When we found our Parrot outside my husband's office at the end of June 2016, I was directed to the Connecticut Parrot Rescue and Samantha, founder and heart of this non profit was amazing. In less than an hour of speaking with her on the phone Samantha was at my door to access the situation. She gave us pertinent information on how to care for a parrot and provided us with food and a cage for him while we acclimated to the situation. She was cautious for the protection of the bird but willing to help us care for him. After 2 weeks and a ton of research, my husband & I decided to keep him. In the following months Samantha was an incredible support in our journey to rescuing a parrot and making him addition to our family of people and dogs. We are grateful to Connecticut Parrot Rescue and we see Samantha every 4-6 weeks when she comes to give our guy a groom. We like that she can eyeball him too because Samantha is knowledgeable and very responsible in how she deeply and genuinely cares for the health and well being of her rescues. We are grateful she has been a large part of helping us to bring one of the greatest joys to our life! Having a Parrot child has enriched our life and knowing he's a rescue who we are helping rather us being the cause of a creature who was either plucked from his natural habitat or born into captivity feels good. We cried when we learn about the horrible plight or Parrot's and how something like 80% get re-homed. Thank the stars for the good people at Connecticut Parrot Rescue for what they do! Now we are aware of SO many, too many Parrots that need rescuing and having Samantha there, ready to help is a comfort and a blessing! She is rare as are many of the birds.
