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Causes: Education, Educational Services

Mission: Our mission is to take in unwanted pet birds, provide them with veterinary care, and keep them as long as necessary to find them forever homes. We never turn away a bird with medical issues, and we accept wild birds like pigeons that are not taken in by any other facility in our area. In addition, we deploy to help the animal victims of disasters like the Joplin tornado, hoarding situations, and birds that have escaped and are flying loose.

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30 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

Dani28 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/02/2023

Burge really puts birds first and makes many sacrifices for the sake of birds. I am states away, but have been following this rescue and the dedicated runner of the rescue, Julie Burge, for years. I really admire all her hard work and dedication and fighting spirit.

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Donor

Rating: 5

09/17/2019

A rescue that genuinely cares for the animals that they take in big or small. No one is a price tag, all the animals are beings worth every bit of care they need. This rescue has really restored my faith in humanity. Even a budgie will get surgery if it needs it no matter how costly.

MeganSadieLover General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/01/2023

This Burge Bird Rescue provides help and shelter to so many needy birds. She also provides education to bird owners to help them avoid the pitfalls of owning birds.

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Donor

Rating: 5

10/11/2020

Dr. Burge is a true guardian angel to birds. She tirelessly cares for birds in need; much of the time at no cost. She advocates for these vulnerable creatures by providing real-life cases and proper care tips. Dr. Burge always goes above and beyond for all birds; regardless of size and/or complexity of the case. Dr. Burge truly makes a difference for all birds that she comes into contact with.

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auntiem Donor

Rating: 5

10/01/2023

This amazing Rescue goes beyond easy, not only taking in lost pet birds but helping our local Animal Control with birds they have taken in. Currently, Burge Bird Rescue is taking care of various finches abandoned at assisted living centers by the company that placed them there.

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Donor

Rating: 5

10/18/2022

Dr. Burge and Burge Burd Rescue are always available to help with your questions and medical issues with your buds.

dutchess550 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/26/2022

They take in abused birds, change their diets to proper foods and rehabilitate them and place them in good homes if they can.

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Donor

Rating: 5

09/04/2019

She takes in abandoned birds of all kinds, treats their illnesses and injuries and keeps them for the rest of their lives or until they can be adopted by some trustworthy person. She is also a bird vet of some high quality, I understand. I regularly donate to her bird rescue which I wouldn't do if I didn't think it an excellent and worthy organization. Anyone who says differently is not telling the truth.

pamsfish Donor

Rating: 5

10/19/2022

Burge has always been great with my bird. They have a rescue and take donated cages.

amy_delorimier Donor

Rating: 5

10/18/2022

Dr Burge does amazing work for the most vulnerable feathered (and even furred!) lives needing help!
I am confident that my donations are going to the most usefulness they can ❤️

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Donor

Rating: 5

10/25/2021

Dr. Burge and the rescue do amazing work in the over looked field of bird rescue, which does not get the funding that regular small animal rescue does. There are relatively few resources for birds and Burge Bird Rescue is extremely professional, dedicated, and highly, highly needed.

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Mauzer271182 Donor

Rating: 5

10/30/2021

Unfortunately so far I haven’t met Dr. Burge yet as I live in Australia. But I have found out about her incredible work and effort to save neglected and mistreated birds of all kinds on Facebook. I have a few birds of my own and it always makes me sad to see what cases Dr. Burge has to deal with, but with rescuing and rehabilitating those birds she gives them a second chance to live a happy and healthy life.
Dr. Burge puts her whole life into the rescue of those mistreated and often misunderstood little creatures and I really admire her for this.

Melinda S.1 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/17/2020

Julie Burge that runs this rescue, took time away from her practice to go help birds that were displaced because of Hurricane Katrina. She is one amazing person. Runs a wonderful rescue.

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Donor

Rating: 5

10/13/2017

I first heard of Julie Burge when she took time out of business to help birds affected by Katrina. She went to help a lady take care of birds left behind. This lady does so many things to help others. Building a structure to house old breeders and birds no one wants is just amazing.

Lisa Goodwin B. Donor

Rating: 5

10/17/2020

Always stepping in to help when there is no one else. Very worthy non profit!

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Jojoeng Donor

Rating: 5

09/02/2019

A wonderful rescue where the main focus is the health & welfare of the birds.

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ewrigley Donor

Rating: 5

09/02/2019

Burge Bird Rescue is run by dedicated Dr.Burge and her staff. The rescue is exceptionally clean and well managed to see to the welfare of the birds in their care. They rescue birds from hoarding situations, abandoned birds, and the lost ones. I highly recommend anyone looking to adopt a bird to check with this group first before buying from a pet store!

