Links to assist you in caring for your bird

NYC based Parrot Rescue will take birds in need of immediate care within the Long Island area.
Feed the birdies with www.bulkfoods.com
SCBR on Myspace - become our friend!
SCBR on CafePress - buy a T-shirt, help a bird in need.
Browse for some videos of SCBR on a volunteer's YouTube channel
Locate an Avian Vet in your area - AvianPet.Net
Is it Safe? - Toxic & Safe Plants, Trees & Substances List
Bird First Aid - Please keep in mind that nothing replaces veterinary treatment and you should always see your avian vet in an emergency situation.
Excellent Toys for Pluckers or Overpreeners - 8 Beaks Bird Toys - Nothing Compares to 8 Beaks
All Creatures Animal Hospital located in E. Amherst, NY provides full-service vetinary care for canine, feline, avian and exotic patients.
Top 100 Rescue & Sanctuary Websites - HERE
Pet Guardian Angels of America, a national pet rescue and adoption assistance service also offering general and health related articles and resources for all types of pets.

Other links of interest

Houses designed for the birds you want to attract - Wolf Mountain Bird Houses

Western New York's Upstate K-9 provides professional dog training stressing quality over quantity.

Cat Owner? Dog Lover? You Could be a Great Bird Person Too

www.birdcages.net

Some people claim to be just 'dog people' or only 'cat people'. In reality, most people who love dogs and cats love animals in general, and want to see domesticated animals receive warm, appreciative homes that provide for their wants and needs, no matter what species it is. For those who've never owned a bird ot even considered owning one, you can start expanding your palette now. Many domesticated birds are in abusing housing situations, where they're either not properly fed or cared for, or don't receive the level of attention such complex and fascinating animals deserve.

Birds in need aren't necessarily a huge drain on time, though they aren't wild and certainly can't hunt for themselves, provide water for themselves, or shelter themselves. Larger birds, in particular, are often in need of capable, loving caretakers, as they're often left in cages by abusive owners, cages that sometimes are so small the bird can't even fully extend it's wings. It's a real shame too, because birds ca be great companions for humans, and when raised in environments as conductive to their natural habits as possible, they can live relatively fruitful lives.

Many capable caretakers know that many of the birds that are in captivity shouldn't have been caught in the first place, and don't want to get swept into contributing to this cruel burden. However, there is a shortage of people willing to care for these animals, and without human intervention at this point, these birds have no chance at survival. When people create conditions where these animals require our interventio to survive, they do not adapt back to being wild creatures so easily, and most can never make the adjustment. Anyone willing to lend a hand, and their home, to a bird in need can help make it's life better, and also encourage only those willing to show such love and concern to adopt these animals as pets. It may be a small step, but hey, birds don't usually get off the ground on their first tries.