Adoption Places for Parrots in Illinois

Parrots generally do not come to mind when people think of pets available for adoption. The truth is that there are many shelters across the United States dedicated solely to parrot adoptions. The state of Illinois has many parrot adoption centers for prospective parrot owners to choose from. Knowing a bit of background information on these facilities can help save you time and money in the search for your new parrot.

  1. HAPPE Parrot Rescue and Adoption

    • HAPPE (helping with the adoption and placement of parrots everywhere) Parrots is an Illinois-based organization specializing in exotic bird rescues and adoptions. HAPPE Parrots is a not-for-profit organization certified for parrot rescue in the state of Illinois. In addition to providing rescue services for parrots, HAPPE Parrots also provides educational courses for owners on topics like proper diet and behavior management.

    Rescue the Birds

    • Northbrook-based Rescue the Birds is a not-for-profit parrot adoption and rescue shelter. Rescue the Birds has accreditation from the Association of Avian Rescue Organizations (AARO) in addition to being licensed by the state of Illinois for parrot adoptions. Rescue the Birds has a strict adoption policy designed to protect the well-being of their parrots. Each person who adopts a pet from Rescue the Birds must pay an adoption fee, with each fee varying per bird. In addition to paying the adoption fee, a new owner must meet face-to-face once with her new bird before adopting it. No out-of-state adoptions are allowed, and there is a strict no-shipping policy for all birds.

    A Place to Call Home

    • A Place to Call Home is a not-for-profit organization that specializes in providing short- and long-term homes for abandoned companion birds. A Place to Call Home is run by founder Sandi Madsen, a Certified Avian Specialist and AFA Certified Aviculturist, and her team of volunteers who work to make abandoned birds adoptable again with rehabilitation and behavior modification. Adoption fees vary per bird, and out-of-state adoptions are available. A personal interview, three on-site visits and one home visit must be completed before any bird can be adopted.

    Chicago Bird Store

    • Located in Elmwood Park, the Chicago Bird Store is a combination pet shop and adoption center. Unlike other adoption centers, the Chicago Bird Store actually pays to take in unwanted birds. The Chicago Bird Store targets owners looking to sell troublesome birds for bad behavior. The store has a selective placement process designed to place rehabilitated birds with ideal owners. The store also re-homes birds that cannot be cured of their bad behavior, sending them to breeding centers instead of new homes.