I found Dr Julie, her practice and rescue through Facebook. I have cared for parakeets most of my life and could tell just by what I was reading how extraordinary Dr Julie was as an avian vet, and how well run and caring her rescue is. I adopted a budgie from her six years ago. He was 5 years old and a former breeder. He was the sweetest, healthiest little bird. He recently passed at age 10. He left a little girlfriend who was now on her own. When it was time to adopt a friend for her, Budge Bird Rescue was the first place I looked. I found two little parakeets I wanted to bring home. I was having a hard time being able to pick them up. I live near St Louis, which is the other side of the state. I am caretaker for my mother and had a hard time finding someone to stay with her ten or so hours while I went to get the birds. Then I would find someone, and something would happen. Like I fell and got a huge gash in my leg. Dr Julie was so kind and understanding to me during this time. I had already been trying for six weeks to come get them. I was sure what turned out to be the day after I gashed my leg was finally "the day". I basically freaked out and she was calm and very reassuring that we would get the birds to me somehow. She posted a plea on her personal page to see if someone could meet me halfway in Columbia, MO. I would be able to leave my mom for four hours with no problem. She quickly found someone, and a couple of weeks later I went on pick up my precious babies! I am do grateful to her for that, along with the patience and kindness she showed me during my first adoption. The little former breeder was having a hard time adjusting to life as a pet for a short while. I regularly donate to Dr. Burge when I am able. its amazing to me she is able to help everything with feathers in addition to being an extraordinary Dr. I've never seen someone with such dedication and passion for birds. Truly a worthy place to donate to!
Dr. Burge is phenomenal in her love and caring for all kind of birds. Whether it’s an Amazon parrot or a duckling, she administers the same high level of avian veterinary expertise. She’s also been an important presence as a rescuer. I highly recommend Burge Bird Rescue as a stellar nonprofit. I only wish we still lived close enough so she could take care of MY parrots!
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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Julie Burge and the staff at Burge Bird Rescue work tirelessly to provide a voice for the birds, who are less represented as rescue animals than others. Julie provides a large amount of public education/outreach, veterinary student education, as well as around the clock medical care for these birds. She has braved horrific hoarding and neglect situations, hurricane and disaster response, as well as helping with family emergencies requiring immediate surrender and rehoming of a beloved family member. There is no limit to the passion and the heart at Burge Bird Rescue!
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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I have donated to Burge Bird Rescue and will continue to support them because of the tireless work that Dr. Burge does on behalf of birds. She goes out at all times of the day or night to provide rescue and emergency services for birds in need. She lovingly cares for them and restores them to physical and emotional health. She also supports birds through the provision of extensive education regarding birds and bird care to the public utilizing multiple forums and methods. I have rarely seen a rescuer that is as dedicated to animal rescue as Dr. Burge is.
My Name is Carla S. And I have taken my two big birds out to her location and. And they have been there foe for them and even when my big birds gave birth I have taken my baby birds to her I lived in independence mo and drove out to her place and still do..I have recommended her to other family and friends her services is outstanding...!!!
Dr Julie’s love for birds is so remarkable. Her job is her life and her care and concern for our feathered friends is so great. Thank you Dr. Julie. Keep up the wonderful work you do.
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A wonderful place for any type of bird or fowl. Dr Julie and her staff give 100% of themselves to caring for sick or injured birds. The clinic is totally dedicated to caring for birds. They take in abandoned or mistreated birds and care for them without any compensation until they find an adequate home for them. They are the best.
Julie has been a caring vet. With her care my cockatiel lived 25 years! She treats my birds like she would her own. My conure is 29 years old. Certainly would recommend Julie Burge
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Burge bird service is a wonderful bird rescue and dr Julie Burge is so great with our feathered friends we have adopted a wonderfully smart little Birdy from her a while back she made the adoption process so comfortable for all of us including the bird we now have two different little parrots who go to her every time for a beak wing and nail trim it is a great thing to have such an amazing bird veterinarian in our area she has helped us when our little ones got sick been there when we received our youngest parrot making sure all the babies are healthy and happy!! Thank you Dr. Burge
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I don't understand how D’Luxe Silhouettes is allowed to write a review of a business which they haven't used. If the owner is Christy Wilson, in my opinion, she is the one being childish.
People's pets are being saved by Dr Burge.
I've had to wait sometimes when even
someone's budgie is in an emergency situation. But I know the same would be done for my birds.
I take my budgies, amazon, & macaw to Burge Birds. It's a very affordable place.
