Thoughts from Foster Parrots and the New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary:
The enormous volume of unwanted parrots being fielded by the rescue community indicates an epidemic failure of parrots as pets. But whose failure is it, really?
We as humans have done everything in our power to manipulate parrots and to alter and change them to fit better into our lives. Clip their wings and confine them to cages... Remove them from their families and from their flocks and instead try to fit them into ours... Reject their language and expect them to recite our words... Genetically alter their colors and the contours of their feathers to create designer birds... We render them utterly dependent upon us and then, when we find we cannot entirely eradicate the true nature of the animal, we abandon them.
Some of these parrots will find their way to a sanctuary or rescue organization. Millions will not.
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Did you know volunteering helps you as well as those you care for?
Volunteering at animal shelters offers many benefits:
Volunteers gain practical animal-handling skills useful for veterinary or animal-care careers. Interacting with animals can improve mental health—reducing stress and boosting happiness. Volunteers also promote animal welfare, educate the public, and support adoptions.
Doing good for others does good for you:
Research at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis found that volunteering 50–199 hours per year (about 1–4 hours weekly) slowed aging and produced other health benefits. Showing commitment to animals in need builds compassion and empathy—valuable in any caregiving or service role.
Our birds are out when volunteers are present, so you never know when they might offer help!
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