What a great place! Hundreds of wonderful parrots, some who greet you when you arrive. The "tour guide" knew many of the birds by name. Everybody looked happy and healthy. The fact that they can "be b... more
Feathered Friends Forever Refuge/Rescue Inc.
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Over the past 7 years I've watched the flock nearly double in size as more and more parrot owners faced various problems and had to place their feathered companion at the Rescue. Each one is treated with the same caring and love, regardless of size or circumstance.
Watching the happiness when a parrot picks a new adoptive family makes the day for all the volunteers. It's even better when the family sends an email or comes back to visit and tells everyone how much they enjoy their new companion.
The most rewarding part is working with some of the severly abused or disfunctional birds and having that breakthrough moment when trust is finally established. Here's an example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Jp3ID3-QGA&list=UUevoQtjPq7YY03FDtZaYzmg&index=1
Sign up for the newsletter on the website, sponsor a bird, come volunteer and see for yourself!
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
What a great place! Hundreds of wonderful parrots, some who greet you when you arrive. The "tour guide" knew many of the birds by name. Everybody looked happy and healthy. The fact that they can "be birds" in large outdoor aviaries was very impressive.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
adopting one of their birds.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
get them a full time PR person or 2.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
meeting all the people and parrots
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
all very friendly and knowledgeable - and not one of them gets paid! Everybody there is a volunteer!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Make an even better life for their feathered friends.
Ways to make it better...
the TV station was filming it.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Finding funding and more volunteers. Parrots require daily care and they need more support.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Send them a donation!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
We had to make a really tough decision several years ago. Our Murph was sick and needed a flock. She's lived at Feathered Friends for awhile now and frankly probably always will. I love the silly bird enough to understand it's the best thing that ever happened to her. PLEASE consider a donation to a very worthy and legitimate place for a lot of needy birds. Wendell Hall
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
It was good to see that every dollar donated went directly to the care and welfare of the parrots. All the volunteers are unpaid Veterans. There are no salaries, unlike other "charities" with overpaid CEO's. It's hard to believe what they do to care for over 1300 birds every day. Some lucky families have adopted a new companion from them and that's an interesting process to witness. You can also get their newsletter by signing up on the website www.featheredfriendsforever.org
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
Best rescue for your bird, very concerned and helpful staff. 100% non paid staff, they deserve a some financial assistance, feeding all those birds with just donations has to be tough.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
This non profit will give you the best feeling, they take great care of these birds and the birds are very happy. This is very therapeutic for the visitors and volunteers.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
Each new flight that is built has new features to make life better for the Parrot Residents. They have heat, cool, running water, winter wind walls, etc. To see the Parrots play and interact with other Parrots is just too cool!
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
This is the largest "Parrot Only" rescue in the United States. It is currently home to more than 1,100 parrots that are in need of a place where they can be "a bird". There are new flights being built all the time as donations permit. Current style is to modify a double carport with the inclusion of water fountain, trees for climbing and hanging out on, feeders that are always full of delicious food items and protection from the elements in the form of misting systems to retard the heat, splash pool for bathing, heat for the cold weather, and wind breaks for keeping the chill down to endurable levels for them.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Having 2 birds that have been here for several years due to my moving for work purposes I can see that they are well fed, happy as can be and couldn't dream of removing them from this environment.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Try to secure better funding on a more even footing as well as get more volunteers for this very rewarding work.
I was moving quite often due to work, living in a travel trailer and had little room to allow both my birds to be with me. I sent my Moluccan Cockatoo to the Rescue 6 years ago. He has always been properly taken care of and has recently been placed in the new Cockatoo flight where he is so happy that I would never consider taking him back out. He has so much fun there. I also have a Goffins Cockatoo that I placed there Christmas of 2008. She was so glad to see me, when I arrived a few months later, that you would have thought she hadn't seen me for a year or more! She is inside where I play with her a little every day. Overall I would have to say that to the best of my knowledge there is no other "Rescue" that does as much for the birds and where so long as you support your bird, it will be there if your circumstances ever change to allow you the chance to have your bird in your home again.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
that I live and work at the Rescue since retiring.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I have 2 birds at the rescue. 1 has been here for 5 years or so, the other one has been here for about 1 1/2 years. Both are healthy and happy being cared for and well fed.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
having brought birds here and seeing them thrive with the excellent level of care.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
seek ways to make more people aware of the good work being done here and find a way to get more funding, or at least more consistant funding.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
seeing the level of care and concern for the birds well being.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
outstanding! They have all been most helpful and courteous.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Achieve the goals of its' founder and make this the best Parrot Rescue on the planet!
