The Southern Nevada Parrot Education, Rescue & Rehoming Society (SNPERRS), a
nonprofit organization tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Service Code, is managed and operated by volunteers. Our members realize that there
are many reasons why someone may need to give up a pet bird for
adoption; circumstances change for everyone, and simply selling a
beloved pet is not an option for many owners.
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NEXT MEETING -
Sunday, June 27, 1:00PM
First Floor Training Room
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP
3556 E. Russell Road
Las Vegas, NV 89120-2234
Flock Management Techniques for the
“Excessively Enthusiastic”
Avicultural Hobbyist: How to Stay
Sane in a Multiple-bird Household
A bird in the hand so often results
in more than one or several. If you
find yourself the proud owner of a
flock of parrots and reminiscing of
the simpler times, here’s help
toward making your avicultural
pursuits less “birdensome.”
Debunking some time-honored myths
about our feathered friends and
recognizing parrots as a lot more
flexible and capable of adjusting to
your lifestyle than you may have
imagined, this is a presentation to
help you work smarter not harder to
provide optimal care and enjoyment
for your flock. From feeding and
cleaning to playtime and
socialization, learn tips and
shortcuts that will help you
rediscover the fun, while staying
organized and sane in a
multiple-bird household.
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The Society initially places birds in foster homes with pre-approved members of
SNPERRS. All birds are immediately vet checked. They are then allowed to acclimate to their new surroundings and to resocialize with the foster family. Details concerning adoptable, health-screened birds are made available via this web site.
The adoption process is relatively uncomplicated; however, only approved members of
SNPERRS may adopt birds through the program. After completing an application, a potential adopter must allow a home visit by the rehoming committee to ensure that the adoption is compatible with the home environment and that the individual’s level of experience is appropriate for the specific bird.
Please Note: the SNPERRS rehoming program
includes exotic pet birds (parrots) only. We do not conduct rescue/rehoming
for protected native species or introduced birds, including pigeons,
starlings, or house sparrows. If you have a concern relative to a wild
or introduced species, please contact "Wild Wings," the US Fish &
Wildlife Service or the State Division of Wildlife.
For help with a lost or injured pigeon, please contact Rich at birdsinwhite@cox.net
Your cooperation will help ensure that SNPERRS can continue to focus
on what it does best. Thank you!
There is a message board where birds ineligible for our program may be offered for private adoption.
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See our LOST &
FOUND section for details of local birds in trouble.
You can email details of any birds that have been lost or found and
they will be added to the page.
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As we rehome birds
we will ask the new owners to send us reports of their experiences
and how the bird has settled into their new home.
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NEWSLETTERS
Download the Spring 2008 Newsletter Here (pdf)
Download
the Summer 2008 Newsletter Here (pdf)
ARTICLE REPOSITORY
Specialized bird care articles are available for Members Only
EVERY GOOD BIRD DESERVES FEATHER - a
guide to re-feathering -
here
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