I came to Beak N Wings with the intent of giving my bird up because he was becoming mean and I couldn't handle him. Instead, 13 years later I am an avid bird lover for all species, I volunteer, foster, rehabilitate and advocate for the Club. As a 501 C3 non profit, we hold monthly board meetings, followed by a general meeting welcoming members and whom ever would like to attend and find out what's happening with us. We hold meetings for education, offer classes to everyone at not cost. The location is great, and those of us who volunteer are very committed in education, and finding good new forever homes for our birds.
I found this group when i was given 3 large birds and knew nothing about them or what i should do for them. as i learned i became a member and now a foster home for the club birds. in the year and half that i have been with the club i have learned what i could and still learn and now have a level of comfort with all of the birds. its so amazing and i couldnt have done this without the club.
I have been a member/volunteer of this club, Beak N Wings, for several years. The goal being to educate more people about parrots. Their needs, which include; good nutrition, personal attention, toys, correct cage sizes, health, and grooming. Also discussed are the many things that are toxic in our homes and environment for our pet birds. To prevent having so many that are neglected, fed improper diets, not provided with toys, never seen by a veterinarian, and given little to no attention.
We participate in many events around the metropolitan area. Which provides awareness of our club, and our monthly meetings. Which are free and open to the community. Our meetings are educational and fun. These events also allow us to show case our foster birds and make them visible to our communities, to help find them new homes.
All of our birds are released by owners who for whatever reason, are unable to keep and care for their birds any longer. We then take them into our program, for re homing. But before we receive them we have volunteers/club members lined up, who take these bird into their homes and become responsible for getting them seen by one of our many club veterinarians, and thirty days later, to as many of the monthly events as is possible. Depending on the information we have received about the birds, we assess them, and treat them medically as needed. We then allow them time, 30 days, to adjust into their foster homes. We spend time a lot of time with them and try to place them in good, responsible homes.
All of our foster homes and adopters homes and given a home study before birds can be placed in them.
Beak N Wings inc, is a 501 C3, we operate solely on donations which include cash and items that we always need. http://www.beaknwings.org/