new home is Zooey, a sexed female African Senegal that is approx 18 years old. She spent her entire life in the same home. Her owner (female) said she didn't have time to care for her anymore. She is an absolute love bug (as long as you are a female). She LOVES being with her person, loves and needs LOTS time and attention and will hang out for hours. She does not like men and has attacked them if they get too close to her when she is with her preferred female (such as sitting on the couch next to them) or if said male puts their hands in her cage. I have developed a relationship with her and can change out toys or food bowls inside her cage along with cage cleaning. I can also pick her up and return her to her cage if she gets on the floor. She has the sweetest, really high pitched voice! Normally she would have been placed right away but with things being how they are, she has been here at least a year. She REALLY needs her new home and will be a wonderful companion for someone who has the time to devote to her. (Oh, and I have never seen her fail to go to any woman). She does not like children. This one's a real prize!

19/10/2022

First of all I would like to thank all of you who have, and attempted to, contact me here at the rescue expressing interest in adopting one of these precious little souls. I am more than pleased and excited about your responses. I would like to ask for your patience and consideration concerning the adoption process at this time.
In the partnership that my late wife Nancee I had in this rescue my primary role was the care, feeding and working with the birds we had here along with being involved with all the decision making made about the rescue and the birds. My wife Nancee was the public side of the rescue and took care of all the public contact, paperwork and legal/financial issues in addition to the daily care of the birds.
I need to ask all of you that have inquired about (and started the process of) adopting a bird from me to have patience with the process. You are not being ignored or forgotten. Nancee was the sole author and keeper of all the correspondence, forms, processes, computers, computer files and on-line prescence for the rescue. Because of the speed of the decline in her health we did not have time to hand off of this information that we had anticipated we would. Some of it I have no access to. Much of it I have had to search for, learn or recreate. This is not your issue and I apologize for not being prompt enough.
My primary concern is the well being and welfare of the birds in my care, for now AND in their future homes. It always has been. Hence my primary role in the rescue. I have faith in the fact that if you have patience enough to follow me through the process in adopting one of these birds that you will also have the patience to care for it once it's in your home. I intend to be thorough and patient in finding good adopters for these birds (some of them are long time personal birds of mine) with the payoff of having you, I and especially the bird be happy with the result. Have patience, hang in there and we will get this taken care of.
Thank you all and love your birdies!

17/10/2022

I have 5 birds that are eligible for adoption. They are a mixture of rescue birds and my own personal birds. With the closing of the rescue I have to cut my flock down. I will warn you that these are very special birds to me and I am going to very thorough and picky about the homes they go to but on the other hand, these are some pretty special birds. They have been with me since a year and a half ago to 13 years ago. More info to follow.

12/09/2022

14/04/2022

Unfortunately, after an 8 year battle with cancer my wife and co-founder of A Safe Landing for Parrots Nancee Roberts passed away peacefully in her sleep on the evening of February 2nd of this year. She was the driving force behind our parrot rescue and a fierce defender, protector, caregiver and advocate for parrots during her life. Her passion for our feathered companions was boundless and she spent the final years of her life doing just what she wanted, loving her granddaughter and doing everything in her power to better the lives of all our feathered babies. She kept parrots for 30+ years, owned her own Parrot based store All Things Parrot, spent time as the president of our local bird club, the Amazona Society Michgan Representative, owned and ran a parrot care and supply store "All Things Parrot" and finally as the co-owner and founder of our rescue. She will be sorely missed by our friends, family, the bird community and especially by every bird she she was able to help and those she would have.
I (her husband Ken) was and am just as involved and passionate about this cause and will be taking care of the business concerning our rescue as well as the care of the birds in the future (Which I always have. My selfishly favorite part!).
Yes, we still have birds up for adoption but will not be taking any more in. Our web site is no longer being maintained, our rescue phone number is shut down but our Facebook site is still active and working. I can be reached by messenger on our page for the immediate future and I will be updating all of you soon with more info. Don't forget us! Love your birdies!!

30/08/2021

Pixie proved once again that we can never underestimate a bird. After a grooming session, she was let loose in our bedroom and ended up climbing onto Ken's hand and arm.

26/08/2021

ZOOEY - SENEGAL

Zooey is a delightful Senegal, if you are a woman. He was surrendered due to his aggression toward men, and he has a bite that is not to be messed with.

He loves his head scratches, has the most darling little voice and loves to just hang out with you. He will take a little time to bond to another woman, so you will need to be understanding and patient with him. Once he accepts you, he will be your best buddy.

The Adoption Fee for Zooey will be $250 and will include his cage. Female applicants only, no exception. You MUST complete our application, on our website www.asafelandingforparrots.org

26/08/2021

PIXIE - Olive Throated Conure

Pixie is a sweet little bird, in need of a home that is able to continue the work we have done with her. She was recently diagnosed with an enlarged heart, so we are searching for a family who is willing to keep up with her medical needs. (Currently she is asymptomatic and seems to have a normal energy level. )

Pixie is a very vocal little girl who says many words and makes noises in the cutest little teeny voice. She will talk and whistle with you forever! Her cage is set up to accommodate her arthritic feet, and her ability to climb around has improved since landing here. She is getting used to hands, will step up once she trusts you but her grip strength is a little weak.

If you feel drawn to care for Pixie, the first step is to complete our application. (If you do not have experience with conure or medium sized birds, we will not be able to consider your application.) We will request an Adoption Fee of $200 which will cover her past vet bills, and her cage will be required to go with her. Our application is on our website, Www.asafelandingforparrots.org

26/08/2021

To our supporters and followers:
We are emerging from a very challenging period where we were forced to deal with some serious health issues. While we continue to move ahead, we realize that the high standard of care we are used to providing for the birds might suffer. We have always emphasized that individual attention and time is essential to each bird. They need and deserve to be in homes where they can receive that level of care. Our hearts are heavy, but we realize that we are no longer able to continue to operate as a rescue.

