For The Love Of Birds A New Jersey Non Profit Corporation

I’ve always been around birds growing up. In December we lost our beloved 25 year old Cockatiel. I was beyond heartbroken. I knew I could never have another cockatiel so I began to research bird rescues. I had a long conversation with Joanne telling her my story. She listened patiently and had me fill out an application to adopt and or foster. I found a 7 year old Conure close by and we decided to visit. Juliet, foster mom, was very accommodating. After about a month we brought Andy home. He has quite a personality and we are taking our time getting adjusted to him but he is just what my heart needed! I recommend For the Love of birds rescue. Even if you just want someone to talk to or visit they are very supportive!

I joined For the love of birds rescue in January 25 as a foster home. My sister Patty has had birds for over 20 years and has been part of the rescue for many years. I acquired my first bird a 25 year old African Grey from a coworker around 3 years ago. My sister along with Joanne always helped me with any questions as I learned about behaviors, foods, All the Does and don'ts. Etc. Even though the bird did not come from the rescue. I got my first foster bird in January a Green cheek conure. Its fun seeing how different breed birds have there quirks and personalities. My second Foster a 28 year old African Grey (Ashes) came to me. After fostering him for a few weeks. We became buddies. He is such a good bird. He cracks me up with his antics and makes me happy. So I decided I had to adopt him. If you are interested in adopting this is a great organization to deal with. Check out the site for yourself.

I've been owned by sun conures for almost 30 years until last November when my last of the Mohicans passed away at almost 30! After months we realized we couldn't be sun conure-less and contacted For The Love of Birds. Adopting our bird from For the Love of Birds was one of the most rewarding experiences we've ever had. From the moment we first reached out, the team was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and patient. They took the time to understand our home environment, lifestyle, and experience level.

Throughout the process. We never felt alone or overwhelmed—they were always just a call, text or email away to answer our questions, even after the adoption was complete.

The transition for our new feathered family member was smooth, thanks to the guidance and ongoing support from the organization. Our bird is happy, healthy, and has brought so much joy and character into our home.

We’re deeply grateful to For the Love of Birds for the incredible work they do and for helping us give a loving forever home to such a special bird. Highly recommended to anyone considering bird adoption!

We wanted to adopt one or more budgies to befriend the sweet parakeet I inherited when my mother passed away. My son and I could not be more impressed by the incredibly committed and thoughtful work of For the Love of Birds and their volunteers. They were extremely careful in vetting us as possible parents for their parakeets Beatrice and Blossom. They interviewed my references and me, reviewed a video walk-through of where the birds would live, and had my parakeet tested for any illnesses. They were also extremely supportive and had tons of great advice. The foster family taking care of the budgies were fantastic and clearly had done a wonderful job taking care of them. We are honored and very grateful to have had this lovely experience with For the Love of Birds. They do great work and deserve our support!

My name is Anthony A. Perez and I am thrilled to offer my pleasant experiences with this wonderful organization called For the Love of Birds. I had owned my previous cockatiels consistently since I was in high school. Unfortunately late last year, I lost both of my over 20 year old birds a mere months apart. Not having my house filled with the sounds of birds was strange and this prompted me to start looking for new companions. I had considered purchasing new birds, but somehow I was lead to this organization. The initial application was filled out in January and immediately I was contacted with additional questions to determine if I was an appropriate candidate. They checked references, verified my veterinary and conducted a thorough interview process. It became apparent that this organization does not just hand over birds to anyone. They have a very rigorous adoption process because they want the birds to be matched with the perfect adopters and I found that to be admirable. On February 16th I was finally able to bring the two sisters Autumn and Bee home with me. They have acclimated nicely to their new environment and hopefully will live very comfortable for decades to come. For the Love of Birds was very supportive, and provided food, a cage and toys to start me off. I felt compelled to provide an extra donation in support of this organization and I plan of possibly continuing to donate whenever possible. I highly recommend them.

We first learned about FtLOB in 2017, after our cockatiel Rufus died. In the autumn of that year we decided that the house was too quiet, and not wanting to encourage bird breeding we looked at local rescue agencies. FtLOB had the most diverse list of birds available for adoption, from finches to macaws. We were interested in a cockatiel whose name I can't remember, and filled out the adoption paperwork.

I can't remember his name because Joanne, the adoption coordinator, suggested another bird, Charlie. We visited the foster home where Charlie was living, and immediately bonded with her. While Rufus was very much my bird, and tolerated my wife because she fed him treats, Charlie (who we renamed Carly) was happy to share time with both of us.

We spent seven wonderful years with Carly, ultimately losing her to an auto-immune disorder in September of last year. While both my wife and I professed not to want another bird, we were both looking at the FtLOB website. In February, we saw Ravioli, a three-year-old female cockatiel who was described as "an explorer." We decided to fill out the adoption paperwork, and in early March Ravi came home with us. She is living up to her name, flying around our house, and was calm and adaptable when we took her for an overnight trip to a state park.

In both adoptions our experience with FtLOB was superb. They have a very detailed adoption application, and follow up with a phone call and request for home video, all to ensure that the prospective adopter understands that keeping birds is a commitment and responsibility. They require at least one visit to the foster home, to ensure that adopter and adoptee get along. The test their birds for common diseases. And they send the birds to their adoptive home with a cage and all supplies needed to ensure that the relationship gets off to a good start.

My husband and I wanted to adopt an older bird. For the Love of birds had a 35 year old African grey named Good Boy. We had a great experience with them. After I filled out the application I was contacted. I went to visit him at his foster home. I could just tell how much they cared about the birds. After I got him home I received help with any questions I had. I would definitely work with the Love of Birds again. Good boy is doing great with us. We were very happy to give him a forever home.

