This can work the other way too. A parrot that has been happy in a busy household would most probably not like a very quiet home. All parrots have their own individual needs for a happy and content life. If you feel that, for whatever reason, you would like us to help you in finding a new home for your parrot/s, please do contact us.

When people wish to foster a Safehaven parrot, they first of all have to become A member. When they have joined our group, a questionnaire is sent to them. This is to gauge their knowledge of parrot keeping (this is not absolutely essential as everyone has to start somewhere) but the species of parrot they would be offered would not include parrots like the large Macaw or Cockatoo, as they need keepers who have experience under their belt - they can be very demanding birds!! Other sort of information is asked for as it all helps us build up a picture and make sure that we place the parrot/s in the right sort of home. A great deal of time is given to selecting the “right” home, as too many of these birds, sadly, get pushed from pillar to post and this is really detrimental to the parrots psychological welfare. They need stability in their lives. If you think that you could be a suitable foster carer, please ring and have a chat with us at Safehaven.

We have turned around the lives of many parrots over the years and want to continue to do so, but to do this, we always need help. We rely totally on the kindness of people in the form of donations, sponsorship and especially becoming members of Safehaven Parrot Refuge. Without this help we could not exist. Everyone that works for Safehaven do so completely voluntarily and often swallow expenses themselves. Another area of help we need is when people become members, for them to become more involved, for example, becoming an Area Co-ordinator (area co-ordinators do have to have a good basic knowledge of parrot keeping). Also, for them to spread the word about Safehaven Parrot Refuge. The more people know about us the better. We need more Area Co-ordinators from all over the country, from scotland to cornwall. If you feel that you could help us in this way, please do contact our Administration Office, for a chat.

Safehaven is here to offer anybody advice in connection with their parrot/s. Within Safehaven there are a lot of people who have many, many years of experience with the different types of species of parrot, who are only too willing to share their knowledge. We think Safehaven parrot Refuge is a very worthwhile charity and one that is much needed and we hope you will too. Please do think about joining and supporting us, so that for many years to come we will be able to help parrots in need.

Lastly, on a rather sombre note, if Bird Flu does strike our country in the future, there will, we are sure, be many, uninformed, people who will want to “get rid” of their bird/s and this is when we shall need all the help we can get. We sincerely hope this does not happen but in all probability, it will.