IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

As of April 1, 2008, we will no longer be a 501c3 tax exempt organization.

Last year our rescue took in only $2700. As many of you know, you cannot keep a rescue open with little to no money coming in,. so with a heavy heart, I am closing it down.  We will no longer be incorporated, tax exempt or accredited.

I am continuing my work with the birds and still have many birds in the rescue, I will just be doing it in a different manner.  This website will become more informational.  I will take in local emergencies only, and on a smaller scale.  This has been a very difficult year to survive and after 10 years and over 300 parrots adopted out, this is the end of us working as a corportation.

I want to thank all the people that have helped us and we will continue to accept donations, they will not however, be tax deductible.  Please send them to P.O. Box 5172 Vienna, WV 26105.

I will keep everyone up to date here on the website and again thank you for everyone that has helped us over the last 8 years.

Blessings

Sherri

Hours 9 to 5 Monday thru Friday

if you have a medical emergency please contact your local Certified Avian Vet

If you do not know a Certified Avian Vet in your area please google Certified Avian Vets and your state

www.ParrotPress.org

Mira Tweti's newest book

Here, There and Everywhere

The Story of Streeeeeeeet the Lorikeet

This is a wonderful childrens book and each book that sells with my code on it, 50 cents will be donated to Raven's Haven. Our code is 005, please help us by ordering her book. This will be a wonderful book for any child!!!

"Purchase toys and supplies for yourself and Raven's Haven through Avian Antics Bird Toys and Supplies.  (www.aviananticsbirdtoys.com)  Receive a 10% Discount by entering the Coupon Code "RavensHavenEBR".  Avian Antics will ship your donation directly to us.  Specify which items you wish to donate by entering Raven's Haven in the comments box.  To place an order *just* for Raven's Haven enter the Coupon Code RavensHavenEBR and select RESCUE as the shipping method.  You will *not* be charged shipping and the entire order will be shipped directly to us."

ARE YOUR FEATHERED FRIENDS SAFE?
by the ASPCA
Friday, January 4, 2008



January 5 marks National Bird Day, a time to appreciate the birds in our own backyard and reflect on how we treat native avians of other countries. And if you have companion birds in your home, it’s a great time to make sure that your feathered friends remain happy and healthy. To help raise awareness about responsible bird caretaking, we’re offering the following poison prevention tips to keep your companion avian in the “sing” of things:

* Birds are highly sensitive to inhalant fumes, so please avoid exposing your pet to fumes from self-cleaning ovens and overheated cookware, automobile exhaust, tobacco smoke, glues and paints, insecticidal fumigants, perfume and hair spray.

* Keep all prescription and over-the-counter drugs out of beak's reach, preferably in closed cabinets. Pain killers, cold medicines, anticancer drugs, vitamins and diet pills are all examples of human medications that can be lethal to birds, even in small amounts.

* Never allow your bird access to areas in which cleaning agents are being used or stored. Should your pet ingest them, he could suffer from a range of symptoms, depending on the substance, from mild stomach upset to severe burns of the tongue, mouth and crop.

* Foods and beverages that could be dangerous to birds include:
- avocados
- chocolate in any form
- coffee and tea
- moldy or spoiled foods
- onions and garlic
- tomato leaves and stems
- yeast dough

For additional bird safety tips, visit ASPCA online.

Plea for Help

We are in desperate need of funds to continue what we do here at Raven’s Haven. Each day the parrots that reside with us are fed fresh fruits and veggies. The cost of playgrounds to be built and toys to keep the parrots busy and occupied is expensive. The closest avian certified vet is in Columbus, Ohio, a 3 hour trip, between the travel expenses and the testing at the vet it is well over 200 dollars per bird. Most of the parrots that arrive here need new cages, be it from filthy conditions, or too small of a cage. All of these expenses have are now out of pocket. We need your help, if each one of you that visits this web site would give even one dollar it would go so far to help us continue. 100% of the monies that comes in for the parrots go toward the parrots

Please open your heart and help us give a living, beautiful, intelligent bird a new chance at life, where he won’t be yelled at, or stuck in a closet or a garage and ignored. Where medical care will give them new and healthy life.
You can mail your donation to  Raven's Haven

P.O. Box 5172 Vienna, West Virginia  26105.
Thank you so much for your help!