I reached out to FTLOB wanting a cockatiel, but they redirected me towards my little green idiot named Charlie. The process to get him was pretty long and tedious, but understandable for such a big commitment that's usually mismanaged. The foster parents and Joane were very kind and helpful in accommodating me with Charles, especially with how rowdy he is around other people. Great service here :thumbs_up:

Joanne was a pleasure to work with. She was so helpful when I adopted my little blue parakeet, Harry. This organization genuinely cares about its birds and thoroughly vets potential owners to ensure that the birds will be in a safe and loving environment. Joanne has expertise with a wide range of exotic bird species. She offered some excellent advice and ideas to acclimate my little Harry. If you are looking into adopting a bird, Great NonProfits and Charity For The Love Of Birds is the place to contact.

The application process to adopt is very thorough ensuring that their rescued birds go to the most perfect forever home. Unlike other bird rescues, FTLOB disease tests all their birds. This was very important to me as I have two 25-year-old cockatiels that also were disease tested.
Joanne was wonderful to work with and recommended Pepper for me to adopt as he is an older cockatiel that was looking for a quiet home to share with some cockatiel friends. It has been about two months and Pepper has acclimated beautifully to his new surroundings. He came with a very large cage that he was accustomed to and FTLOB provided a nice assortment of bird food and other goodies.
I would like to thank all the volunteers who rescue birds and provide a safe foster home until they are adopted. You are all very special!

The application process was thorough, which is a great thing. We got lots of information and advice from FTLOB during the process. The pickup was easy, the whole foster situation was great, and we have a lovely new friend in our home. He's a healthy, happy canary, quite a step up from our previous sickly pet shop canary who I bought because I felt bad for him. Please support FTLOB, they're doing a wonderful job for the birds!

After losing one of my babies (2 girl budgies Panko and Peanut ) Panko a year or so back, I decided it was time for Peanut to have a new friend. Looking on Instagram, a photo of a little budgie popped up and I immediately knew I needed to bring Stella home. After contacting FTLOB's, I was connected with Joanne who walked me through the entire process and was so helpful providing me with information and answering all my questions. After speaking and FaceTiming with Stella's family, my daughter and I went to bring Stella home. While she is still a bit shy with me, Stella has perked up, is chirping more often, flying around and hanging with Peanut, and napping on top of the cage. We are so happy to have Stella with us and thank you to For The Love of Birds for all you do to help these sweet babies find their new homes!

We sent in an application and the vetting process was completed within a week. The woman who helped us, Joanne, advised against the birds we originally applied for, saying she had the perfect bird for us that wasn't on the website. And she was 100% correct! A few more days later after our phone interview and home review, we met little Pidgey who really was a perfect match for us. Within a week, this boy who was afraid of hands was already comfortable enough to give him scritches! Two weeks and he fell asleep on my shoulder!! Having a cuddly bird being our friend was our priority and I'm so happy to have gotten exactly what I'd wanted. I could not recommend For the Love of Birds enough!

Best adoption decision we ever made! Meet Peanut & Buttercup.

During the months after our 26-year-old pet Sun Conure passed, we thought we couldn’t do it again. She had been so loved & the heartbreak was still there. But when our daughter spotted this 10 year-old bonded pair and nudged us a bit, we decided to reach out.

The application was highly detailed and took a bit of time, but was also thought-provoking. By the time I hit “send.”, I was fully invested and it was clear this organization was working in the best interest of the birds they serve.

A phone interview, home video submission and a few foster-family visits later we had our new family members. Its been a number of months and they have adjusted very well. Peanut & Buttercup are just the sweetest little guys and their future is very bright. We couldn’t be happier with our decision.

The FTLOBs team is highly knowledgeable, their fosters are carefully vetted and their hearts are definitely in the right place.

Thank you “For the Love of Birds.”

We have been so happy to have Mason join our flock. We recently introduced him to his cage mate Moon and the two of them are inseparable. Mason spent 60 days with us at the clinic in quarantine before coming home and our staff fell in love with him. Our clients ask about him daily. He’s been a joy to have join our family, thank you!

After my wife died I thought a pet would help with the loneliness. I decided on a bird and a friend alerted me to the fact that there were adoption organizations for pet birds. I searched online and identified several. One had very limited choices, one considered me to be too far away, and one was just too difficult to work with. Then I found For the Love of Birds in New Jersey. They were very friendly and eager to match me with a bird. They worked with my schedule to arrange visits with adoptable birds and offered guidance and suggestions. I ended up coming home to New York with Spanky, a middle aged Golden Capped Conure, a terrific accessorized cage, and a ton of food. The adoption fee was very reasonable. They continue to check in on us and answer any questions. I couldn’t be happier with the whole process.

I have been fostering for FTLOB since Jan and it has been a pleasure working with them. Everyone works as a team to put the birds needs first. When I tell people I foster birds they look at me like I have 2 heads. When you think of animal rescues you think cats/dogs. Birds are misunderstood animals that need a lot of attention which people don't realize when they acquire them. Unfortunately this results in many unwanted birds. Our vetting process is very thorough to ensure the bird is placed in the right home. It's very fulfilling to receive updates on successful adoptions that give these birds a second chance at a happy life.

Wonderful group of people from those running the org to the amazing fosters. I reached out to adopt our African grey Misty. From the moment I reached out with interest I could tell they aim to ensure these birds go to their forever home. Everyone was so responsive and allowed multiple visits before finalizing the adoption.