Julie was a client at my business and because she read and signed off on the policies and then decided not to follow them she decided to write nasty reviews on all social media sites. I wldnt recommend this kind of person to care for my stuffed bird let alone my real one!!! What kind of business person belittles someone else because they don’t want to follow the rules!!! I pray that you change ur nasty childish ways!!!
Burge Bird Service is dedicated to the health of birds whether customer birds or rescue birds. Julie Burge is a top professional in her field. I highly recommend her services!
I stopped in while visiting a friend in Kansas. Dr. Burge runs a beautiful, clean facility with birds that are well cared for and loved ❤
Burge Bird Services & Burge Bird Rescue are both superior! My parrots have all received the best care & the budgies I've adopted from there have been healthy & lived long lives! I rate Julie Burge as the best, most caring Avian Vet I've ever had care for my parrots.
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.
Dr Burge is the most dedicated and hard working Avian Vet ever. Not to mention all the rescues she does, and housing countless birds preparing them for adoptions. I always recommend her.
Not only does Burge Bird Rescue work endlessly to rescue and improve the lives of birds in need, they incredibly work to improve a bird owner.
Have a question, you can call or go by and ask. I'll never forget asking Dr. Burge about the safety of giving my budgies parsley. Instantly she and her staff informed me, then provided information sheets for further education on proper, safe fresh foods.
When the winter storms came, causing power outages, Burge Bird Rescue sent out a quick email, instructing people of ways to keep their birds safe, warm and well in the storm. They also opened their Rescue to any bird living without power, as the rescue has generator back up power.
Burge Birb Rescue not only helps birds, but helps those of us who have birds to be better bird parents.
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.
Burge Bird Rescue is a fabulous rescue run on a shoe-string and the sheer determination, love, and grit of Dr. Julie. If she wasn't there doing the good work, so many helpless, needy birdies would be lost, destroyed or suffering alone. Keep up the good work Julie!
This is a wonderful place with birds who are being rehabilitated. Dr Burge is definitely the authority on birds and knows how to help them heal and grow into unique little characters.
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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This rescue is a great resource for lost & found birds. I haven't had a bird since I was in grade school. But when I wanted to help rescue an injured bird, Julie took the time to explain how to follow & capture the bird without creating further injury. She also asks those of us in rescue to tag her on lost birds & found birds -- which helps reunite the birds with their families. She also helps us when we find wild birds that may have been injured. Excellent resource for helping all things fowl.
Bird rescues are challenge in itself. The personnel has to be knowledgeable and dedicated to these creatures. Special food, care, housing, handling, and vets are a must for them to survive after neglect, cruelty, or accidents. Burge Bird Rescue shows the compassion and the knowledge toward these special souls. They get these birds to survive impossible injuries or sickness from either adulthood and/or as an infant. Infants need tube or syringe feeding which is a tasks only experts succeed. Burge knows how to handle and diagnosis diseases, illness, injuries in birds and it takes all involved all their experiences to succeed them into a healthy bird. My big bird below. This rescue keeps us informed of the do's and don'ts of the bird world also, which helps us with our birds.
Dr. Burge is a dedicated avian vet who gives her time and love for birds of all kinds, and is knowledgeable, and shares that spirit with all willingly.
My story begins with my first bird adoption. An African Grey named Dusti. I found Dusti at Burge Bird rescue and fell in love. She was the sweetest thing and loved everyone. How ever in a matter of months Dusti became very very ill. I had just had a baby and lived over an hour away from Dr Julie but I knew she needed to go back so that’s why we did.
Dr Julie was amazing through the whole process she wasn’t sure what was wrong but Dusti kept getting worse. Dr Julie ended up using her own birds to get enough blood for multiple transfusions. After all of her efforts Dusti ended up passing. I was heartbroken! The first bird I had adopted and after lots of dollars and time she was gone. These birds are supposed to live for years!
A few weeks later I received a phone call and the nurse told me that Dr Julie would like to see me she would like to give me one of her birds. She had seen my dedication and knew that the bird would have a wonderful home.
I graciously accepted the offer and so glad I did! Sammie has now been a member of our family for almost five years. A digital scrapbook of my girls growing up. The ups and downs good times and bad we have a vocal scrapbook of it all!
The kisses on their cheeks to the screaming in the middle of the night with burps and farts in between! I even hear first words that she had picked up! Sammie is member of our family in every sense of the word. She eats with us she is at every family activity and loves to dance!
We laugh..... she laughs..... and we laugh harder! I can’t thank Dr Juli enough for what she has done for our family. The best pet we could have ever asked for.
I highly recommend Burge Bird Rescue!