Ways to make it better...
there were more volunteers to help with some of the larger projects. And more funds donated to allow the projects to be done sooner.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
lack of sufficient funding to allow things to move along faster.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I feel strongly enough about the work that is being done here, and am such a lover of the parrots that when I retired I moved here to assist in whatever way I was capable of in order to take some of the load off the owner/operator of the rescue and others
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Great place to visit and spend time with the birds.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
Great place to visit, well maintained and all the birds look great. These people are doing a great job. They have around 800 birds from 43 or 44 states. Alot of endangered species, some mutilators and pluckers. I have seen them transform pluckers to full feathered birds.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the fact that all personal work with the birds and help in all the daily routine around the parrot park
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
To donate more money more often
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
They are all volunteers, no paid staff or board members taking pay checks, all the donations go directly to the birds welfare
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
all great people, they do honestly care for the birds above them selves
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
be the largest in the world, the brst location to welcome all unwanted or neglected birds
Ways to make it better...
I had more time to soend there
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
the need of more larger donations
One thing I'd also say is that...
Donate if you can, no donation is too small, every dollar counts there
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Feathered Friends Forever (.Org) is America's largest nonprofit Rescue and Sanctuary caring for over 1300 endangered/exotic birds of all sizes. It is staffed by 3 full time volunteers and a few 'weekend warriors', all unpaid, and provide the best possible care for all the birds under their care. The new outdoor habitats are amazing with running water, large feeders, mist cooling and infrared heat for the winter. Just watching the parrots in these aviaries makes all the time spent well worth it. The young volunteers really get a chance to learn about these beautiful birds in a safe environment. The newsletter is now written by some of the resident parrots and gives you a "bird's eye view" of what goes on there. Sign up, go visit, volunteer or sponsor a bird!
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
Absolutely the best in the nation. 21 outdoor aviaries, birds are all happy and healthy. Staff there is great with visitors! Admission is by Donation and it's tax deductible. If you're ever in the Augusta, Georgia area visit them. It's only about 5 miles west of Ft. Gordon.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
many ways. Most important is learning proper ways to handle and care for these beautiful exotic parrots.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
find ways to get more public exposure (PSA's, TV and media coverage) and get the word out that they need financial Help!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the love you get back from each bird you work with!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
all unpaid working because they love parrots, not profits.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
really expand so all 700 plus birds could have their own big aviary and life long care could be guaranteed.
Ways to make it better...
they had a pest control company volunteer to kill all the ants.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
lack of funding since it's all private donations. They don't get federal, state or other support like dog/cat shelters receive.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Ron Johnson deserves recognition for his tireless devotion of 12 years to make sure every abandoned parrot has a loving home.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Big Bird (Ron), Tammy, Larry and Bob have been very interesting, informative and helpful in our transition to the local area from out of state. We have 8 parrots and didn't know what to do until we can get our own place. Thank goodness they swooped down from the sky to help us out since June 2012 (and still ongoing). I couldn't get to fully appreciate this bird sanctuary on only 1 visit so I recommend anyone to get an annual membership to visit often and make friends with more and more of the the personalities and beauties here. You'll hear some common phrases " Hi Casper", "Whatta ya doing", "bye" etc and view some great acrobatic moves from some of the showoffs.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
I've been interested in parrots for as long as I can remember and this year, I found Feathered Friends Forever through a web search for local parrot rescues. I've visited this rescue several times and can honestly say that the people are friendly and very helpful and each of their numerous birds are cared for. These are people who actually do care about these birds and want to see them in good and loving homes. Feathered Friends Forever is a non-profit organization that operates solely on donations. The money that they get quite literally goes to the birds to help feed them, shelter them and take care of their needs. About a month and a half ago, I adopted an Umbrella cockatoo from them and he seems to be doing fine. The dogs have taught him to bark. So now whenever he hears them bark, he barks too and it sounds as though we adopted a Chihuahua rather than a cockatoo. I really enjoyed visiting this rescue and look forward to visiting again in the near future. And maybe the cockatoo can come with me for a visit as well.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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