Thanks to this group we are loving the newest addition to our family

After my 28 year old Senegal parrot passed, I was desperate to find a new feathered friend. I was fortunate enough to find FTLOB. I filled out my application, pleading my case. Shortly thereafter, Joanne contacted my references and was approved. I did not choose a bird from the list. Joanne considered my history, and matched me with Jazz. He is the most beautiful 24 yr old Gold Capped Conure. Apparently we both needed each other and are getting along super. It's been less that a week and this lovable guy greets me happily every morning and if I've been out running errands. He can't wait to hop on my shoulder and hang out with me. I couldn't believe how wonderful Joanne was to work through the adoption process. She even delivered Jazz, his beautiful cage and all his food & toys to my home. The whole experience was better than I could have ever expected. It's easy to see the health & safety of the adoptable birds is their top priority. I would encourage anyone interested in adopting a bird to contact FTLOB.

FTLOB is an exceptional organization, and working with Joanne was an absolute pleasure! Joanne’s passion for the well-being of the birds shines through in every interaction throughout the adoption process. The care and attention that FTLOB gives to both the birds and their adoptive families are unparalleled, caring deeply about every bird and family they work with, ensuring the best possible match. I feel so fortunate to have Ellie (my wonderful and sweet cockatiel) in my life now, and I know this is just the beginning of our journey together. Thank you, Joanne and everyone at FTLOB, for your love and dedication to this important work. I highly recommend FTLOB to anyone considering adopting or rehoming a bird.

My daughter Emma has been begging for a bird for the past year. After tasking her with doing research herself, she decided that she wanted to adopt instead of buying one at the store. My family was thrilled at the prospect of rescuing a bird and giving it a great life. After searching for the right fit, we came across two brothers Bowie & Benjamin. They are blue and green parakeets with a ton of personality.

For the Love of Birds Rescue organization was everything we needed in a rescue group. The volunteers I worked with were not only kind, but knowledgeable and dedicated to their cause. They gave us so much attention, information, and feedback that has made Bowie and Benjamin’s transition seamless.

I have been blown away by their support in this adoption process. If I ever need anything, I know they are a phone call away. What they have created for all of the birds in their program is truly inspiring. I am so lucky to have found them and our two little guys that will be a part of our family for many years to come!

My fiance and I were looking for a feathered friend for a few months at various bird stores around NJ with no luck in finding the right personality to fit our wishes. I was doing research and found For the Love of Birds online and my fiance and I got to read about a cute green-cheek conure named Cory. He sounded like what we were looking for and we put in our application to potentially adopt. We both appreciated the depth in which the application was questioning because we could really tell that this non-profit truly cared for the well-being of their animals and wanted to put them in good homes. Once our application was approved, it was time for us to meet Cory at his foster parents' home. She was very knowledgable about his behaviors, needs, diet and medical history and was very courteous in letting us stay for a few hours in private with Cory so he could get comfortable with us. As soon as we left, we knew this was definitely the bird for us and we were elated that we could adopt him! Not only were we happy to give him his forever home, but we were very pleasantly surprised that they also provided a sizeable cage, medical history, more information about general wellness tips and tricks, food, and a very small adoption fee (much less than any birds we would have purchased from a bird store). We have now had him for about a month and are SO happy with the decision we made! He was clearly well cared-for in his former foster home and now that he is in his forever home, his big, silly personality has come out like his funny love of cuddling with feet and obsession with taking baths in the kitchen sink! Not to mention, he has even started learning new tricks like flying to our fingers across the room and spinning! He has become such a wonderful part of our lives and we are SO grateful to have found him through For the Love of Birds.

This is the second time we have adopted Zebra Finches from For the Love of Birds. The process was very quick and easy and the communication was great! The whole team from the coordinator to the foster home have been nothing but excellent. For the Love of Birds goes above and beyond vetting their potential adoption applicants to make sure they have the right people for the right birds! Thanks for the cute little birdies we get to love and add to our flock!

We are so happy to have the privilege to work with FTLOB, the fantastic organization we recently worked with to adopt our newest family member, Peach, (formerly "Ponch." We filled out a comprehensive application, had an initial interview, and created a video of our premises. Once the organization's board approved us, we then were able to visit our wonderful parrot at the foster parent's home to meet Peach and begin the bonding process. After three visits we were able to bring Peach home and have been falling in love ever since. From the beginning we got excellent guidance through the application process from the rep who interview process, who was just a wealth of information and experience. And we were incredibly impressed by the foster mother who had done great work making Peach comfortable and bringing him out of his shell. In particular this wonderful foster mom gave us a lot of helpful feedback about Peach, lots and lots of food and treats and a majestic cage to keep him in at our home in NYC. We were able to learn our little bird's preferences and habits, and we received a lot of guidance of how to progressively bond with our little boy. We cannot stress enough what a wonderful organization FTLOB is, and it's representatives were most compassionate, intelligent and supportive through this process. Every step of the process was seamless, and it didn't take a lot of time. We highly recommend this wonderful organization as their representatives genuinely care for the birds they are trying to find new homes for. Even after we brought Peach home, we have been able to avail ourselves of the guidance of the foster mom, and she has been very generous with her time and expertise. We are grateful for everything they do for birds who need loving, appropriate families and for the respect and dignity we were afforded in the adoption process.

