PARROT OUTREACH SOCIETY INC
PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA

Parrot Outreach Society is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose sole concern is the welfare of parrots in captivity and the wild. We are comprised of a group of dedicated volunteers who are also parrot families. Our purpose is to assist parrots in need of a new home to transition smoothly. When owners can no longer keep their companion parrots we take them in, provide medical help if needed, re-train problem behaviors through positive re-enforcement techniques and provide love and environmental enrichment. Our parrots are provided with appropriate housing, nutritional diet comprised of pellet, fruits and vegetables, birdie bread and other treats. They are given toys and enrichment opportunities enhanced with foraging oppportunities as well. Out of cage time on humans and playstands is provided daily. We also promote conservation in the wild through educational opportunities in the community. Our volunteers make themselves available to the public to provide support and direction to prevent relinquishment due to behavioral issues. We also assist families in need of temporary food assistance or fostering short term. Parrot Outreach provides a safe haven for birds belonging to victims of domestic violence. We network with other rescues/shelters, local Vets and Animal Control. We are licensed and inspected by FFWC. We are PETCO partners. We also attend local animal welfare/adoption events throughout the year. Our organization runs solely on donations, grants and adoption fees. All monies earned are used for the care of our charges and to promote the rescue and education. We have no paid employees, no waiting list and each bird is comes through us where it is well known by our volunteers and gets daily interaction. serves as Vice President and has volunteered at Parrot Outreach Society since December of 2013. Diane volunteers 4 days a week cleaning, feeding and socializing with the birds. Jacqueline Coleman is a board member at large with Parrot Outreach Society and has been a volunteer since 2015. Jacqui enjoys socializing with all kinds of birds, but specializes in taming and training cockatiels. Jacqui lives in Punta Gorda with her two cockatiels, Moses a female and Zippy a male. She has two grown children and a beloved grandchild living in upstate NY. Diane currently serves on the Board of Senior Dog Haven and Hospice in Delaware as a Events Coordinator. She shares her life with her husband, Bob; her rescue dog, Cecil; her Sun Conure, Cuerva; and an African Grey, Joey recently adopted from the Parrot Outreach. She worked for 38 years at the DuPont Company after receiving her Associates Degree from Brandywine College in Wilmington, DE. Diane hopes to help raise money for a new facility so the birds at POS can spread their wings. Susan Jennings has volunteered for Parrot Outreach Society since 12 / 13. She was volunteer coordinator for a couple of years and now holds the position of adoption coordinator as well as manages retail three days a week. Eve Butler serves as Secretary and has been a volunteer at Parrot Outreach Society since 2014. Her love for birds and a desire to make a difference was what brought her to Parrot Outreach. Eve is a member of The American Federation of Aviculture and has completed the AFA level 1 certification. Eve lives in Miami with her husband, an African Grey named Zeus, Gofin Cockatoo named Fiona and two cats, Primrose and Mena. She commutes on the weekends from her home in Miami to help with cleaning and socializing the birds. She has her PhD in nursing and currently works as a Nurse Scientist. Mission & Purpose Mission Statement: The Parrot Outreach Society is a non-profit organization whose sole concern is parrot welfare in captivity and conservation of wild parrots. We are an outreach and placement program which places into safe custody, parrots which are abandoned, abused, or in need of a home for any reason. We are 501c3 non-profit parrot adoption organization. We are also 100% volunteer, no paid employees. We are here to assist parrots in need, whether it is due to a change in family situations, death of their human, abuse, neglect and a multitude of other situations. We will assist you if you are having problems with your parrots behavior in order that you might continue to live together. If we cannot help with an issue we will find someone who can. Our goal is to keep as many birds in their home as possible. Our adoption center is located at 1205 Elizabeth St., Suite I, Punta Gorda, Fl. Come in and visit the birds Tues.-Thurs. 10-5 and Sat. 10-4. Sit in our Bonding Area with the bird that interests you. We offer free grooming by appointment to our adoptive families or with the purchase of a toy or bag of food. Birds must come in an enclosed carrier for the health of our birds and yours. Our birds are all quarantined and infectious disease tested and we follow strict protocols.