- SURRENDERING | RELINQUISHING YOUR BIRD -
Many animal shelters are not prepared or equipped to care for exotic birds. Ruffled Feathers Parrot Rescue and Sanctuary (RFS) is one of very few sanctuaries/rescues where a bird in need can be surrendered or picked-up locally by RFS volunteers and placed in quarantine to be evaluated and Avian Vet checked. Our Rapid Response Team has saved many a bird from euthanasia or a rapidly deteriorating existence.
There is never a cost to surrender a bird, however many owners also choose to sponsor their surrendered bird and/or make financial donations to the sanctuary.
Surrendering your bird by filling out the following form states that you are the legal owner or caretaker and have the legal right to surrender the bird and thus transfers full legal ownership of the bird to the sanctuary.
If you wish to financially support your surrendered bird please go to the DONATE page and view your options. Automatic monthly tax deductible donations are appreciated and greatly help. Sponsorship via monthly donation, lump sum or estate planning guarantees your bird in the Sanctuary Program as opposed to potentially being adopted out.
Finding items on our wish lists from your friends, family members or businesses in the community will always greatly help the flock. You may call to arrange a drop off time or request a pick up. Donation Receipts are provided and are fully deductible to the maximum extent provided by law. Always consult a professional for tax advice.
Due to the covid-19 pandemic we are currently closed to the public, surrenders can only be done by appointment.