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RAPID RESPONSE RESCUE

PROVIDING SANCTUARY
AND RESCUE
FOR PARROTS IN NEED

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RUFFLED FEATHERS® PARROT RESCUE AND SANCTUARY INC.

A NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION SERVING THE EASTERN UNITED STATES

Parrots and other exotic pet birds present unique challenges when it comes to animal welfare. For many birds, the loss of an owner presents a grim future. The stress of traumatic situations often results in plucking, biting, screaming and other negative behaviors that can make a bird unappealing and unwanted. The majority of animal shelters do not accept or are not equipped to handle birds and re-homing a parrot becomes significantly more difficult.

WE "STEP UP" TO THE CHALLENGE

Ruffled Feathers is a sanctuary that holds the birds’ best interest as our highest priority. With the help of dedicated volunteers, sponsors, and contributions, RFS has laid the groundwork for a self-sustainable organization that offers refuge for these birds and allows them the chance to live their long lives in as natural a setting as we can possibly provide.

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PROVIDING FOR PARROTS IN NEED

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary is one of the few organizations focused specifically on the rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary of these exotic pet birds.

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FOR YOUR PARROT

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MAKING THEIR LIVES BETTER

Thanks to our generous supporters we now own and are operating on over 165+ acres of beautiful Florida landscape, and are in the process of constructing large free-flight aviaries for the members of our flock.

While we currently have no plans to be physically open to the public, we do want to share just how much life has improved for the hundreds of birds that call our sanctuary their forever home.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary relies on the support of dedicated individuals interested in assisting with tasks such as daily bird care, facilities maintenance and construction of aviaries.

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Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary - Permanent Sanctuary Icon

- PERMANENT SANCTUARY -

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary’s ultimate goal has been to create a safe, secure and healthy home for the members of our flock, down in Florida, where they can live the rest of their long lives in as natural a setting as we can possibly provide them in comparison to their wild counterparts.

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- BIRD RESCUE -

Ruffled Feathers takes great pride in our rapid emergency response to exotic birds in desperate need. Our team is always available 24/7, 365 days a year to help coordinate bird surrenders and has saved many a bird from the threat of euthanasia or a rapidly deteriorating existence, and we have never turned a bird away.

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary - Public Outreach Icon

- PUBLIC OUTREACH -

One of the most important steps in solving animal welfare issues is confronting the source of them: people. We believe by sharing the stories of our flock we can help ensure that pet birds such as parrots are no longer treated inadequately to their physical and social needs.

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary - Bird Rehabilitation Icon

- BIRD REHABILITATION -

Parrots often come to us suffering from poor physical and mental health, but we believe in every bird and provide them with an individualistic plan to ensure they can begin to recover from their traumatic pasts. Through a combination of gentle human interactions and social introduction to other birds we often see dramatic recoveries.

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary - Permanent Sanctuary Icon

- PERMANENT SANCTUARY -

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary’s ultimate goal has been to create a safe, secure and healthy home for the members of our flock, down in Florida, where they can live the rest of their long lives in as natural a setting as we can possibly provide them in comparison to their wild counterparts.

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary - Bird Rescue Icon

- BIRD RESCUE -

Ruffled Feathers takes great pride in our rapid emergency response to exotic birds in desperate need. Our team is always available 24/7, 365 days a year to help coordinate bird surrenders and has saved many a bird from the threat of euthanasia or a rapidly deteriorating existence, and we have never turned a bird away.

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary - Public Outreach Icon

- PUBLIC OUTREACH -

One of the most important steps in solving animal welfare issues is confronting the source of them: people. We believe by sharing the stories of our flock we can help ensure that pet birds such as parrots are no longer treated inadequately to their physical and social needs.

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary - Bird Rehabilitation Icon

- BIRD REHABILITATION -

Parrots often come to us suffering from poor physical and mental health, but we believe in every bird and provide them with an individualistic plan to ensure they can begin to recover from their traumatic pasts. Through a combination of gentle human interactions and social introduction to other birds we often see dramatic recoveries.

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary - Permanent Sanctuary Icon

- PERMANENT SANCTUARY -

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary’s ultimate goal has been to create a safe, secure and healthy home for the members of our flock, down in Florida, where they can live the rest of their long lives in as natural a setting as we can possibly provide them in comparison to their wild counterparts.

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary - Bird Rescue Icon
- BIRD RESCUE -

Ruffled Feathers takes great pride in our rapid emergency response to exotic birds in desperate need. Our team is always available 24/7, 365 days a year to help coordinate bird surrenders and has saved many a bird from the threat of euthanasia or a rapidly deteriorating existence, and we have never turned a bird away.

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary - Public Outreach Icon
- PUBLIC OUTREACH -

One of the most important steps in solving animal welfare issues is confronting the source of them: people. We believe by sharing the stories of our flock we can help ensure that pet birds such as parrots are no longer treated inadequately to their physical and social needs.

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary - Bird Rehabilitation Icon

- BIRD REHABILITATION -

Parrots often come to us suffering from poor physical and mental health, but we believe in every bird and provide them with an individualistic plan to ensure they can begin to recover from their traumatic pasts. Through a combination of gentle human interactions and social introduction to other birds we often see dramatic recoveries.