Dr. Julie and her staff are phenomenal. We drive 45 minutes each way to take our birds to her. She is a complete expert and goes above and beyond every time. Their rescue is so important and saves so many lives. I have nothing but good things to say.
I have seen first hand some of the rescue stories from the amazing people at Burge Rescue. They are always there with a helping hand if you need them. I would highly recommend them to anyone for all of your bird related needs.
I read about how they save birds and thought how wonderful someone would spend their time to do this. Well I wanted an parrot and went there to see if they would had one that needed me as much as I would need them and guess what Max the red belly parrot needed me. It was a good feeling to know that someone cared enough to make sure these birds get a good home. Max and I are working on becoming best friends. One day he did something to his wing and it had dried blood on it , I call Burge Bird Rescue and they seen him right away . Best thing he didn't do much damage to his wing , it has healed . I can call them and ask questions and they well answer.
I adopted a bird from them recently. Walking in you immediately can tell they care so much for all the birds. Everyone seems to be so passionate and caring towards them and they do everything to make sure the birds go to a loving home. On top of that, they rescue birds in need all of the time, no matter the circumstances. There are not many animal shelters that know how to care so well for birds specifically, so without Burge, many of these birds would have nowhere to go.
I have never been to the bird rescue, but I follow them on Facebook and since I rescue birds as well I am hoping that this great rescue will win the shelter challenge to help with their birds. These are amazing creatures with hearts and big personalities who only ask of us to love them. It is a privilege to be owned by a bird...smile...and even more so by a whole flock of them. I hope this shelter wins so they can continue to help birds . Sincerely, sandie and my flock of 17.
I adopted my bird from Burge rescue. She was a sweetheart and lived out her life with me after several placements. I love their rescue efforts to ensure that all birds, from individually owned parrots, to hoarder situations, to wildlife get a second or third chance to find the loving situation that will be their forever home. Being able to follow up with all Vet care right on site is a wonderful plus.
I adopted a Patagonian Conure from Burge many years ago....very sweet bird. Dr. Julie had done EVERYTHING medically necessary for her....and cared for her SO WELL until a proper home (that's me) could be found. This Lady is a dynamo....pigeons, chickens, swans, macaws, finches...it doesn't matter to her WHAT type of bird it is Julie will do the absolute best by them!!! I LOVE Burge Bird Rescue....they could really use some donations to continue their awesome work!!
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Dr. Julie is a FANTASTIC vet. The work she does is beyond comparison. She treats every bird like it's her own. On top of that she rescues? Talk about Super woman!!! I will always suggest Dr. Julie for anyone looking for an avian vet or even a new bird to add to their life. Thank You Dr. Burge for all of the great work you do!
We have adopted eight wonderful birds from Burge. The compassion, integrity, and service we receive is truly outstanding. I am honored to know Dr. Julie and everyone at Burge.
We have adopted 3 of our babies from Burge Bird Rescue. Whether it is basic care like beaks and nails or more serious issues with their health, Dr Burge and her team offer the best care available! We always recommend them for any avian care needs.
I have a Quaker Parrot named Junior. I have been taking him to Julie Burge for about two years. She is the only bird veterinarian in our region I know of that really knows about birds and understands them. She and her staff take in ill, injured and unwanted birds all the time. She nurse them back to health and strive to find loving homes for them. I can't recommend this place more highly.
Dr Burge and her crew took in a newly hatched baby duck with her yolk unabsorbed. Doc got her stabilized and did surgery and placed her on my farm. She’s a big girl now and is best friends with the orphaned gosling she was raised with. It was evident how much they loved her and had cared for her. She’s a wonderful addition to our farm!
I first met Dr Julie when my buddy of 40 years, Sambo a 65 year old Blue Front Amazon wasn’t feeling too chipper. Despite ailments which come with old age Dr Julie gave us three more great years together. Not only did she provide great care for Sambo, she did so at very reasonable rates, unlike other vets who were less qualified.
Dr Julie is an Avian Vet and her practice is Strictly For The Birds. Not only does she operate an Avian Vet Service but she runs a Rescue and Adoption Service which is second to none in this region of the country. Her commitment to the birds runs deep. Much of her income goes into the rescue and placement of birds into forever homes while she lives a somewhat frugal life style so she may care for and place needy birds into quality environments with caring people.
I began visiting the rescue room when taking Sambo for his treatments and this is when Baby Rio, a Pineapple Green Cheek Conure adopted me. He was Sambos buddy and is my little buddy and daily helper with birdie chores. He helps clean water bowls and feed his five brothers and sisters every morning before asking for his Swimming Pool on the days he wants to bathe.
