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Meet the Birds
and at Parrot University
321 S Polk St, Pineville
Click for map and directions
Visiting Hours:
Mon - Fri 10 AM - 7 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday Noon - 5 PM
704-889-2325
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.
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Recently Adopted
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Celebrate these birds and their new families!
Atlas, Jenday Conure
Pandora, African Grey
Buzz, Goffin's Cockatoo
Ms. Blondie & Ms. Blueby, Budgies
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New to CPR
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Meet our new birds at Parrot University and at
Bonnie Bell, Rose-breasted Cockatoo
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| Feathers, Friends & FUNds - Comedy Benefit for CPR | |
By Leslie Wieser
 Wednesday, October 8th is not only "hump day," it's also the date of Feathers, Friends, and FUNds comedy benefit! What better way to get through the week than to spend an evening laughing and having fun? Grab your significant other, friend or family member and enjoy a mid-week evening out at the Comedy Zone. Comedienne Julie Scoggins is the proud owner of a Green Cheek Conure and understands the joys and challenges of parrot ownership. A native of Charlotte, Julie has been touring as a full time stand-up comedienne for over 15 years. Her shows sell out from Florida to Oregon.
Companion Parrots Re-homed is fortunate to be the recipient of this charity event. Tickets are only $15 and can be purchased at Parrot University or through the Comedy Zone. Or, consider buying a VIP table for 4 for $125 and receive a $65 tax donation receipt.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Show starts at 8 pm, doors open 7 pm
Comedy Zone Charlotte
900 NC Music Factory Blvd
As an added bonus, each advance ticket holder will be entered into a raffle to win an Admit Two VIP Celebrity Pass valid for one year, good for a one-time use to any celebrity event at The Comedy Zone. In addition, there will be lots of other great prize giveaways! Save the date and plan to have a hilarious evening out while supporting Companion Parrots Re-homed!
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The Secret of Animal Training - Last Chance to Register
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by Debbie Foster
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How often do you get the chance to see a professional animal trainer in action?
You'll have that chance on Saturday, September 20, at Parrot University. Chris Jenkins will talk about 'The Secret of Animal Training: Where Art Meets Science' and take questions from the audience. Best of all, he'll demonstrate behaviors with some of the birds in the Companion Parrots Re-homed adoption program.
Chris comes to us from Natural Encounters, Inc. Our founder Karen Justice, and board members Debbie Foster and David Rettew have all attended seminars at NEI and came back with new knowledge and sharpened skills. Here's your chance to do the same thing and enhance your relationship with your bird!
Tickets are $30 per person and you can choose the morning session from 9 am to noon or the afternoon session from 2 - 5 pm. Reserve your seat today! Call 704-889-2325 or click for registration form.
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No Name: Featured Bird for September
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Meet No Name
Species: Cinnamon Pearl Cockatiel
Age: unknown
It's so sad when a bird loses not only its home, but its identity. When birds escape, that's exactly what happens. "No Name" has been a very shy little girl, but when three kids visited recently, we noticed that she moved closer to them on the side of the cage. And in no time at all she was eating millet out of their hands between the bars! Won't you give her a home and a name?
Watch No Name's video and come meet her.
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| Marko: Featured Bird for September | |
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Meet Marko
Species: Congo African Grey
Age: 23
Marko is a shameless flirt who works hard to steal attention away from all of the other birds. She's a great mimic, picking up another bird's train whistle and the trainer's "Good boy, Bert". Miss Marko is full of personality (and full of herself, too). Come meet her -- she'll have you laughing the whole time!
Watch Marko's video.
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| Buddy: Featured Bird for September | |
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Meet Buddy
Species: Umbrella Cockatoo
Age: 26
What does a guy have to do to get adopted around here??? Step up? Check! Wave? Check! Turn around? Check! Target training? Check! Work on using an indoor voice instead of screaming? Okay, he's still working on that one (and making great progress). This is a great bird who deserves a great home! Watch Buddy's videos, and come meet him. Let's help Buddy find a wonderful new home.
Buddy has many videos on his website profile. Click here to watch them all!
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| Toys to Enrich Your Bird's Life | | |
By Cindy Halperin
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Parrots see in color, so offering colorful toys is stimulating to them. Observe your parrot at play and watch what they like to do. Some birds like to climb, while others like to hang upside down to play and some prefer to hold objects in their foot. All parrots like to chew and forage and this new toy at Parrot University is sure to be a hit! If you're lucky, you just might be able to re-stuff it!