What an angel I received from For The Love Of Bird. My baby cocktail is so adorable and loving. Ms. Joanne and Ms. Denise explained every detail about her requirements and gave all detail instructions over the phone and on the web. My baby brighten our lives with her musical chirps and play with sunlight in the morning. It's less than week, she made so much space in our home and heart. When she sits on my shoulder, she plays whistling with me. She stays with us all day, and started following us all around the house. If she is playing in corner, she will come around look at me and goes back to play. She became family in few days. Thanks to Ms. Joanne and Ms. Denise.

Our adoption experience from For the Love of Birds went very smooth. Joanne helped us throughout the entire process and guided us step by step on getting our birds lab tested for disease prior to bringing Davey home. Davey's foster caregiver - Jody was very accomodating, providing us with Davey's favorite food and cage.
She still checks in with us time to time for Davey's updates. Davey is a sweet cockatiel who is still in the process of opening up to my other cockatiel that was looking for a friend. He has adjusted well to our house, flying and singing everyday, adding to the joy of our bird family.

This is such a beautiful organization. They really care about the welfare of birds. I adopted a lovebird named Cleo as a companion for another lovebird I have. She's very sweet and the adoption coordinator was very supportive with training and follow-up. Please. If you're looking for bird, don't buy, adopt.

For The Love of Birds helped me adopt an amazing parrot in need of a home! I was very impressed by their adoption process. Working with them was easy, straightforward, and a pleasure.

Ollie, my 20 year old adopted Amazon parrot, has now been settling in for the past three weeks and is the perfect match for me. I am so happy to be able to give her the forever home that she deserves!

What a wonderful experience with fostering and finding my mother’s cockatiel, Percy, such a great home.
As my mother’s health was declining, she was not able to provide the care and attention needed and it appeared his health was declining as well. I’m happy to report, Percy looks healthier and happier now which puts all of minds at ease during this already difficult time. After contacting a few other rescues, we decided FTLOB was ideal.
The original foster, Tracey, was amazingly caring and very communicative from the time she picked him up, and continued communication throughout the entire process. Once he was adopted, the adopter maintained contact with mom, sending videos and pictures as requested.
Thank you to all the volunteers and supporters that make this possible.

FOR THE LOVE OF BIRDS is true to their name! They are committed, compassionate and dedicated to keeping their rescued, beautiful exotic birds safe, healthy, happy & well loved in their hands and others. Their screening process ensures their rescued birds they adopt out will be well taken care of, as some have so sadly endured unwarranted situation(s). FTLOB helped me find the perfect match for Boujie, who I felt really needed a friend. After I canceled several pick up dates and being accommodated each and every time, I finally adopted sweet Xena on 4/17/24. She is adjusting wonderfully to her new home and to her loving and nurturing friend, Boujie. They are so happy together. To see them build their trust and bond to one another so quickly is rewarding and heartwarming. They did, after all, start off having something very much in common. Ironically, they were both found flying around outside and were rescued right before the cold set in! So in my eyes and heart, adoption is the way to go and you can't go wrong doing it through FTLOB. Xena's future, I can attest to, will be filled with everything she deserves and more! Thank you Joanne, Tracy, Eileen and everyone at FTLOB for always keeping your rescued birds' best interest in mind. Thank you for spreading the love, concern, educating and raising awareness so these sweet birds can spread their wings, fly toward happier lives and into their forever homes. Thank you everyone at FOR THE LOVE OF BIRDS for all you do!
With Sincere Appreciation & Gratitude,
Michelle
xo
.....And they lived happily ever after!

Just last Monday, we adopted a bird named Cashmere. He is an eight, or nine-year-old cockatiel. We have had lots of fun already with him. We feel lucky that we found “For the Love of Birds”. Joanne did check the references we provided and also had a phone call with us. We were impressed by how devoted they are. Their birds must be in good hands. Joanne and Caryn helped us enormously and we are very thankful for the information and assistance we were given. We highly recommend them to people who are looking for a pet bird.

Within the last year I lost my senior cockatiel from old age and then my pigeon suddenly and unexpectedly. The absence of a feathered friend led me to searching for a local rescue, hoping to see if there was a bird out there I could offer my home and heart to. Almost like it was meant to be, I found the For the Love of Birds Rescue (FTLOB) and happened upon their adoptable birds list. I absolutely gasped when I saw "The Band" listed, a group of four cockatiels all up for adoption together. Robbie, Levon, Rick, & Garth absolutely pulled on my heart and I knew I had to put in an application form for them.

The adoption process with FTLOB was prompt, organized, and professional. Everyone I spoke to - Joanne, Caryn - I could easily see how much they cared for the wellbeing of these birds and every step in the process was to ensure they would be getting a safe, happy, and healthy forever home. The FTLOB's website clearly outlines what can be expected during the adoption process and they held to that. I went through the process during the holiday season and the rescue was flexible in allowing a video tour of the room where the birds would stay with their cage. Their feedback was prompt along with suggestions for making the environment best fit the birds before adopting them. After receiving approval I was able to promptly schedule with Caryn, the Band's foster, a time to meet them and with that it only solidified what I already knew: that all four would be a new part of the family.

And I'm very happy to say that Levon, Robbie, Rick, & Garth (now renamed Gus!) have recently come home!

After such a positive experience, I can only highly recommend working with FTLOB Rescue for anyone who lives in the NJ area and is looking to give a home to a feathered friend!

We were on the hunt for a feathered friend (or two!) to join our family. We have rescue dogs and work with rescue horses so we knew we wanted to go the same direction with acquiring a bird. We were looking for a green cheek and found this lovely girl that came with a bonded lovebird. I think the best part of rescue is that we not only had to, but got to spend time with the birds before we decided that they were the right fit for our family. The green cheek took immediately to my daughter which was great.
The process took time, but we were prepared for that having worked with rescues for our dogs. Communication was clear and timely and we have been given so much support from For The Love of Birds to ensure that our new feathered friends transition to our home was seamless.
Anyone thinking of adopting a bird (or birds!) should absolutely consider a bird from For The Love of Birds. I cannot recommend them more highly.