In the coming days, you will see individual posts for each bird that is now available for adoption. Please realize how much love and concern we have for them, and how difficult this process will be. A word of warning: preference will be given to past adopters and those who have adopted from other rescues and have excellent references. None of these birds are available to applicants that have no experience with the particular species. We will be requiring an extensive interview process, which will include a home visit or video walk-through.

We so appreciate the support we have received in the short time we have been operating. This decision has been so difficult to make, but realizing the birds will benefit is all we need to move forward.

24/07/2021

Thank you to Rick and Trish for hand delivering this wonderful donation!

19/07/2021

Tooki is so proud of his woodwork today!

14/07/2021

**FOUND BIRDS** Please share and help locate the missing family!

County: Ottawa
City: Holland/Zeeland
Location Details: Upper Macatawa Area, on Greenway trails off of 84th Ave.
Date: 07/13/2021

Gender: Males?
Estimated Breed(s): Ecletus
Coloring: Green, blue, yellow, red, etc.
Physical Features: Big orange beak, maybe clipped wings since we caught them easily
Estimated Age: Young
Estimated Weight: Don't know
Collar/Microchip/Other: No foot bands
Contact: TEXT is best 616 312 9749

Additional Information:

Guardian must provide proof!!!!!

14/04/2021

Meet Dante! His history is unknown until the last couple of years. We know that he has a habit of plucking, is quite nervous, and will need an experienced home. He will be examined by our vet and then will be looking for a male human to be his person!

08/04/2021

We currently have 2 birds looking for their forever homes! If you are interested in either one, the first step is to complete our application on our website www.asafelandingforparrots.org

Pixie is a sweet little Olive Throated Conure, in need of a home that is willing to provide her with interaction and love in spite of her being afraid of hands and fingers. She was recently diagnosed with an enlarged heart, so we are searching for a family who is willing to keep up with her medical needs. (Currently she is asymptomatic)

Pixie is a very vocal little girl who says many words and makes noises in the cutest little teeny voice. Her cage is set up to accommodate her arthritic feet, and her ability to climb around has improved since landing here.

If you feel drawn to care for Pixie, the first step is to complete our application. We will request an Adoption Fee of $200 which will cover her past vet bills, and her cage will be required to go with her.

Zooey is a delightful Senegal, if you are a woman. He was surrendered due to his aggression toward men, and he has a bite that is not to be messed with.

He loves his head scratches, has the most darling little voice and loves to just hang out with you. He will take a little time to bond to another woman, so you will need to be understanding and patient with him. Once he accepts you, he will be your best buddy.

The Adoption Fee for Zooey will be $250 and will include his cage

01/04/2021

Reminder for springtime especially!

23/03/2021

Our Macaws cage seems to be missing some things!! Pal unhooked everything.

22/03/2021

Congratulations to Orville and Max and their new human slave!!

17/03/2021

And to end our day, some time taking care of clearing Pixie's vent area and breaking feather sheaths. Her heart condition and vitamin deficiencies have unintended consequences but we don't mind! Is there anything more precious??

16/03/2021

So once in a great while, you meet someone who has the "it" factor when it comes to parrots. We met a person like that today. Not only did she make friends with almost all the birds, she wants to adopt both Orville and Max!

It was so refreshing to sit back and watch their interactions and not really have to worry about anything. It's not a matter of experience. It's a sensibility and a love and respect for the birds without even knowing them. Allowing the bird to introduce himself to you, without any pre-conceived ideas. To allow the bird to tell you how he feels, and being okay with that.

It puts our minds at ease to realize the final piece of the rescue puzzle is such a perfect fit. It warms our hearts to witness them pick their person. And to have that person choose them.

13/03/2021

Orville was returned to the rescue as he ended up not being a great fit that the family needed. His new home must be prepared to keep his hormones at a low level, by avoiding over stimulation with his favorite female person. (Any males in the house can love and adore him on his terms which we can discuss in detail with potential adopters.)
He is very vocal, loves singing and whistling and loves scritches as you can see from these pictures.
You will be required to submit an application and then answer an Amazon Questionnaire, as Orville cannot be placed with an inexperienced owner.

10/03/2021

FOUND PARAKEET 3/10/2021:

Near Alpine/Ann St in Grand Rapids. Must provide proof of ownership(pictures/identify band info)

Is safe in our care. Please email [email protected] or message us here directly to claim ownership.

04/03/2021

Max, the Yellow Fronted Amazon needs testing to determine for the growth "just caudal to end of keel" and is potentially from within the coelomic cavity. It measures 3 cm by 1.5 cm which is huge! If it can be safely removed surgically, that will be additional huge costs. But first, we need to "see" by xrays if it's attached to anything internal and if it contains fatty cells or cancer cells.
Can you help Max?
PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo: A Safe Landing-for Parrots
Thank you so much!

03/03/2021

Our Petfinder has been updated with our available birds!

https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/mi/grand-rapids/a-safe-landing-for-parrots-mi1099/

Learn more about A Safe Landing for Parrots in Grand Rapids, MI, and search the available pets they have up for adoption on Petfinder.

02/03/2021

How many of you remember Spencer, the blind Amazon? Check out this update from his new owner. THIS is why we do rescue. HAPPY ENDINGS LIKE THIS:

Spencer's new favorite thing is to sit in my hand like this and I rub my pinkie underneath his belly until he dozes off. He is doing so so well! His mobility has increased significantly. Just recently, I had placed him across the room and let him tottle around and explore a little bit and then I sat on the floor about ten feet away from him. I started talking to him and calling his name and he scooted right on over to me and stepped right up!