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The exclusive mission of Companion Parrots Re-homed is to accept companion parrots from unwanted, emergency or crisis situations throughout the Greater Charlotte, North Carolina, area and to facilitate through training and education, new adoptive homes for these sensitive and intelligent birds.
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Pineville Towne Market
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Greetings!
Welcome to our newsletter! From time to time, we'll share information about the birds of CPR, news and events you might be interested in, and information you can use to enhance life with your bird. As we approach the beginning of our 5th year, we celebrate many successful adoptions. We've helped 41 birds find new homes during the past 12-months. But the number of surrenders is increasing at a rate not seen before. Currently, there are 60 birds at Parrot University and six more in foster care. For the first time, our capacity has been stretched to where we have to stop accepting new birds into the program until we can identify more adoptive and foster homes. But how do you say "I'm sorry, no" to a loving bird owner who loses her home or who's re-deployed by the armed services? How do you turn down an emergency rescue when an owner suddenly becomes unable to care for a beloved pet or when a bird is lost and its family cannot be found? The need for adoption and foster homes is critical. Please read the 'Help the Birds Find Homes' article in this newsletter to find out how you can help. |
| Meet the Birds | | | Birds Available for Adoption
 Jade
Species: Maximilian's Pionus Age: 11 Jade was surrendered to us due to possible allergies of his owner. Jade is very possessive of his cage so does not like to step up from it. He is a quiet bird that softly speaks "human." If you want to see "attitude" spend a little time with him! Like many Pionus he LOVES his shower. Maxi's are very beautiful birds that have to be seen in person to appreciate. Photos do not do them justice.
 Tina and Tim
Species: Green Rumped Parrotlet Age: 3-1/2 Tina & Timmy are a bonded pair, who joined us when the rescue that housed them was shut down. Tim is quite the sweetheart and very personable. Tina is a bit more reserved. Tina & Tim had been clicker trained to come when called. Timmy really enjoys it, while Tina comes so she isn't separated from Tim. The birds were adopted from us but came back when the adopter took an overseas job. Parrotlets are real chatter boxes and very active. They are excellent for apartment and condo dwellers.
Emma Jane
 Species: Blue-Fronted Amazon Age: 9 (exact age unknown) Emma Jane is actually a male. "She" flew into her previous owner's back yard seven years ago, and at the time her vet believed that she was about two years old. Emma joined CPR because her last owner no longer had time for her. Since we told her she was a boy, Emma Jane might be annoyed with us. So far, Emma Jane has only responded to a few people. But to the few she has, she has been delightful and a real sweetheart. She will have to choose YOU!
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| Happy Endings | |
Pickle's Story
Pickle is a male Illiger's Macaw that joined CPR just prior to the opening of Parrot University, and then joined us at the store. Pickle's  beginning was not a happy one. The breeder felt there was something wrong with him and so did very little to enhance his life. He gave Pickle to a man who added him to his flock and provided a much better life. After his owner divorced, Pickle could no longer stay in the home. While Illiger's are highly active birds and not always the "brightest bulb in the chandelier" Pickle seemed more so than usual. He was a little uncoordinated and couldn't seem to keep his tail feathers. He also plucked or destroyed feathers. He was placed in another home for a while but they decided they couldn't deal with his personality and didn't like the way he looked.
Pickle rejoined CPR, where we felt he would stay for a long, long time. But he proved us wrong! More than a year and a half later, a wonderful young couple found out about us and came in to visit. When the wife told us that her 'older brother' was an African Grey, we knew we had 'bird people!' They immediately fell for Pickle and his eccentric ways. After completing the adoption requirements and visiting him frequently, Pickle's new family took him home. Within hours we received pictures of Pickle stepping up on their hands, something he deemed beneath him when he was here. Pickle's new family is absolutely enchanted with him and he has blossomed under their love and care. There IS someone for EVERY bird!
Click here to see photos of other birds adopted through the CPR program.
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| Why Should I Adopt a Parrot? | |  Consider Adoption First
Because Parrots live long lives -- the smaller parrots have a life expectancy of 20 or more years and the larger birds have the potential to live 50, 75 or more years -- it is likely that most companion parrots will require multiple homes during their lives. Compared to dogs and cats that live 10-15 years, many pet parrots will outlive their owners. Unfortunately, longevity isn't the only reason that parrots end up in rescues. Their high degree of intelligence coupled with their natural wild instincts creates a pet that some pet owners are not prepared to handle.
People are naturally drawn to baby animals, including birds. Babies are cute, cuddly, and just down-right adorable. But, the cute baby stage of a parrot's life is short-lived. Once the true personality of the parrot emerges, a new bird-owner who is not educated and prepared for living with a companion pet bird may find themselves unhappy.
Breeders breed animals (including parrots) for several reasons. Most are breeding pets to make money. Some are breeding for show quality stock and others are breeding for conservation. The combination of rapid breeding, long life expectancy, and potential to develop behaviors that many pet owners are not equipped to understand, creates a surplus of unwanted parrots. As a result, organizations such as Companion Parrots Re-homed (CPR) are necessary.
At CPR we ensure every person adopting one of our birds is adequately trained to understand their bird's behaviors and is prepared to share a long and fulfilling life with their new pet companion bird. Unlike breeders and pet stores, we are not motivated by profits. We are motivated only by the desire to match the right bird to the right person or family. We feel you just can't put a price tag on making that perfect match and we strive to create happy endings.
If you or someone you know is considering sharing their life with a pet bird we strongly suggest adoption. CPR is a nonprofit organization with no paid staff. Unlike breeders or pet stores selling animals/parrots, every dollar that CPR receives goes right back into the organization to support the birds. With so many homeless pet birds, every person who is thinking about purchasing a pet bird should investigate adoption first.
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| Help the Birds Find Homes | |  How you can help With so many homeless birds, the need to identify and educate potential adopters and foster families is critical. You can help. See if you can answer "yes" to any of these questions: Would you be interested in adopting a bird? Do you know somebody who might be interested in adopting a bird? Do you know other bird owners or people who like birds? You can personally spread the word. If you can't adopt, would you be interested in fostering a bird until a permanent home is available? (See 'Foster Home Requirements' below) Could you forward this newsletter to a friend who might be interested in helping a bird?
Help us spread the word and educate the public
We have adoption posters, flyers and adoption books that can be placed in locations such as mammal veterinary office lobbies, community centers, Starbuck's, etc. -- if you have a relationship with a place of business or facility where you can promote CPR, please let us know and we'll provide you with these materials. Do you belong to an organization that would be interested in a presentation by CPR? Would you be interested in being trained as a volunteer to represent CPR at booths at community events?  We also have CPR T-Shirts for sale. The shirts help create awareness about CPR, plus, the proceeds from the sale of T-Shirts directly benefit the birds in the program ( Click for more information). Requirements for Potential Foster Homes: - Any birds currently in the home must have had a physical exam and negative psittacosis test within the last year from a CPR approved avian veterinarian.
- At least one member of the household must complete 'Parrot 101' (additional classes may be required based on experience level and bird to be fostered).
- A CPR representative will perform a home visit.
- NO SMOKING IN THE HOME.
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On behalf of the birds of CPR, we thank you for your interest and support,
Karen Cheek Justice, President & Founder,
and the Board of Directors of
Companion Parrots Re-homed
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