We had lost the last of our 4 cockatiels in 2022 and 2023. After grieving for a bit, we started looking to adopt one or two new birds. We found For The Love of Birds and filled out an adoption form. Joanne called us and went through a thorough interview and also spoke with our references. We were very impressed with their vetting process.

After speaking with two of the bird foster families, we went to see Cici, a 4-year old male (probably) cockatiel about an hour from us, intending to adopt if we felt there could be a good bond with us. Cici was full flighted at the time, but still unafraid of us, just more interested in the foster home's parakeets. We decided to take a chance and adopt him. After chasing him a bit we finally got him into his carrier and took him home with his cage and stand.

Once home, we clipped him (twice! he's a strong flyer), and now he's calmed down and spends most of his time on one of us or on top of his cage. After less than a week, he's singing and exploring and getting into lots of trouble! I think he'll be very happy here.

We'd like to thank FTLoB and wish them the best of luck in adopting out all of their beautiful birds. Their attention to detail and followup has been excellent, and we'd recommend them to anyone looking to make some bird's life happier. F

or those of you looking to surrender a bird, we know how traumatic that can be. Rest assured that FTLoB has all the birds' best interest in mind and will only adopt out to qualified families. They'll do their best to find your bird another forever home.

Pat and Leslie

For the Love of Birds helped my sister and I to adopt wonderful 19 year old male eclectus parrot who was being reformed due to his owner’s health and age issues. It was a wonderful experience and we are so happy with our new little guy who is named Kiki. Joanne, the Director Of Adoptions, worked with us through the entire process and made it easy and even fun. She was very honest about Kiki’s hormonal issues which require special care, so we knew what to expect. She spoke with our avian vet and references and facilitated our meeting with Kiki’s owner. We visited her owner’s home three days in a row and spent the day. there each time. We got to know Kiki and his routines, and his owner who is now a friend, and is a lovely person. Joanne stays in touch and is available if we have questions. She has been with us every step of the way. Kiki is adjusting well to our home and is a joy to us every day. This is a wonderful organization, and I appreciate how careful they were in screening us in order to be certain Kiki was coming to a good home. We are forever grateful.

What wonderful people. My experience with FTLOB has been truly heartwarming.

Sharky came into my life as an abandoned budgie, discovered by my neighbor. After a period of rehabilitation and bonding, I realized it was time for Sharky to have some companions. FTLOB came highly recommended by my avian vet. From the very first moment I reached out to them, FTLOB proved to be a thoughtful and guiding presence throughout this new journey. The adoption process was thorough, instilling confidence in their high standards, yet it was always accompanied by caring guidance. It was clear they had the best interests of their birds at heart, providing me with the assurance that my new adoptees would be in the best possible care.

I had the pleasure of visiting the foster home to meet Sunny and Sky, two adorable budgies whose personalities would complement Sharky perfectly. The home felt like a sanctuary of radiant love, enveloping you with warmth the moment you stepped inside. I had a wonderful opportunity to meet and bond with Sunny and Sky, and even meet the other foster birds!

Though I am only on day 3 of the acclimation period between Sharky and Sunny & Sky, it is evident that Sunny & Sky have been so well-loved and cared for that they are remarkably unstressed. This could only be achieved through the care of a perfectly nurturing foster family. I am deeply grateful for their efforts, as I know this has made the acclimation process easier. I am very hopeful for a continued smooth transition, as I have received only positive indications thus far.

When I reflect on my experience with FTLOB, there is one aspect that stands out above all else:

The true measure of their excellence lies not just in my decision to adopt from them, but in my unwavering trust that, heaven forbid anything happens to me, FTLOB is the only place I would entrust with the care of my birds. This level of trust and confidence in their ability speaks volumes about the quality of care they provide. To Joanne, Patricia, and everyone else involved in FTLOB, you have excelled in every aspect, and I cannot thank you enough.


I recently embarked on the journey of welcoming a parrot into my life, and during my search for the perfect avian companion, I had the privilege of encountering an organization known as 'For the Love of Birds.' I must say, their professionalism and commitment to ensuring the well-being of their feathered charges greatly impressed me.

My primary point of contact throughout this process was Joanne, and I can't express enough how instrumental she was in guiding me towards making an informed decision. She took the time to understand my lifestyle and preferences, which ultimately led me to meet my cherished companion, Kiwee, a Senegal Parrot.

Kiwee's previous owners, who I had the pleasure of meeting, were incredibly gracious and helpful, providing valuable insights and ongoing support. I can confidently state that the entire experience of dealing with 'For the Love of Birds' has been nothing short of exceptional.

