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Start a Bird Rescue, Placement, or Sanctuary Organization
Starting and successfully running an animal shelter is a big project — especially when the animals you are caring for and placing are as long-lived and demanding as parrots! Before you think about starting your own organization, you might want to consider volunteering at an existing avian rescue facility, which you can find via these web sites: Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC): Captive Bird Rescue & Placement Organizations Avian Protection Society: Avian Rescue/Sanctuary/Placement Organizations ParrotChronicles: Bird Rescue Groups American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): National Shelter Directory You could also volunteer as the bird care and behavior resource for your local shelter or humane society instead of building your own independent group from scratch. You can find your local shelter via these web sites: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): National Shelter Directory These articles describe the incredible commitment it requires to do animal rescue and sanctuary work and how important it is to not overwhelm yourself to the point of being ineffective: Want to Start an Animal Shelter? How to Start a Non-profit Animal Rescue Organization So you want to establish an animal sanctuary? Mentoring: How to Start an Avian Rescue/Sanctuary Organization by Becky Margison, Avian Protection Society Animal Sanctuaries and Animal Activism If you do decide to pursue starting an avian rescue organization, Best Friends Animal Society has some terrific downloadable booklets on subjects ranging from how to start a non-profit organization to fundraising to volunteer recruitment: Library of Resources Best Friends Animal Society: For Animal Welfare Organizations Starting a Grassroots Program: A Best Friends Animal Society Forum How to Start an Animal Sanctuary Workshop These organizations and web sites also offer mentorship resources and/or workshops: Calendar of Workshops & Events The Association of Sanctuaries (TAOS) Humane Career Toolbox: Further Your Career with Animals Animal Sheltering Magazine & Library Animal Sheltering Magazine Resource Library Other helpful resources: Starting a Non-Profit Organization Establishing A Non-Profit Organization: Frequently Asked Questions |
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