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Client Served

Rating: 5

07/15/2016

Burge Burd Rescue does tremendous work rescuing exotic and domestic birds, alike. They go out of their way to help those that others won't, even taking a little boat out to local lakes to rescue the "Easter" ducks set loose by misguided humans. Thank you, Dr. Julie Burge and Burge Burd Rescue!

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Margie G. Donor

Rating: 5

10/16/2017

Dr. Burge is a lifesaver - both figuratively and literally. She takes in some of the worst cases of neglect and abuse that I've seen as a 20-year volunteer for a local companion bird rescue myself and nurses them back to health - both physically and emotionally. Bless her and her amazing work!!

Suzi C. Donor

Rating: 5

10/15/2017

The work this charity does -saving birds - is not a part time, fundraiser activity, it is a 24 hour a day mission to feed and care for seriously abused, neglected and sick or injured parrots. The worry, lost sleep, research and most of all love that goes into the efforts of each previous soul is amazing. True heroes!

Ma2k9s Donor

Rating: 5

10/14/2017

A great organization that is all about the birds. "This is for the birds" LOL

David M.4 Donor

Rating: 5

10/14/2017

Very caring and compassionate organization that is about doing all they can to help

mariebunny Donor

Rating: 5

10/14/2017

The Burge Bird Rescue does incredible work with the rescue birds. Medical care, providing a better envirornment for the birds and educating the public on everything about the avian species.

betherebird Donor

Rating: 5

10/14/2017

Julie Burge bird recuse one of the best places that takes care of unwanted birds and special birds in medical needs. She give them all the love and attention , be it medical or emotional. That is what she is there for

Christi F.1 Donor

Rating: 5

10/13/2017

I am consistently following the rescue stories of this amazing care facility! They never fail to amaze me at how much care each and every bird that comes there way.

Writer Donor

Rating: 5

10/13/2017

Dr Julie and her staff are wonderful, caring people! They take such great care of all their winged patients. Dr Julie also provides an abundance of information for all bird owners/lovers across the country.

andiesworld Donor

Rating: 5

10/13/2017

While I have not had personal dealings with this rescue it is amply apparent that the level of knowledge, care and love that is shown these birds is amazing. There are frankly not enough people like the lady who runs this rescue.

lvivod Donor

Rating: 5

10/13/2017

Love what they do as a rescue!! Thank you so much!

Peggy S.2 Donor

Rating: 5

10/13/2017

I have known of Burge Bird Rescue now for over 3 years. I can tell you that this is one of THE most caring, selfless rescues around. The work they do is beyond reproach and every single bird in their care is loved and cared for as if it were their own. I have donated to them and I am extremely picky about who gets my money and I do my research first. They even go out of their way to help animal victims of disasters in other states, they help rescue more than just exotic birds! They care SOOOOO much about every animal that crosses their paths!

Cindy E.1 Donor

Rating: 5

10/13/2017

Dr Julie is awesome. She works so hard and loves her work.
The birds are truly loved by this amazing avian vet. Thank you for all you do, Dr Julie.

Luke D.1 Donor

Rating: 5

10/13/2017

Dr.Julie Burge has always been extremely active in the rescue,care,rehab of not only her own patients,but many countless others that cross her path.
Her patients include everything from ducks to finches,and a few other oddities to keep her on her toes!
She tirelessly works to make sure each and every animal that she sees is provided with a positive outcome or a darn good fighting chance.
We thank her for this in our animal community!!!

Sue B.1 Donor

Rating: 5

10/13/2017

They do great work for the bird community. I've been following the story of Tank and the work they're doing is just awesome. That sweet bird is getting the help desperately needed thanks to this great group.

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Heartland quilter Donor

Rating: 5

07/15/2016

We have gotten 5 members of our flock from Burge Bird Rescue. Such a great organization! They are ethical, humane and helpful. Four of our birds have had medical or special needs issues but we received enough help and guidance to make their care "no big deal" and we've loved them all. I highly recommend donating to Burge Bird Rescue- we do regularly and know our dollars go right where we intend- to the birds!

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Client Served

Rating: 5

07/18/2013

We have adopted a total of 5 birds from Burge Bird Rescue. Four of them have/had complex medical issues and need/needed special care. These birds would have been left to die by regular rescues but their lives were saved by Dr. Burge and then she waited for the right "forever home" for them. She taught us everything we needed to know to give them excellent care. When we moved to Texas and found a new veterinarian for our flock, our new veterinarian could not believe we have two birds missing upper beaks. He had never seen that before and could not praise Dr. Burge's work enough.

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barberas Donor

Rating: 5

05/14/2015

Rarely does one get a chance to see any organization that operates with such energy, dedication, enthusiasm, commitment and Integrity as Burge Bird Rescue. Our community is very fortunate to have this wonderful rescue. Please support their incredible work in any way possible.

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