Welcome to The Arcadia Bird Sanctuary.  A 501(c)3 non-profit avian rescue.

OUR MISSION

Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center is a shelter and we house all our birds on premises.  We do not foster out our birds, but we are a sanctuary, offering a permanent home for companion birds that are no longer suitable to be pets.  Many of our residents have been abused or neglected.  Some are elderly and deserve a 'forever' home.  Some will be adopted to the perfect family.  We never make a determination on any bird until we know that bird well.

All our parrots are vet checked every six months and are also microchipped.  Some birds will be with us for many months and many for years.  It is important to us that we know each bird as an individual before we try and find the right home for it.  You can't match strangers to strangers. 

 Knowledge is power and the more people know about parrots, the better off birds will be.  People need information in order to make intelligent choices: about what kind of bird to choose, about how to keep the bird and how to treat the bird.

Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center conducts presentations and seminars to teach people about parrots.  We believe there never can be too much information or too small an audience.

CREDENTIALS

Understanding that aviculture is much more than just pet birds, and education is not just something necessary for new and prospective bird owners, Terri Jones has a dedication to learning more about the animals she cares for.

Terri is a Certified Avian Specialist, having completed the avian course provided by the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council.  Terri has also successfully completed the Fundamentals of Aviculture course given by the American Federation of Aviculture.  This is the first step in the AFA's multi-course program toward a Master Aviculturalist.

Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center is affiliated with the American Federation of Aviculture as a member, and is also a member of the Avicultural Society of America.  Both these organizations are national associations of avicultural professionals and great sources of information, networking and knowledge.

On a personal level, Terri is a member and the NJ State Coordinator for the American Federation of Aviculture.  She is also a personal member of the North Jersey Exotic Bird Club, The Long Island Parrot Society and the Staten Island Bird Club.

OUR HISTORY

The seeds of Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center were sewn in the rubble of the World Trade Center.  Along with the human misery, a call was extended for animal rescue in general and bird rescue in particular.  An animal rescue shelter in New York City called us because they were overwhelmed with birds and asked if we could help.  A trip to the shelter resulted in our receiving over a dozen parakeets and the influx began.  Word soon spread that we performed bird rescue for small birds and it wasn't long before we had over 35 parakeets and lovebirds.  A bird rescue at a filthy breeding facility brought in over a dozen more lovebirds and Arcadia Bird Sanctuary was born!

Here’s What You Can Do!

Arcadia Bird Sanctuary is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all donations are fully tax deductible.  We provide parrot rescue services and bird sanctuary for all species of companion birds.  We believe parrot education is the key to reducing the number of birds in need of rehabing.

The present and future are grim for individuals needing to place their pet birds for adoption or for finding permanent sanctuary. With few legally enforceable standards of care for birds, quality of care varies greatly and may not always be in the bird’s best interest. Additionally, the availability of space, resources, and knowledgeable caretakers for long term or pre-adoptive care is limited as demand far exceeds supply. Unlike the situation with most dispossessed cats and dogs, mainstream humane animal welfare organizations are not always prepared or equipped to provide for the unique needs of most parrot species and may not have the resources to provide long term supportive educational information or follow-up.

The need to provide accurate information and education to current and future owners of companion parrots concerning the level of commitment and care necessary to properly care for these long-lived, highly intelligent creatures is overwhelming. Many parrot breeders and most pet stores with a retail trade in companion parrots simply do not have the staff, the time or willingness to provide adequate parrot education to prepare prospective purchasers about the realities of living with, what is essentially, a wild animal. Many do not provide this information because the reality of the parrot as a pet and full disclosure of its habits, needs and specialized care might deter animal sales and/or related products.  This plays a key factor in need for bird rescue services at a later time.

The Arcadia Bird Sanctuary is an upstanding organization whose sole concern is parrot welfare for the short-term, as well as the long-term issues from captivity to conservation. Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center  needs your help today— while you are living and able to care for your bird — so that we can provide care for your bird as well as other birds, when you are not able to do so.

 Help  Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center promote the parrot cause

·        You can extend your legacy of compassion for parrots into the future…by both making a gift to  Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center today and remembering companion parrots and/or to provide for your parrot when you are unable to do so, when you make or revise your estate plans.

·        Support Arcadia Bird Sanctuary’s efforts.  Contribute to Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.      

For the well being of companion parrots tomorrow, please click here and send in your contribution today. Together, we can make a difference.

Building for Birds

Do you know a special bird lover or is there a special pet in your life?  Why not honor them in a unique way?

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Arcadia Bird Sanctuary Gratefully thanks the Gabriel Foundation and it's Director, Julie Weiss Murad, for permission to use their verbiage, documents and phrases on this website. Their on going guidance has been invaluable.