Come check out all of the new toys at Parrot U. We have a huge variety to keep your bird happy, healthy and entertained. You'll support your parrot's well-being, while also supporting Parrot U and CPR, so we can continue our good work re-homing parrots.
Don't forget to watch for our next Toy-making class. This class teaches your bird how to play and why play is important. You'll also learn to make safe and creative toys with hands on practice. This class is lots of fun!
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Wing Clipping: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
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By Leslie Wieser
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Do a quick internet search and you'll find a wealth of controversy about clipping a parrot's wing feathers. There are many pros and cons of whether to clip or not. Parrot owners should thoroughly weigh the risks before making a decision.
For those who choose to clip, a 'light' symmetrical wing clip is preferred over a severe clip. It will allow the bird to fly down and land safely; however, it may not prevent it from gaining 'lift' should it escape outdoors. Unfortunately, many escaped birds are often clipped. A severe clip can leave a bird flightless but there is a risk of injury if the bird falls and hits a hard surface. Also, a flightless bird may be adversely affected since its instinct is to fly and escape if threatened.
Only experienced professionals should clip a bird's feathers. Owners of both clipped and unclipped birds should supervise their birds constantly while out of their cage. Watch for household hazards such as open doors/windows, mirrors, standing water, hot stoves and others. Owners should never let their guard down. In a matter of a split second their beloved companion could escape or be injured without warning.
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Check out our upcoming free classes. Click to read the class descriptions and call 704-889-2325 or email to parrots@parrotu.com to register.
Parrot 101
Sunday, October 5, 2:00 pm
Avian Health & Medicine
Saturday, September 27, 2 pm | Saturday, October 11, 2:00 pm
Sex & the Single Bird
Sunday, September 21, 12:30 pm | Sunday, October 26, 2:00 pm
Positive Reinforcement Training
Thursday, September 18, 6 pm | Saturday, October 18, 11:00 am
What's in Your Toolbox? (prerequisite: Positive Reinforcement)
Saturday, October 25, 11:00 am
Food & Nutrition for Your Bird
Sunday, September 21, 2:30 pm
Parrot 101 and Avian Health & Medicine are required for adoption. All classes are held in the CPR Education Center at Parrot University. Check our fall class schedule at www.parrotu.com then click 'Calendar of Events'
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Help! My Bird Escaped!
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By Debbie Foster
 You would not believe the number of calls we get about birds that have flown the coop, as well as calls from folks telling us there's a parrot in their yard. When a bird escapes, it can be very difficult to get them back. They can fly away because they're scared or because they're being chased by other birds, such as hawks. The very best thing you can do is to make sure that your parrot is never in a position to escape. That means never taking your bird out unless it is in a carrier or in a harness (closely monitored). Be vigilant about open doors and windows, especially if you have young children in the home. If the worst happens and your bird does get loose, act quickly. Start calling to the bird immediately. Track it visually if possible. Grab your cell phone and get help. You might try putting its cage out where he/she might see it. Barbara Heidenreich has a wonderful video on this subject (sold at Parrot University). One of the things she recommends is making as much noise as possible, unless it's near dusk. We got a chance to use all of her recommendations recently, on one of our bird searches. This time we were lucky and we were able to get the bird out of a tree and into a carrier. I can tell you from experience, that is not always the ending. Bottom line: prevention is best, but be prepared if the worst happens. Buy the Heidenreich video and watch it immediately. It could save your bird's life and save you a lot of heartache.
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| Thank You To Our Volunteers | |
By Lynda Rettew
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Judi Johnson, one of our hardest working and most valued volunteers, was away for several weeks. She spends two days each week working at Parrot U, and her absence has definitely been noticed. We are very grateful to the volunteers and board members who have offered support during the times that Judi was away. Lindsay Boardman, Sarah Coats, Jennifer Drummond, and Leslie Wieser - thank you all so much!
A special shout out this month to welcome Jim Burke, who's recently become a new volunteer. Jim is spending lots of time at Parrot U making toys, assembling cages and target training the birds. You, Sir, are a terrific find for us.
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| Help the Birds -- Become a Monthly Donor | |
Your monthly pledge will provide reliable support for CPR throughout the year. All donations are tax deductible. Click a parrot to donate.
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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!
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