Soft Landings Parrot Rescue, Inc.

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  • Volunteering
  • Adoptables
  • SPONSORSHIPS
  • FAQs & Resources

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  • ​Helping the Rescue
  • Volunteering at the Rescue
  • Adopting from the Rescue
  • Bird Behavior, Nutrition, and Care
  • Surrenders
  • Recommended Vets Contact Information ​
  • Household Hazards 
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  1. Yes, we love help! We accept PayPal donations at lisa.moser@softlandingsparrotrescue.org. We spend a lot of money on vet bills and food. Other things we do accept are gift cards/certificates to- Southern Agriculture, MyBirdStore.com, Avianantics.com, and our Amazon wish-list. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3N3502AZQ2X00/ref=cm_go_nav_hz?pldnSite=1
  2. Smile- please link your Amazon to smile.amazon.com and designate us as your charity. When you shop, Amazon cuts us a check!
1. Who can help?

You must be at least 13 years of age. Volunteers who are age 13 through 17 must have written parental consent. For more information and to apply to volunteer, visit our volunteering page.

​2. What are the requirements?

You must fill out paperwork and consent to a background check. We are a home-based rescue and we live here. See volunteer paperwork. 

3. What will I be doing?

Scrubbing cages and cleaning cages, cleaning floors, helping feed and water, etc. You will be interacting with the birds, but your primary responsibility is care, not play.
We encourage you to keep an open mind when coming to meet the birds.   You may have a specific bird in mind when you come visit but once you come and meet all the birds you may find that you and another bird have a very strong connection.
 
The birds get to help choose their new family.   

The adoption application must be completely filled out and reviewed by the adoption committee prior to scheduling a visit.

We will require more than one visit to spend time with the birds, we also consider this education time.

A home visit is required prior to a bird being placed in a home.  The home visit is solely to ensure safety in the new home.  We aren't coming to judge only assist in making sure there are no safety issues.
 
We highly encourage foster to adopt once you have matched with a bird to allow everyone time to get comfortable.
My bird bites!
  1. A natural reaction by a bird can be to bite if they feel threatened, scared, frustrated uncomfortable, or overly excited. Do not fear, there are ways to modify their behavior through training.
  2. Pay attention to what you and your bird are doing immediately before a bite. This is key to identifying the issue.
My bird doesn’t snuggle or let me pet it.
  1. Birds are not snuggly animals by nature, because if you are snuggling this can trigger behavioral issues such as biting as this is a sexual response to your touch.
  2. Not all birds like to be petted, you just need to be patient and let the bird tell you when it’s comfortable. When petting, do not pet below the neck and above the feet (otherwise this is interpreted as a sexual behavior by your bird).
Should I get a bird friend for my bird?
  1. Birds are flock animals and we recommend considering the adoption of more than one bird IF that bird is already bonded to another bird. Some birds are not friendly to other birds though, so we don’t always recommend this. This is a case by case basis.
What should I feed my bird?
  1. Diet varies a little bit in some species, but all birds need fresh fruit, veggies, cooked grains (we refer to as chop), fresh water, and a healthy, pellet mix daily.
  2. Seed diet is very harmful to birds- we see severe nutritional deprivation in seed diet parrots as well as fatty liver disease.
  3. We use almonds, nuts, nutriberries, and millet as an occasional treat.
I think my bird is sick/something is wrong with my bird.
  1. If your bird is showing signs of illness (mouth breathing, discoloration of feces, lethargy, tail bobbing, staying on bottom of cage, any skin abnormalities) they need to see a vet IMMEDIATELY. Birds are flock animals and hide signs of illness until they are very ill.
What kind of cage does my bird need?
  1. A big one, no really. Parrots fly miles and miles daily in the wild. They need a cage they can get some exercise and play in. We go over this during home visits.
How many toys/perches should my bird have?
  1. Lots of various toys for the bird to play with, chew up, and destroy. New toys should be in rotation often. Perches of varies sizes and shapes are needed as well to prevent foot problems. We say at minimum 3.
How often should I clean my bird’s cage?
  1. Papers should be changed daily.
  2. Cages should be scrubbed and cleaned once a week.
  3. Perches should be scrubbed and cleaned once a week.
  4. Food and water bowls should be cleaned and changed daily.
What Avian Vet do you recommend?
  1. We use Dr. Pfeffer, a board-certified Avian Vet, for our well checks and emergency visits.
  2. We can also recommend Dr. Minson in Oklahoma City.​  
Required Information
We need to know species, age, health history, and diet before we consider taking in a bird. Sometimes we have room for one type of bird but not another. Sometimes we try to coordinate or find placements in another rescue/sanctuary. We DO have a wait list for surrenders. Emergency placements are considered on a case by case basis.

