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About CPR
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Meet the Birds
and at Parrot University
321 S Polk St, Pineville
Click for map and directions
Summer Visiting Hours:
Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 10 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday Closed
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!
Winston, African Grey
Hope, Indian Ringneck
Click to see their photos
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New to CPR
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Meet our new birds at Parrot University and at
Tina, Parrotlet
Harrah, African Grey
Kiwi, Conure
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Joining Us Soon
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Jax, African Grey
Blue-Crown Conure (abandoned)
Pearl, Green Cheek Conure
Jon Claw, Red-Lored Amazon
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| Seven Shades of Grey | |
By Leslie Wieser
Fortunately we are referring to seven shades of grey and not 50...African
Grey Parrots that is. However, seven is still a big number, considering that's how many African Greys are waiting to be adopted at
CPR, as I write this article. Why so many
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| | Lucy, Available for Adoption |
African Greys? Interestingly, they seem to come in waves and that's what we're experiencing at this time.
Of the seven Greys currently in the adoption program, none lost his/her home because of any undesirable behavior. An African Grey's intelligence and personality, as well as their impressive talent for imitating sounds, whistles, and human speech, have made them a popular companion pet bird. However, Greys are dusty birds and the feather dander and dust from their powder down feathers can cause or aggravate an allergy.
Greys are highly intelligent and this can work both for and against them, as they can become feather pullers or be quite demanding. Although feather pulling looks painful, some birds find it emotionally soothing. The intelligence of these birds requires continual stimulation and enrichment, which is a common reason they lose their home. In the wild, Greys live in large flocks, but, in captivity, most live as single birds. This is thought to be one of the reasons they frequently pull or chew their feathers in captivity.
There are two subspecies of African Greys, the Congo and the slightly smaller, Timneh. Six of the Greys at CPR are Congos and one is a Timneh. African Greys are not for everyone, but for those that desire an intelligent pet bird that's sensitive, entertaining and social, an African Grey will make a wonderful companion. Stop in and let us introduce you to the Seven Shades of Grey at Companion Parrots Re-homed.
(Editor's note: Our Seven Shades of Grey have just become Six, as we're happy to report that Winston has been adopted!)
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Meet Max: Featured Bird for June
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Species: Congo African Grey
Age: Late teens
Max is a gentle giant, full of love, who is just looking for a good home. This handsome male, Congo African Grey lost his first home due to his owner's failing health and his second home due to a death in the family. Max is a good whistler and likes to mimic sounds. He will be a wonderful companion. Watch Max's video and please come meet him.
CPR Adoption Information
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Meet Nikita: Featured Bird for June
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Species: Congo African Grey
Age: 14
Nikita is a male, Congo African Grey who's a nervous bird, but has shown great improvement recently. Nikita originally came to CPR due to his owner's health issues. He was adopted but later returned to CPR because his adopter's job required her to work out of the country. Nikita has a good vocabulary and can be heard saying "want French fry, want popcorn, chips". He also loves to watch TV, especially PBS cartoons and METV. Nikita is anxiously waiting for a home with a patient family, to call his own. Watch video
CPR Adoption Information
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Species: Timneh African Grey
Age: 11
Harrah, is a female, Timneh African Grey parrot who had been adopted, but recently returned to CPR because her owner was moving. Timnehs are smaller than Congos, and also a bit darker, with a dark maroon tail and horn-coloured upper beak. Timneh's also have the reputation of being a bit calmer. Watch video and come meet this sweet bird.
CPR Adoption Information
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| Get Ready for Summer School | |
Summer is a great time to increase your knowledge of companion parrots and how to keep them safe, healthy and happy. CPR is offering some great classes in June and kicking off Summer School in July with a new class -- Avian Anatomy.
Registration required, contact info@companionparrots.org or 704-889-2325. Classes are free, however donations are greatly appreciated.
 Parrot 101
Sunday, June 28, 2 pm | Sunday, July 26, 2 pm
Avian Health & Medicine
Saturday, July 11, 11 am
NEW! Avian Anatomy
Parrots are fascinating creatures and possess many unique characteristics. Come take an anatomical tour of a parrot and learn about its physiological make-up.
Saturday, July 18, 2 pm
Positive Reinforcement Training
Sunday, June 14, 2 pm | Sunday, July 19, 2pm
Sex & the Single Bird
Saturday, June 20, 10 am | Saturday, July 11, 2 pm
Healthy Eating For You & Your Parrot
Sunday, July 12, 2 pm
Toy-Making
Saturday, June 27, 11 am | Saturday, July 18, 11 am
Classes are held at the CPR Education Center at Parrot University. Click for class descriptions.
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Bosley's Big Birthday Bash
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Join us for a birthday bash celebrating Bosley!
Come enjoy refreshments, sales throughout the store, raffle prizes, and say hello to the birthday girl. It's sure to be fun for the whole family! Saturday, July 25, 2015 11 am to 4 pm at Parrot University 321 S. Polk Street Pineville, NC 28134 704-889-2325 All raffle proceeds and donations benefit Companion Parrots Re-homed. Presented by Companion Parrots Re-homed and Parrot University
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Tip of the Month:
Using the Dishwasher to Clean Bird Toys | |
By Lindsay Boardman
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Let your dishwasher do the work for you!
Many bird toys, perches and other supplies can be run through the dishwasher for a thorough cleaning. Most plastic, wood, and concrete materials can be safely cleaned on the top rack and even boings can get a scrub down this way. But beware of getting colored wood blocks wet, since the vegetable dyes can run and stain other toys and fabrics. Also, rope perches with plastic screw-caps are best left out, to avoid high water temperatures breaking the glue bonds at the rope-cap connections. Do a "bird load" containing only your parrot's items. Make sure that all of the items are fully rinsed of any soap residue and completely dry before reinstalling in the cage. It's one of the easiest, quickest ways to keep your parrot's environment clean and tidy.
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| Monthly Donations -- Please Help | |
Monthly donations provide consistent, reliable financial support for homeless parrots. Whether a donor contributes $10 or $25 per month, these recurring funds help cover the food and veterinary expenses for the birds living at Companion Parrots Re-homed. All contributions are tax deductible.
Would you consider becoming a monthly donor?
   
Thank you for your support!
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The Birds of Companion Parrots Re-homed
Board of Directors
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