Rhode Island Parrot Rescue

10/04/2025

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10/04/2025

Live from in Johnston RI

10/03/2025

So true!
Cockatoos require a lifetime of commitment ~

Cockatoos are hard work. Their intensity requires a level of commitment that can be exhausting to even the most experienced caregiver. Anyone who has been around a cockatoo long enough knows that they demand ALL of the attention. Wild cockatoos form strong monogamous bonds and remain side by side with their parters all day long. This natural inclination doesn’t disappear in captivity. They are forced to work with what they have: a human caretaker who has a life outside of the pair bond, who must go to work, care for human partners and children, run errands outside of the house, and so much more. Where does that leave the household cockatoo, who wishes to be alongside his mate and flock at all times?

Their need for constant interaction can result in emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviors when those needs aren’t met. Captive cockatoos see some of the highest rates of self mutilation of any other parrot species. Once they go down this path, the self-harming habits are extremely difficult to break.

Mango is a sweet natured Moluccan cockatoo who has been at Foster Parrots for almost a year. He is well loved at the sanctuary and was loved in his previous home, but without a physical barrier he will obsessively burrow into his chest and leave a gaping wound. Mango may look like a smartly dressed cockatoo in his colorful vest, but when you know why he wears it, it becomes a sad reminder of the awful price Mango has paid to be someone’s “pet.” Parrots were not meant to live this way.

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10/02/2025

This year, Rhode Island Parrot Rescue celebrates 10 years of giving parrots 🦜 a voice, a safe place to land, and a second chance at life.
As we step into our next decade, we want to invite you to take flight with us for the very first time.
✔️Our goal: 100 new “First Flight Donors” who will help launch our next 10 years of rescue, rehabilitation, and hope.
How It Works
• Make your first-ever gift of $10, $25, $50, or $100.
• Be officially welcomed as a First Flight Donor.
• Receive a special thank-you recognition certificate and be listed in our Annual Report

Every parrot who comes through our doors has a story of resilience — but they can’t heal without help. 🔹By becoming a First Flight Donor🔹, you’re not just giving a gift; you’re taking the very first step in a flock of support that carries these birds toward brighter tomorrows.

• Join the First Flight Donors today — make your first gift and help us take off into our next decade!
• Be one of the 100 new wings lifting us higher.
• Your first gift is their second chance.
https://donorbox.org/celebrating-10-years-of-rhode-island-parrot-rescue

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10/02/2025

20% off!
Rescue gift bundles 20% off too
What a DEAL!

Help us celebrate our 10 year anniversary during the entire month of October. We'll have contests, games, prizes and SALES!!! Right now you can save 20% off all orders, including rescue gift bundles. Use Anniversary10 in the coupon code at checkout.

10/02/2025

She never stopped fighting for animals! Let’s push that forward.
May you forever rest in peace ❤️‍🩹

09/30/2025

Stop by weekdays 9-1

💚Soft💚 opening of our Flock Shop.
We have lots of fun parrot items, food, toys, enrichment activities, carriers, perches, bowls, supplies, and more!
Stop on in!
173 Washington St. West Warwick, RI 02893

* Please note* Tours of our facility and our available parrots are by appointment only!

09/29/2025

‼️New Caregiver Alert‼️

Peanuts the Timneh African Grey has officially left the building with his new family!
Brianna and her partner Tim dedicated many hours visiting Peanuts, getting to know his unique personality, and building a strong foundation of trust. By taking the time to understand his behavior and thoughtfully prepare a training plan, they’ve set him up for success in his new home.

We’re so excited for this trio as they begin their journey together, and so proud of Peanuts for all the progress he’s made! 💕

Please join us in congratulating Peanuts and his family on this new exciting chapter! 🦜✨

09/28/2025

⚠️Heartbreaking Reality: Waiting Too Long Hurts the Ones We Love Most🥺

The photos you see here are not easy to look at. The cages came to us exactly as you see it—layers of rust, thick droppings, and toys long past safe use.

Behind every image is a parrot who once brought joy and companionship, but whose care slowly slipped through the cracks as life got busy, finances tightened, or the bird simply grew older.

Too often, we see beloved companions set aside as their humans face changes, illnesses, or just the passage of time. Maybe the cage doesn’t get cleaned as often, or a vet visit is postponed. Little by little, the neglect builds until it turns into suffering. The heartbreaking truth is that parrots cannot speak for themselves. They wait and endure—until someone finally notices.

✅ Please remember:
• Act early. If you’re struggling to keep up with your bird’s care, reach out for help before it gets this far.
• Routine matters. Clean cages, fresh food, and vet checkups are not luxuries; they’re essentials.
• Support is out there. Rescues like ours can help with resources, guidance, or even rehoming if that’s what’s best for the bird.

Every parrot deserves dignity, comfort, and love at every stage of life—not just when they are young and healthy. Let’s commit to never letting our companions fade away in silence.

💚 If you or someone you know needs help, contact us right away. Early action can mean the difference between hardship and a happy, healthy life.

—Rhode Island Parrot Rescue
[email protected]

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09/27/2025

♥️Rio♥️
Is such a show off! He’s such a sweet, friendly guy. He brightens each day here in our macaw room. He’s friends to all. Rio is facing some medical issues. We just received his bloodwork back and found that he is fighting an infection. Antibiotics on order. Then we shall retest.
❓Why is this important to share❓
Does Rio look 👀 sick? Is he acting slow or lethargic? How are his droppings? His appetite? Observation is everything—parrots HIDE their illnesses until they can’t. - We log weight, measure food intake, log droppings and monitor. Without these protocols we would have NEVA known Rio was feeling off.
You have to be proactive ✅
We’ve been encouraging Rio to gain weight as he came in extremely skinny even though He eats for 2. He enjoys Harrison's Bird Foods Recovery formula to supplement his diet with added nutrition. He licks it dry!
We hope Rio is on the road to recovery!

📣Rio doesn’t have a monthly sponsor. Yet! Let’s change that! 🔗 https://www.riparrots.org/home/sponsorship-opportunities
It’s times like these when our monthly donors matter the most. Sustainability ♥️
Help us continue to help them!