My Nonprofit Reviews

Project Perry is an amazing organization. Several years ago, we learned through the grapevine of a wonderful African Grey parrot who was in a tough situation and needed a new home. We took him in rather spontaneously; however, we quickly realized we were in over our heads and that we couldn't keep him--we hadn't really wanted to add a parrot to our household full of cats and things really weren't working out very well for him or for us. We searched the Internet and found several parrot adoption and rescue organizations in our area (Pennsylvania), but then we also read about Project Perry. They stood out above and beyond all of the rest, so we put them at the top of our list. After several emails and a visit down to Virginia to check the place out, we fell in love with Project Perry! Their facility is beautiful--very clean, cheerful, and open. The birds that stay in the house spend the majority of their time out of their cages, and there are also several large aviaries to allow free flight. They feed fresh fruits and vegetables, and the place is absolutely spotless. The staff is cheerful and clearly love to be there. It is truly a first-class sanctuary for these amazing creatures. We both knew immediately that this was the place for our African Grey, and they took him in without reservation. They immediately made us feel welcome and at home. They were nonjudgemental and understanding of our inability to keep this parrot, and they promised us that they would do everything in their power to find him an excellent home--and they did! This beautiful parrot was adopted and is happily living in a wonderful home with another parrot (also adopted from Project Perry). Director Matt Smith and his staff are extremely knowledgeable about not just what it takes to keep these exotic and social animals healthy but also what it takes to make their very long lives worth living for them. The organization also works to stop bird mills and illegal transport of parrots and to educate the public about all of the issues that parrots and other exotic birds face. I can honestly say that I have absolute trust and faith in this organization as a safe haven for animals. I recommend them without reservation. Thank you, Project Perry.

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