Paperwork & Fees
If your bird is surrendered to Soft Landings we will send you a Surrender Form and Parrot History Form.

​We are a home based rescue that relies upon donations from our supporters. At this time we do not have a required surrender fee, but we do incur costs of at least $150.00 immediately upon surrender as all new birds to our rescue are seen by a vet. We would appreciate a donation to help cover those costs. ​
Tulsa 
Dr. Cheryl Pfeffer
Animal Medical and Surgical Hospital
7140 S 69th E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74133
918-492-2674
 
Oklahoma City
Dr. Minson
Stoneridge Animal Hospital
808 S Kelly Ave, Edmond, OK 73003 
405-359-3340
Neel Vet
24 hour emergency
2700 N MacArthur Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73127
405-947-8387
 
Stillwater
OSU College of Vetrinary Medicine
McElroy Hall, 208 S McFarland St, Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-6651.
  1. Toxic Items     
                        A. Chemicals – (PTFE/PTOA), Scents, Febreze, Ammonia, Bleach, Cigarette smoke, self-cleaning oven feature, pesticides, bug spray.
                         B. Toxic Plants-
Acokanthera – Acokanthera spp. (all parts toxic, except ripe fruit)
Amaryllis – Amaryllis spp.
Angel’s Trumpet – Datura spp.
Apricot – Prunus armeniaca (pits, leave, and bark)
Apple – Malus spp., (seeds, leaves, bark)
Avocado – Persea Americana 
Azalea – Rhododendron canadenis
Balsam Pear, Bitter Melon – Momordica charantia
Baneberry – Actaea rubra, A. pachypoda
Belladonna – Atropa belladonna
Bird of Paradise – Poinciana and related spp.
Bittersweet – Celastrus spp.
Black Locust – Robinia pseudoacacia
Boxwood – Boxus spp.
Braken Fern – Pteridium aquilinum
Buckthorn – Karwinskia humboldtiana and related spp.
Burdock – Arctium spp.
Buttercup – Ranunculus spp.
Caladium – Caladium spp.
Calla Lily – Zantedeschia aethiopica
Catclaw Acacia – Acacia greggii (twigs and leaves)
Caster Bean – Ricinus communis
Cherry – Prunus spp. (pits, leaves and bark)
Chinaberry – Melia azadarach
Clematis – Clematis montana and related spp.
Coral Plant – Jatropha mutifida
Crocus (autumn) – Cholochicum autumnale
Cycad or Sago Cycas – Cycas revoluta
Daffodil – Narcissus tazetta
Daphne – Daphne mezerum
Death Camas – Zigadenus venenosus and other related species
Delphinium – Delphinium spp.
Devil’s Ivy – Epipremnum aureum
Dieffenbachia (dumb cane) – Dieffenbachia spp.
Eggplant – Solonum melongena (unripe/ripe fruit, leaves)
Elderberry – Sambucus mexicana (roots, leaves, stems, bark)
Elephant’s Ears or Taro – Colocasia spp.
Euonymus – Euonymus spp.
European Pennyroyal – Mentha pulegium
Figs – Ficus spp. (sap)
Four o’clock – Mirabilis jalapa
Heliotrope – Heliotropium spp.
Henbane – Hyoscyamus niger
Holly – Ilex aquifolium and related spp. (leaves, berries)
Horse Chestnut – Aesculus hippocastanum and related spp.
Horse Nettle – Solanum carolinense
Hyacinth – Hyacinthus orientalis
Hydrangea – Hydrangea spp.
Iris – Iris spp.
Ivy – Hedera spp. (Boston, English and some others)
Jack-in-the-Pulpit – Arisaema spp.
Jerusalem Cherry – Solanum pseudocapsicum and related spp. (leaves, seeds and flowers)
Jonquil – Narcissus jonquilla
Juniper – Juniperus spp.
Lantana – Lantana camara
Larkspur – Delphinium spp.
Laurel – Kalmia spp.
Lily-of-the-Valley – Convalleria majalis
