FLORIDA PARROT RESCUE INC.
BRADENTON, FLORIDA

Florida Parrot Rescue Inc., established in 2009 by Jennifer and Chris, founders originally from a local animal hospital. The organization arose from the repeated need to provide care for surrendered exotic birds. As a not-for-profit avian rescue focused on companion parrots, they offer rehabilitation and placement services, aiming to pair these birds with loving families. Florida Parrot Rescue operates entirely through volunteer efforts, emphasizing patience due to their additional full-time commitments. The mission encompasses rescuing and rehabilitating parrots while educating owners about proper care. They currently manage over 80 foster homes across Florida, caring for approximately 120-140 birds simultaneously. Their adoption process involves thorough evaluations, ensuring a suitable match between the bird and potential adopters. Nicole Bennett serves as the Director and Southwest Florida Foster Coordinator of the organization, joining in early 2011. With extensive responsibilities spanning recruitment to community outreach, Nicole balances her duties at FPR with full-time nursing. The rescue also offers 'Florida Parrot Rescue Helping Hands', a program assisting owners in economic hardship to retain their birds by offering partial financial support through donor funds. Headquartered in Bradenton, Florida, the office is located at 7322 Manatee Ave W. Contact numbers include (800) 435-7352 for queries about fostering or adopting. Their website provides further information and application procedures: floridaparrotrescue.com.