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary - Permanent Sanctuary Icon

- PERMANENT SANCTUARY -

Ruffled Feathers Sanctuary’s ultimate goal has been to create a safe, secure and healthy home for the members of our flock, down in Florida, where they can live the rest of their long lives in as natural a setting as we can possibly provide them in comparison to their wild counterparts.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

YOU CAN ALSO CONTACT US ON FACEBOOK MESSENGER

EMILY MURPHY
DESIGN | TECHNICAL SUPPORT

(386) 538-5583 TEXT OR VOICEMAIL ONLY
[email protected]

GIL STERN
SANCTUARY DIRECTOR

(410) 292-2919 CALL OR TEXT
[email protected]

YVONNE ENGLAND
SANCTUARY PRESIDENT

(443) 974-5474 CALL OR TEXT
[email protected]

EMILY MURPHY
DESIGN | TECHNICAL SUPPORT

(386) 538-5583 TEXT OR VOICEMAIL ONLY
[email protected]

GIL STERN
SANCTUARY DIRECTOR

(410) 292-2919 CALL OR TEXT
[email protected]

YVONNE ENGLAND
SANCTUARY PRESIDENT

(443) 974-5474 CALL OR TEXT
[email protected]

EMILY MURPHY
DESIGN | TECHNICAL SUPPORT

(386) 538-5583 TEXT OR VOICEMAIL ONLY
[email protected]

GIL STERN
SANCTUARY DIRECTOR

(410) 292-2919 CALL OR TEXT
[email protected]

YVONNE ENGLAND
SANCTUARY PRESIDENT

(443) 974-5474 CALL OR TEXT
[email protected]

EMILY MURPHY
WEB DESIGN | TECHNICAL SUPPORT

‪(386) 538-5583‬ TEXT OR VOICEMAIL ONLY
[email protected]

PHYSICAL ADDRESSES

MAILING ADDRESS
FOR CORRESPONDENCE AND DONATIONS

P.O. BOX #104
CRESCENT CITY, FL 32112

SANCTUARY ADDRESS
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
AVAILABLE FOR CONTACT 24/7 | 365 DAYS A YEAR

126 LAKE GENEVA ROAD​ CRESCENT CITY, FL 32112

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COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AVAILABLE

The birds always come first! We rely on dedicated individuals to perform the many daily chores that keep our flock healthy and happy. There are a variety of hands-on and hands-off tasks to choose from based on your comfort level and experience.

LOCATED IN CRESCENT CITY, FLORIDA

IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT YVONNE ENGLAND TO COORDINATE YOUR VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE WITH US AS CURRENTLY THE SANCTUARY IS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

CALL OR TEXT (443)974-5474

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

VOLUNTEERS MUST BE 18+ YEARS OLD

MUST BE NON-SMOKING | NON-VAPING

Volunteers must prove that they are able to conduct themselves safely around the flock, such as dressing appropriately for tasks, handling birds with care, and following instructions correctly.

YOU CAN ALSO CONTACT US VIA FACEBOOK MESSENGER

EMERGENCY RESCUE INFORMATION

DO NOT JUST DROP OFF YOUR BIRD!!!
ALL SURRENDERS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY


ONE SIMPLE PHONE CALL OR MESSAGE AND OUR RAPID RESPONSE TEAM WILL HELP COORDINATE A PICK UP OR DROP OFF THAT IS IN YOU AND YOUR BIRD'S BEST INTERESTS. SOMEONE IS AVAILABLE 24/7, 365 DAYS A YEAR TO ARRANGE SURRENDERS WITH.


WHEN YOU CONTACT US PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE:
BIRD NAME AND SPECIES
HEALTH AND CONDITION OF BIRD
YOUR LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION

CALL OR TEXT YVONNE ENGLAND AT 443-974-5474

- OR -

CALL OR TEXT GIL STERN AT 410-292-2919

- OR -

CONTACT US VIA FACEBOOK MESSENGER

IF YOUR BIRD IS ILL OR POTENTIALLY CONTAGIOUS PLEASE DO NOT ENDANGER OUR FLOCK! PLEASE TAKE THEM DIRECTLY TO AN AVIAN VET AND WE CAN PROCEED FROM THERE

WE ARE CURRENTLY ABLE TO ACCEPT SURRENDERS IN THE CRESCENT CITY, FLORIDA AREA AND THE READING, PENNSYLVANIA AREA. PICK-UPS CAN OCCASIONALLY BE ARRANGED ALONG THE I-95 | I-81 HIGHWAY CORRIDORS CONNECTING FLORIDA AND PENNSYLVANIA. BIRDS WILL SPEND A SHORT QUARANTINE PERIOD WITH SENIOR VOLUNTEERS BEFORE BEING TRANSFERRED TO THE FLOCK

SURRENDER FORMS ARE AVAILABLE HERE

WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT "DOMESTICATED" OR "PET" SPECIES OF BIRDS, AS WE ARE NOT CERTIFIED IN WILDLIFE REHABILITATION, IF YOU HAVE A WILD, NATIVE BIRD IN NEED OF RESCUE OR CARE PLEASE CONSULT THE HUMANE SOCIETY'S LISTED RESOURCES

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