Their dedication to matching parrots with loving and responsible homes is commendable, and I continue to turn to them for guidance whenever I have questions or concerns. I am truly grateful for this wonderful experience and the newfound friendship with Kiwee, all made possible by the exceptional team at 'For the Love of Birds

I've been thinking about adopting a friend for my 12-y.o. cockatiel for a while, since his cage mate passed 2 years ago. On August 1, I was browsing birds for adoption and a post about Lemon, a 19-y.o. female cockatiel, caught my attention. I filled out my adoption application and within a week I was contacted by Joanne, one of the coordinators. After ironing out some questions about my rent agreement, she proceeded with contacting my personal references and then doing an interview with me.
I was astonished at how thorough the application and interview questions were - they really DO care about finding these birds a good home!
The entire adoption procedure was remarkably smooth, and by August 29th, Lemon was comfortably settling into her new home. She came accompanied by a spacious, impeccably clean cage, and an entire bag of toys and treats, which was a wonderful surprise.
I cannot express how much I appreciated this entire experience and wholeheartedly recommend 'For The Love Of Birds.' Their dedication and commitment to these avian friends shine through in every aspect of their work."
- Katia Arskaya

I found FTLOB online and I’m so glad I did! I have adopted 3 birds. My first bird was a lovebird named Pesci. When I decided he needed a friend, we adopted a parakeet named Newark. After the unfortunate passing of Newark, we decided to adopt again. After learning a lovebird, Jake, was available for adoption, we were so excited to meet him and bring him home. Joanne, Denise, and Emily were so helpful every time. They were all given to me with beautiful cages filled with toys and food for a smooth transition. I highly recommend going through this organization. Their ultimate goal is to place birds in good homes ensuring that they get to live long, happy lives. They provide support after the adoption so you will never feel like you’re alone.
Thank you soo much for everything FTLOB!

I have had birds in the past such as cockatiels, Love Birds, Cockatoos and raised Finch.
I always wanted to adopt a bird but never really new how to go about doing so.
After much searching, I found For The Love Of Birds!!!!!! I guess the wait was defiantly worth it. I searched their site and saw several birds I thought might need rehoming. But my buddy Archie had me right from the beginning!!! After several conversations and texts with Joanne, I finally got to meet Archie... his foster owners stated he was hand shy and pretty quite and basically entertained himself. WELL, Archie is a little comedian!!!! He bops up and down to music, gives kisses, and trying to whistle. I'm also trying to get him to talk, he seems to be trying. He loves to cuddle on my shoulder!
I can't express enough the care and concern this organization has for their birds. They are extremally thorough with checking your background and home for the bird. I was so impressed by this. Some people might think it's a bit much but that made me feel so secure with them. They truly care and are so helpful. I truly can not say enough about this group. I am actually contemplating adopting another bird!!!! (Have to brake that to my husband!)Again, Thank you so much For The Love of Birds.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to adopt Lorelei (Kiwi). Working with For the Love of Birds meant exactly that, Joanne, Tracy and all people caring and dedicating their times to those birds in need with so much love and compassion. The birds have a better life from the moment they are in these people angels hands. The organization makes sure the adoptive families are selected and matched to the right bird. THANK YOU to FTLOB for their contributions to making this world a better place And special thanks to Joanne and Tracy.

I decided I wanted to adopt a cockatiel in early May, but didn't know a thing about them or their care. I did some research and found "For The Love of Birds" and decided I would like to adopt the bird through this organization. From the beginning FTLOB walked me through the process to ensure that I found the right bird for my family. Joanne helped me create a safe space in my home and provided the education necessary for me to make informed decisions about the care of the bird. Once approved, she kept me updated on status of my application and the potential candidates that would be a good fit for my family. At the end of June, I was able to meet Taco and bring him home! I love him so much! I was given all of the supplies needed and paid a nominal adoption fee. I also received the assurance that if I needed any help or had questions, I could reach out to Joanne and the organization for support. I send Taco's original owner pics to put her mind at ease that her boy who needed to be rehomed was happy and being taken care of. I cannot recommend this organization enough for anyone looking to adopt or rehome a bird. They care about all parties involved and demonstrate this through their thorough and professional organization.

I was looking for a friend for our parakeet Parker that we found outside about a year ago. (We did try to find his owner but no one claimed him). I found “For the Love of Birds” and had nothing but an excellent experience with them. We adopted Pimpollo (renamed Fin) who is a big talker and beautiful . The foster parents where amazing. Easy to communicate with, very friendly and informative. Thank you to everyone for Parker’s new brother. They love each other.

I was looking for an animal to resue after losing one of my rabbits. After searching several sites, I came across for the love of birds and considered a bird. I scrolled through several but a dove by the name of Oscar really caught my attention. He stole my heart from the beginning and his story convinced me even further he would be the perfect fit for my family. Fast forward to now having had oscar for over 3 months, oscar has really come out of his shell and his personality has shown. He’s the sweetest bird and I’m blessed to be able to give him a second chance at life. The agency was easy to deal with, responsive and a great experience from the first point of contact to adoption day. If you’re looking to adopt a sweet companion bird do not hesitate to contact them!!

I can’t say enough wonderful things about the FTLOB team. We just rescued a cockatiel that needed a home, and the process was both incredibly thorough and educational at the same time. The foster family was also so accommodating. The team provided us with so many resources for the bird too. We love our new cockatiel, Feather, and are happy that he is now with us. Our family thanks FTLOB for the work that that they do for these birds! Jen H

We recently adopted 2 parakeets from FTLOB. They offered lots of support making sure we were ready to adopt and have been available for follow-up support as well. We were given a wonderful cage, toys, and startup food, which really made the transition to bird ownership easy. Our parakeets were not fully used to people when we adopted them and their exact ages weren't known. But, we followed their suggestions to help them adjust and bond with us and within a few weeks our birds were excited to see us and wanted to come out and hang with us. They are a wonderful addition to our home! Thanks!

We recently adopted our new cockatiel, Annabelle, thru this organization. They were wonderful to deal with and took great care to “vet” me and my wife to make sure we were qualified.
Nice folks doing good work!

