08/05/2024
After a lot of soul searching, I’ve come to the realization that it’s time to close Northern Michigan Parrot Rescue. There have been a variety of factors leading up to this decision, but the main one is money. It costs a lot to properly run a rescue and as much as I hate to admit it, we can’t afford it. We barely have enough to cover food, let alone new toys or other enrichment. We don’t even have a small cushion for emergency vet care if, God forbid, one of the birds were to get sick or injured.
I’ve always believed that if we can’t afford adequate care for the animals in our rescue, then something has to change. And it’s up to us to make that change. The animals in our care can’t speak up for themselves. We are their voice and we have to do what’s right for them, even when it’s one of the hardest things we’ve ever had to do.
Aside from formally closing the rescue, we’re also looking for new homes for the few remaining birds in our care. You MUST HAVE large bird experience, live in a house, have no small children, no smoking/etc., live within driving distance of Alpena, and be an awesome person. Ability to do minor routine care like beak/nail trimming and sinus flushing is a plus. Ability to love a wonderfully perfect, imperfect new avian friend is a MUST. All birds come with cages/accessories, and one will come with a large play stand. These are all middle-aged or older birds, medium to large-sized, think amazon size on up. Most have traumatic pasts and they deserve the world. Will you be the one to give it to them?
Adoption fees apply (to keep the flippers and resellers away) unless you’re an established, respected rescue that wants to help out. Please message me if you are sincerely interested and we can talk further. Anyone who asks how much will be ignored. I didn’t include pics because I don’t want people to apply based on species or looks (although pics will be provided to those who I believe would be a good fit). These birds are more than that, and I want to find them homes with people who will see that too. Pease send us a message if you're interested in adopting a bird and tell us why you think you'd be a good fit. We'll respond to everyone we think we have a match for and set up meet and greets.
