04/09/2026
And Boom!!! ❣️ This is a very powerful post by T & A Parrot Rescue and Sanctuary ...
And because we find people using the word "Rescue" far too loosely and far too often, we often post about the difference between a "Rescue" situation and a "rehoming/surrender" situation. It's also no secret that we do not rehome our babies. Their humans choose to send their beloved fids to us, because of our policies. We are very transparent about that. We are the forever home. Of course people have other choices and I'd never even meet them if they were happy with the other options.
But these particular portions are what we try to drive home to Joe Public, because the majority of our babies are NOT rescues.. So I'll quote T & A Parrot Rescue and Sanctuary :
‼️ Most of these babies did not come from people who didn’t love them. Quite the opposite. Many came from homes where they were absolutely adored, treated like children and surrendered through some of the hardest circumstances imaginable. Those people trusted ME [.....] I take that responsibility very seriously.
‼️ These birds are already safe. They are loved.
‼️ And guess what? The people who trusted us with birds they loved for 10, 20, 30 and sometimes even 50 years EXPECT me to have rules. They expect me to protect their babies after they can no longer do it themselves... ‼️
📢 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: YES, WE HAVE RULES. A LOT OF THEM.
And no, our rules are not going to make everybody happy.
Yes, we will deny an adoption. No, usually it is not personal. It simply means that, for whatever reason, your home or situation does not meet the standard of care that we have set for the birds entrusted to us.
Most of these babies did not come from people who didn’t love them. Quite the opposite. Many came from homes where they were absolutely adored, treated like children and surrendered through some of the hardest circumstances imaginable. Those people trusted ME to decide where their bird goes next. I take that responsibility very seriously.
So no, I am not going to change our rules because your house is bigger than mine. Because you make more money than me. Because you’ve owned birds for 30 years. Because you think your particular situation should be the exception. And I am certainly not going to be bullied into saying yes.
These birds are already safe. They are loved. They are family here. There is no emergency to get them out the door.
They leave when we find a home that can offer them what they need for the rest of their lives AND when the bird agrees that we found the right person.
Yes, we require a privately owned, single-family home. We do not adopt to rentals or townhomes. Shared-wall living brings things I cannot control—neighbors using pesticides, spraying chemicals, smoke, fumes, HOA landscaping treatments outside your windows, and even something as simple as a neighbor burning dinner. Parrots have incredibly sensitive respiratory systems, and I am not willing to gamble with that.
Noise matters too. Parrots are loud. I don’t care if we’re talking about a budgie or a macaw—they ALL make noise. Obviously not at the same volume, but every parrot has the right to vocalize in its own home without an angry landlord, HOA or neighbor becoming the reason that bird needs another home.
They are also messy. They are destructive. They chew things. They throw food. They scream. They have wings, and YES, we expect them to keep them.
And since we’re talking about rules, here are a few more:
🥦 Chop and a proper diet are requirements.
🪽 Keeping their wings is a requirement. We do not support routine wing clipping.
🏡 Appropriate housing and cage requirements matter.
👧 We do not place our large birds in homes with children under 12.
📚 Education, experience when appropriate, and the willingness to continue learning matter.
⏰ Having the time to actually devote to the bird matters.
❤️ And most importantly, THE BIRD GETS A SAY. You can be absolutely perfect on paper, and if that bird doesn’t choose you, it isn’t going home with you.
So yes, you can say T&A Parrot Rescue has a whole lot of rules.
We sure as hell do.
And guess what? The people who trusted us with birds they loved for 10, 20, 30 and sometimes even 50 years EXPECT me to have rules. They expect me to protect their babies after they can no longer do it themselves.
These policies have served our birds well, and I’m not changing them because somebody believes they should be the exception.
If our adoption requirements don’t work for you, that’s okay. There are other rescues with different policies, and I genuinely hope you find the right fit.
But here?
The birds come first. Every time.
They are safe here. They are loved here. And they can stay right here for as long as it takes to find the forever home that meets our standards. ❤️🦜
