Say hello to Sparky, a sweetie pie of a Green-winged macaw with a heart of gold!

Sparky was incredibly close to her person, and, like many parrots, she started plucking her feathers in frustration and sorrow when they were separated—a distressing, self-harm behavior. Parrots, both intelligent and emotional, often form lifelong bonds. When those bonds are broken, they can take a terrible toll.

 

Sparky spent a year at a zoo, but it wasn’t the right environment for a macaw who thinks she’s human. Now, at just 16 years old (with the potential to live into her 80s!), Sparky has found a haven in one of our amazing foster homes. She is so much happier and more relaxed.  She’s allowing new feathers to grow!

 

This lovable girl has a long road ahead, but we’re committed to helping her heal, one feather and one step at a time. Stay tuned for more updates on Sparky’s journey —there’s so much more to come!

Say hello to Peaches, a spirited Goffin cockatoo, about 16 years old,  whose personality is larger than life! This little slightly plucked chicken recently joined The Plumery family when his previous owners realized that life with a parrot just wasn't the right fit for them - even though they loved him dearly.

 

Peaches has now settled into one of our amazing foster homes, where he is thoroughly enjoying a gourmet diet and endless playtime. From the moment he arrived, Peaches started to show off his vibrant personality. Somewhat isolated in his previous home, Peaches is making incredible strides every day!

 

Understandably cautious to begin with, Peaches has really taken to stepping up to get attention and to be weighed! He's also happily adventurous with his diet,  exploring the tasty joy of fresh foods like the mini-champ he was meant to be.

 

But that’s not all—Peaches is quite the chatterbox! He loves to greet us with a cheerful "Hello," "Hi," and even asks, "How are you?" He proudly says his own name, and we expect he has a few more surprises up his feathered sleeve.

Pepper and Tinkerbell, each on one side or the other of 40 years old, are a bonded pair of Amazons who were relinquished by their owner after 30 years.

 

They are truly a joy to watch interact with each other. Pepper does not do well when he is separated from Tinkerbell and can get aggressive with people if she is out of his sight. Tinkerbell does not display the same kind of obsession toward her boy friend!

 

At their Plumery foster home, they both step  up to go to a play stand, be weighed, and enjoy going on outings (sharing a carrier).

 

The duo has a large repertoire of phrases and songs and get a kick out of laughing at each other. Tinkerbell greets each morning singing “Oh, what a beautiful morning!”

 

Like any married couple, they sometimes bicker but are quick to forgive. Pepper will even say, “I’m sorry.”

 

We have a feeling we’ll be party to many more of their conversations!