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| About CPR | |
Companion Parrots Re-homed is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our Mission
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.
Meet the Birds
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at Parrot University
321 S Polk St, Pineville
Visiting Hours:
Mon - Fri 10 AM - 7 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday Noon - 5 PM
Your tax deductible donation in any amount will directly help the birds.
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| FREE Classes at Parrot University |
Please RSVP
Call 704-889-2325 or email
Parrot 101 plus one additional class is required for adoption.
Parrot 101
Sat, May 17, 2:00 pm
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30 pm
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00 pm
Sat, May 31, 2:00 pm
Sun, Jun 22, 2:00 pm
Sex and the Single Bird
Sat, Jun 7, 2:00 pm
Food Class
Sun, May 18, 2:00 pm
Positive Reinforcement
Sat, May 10, 11:00 am
Sat, Jun 7, 11:00 am
What's in Your Toolbox?
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00 am
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00 am
for class schedules
Please Support Our Sponsor
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Recently Adopted
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Join us in wishing these birds and their families wonderful new lives together!
Mango & Zsa Zsa, Cockatiels
Turlough, Meyers
Our new families often post photos, videos and progress reports about their new family members on Facebook. Check it out!
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New to CPR
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Come meet the newest members of the CPR family at Parrot University.
Jenga, Timnah African Grey
Marko, Congo African Grey
Atlas, Jenday Conure
Buzz, Goffin's Cockatoo
Baby, Quaker
Mumford & Grover, Lovebirds
Dexter, Quaker
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Joining Us Soon
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In Quarantine
Charlie, Congo African Grey
Winston, Congo African Grey
Sunny, Rose-breasted Cockatoo
Waiting in the Wings
Skittles, Quaker
Olive, Spectacled Amazon
Two Budgerigars
Snap, Blue-Crowned Conure
Tori, Caique
Peanut, Cockatiel
Easy, Quaker
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Changes at Parrot U and CPR
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by Karen Justice, CPR Founder
As many of you know, I recently announced that I will be retiring from CPR and Parrot U at the end of September, 2014. While this was a very difficult decision for me, I am extremely excited about my new role. Education is the key to the success of parrots living as companion birds and my focus going forward will be on teaching classes and recruiting adoption homes for all the wonderful birds we are able to assist.
I will also be participating in fundraising efforts for CPR. For the past eight years, Parrot University has funded the housing and care for the birds of CPR. My husband and I have contributed financially to maintain this support. After the transfer of Parrot University's ownership to the non-profit organization, CPR will need to raise funds to make up for the shortfall that the retail sales do not meet. So now, more than ever, it will be critical for all of our supporters to shop at Parrot University in order to achieve our goals.
Please know that I am not going anywhere. CPR has always been, and always will be, my passion. I will be available to assist in the transition for as long as needed, plus I plan to serve in an advisory capacity to the board. But teaching is where my heart is and I cannot wait to be able to devote more time to education.
[Karen announced her retirement on April 4, 2014. Click here to read more.]
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| Mumford & Grover: Featured Birds for April | | |
Species: Lovebirds
Age: 5 and 8 years
This delightful pair has rejoined us due to egg-laying in their adoptive home. Mumford, the male, is extremely friendly and loves to hang out on your shoulder and beak-surf your face. If Grover is feeling friendly she will fly to you and join Mumford. We will work with a new home to try and reduce the egg-laying. Watch their video and come meet this charming pair.
See Grover & Mumford's video here.
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Meet Atlas
Age: approx. 3 years
Atlas is the victim of well-intentioned, but misguided, gift giving. After two homes he has joined CPR. A very friendly conure, he has enjoyed training in his foster home and is eagerly awaiting a new home to continue his education. As many Jendays do, Atlas enjoys vocalizing.
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| Lola: Featured Bird for April | | |
Meet Lola
Age: 12
Lola is a female Eclectus with a preference for men. Very shy when she first joined us, she has come out of her shell through positive reinforcement training. She has a limited human vocabulary, but has picked up several things she has heard in the "Big Bird Room." Come meet Lola.
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AmazonSmile and eBay Giving Works
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CPR has connected with AmazonSmile and eBay Giving Works as a new way to help raise money for the care of the birds. Click on the logos below to read more about how you can make a difference through your Amazon and eBay purchases.
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 | | Just designate CPR to receive 10-100% of your final sale price the next time you list something great on eBay. |
Please spread the word to your friends and family that this is an easy way to help ensure CPR's future. We hope that everyone will think of the parrots waiting for adoption when you're shopping online!
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Tip of the Month: Get your Parrot to Eat a Carrot
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by Lindsay Boardman
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Feeding your parrot good food is one of the most important ways to take care of him. A healthy diet promotes longevity, prevents disease, and gives your parrot the energy he needs to be himself. We recommend your bird's diet consist of a high quality pellet food such as Harrison's or Roudybush supplemented with fresh and cooked foods (fruits, vegetables, grains). Nuts and seeds should be served sparingly as treats. (Budgies and cockatiels require a 50/50 ratio of seed to pellets.)
Use common sense when feeding fresh foods. Generally, what's good for us is good for them with a few exceptions. Absolutely no alcohol, chocolate, avocado, or caffeine. To learn more about working your parrot towards a healthy diet, check out the free Food Class on May 18th at 2pm. And, as always, stop by Parrot University with specific questions.
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| Upcoming Events -- save the dates! | |
Natural Encounters Comes to CPR
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Join us for this incredible opportunity to learn from nationally known parrot trainer, Eric Esden of Natural Encounters, Inc. More details and registration info coming soon!
Check out the Natural Encounters, Inc. website here.
Bosley's Big Birdie Birthday Bash
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Don't miss seeing Bosley with a beak full of bird bread cake or the opportunity to win some fabulous raffle prizes. Bring the whole family to celebrate parrot adoption with us!
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| Volunteer Corner: Can You Help? | |
by Lynda Rettew
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Kristen Haynes answered a request in our volunteer email from a student who was putting together an event as a class project at a nursing home. She visited with her gorgeous Cockatoo, Eureka, at Peak Resources in Gastonia. This is one of those events where we are unlikely to get new adoptive homes but do get good positive PR for our mission. Thank you, Kristen and Eureka, for representing us.
On April 6, we had volunteers representing CPR at Discovery Place for the 'Bird Lore and More' event. Many thanks to Taffy and Michael Graziadei, Haley Price, Jim Alexander, and Stephen Platte.
Debbie Foster, Connie Thompson, Jennifer Drummond, and I represented CPR at the Bank of America employees' animal adoption event, Paws and Claws, on April 10. We always enjoy this well-organized event and meeting new people. Thank you, Diane Keith, event organizer, for allowing us to attend again.
CPR is an all volunteer organization and we need your help. Please email Lynda at volunteer@CompanionParrots.org if you're able to spare some time to help the CPR parrots find Forever Homes.
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Because your Spring wardrobe would be incomplete without a CPR t-shirt!
Long Sleeve - $20.00 each
Short Sleeve - $15.00 each
Call or stop by Parrot University to get one today.
Parrot University
321 S. Polk Street, Suite 2c
Pineville, NC 28134
704-889-2325
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We'd love to hear from you! Please send your comments, suggestions, and stories to info@CompanionParrots.org. Thanks to all of you for your support!
The Birds of Companion Parrots Re-homed
Karen Cheek Justice, President & Founder
Board of Directors
Volunteers
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