For the Love of Birds is a wonderful non profit! When relocating we sadly had to rehome our beloved canary Kyle. Joanne came to our home and met Kyle. He was disease tested and then they started taking applications for him. They found the most perfect new owner. If I was writing a bio for the perfect owner for our canary then the new owner is it. They did background checks and a video of the new home. I’m so happy with how wonderful this group are. They’re simply the best!

I lost one of my beloved cockatiels, Pearl. She was affectionate and full of life although she was very sick for a long time. She never gave up and kept fighting to live another day with me. When I said 'Goodbye' to her, I was heartbroken. I told Pearl that her mommy would bring any birds she saw on the road. She will not care what kind of bird. She will definitely bring the bird home. 6 months later, guess what I picked up! I picked up a red tail hawk coming back from MI. I told Pear that since I could not bring a hawk home, mommy would rescue a bird. Three more months passed, and I thought I was ready to bring new birds to my home. For the Love of Birds matched me with two beautiful birds, Lemon, a girl, and Kiwi, a boy. I will share the love Pearl passed on to me with them.

I recently rescued my girl Polly (Congo African grey) from for the love of birds. I wish I could give them 10 stars. The process was lengthy, but seamless and the best home for these birds are everyone’s first priority. They have been available for any questions I have had a long the way. The birds in their foster program are very well cared for, and loved. I am very happy with the rescue, and very happy to have found my girl Polly!

I am the new owner of an African Grey I adopted from “For the love of birds rescue”. This rescue organization walked me through all of the necessary steps to finally come to this heartwarming and amazing ending for my new boy Avery. They put so much time, effort, money and love into rescuing & caring for birds in need of new homes. It may take some time to go through the process, but it is more than worth it in the end when you receive a wonderful avian companion! They assisted with finding a bird who matched my lifestyle and preferences. I want to especially thank Tracy, Joanne and Caryn for all of the guidance and time they put in to help me find my perfect match! Caryn, thank you for providing Avery with a loving foster home and taking the time to make the transition go so smoothly!
They ensure the bird is going into the right environment and they also make it comfortable for the new owner. I recommend this rescue to anybody looking for a new feathered companion.

I lost my beloved cockatiel Nugget in 12/20. I only recently began the process of looking for another cockatiel when I stumbled upon Paulie and George on Petfinders. As I read their backstory, I was absolutely certain they needed to come live with me. Petfinders led me to For the Love of Birds, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Joanne was an absolute delight to work with, ,and it was such a pleasure to meet and speak with Caryn, the boys' foster. She clearly knows what she's doing and loves what she does. and I believe that's what makes For the Love of Birds an amazing organization. I happily made a donation in addition to the adoption fee because I want to make sure this excellent program keeps running and doing what it does so well. Thank you FTLOB!

I consider myself very fortunate. For the Love of Birds, is a very professional, organized and easy to work with , professional group of people. They have the welfare of the birds as their top priority. I added two cockatiels to our family. A white female, Casper and a grey, orange and yellow male, KiKi. They have added so much love to our family. I can’t thank “For the Love of Birds” enough.

Woring with For The Love of Birds New Jersey has been a joy. I say that because everyone in the organization really has their hearts committed to helping the birds in their care find a great forevery home.

They have a very comprehensive application, and procedures to talk with references and see if your home is going to be suitable for caring for a bird. The adoption counselor was thorough, and also a great source of terrific information about the proper care of birds. I needed this information because I'm a new bird owner. Despite not having bird experience, they decidied to take me under their wing and provide me with the perfect bird for my personality and (lack of) experience.

My guy Max is a Green Cheek Conure. He has a lot of personality in a small package. I had the opportunity to visit with Max as many times as I liked at his foster home, until I felt comfortable with him. The foster mom gave me lots of great information on how to handle him, care for him and what to watch for if he wasn't feelign well.

She also allowed me to spend time with him on my own so that he could get to know me better prior to bringing him home. It was coforting to know that she was close by if anything happened that I didn't know how to handle. She gave me confidence.

Another great thing about the organization is that they have a 24 hour phone line to reach out to if you have questions or problems. They really work to make sure the adoption will succeed on eveyr level. In addition, the foster mom is also available for any questions that might pop up.

Only when you are comfortable, do you take your new companion bird home. But that's not all you take home. I also got his cage, his toys, extra accessories that the bird was surrendered with, fresh food, and even treats. So they really are setting you up for success when you take the bird home.

This has been a great experience for me. I now have a companion bird who will fill my home with happy chirps and cheeps. He's a great personality, and very smart. I'm beginning to train him using a clicker and target stick. He caught on to that on the first day! They have made a successful match for both me and Max.

I highly recommend going through this organization. Their ultimate goal is to place birds in good homes, which will allow them to live long, happy lives. They have procedures in place to insure that the right people are getting the birds, so they don't have to be rehomed again. They provide support after the adoption, to insure that things continue to go well. Max and I say thank you to all the volunteers who work tirelessly to help innocent rescue birds get a second chance for a good life!

I adopted a one year older cockatiel named Cheeku from this rescue. They really make sure these birds are going to a good home and take very good care of them in the meantime. All the staff was very kind and helpful. My Cheeku is the sweetest and I’m so happy she’s part of my family now.

I’m very fortunate to live in NJ where FTLOB operates as after the passing of one of my budgies I chose to adopt a new friend for my remaining winged-pal, Mellow. After reading the bios of birds currently looking for homes, I could tell how much this organization cares about finding the right fit for each one. At every step the vetting process was thorough and professional; the volunteer I worked with had a genuine passion in wanting the best for the birds in her care, and on adoption day when I visited her home to pick up my new budgie friend, Luna, all of this was affirmed.
I would recommend anyone with an appreciation and love of birds look to FTLOB first as this organization treats them with the respect and acknowledgment that they’re intelligent, individual beings deserving of the best life we can provide. I have no doubt from my own experience with them that other potential adopters will feel the same or those making the tough decision to part with their beaked-buddies will be confident that they’ll find a loving and qualified home.