Sherri

An Introduction

Raven’s Haven Exotic Bird Rescue, Inc. was established in March of 2001 when we became aware of the large number of parrots and parrot related species that were living lives of neglect and abuse. Parrots are now the second most popular pet in the United States. Along with that popularity has come the many problems that are normally encountered with more traditional domesticated species such as dogs and cats. The major difference, we believe, is that most of the parrots now kept as pets are not domesticated through years of selective breeding but instead, are only one or two generations removed from their wild ancestors. In fact many were caught in the wild and imported to the U.S. during the 1960's up until the early 1990's when it became illegal to do so. Many of these "wild caught's" retain their wild traits and have been sold and resold to a number of guardians. Herein lie the problems which make our organization, and others like it, needed. These parrots, which are usually bought on impulse and without knowledge of their emotional needs will, in many cases, react to the lack of attention by their guardians in an unfavorable manner. As many are semi-tame and have not known a stable and consistent home, these birds can have behavioral problems and can be dangerous as pets. These parrots are doomed to being passed from one guardian to another or back to the pet shop as each new guardian realizes that their new pet will never be the "Busch Gardens" bird they had hoped for. Many will bite, scream or even resort to self mutilation in an effort to get attention from an uncaring guardian. Thus starts a cycle which can be repeated many times during the bird's long life. Unlike a dog or cat, whose life is relatively short in comparison, a parrot should live from 20 to 100 years depending on the species. This of course assumes that the bird has survived the nutritional neglect offered by many casual bird guardians. In the effort to stop this endless cycle we formed Raven’s Haven. to offer an alternative to people who needed to find a caring "home for life" for their bird and to offer a retirement home for the birds deemed unsuitable for placement.
Our goals include offering these unadoptable parrots a permanent "retirement" home and finding good, caring homes for the adoptable birds that have been given up by their guardians due to unforeseen difficulties. We have encountered many cases where parrots have been given up for adoption when their guardians have become ill or divorced. These people needed to place their birds quickly and felt uncomfortable with the options of reselling their bird back to a pet shop, in the want ads or giving the bird to friends or family where questionable care might be offered. We have also received birds that have been given up because of unacceptable vocalization or dangerous behavior. We hope to offer people the security of knowing that their bird will be cared for and that time will be taken when finding a new home with a sincere, dedicated and appropriate person. We do not purchase birds. We also offer a help line for new caretakers with questions. Please limit your calls to between 9am and 7pm eastern time.
Until now, we have relied on word of mouth to receive birds and to find adoptive homes. We anticipate the effect of internet exposure will be more adoptions as well as more desperate people wanting to give up their birds to our care. As many of these birds will need care for up to 100 years, our task is formidable.

Mission Statement

the goals of Raven’s Haven are:

1. To rescue languishing, abused or unwanted parrots from abusive or neglectful situations.
2. To act as a placement service for friendly, tame birds whose guardians have had to give up their bird(s) in urgent or emergency situations.
3. To serve as an educational resource and advice service for:
A. Prospective bird guardians.
B. Current bird guardians.
C. Schools, as an educational resource on the care and responsibilities of owning any animal as a pet.
4. To serve as a permanent sanctuary for birds not suitable for adoption. Our long term goals include building a permanent home for these birds.

Our Policies:

• We do not breed or place birds with people who breed.

• We do not sell, trade, or use parrots in our care for commerce or profit.

• We promote responsible guardianship of all captive birds.

• We promote education on all issues of avian welfare.

• We oppose the sale of unweaned baby birds and production breeding methods.

• We oppose the mass-marketing and selling of birds through pet store chains, bird marts, and internet venues.

• We do not condone, endorse, or promote the breeding of birds for life in captivity as long as there are captive birds in need of placement.

• We support and encourage responsible legislation protecting the rights, health, and safety of birds living in captivity.

Email: Ravens Haven

P.O. Box 5172

Vienna, West Virginia  26105