I have been adopted by four other birds at Burge Bird Rescue. Lobo a Timneh African Grey, Josie a Blue Crown/ Mitred Conure, Bandit an Severe Macaw And Maya a Blue Front Amazon, all beautiful and healthy kids from Dr Julie’s care.
Burge Bird Rescue not only rescues and rehabs exotic birds but also injured pidgeons and doves, ducks and chicks after Easter, the occasional pheasant or swan and even roosters seized from illegal fighting operations. There are no birds she won’t help !
The efforts of Dr Julie and her Team at Burge Bird Rescue to provide reasonable prices, education, care along with their Love Of Birds have helped many owners and feathered babies live happy and healthy lives together.
Thank You Burge Bird Rescue For All You Do
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Dr Julie Burge and the Staff of Burge Bird Services are the most devoted and compassionate people I have every come in contact with. Their tireless efforts to provide exceptional care to our feathered family members while finding families for the feathered souls who have lost their families are second to none ! I have five little angels who passed through their rescue and into my life and they are my reason for living. I would have never been blessed with my feathered kids without Dr Julie, Nurse Julie and the Team of Burger Bird Services. Thank You !
I have been dealing with Julie Burge for several years now and she is fantastic. I have adopted birds, taken birds for treatment and her goal is always the health and safety of the birds. Her charges for adoptions and vet service is the bare minimum. I can't say enough about her experience and dedication.
Dr. Burge of Burge Bird Rescue is so knowledgeable and caring. The Rescue is always busy taking care of the many feathered flocks that arrive on a weekly basis. I have no doubt that they get the best care! Our birds agree!
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Dr. Burge is fantastic with all types of birds! We were fortunate to have found her when we lived in Missouri to care for our Moluccan Cockatoo and cockatiel. We adopted another Moluccan from her and have a very happy flock! Burge Bird Rescue cares about each bird they rescue and helps you find the right match for you and your family.
Over the last twenty years I have owned several birds. Julie Burge loves each bird as if it is her own child! I cannot imagine going to any other than Burge Bird Services. My birds always get the best boarding for a reasonable cost. I highly recommend Burge Bird Rescue. Last year I found a summer tanager, a southwestern bird which migrated to the Kansas City area. The birdie had hit his head against a window paine and laid there almost comatose. I took him to Julie Burge late in the day. She sheltered him overnight at her veterinarian service. The next morning Julie called me and I tranported him to Lakeside Nature Center. They kept him another two days. I went back, picked the gorgeous summer tanager up and tranported him back to where I found him. He flew off in a flash. I hope to see summer tanagers at that same spot this year. JULIE AND I BOTH LOVE ALL BIRDS, caged and wild.
Dr Burge is an amazing person and avian veterinarian. She genuinely cares about animals and runs a full veterinarian office and bird rescue. She's the only person I trust my 4 Conures with.
I've both adopted through Burge Bird Rescue and used their veterinary care for my birds. Dr Burge has been wonderful every time we've seen her. I adopted my macaw Paco from this rescue and he has added so much joy to my life. I couldn't be more thankful that a rescue who takes in birds, all birds, exists and gives birds like my Paco a chance to find forever homes. I'll never take my feathered friends elsewhere.
Dr. Julie of Burge Bird Services comes to Temple Heights Apts. where I live & clips my 2 parakeets wings, & trims their toenails. I've had little parakeets for years & she has taken excellent care of all my birds & we are so lucky to have her!
I have never met Julie Burge, but have read about the extensive efforts she has put into helping abused, unwanted, or sick parrots. I follow her organization on Facebook, and her rescue (and efforts) for each and every bird she treats are nothing short of miraculous. Julie simply does not quit until there is nothing else that can be done. I only recently discovered that she is located not far from where I live, and I will certainly be looking her up in the future for any expertise and/or services she can provide regarding my own feathered flock. Thank you, Julie, for EVERYTHING you do in the name of pet parrots.
Dr. Burge takes in birds and gives them treatment with love and respect. What touches me most is that she takes in and cares for the "itty bittys" like parakeets and other birds who are sold in pet stores as impulse items. She loves and respects them just as a large "expensive" bird. Thinks absolutely nothing about it. She does not see size or cost. I adopted an older parakeet from her a couple of years ago. I could tell he was so loved and taken care of, compared to many other birds I have adopted and/or rescued.A wonderful woman who I have yet to meet , but hope to some day.