Lobelia – Lobelia spp.
Locoweed – Astragalus spp. and Oxytopis spp.
Lupine – Lupinus spp.
Marijuana – Cannabis sativa
Milkweed – Asclepias spp.
Mistletoe – Phoradendron villosum
Mock Orange – Philadelphus spp.
Moonseed – Menispermum canadense
Monkshood – Aconitum spp.
Mistletoe – Phoradendron villosum
Mock Orange – Philadelphus spp.
Moonseed – Menispermum canadense
Monkshood – Aconitum spp.
Morning Glory – Ipomoea violacea (seeds)
Mushrooms – Amanita spp. And many others
Narcissus – Narcissus spp.
Oak – Quercus spp.
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Morning Glory – Ipomoea violacea (seeds)
Mushrooms – Amanita spp. And many others
Narcissus – Narcissus spp.
Oak – Quercus spp.
​Oleander – Nerium oleander
Peach – Prunus persica (leaves, pit, bark)
Pear – Pyrus spp. (leaves, seeds, bark)
Peony – Paeonia officinalis
Periwinkle – Vinca minor, Vinca rosea
Peyote – Lophophora williamsii
Philodendron – Philodendron spp. and Monstera spp.
Plum – Prunus spp. (leaves, pit, bark)
Poison Hemlock – Conium maculatum
Poison Ivy – Toxicodendron radicans, includes T. rydbergii
Poison Oak – Toxicodendron querciflium and T. diversilobum
Poison Sumac – Rhux vernix
Poinsettia – Euphorbia pulcherrima
Poppy – Papaver somniferum and related spp.
Pokeweed – Phytolacca Americana
Potato – Solanum tuberosum (sprouts, leaves, berries, green tubers)
Pothos – Eprimemnum aureum
Primrose – Prmula spp.
Privet – Ligustrum vulgare
Ragwort – Senecio jacobea and related spp.
Red Maple – Acer rubrum
Rhododendron – Rhododendron spp.
Rhubarb – Rheum rhabarbarum (leaves)
Rosary Pea – Abrus precatorius
Sage – Salvia officinalis
Shamrock Plant – Medicago lupulina, Trifolium repens, Oxalis acetosella
Skunk Cabbage – Symplocarpus foetidus
Snowdrop – Galanthus nivalis
Sorrel – Rumex spp., Oxalis spp.
Spurges – Euphorbia spp.
Star of Bethlehem – Ornithogalum umbellatum
Sweet Pea – Lathyrus odoratus
Tobacco – Nicotiania spp.
Tomato – Lycopersicon esculentum (stems and leaves)
Tulip – Tulipa spp.
Virginia Creeper – Panthenocissus quinquefolia
Vetches – Vicia spp.
Water Hemlock – Cicuta spp.
Waxberry – Symphoricarpos albus
Wisteria – Wisteria spp.
Yew – Taxus spp
                   C. Foods
Alcohol
Apple Seeds
Avocado
Caffeine
Chocolate
Fruit Pits
Garlic
Mushrooms
Onions
Salt
Tomato Leaves
Uncooked, dried kidney beans
Xylitol
 
2. Kitchen- Boiling pots of water, stove, oven, dishwasher, blenders, refrigerator, knives.
 
3. Miscellaneous- Ceiling fans, Windows, Electrical Cords, Sticky Traps, Doors, Other pets/animals, toilets, fish tanks/bowls.

Donate

We are a home based rescue providing a vital service for neglected and vulnerable parrots and birds in Oklahoma. However, providing this service can be challenge, if you are able consider donating to Soft Landings Parrot Rescue. ​
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Volunteer

At Soft Landings Parrot Rescue we are always looking for curious minds, empathetic beings, and giving hearts. If this describes you, feel free to volunteer and find a new love. All Volunteers must fill out Liability Release. ​
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Resources

Feathered Angels Designs
Good Bird Inc
Living With Parrots Forum
My Toos
Parrot Nation.
World Parrot Trust
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