Our family could not be happier about our experience with "For the Love of Birds"--an animal rescue focused on finding new homes for birds. A little more than a year ago, we were interested in getting a bird, but didn't feel right about buying from a pet store. We contacted this organization and Denise and Tracy helped "match" us. As part of the matching process, they had us fill out an application with references, conducted an interview and a house inspection. It sounds like a lot, but they made it easy and it didn't feel onerous at all. The house inspection also was conducted remotely over FaceTime. They just want to make sure the bird is a good fit for the home and vice versa.

Because this was our first pet, we had a lot of questions and Denise and Tracy were very patient in answering all our questions. We then found Kiko, a beautiful sun conure, who needed a home. Our family fell in love with him and decided to adopt him after visiting him once--with masks on. On our second visit, we were able to take him home and he has been part of our family ever since.

In sum, For the Love of Birds is a great organization with a wonderful mission. They were easy to work with. They have brought our family so much joy and happiness with Kiko. Thank you for all your work. We need more people like you in the world!

We have adopted from FTLOB three times and have nothing but good things to say. Corinne, our birds foster, has been amazing. She has answered all questions from basic bird care and behavior to even just sharing updates and stories. She even helped us find a larger flight cage as our flock has continued to grow. Really can’t say enough good things about their entire organization.

I found goofy, bossy and affectionate Franklin through For the Love of Birds two years ago after losing my childhood companion parrot of 45+ years.
Recently we adopted a second older brother named Birdie. Both times For the Love of Birds was wonderful to work with. I am always amazed at how caring and dedicated everyone involved with the program is.
We love both our boys and are so grateful to the For the Love of Birds network of foster families and volunteers for all they do.
They make a huge difference in both the lives of the birds they serve and the families who work with them.

I’m so grateful to FTLOB for my Georgie boy. He became a part of our family August 29, 2020, a few months after losing our beloved Gilda, the center of our universe for 27 years. George is his own birb, and has settled in our hearts and home. Our home is again filled with a joyful “noise” and our grief is subsiding to make room for the love we have for Georgie.

I have adopted two birds from "For The Love Of Birds" Cyclops and Kevin. Joanne , on both occasions was extremely informative, I mean, from the very first conversation I was immediately able to tell how much she cares for her foster babies. She was very detailed , she asked a lot of relevant and important questions and was always willing to answer any question as well. At the time of the adoption, I got all the paperwork from her. She explained everything I needed to know. I received a LOT of free supplies for the birds (high quality food, because they care and do love their birds!) including their own cage! !
Joanne text me regularly to ask how things are going.

The birds come disease tested and with their vet visit papers and other important documents.

If you are thinking to adopt a bird, I highly recommend this organization. :)

We adopted Rio is May even after his back story was a little scary. We had a green cheek conure before him, so we weren't scared. :) He has been such a blessing to our family. He's got a great personality and loves his bowl baths. Cracks us up when he jumps around on the floor. Each day he trusts us more and more and enjoys being my co-worker and zoom call attendee. His foster mom, Andrea, was great to work with. She was very informative and doesn't mind my occasional texts of goofy Rio happenings.

I would recommend FTHLOB any time. We had an awesome experience and are so blessed to have Rio in our lives.

I had an amazing experience with For the Love of Birds. They truly love the birds in their care and offer lifetime support and education to adopters. My parrotlet, Fred was healthy and well adjusted. He came with his cage and a ton of supplies and food.
Fred’s foster mommy was so awesome and she knew his personality, what he liked and explained his behavior to me. I would definitely adopt from them again. 10 stars.

I first applied to adopt a bird during the early days of Covid-19 and Joanne and her team went out of their way to call my references a day after I applied! and once we were approved, my daughter kept asking when we are getting a bird, but they wanted to find the perfect bird for our family and worked really hard to help get us one that fits all our needs. In August, we finally picked up our Scooter and he is everything we wanted. friendly to the kids and hand tamed. We picked him up from Joanne, who sent us off with cage, extra toys, food and treats for him. Joanne was more than okay to keep him for us for a little longer as we wanted to get him after our family vacation. What a wonderful agency!

These guys really are so great at what they do. I was originally interested in a pair of cockatiels but alas they were already being adopted. Joanne took the time to find me the perfect match and was so incredibly transparent and honest about every little detail. I went to meet my Pixie (she’s a 5 yr old parrotlet) and her foster mom, Corrine, who was nothing short of amazing. She had taken such great care of her while they were finding her forever home. Pixie is my little girlfriend now and I can’t thank them enough for all they have done. It takes special people to do what they do everyday and they certainly live up to every expectation of that.

My 23 year old cockatiel, Stormy, passed away, so I decided to adopt 2 Cockatiels in his memory. I submitted an application to For the Love of Birds and was able to adopt 2 while face bonded males. The adoption process was very thorough which I thought was so great. Thanks to Joanne & her team!!! They are an A+++ organization!!!! Photo of Benny & Bobby attached!!!

I adopted my Nanday Conure from FTLOB in November 2017. I can’t say enough positive things about this organization. Very open with communication, foster dad was very easy to work with, they provide the cage and food for your adopted bird for a smooth transition. Definitely consider FTLOB when you’re looking for a rescue bird! Adopt don’t shop!