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I drove four hours, across the entire state of Missouri, from the Illinois side of St. Louis Metro area to Dr Burges rescue to adopt a parakeet.I had adopted keets from the Chicago area and at Independence, MO (not too far from Dr. Burge.)I filled out the app and spoke to them on the phone and we arranged a day and time.There was about a 2 hour misunderstanding on the time,I thought it was 2 hours later than they did. THey were still very nice when I arrived. They had scheduled me around a surgery and I showed up at the wrong time. No problems. They were VERY kind to me. Nurse Julie(not to be confused with Dr. Julie!) went out of her way for me more than once. She went and got Benny, my new little guy. I wanted to take a photo of him in his travel cage, on his way to his new home. I went to the car and could NOT find my camera. I was panicked (card had 5+ years of photos-) and Nurse Julie came out to help me look.I did not ask. We did not find it and I thought I had left it at a rest stop. We went in and Nurse Julie called MO Dept of Transportation so I could find out who takes care of the rest stops and maybe I could locate it that way.. that was no help as they had no clue. But Nurse Julie was very nice to help in that way. Again, all her idea. I did not ask her to call. I had no idea to contact anyone. (camera was found once I calmed down!) Nurse Julie filled me in on Benny's diet and habits. Then she told me how to get back to Interstate 70 to St Louis, It was very confusing as those highways criss cross over one another about a dozen times..I got onto the highway but got immediately lost. AAA tried to talk me to the right place but were driving me in circles. (They admitted they told me a wrong direction) I noticed I was at the exit to go to the rescue, so I went back , unannounced. Nurse Julie was very understanding and printed a map and went over it with me. I took the map and was back on Interstate 70 in about 10 or so minutes. Everyone was so kind and helpful despite my lateness (and what I thought) being a pest. Burge Birds are in wonderful health. WheN I took Ben to my vet , he looked at him and right away said "he is in perfect feather". Dr. Burge has been so kind with me too since Benny is now a member of my bird family. I have asked her more than once for info on Benny re: behaviour and medical history. And despite being a full time vet and running the rescue she has willingly taken the time to call me or message me to help me find out as much as I can about my new little Benny. I think the** most important** thing and the thing that impresses me and I LOVE the most about Dr. Julie is that she takes the birds' feelings into consideration. She knows and recognizes and respects that they are more than little feathered robots.So ,so important and something I have never seen from a vet to be honest. She really deeply cares for these guys. She has many birds waiting for a loving home, please help Dr. Burge and the birds! I probably will be later again ,at some point!
I've adopted 2 darling budgies from Burge Bird Rescue. Also have taken some of my birds to Burge Bird Services for vet care. The staff is friendly & helpful. The rescue & the medical area are always super clean & well organized. I would send anyone seeking to adopt a parrot or anyone needing medical care or grooming to Dr. Julie Burge.
Exceptionally caring avian rescue and veterinary clinic. Adopted our Charlie bird from them- and they worked with us to adopt him as we live out of town and to made sure he had a good cage for a very reasonable cost.
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!!
This place is amazing. I have never seen a vet care so much and do so much for the animals they say they love. This place takes care of the pets and is not all about the money. Don’t find carting vets any more. I would give them a ten star if I could. Thanks Burge Bird rescue for taking suck great care of Tank the macaw
This is one of the few rescues that I have 100% confidence in. With them, it is about doing whatever is best for the birds. They are not in it for the glory or for ego and are certainly not in it for the money. The birds come first and that is as it should be. And they have taken in some of the most "broken" and done all they can to fix, heal or, if needed to help the pain end.
Rescue does not get better than this.
A fabulous bird rescue place with passion and love for their charger and goes beyond the call of duty for the best of animals
This is one of the best and most caring rescues ive ever seen. They treat every bird as a family member, not a pet. They are very loving, caring and compassionate!
Following the information on Tank, and what you are doing is 5 star. Hope that anyone else reading this review will give your priceless time or donate to help Tank. Thanks for doing the great job you have with him and the others you care for.
I have known Dr. Burge for many years and a more competent, caring and comprehensively capable bird veterinarian I have yet to meet. She is untiring, dedicated and unsurpassed in her mission to bring health and safety to birds.
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I have known Dr. Burge for many years. I have dear friends who have birds under her care. I have seen her put in hours and hours of concerned care in rescuing birds and caring for them with the utmost professionalism and expertise.
There aren't words high enough to praise the work of this doctor and her volunteers. They deserve every bit of good press that can be heaped upon them. I wish more people would spend such time helping critters of all kinds; the world would be a far better place.
Just love this rescue everyone that works there is just fantastic that wonderful wonderful caring people they all have hearts of gold their little angels from heaven taken care of a feathered friends keep up the good work
