About Us

About Second Chance Parrots

Our Mission

Welcome to Second Chance Parrots, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parrots in need. Through fundraising, crafting, education, and sanctuary assistance, we promote responsible ownership and help provide essential resources for their care.

Educational Resources

We believe education is a vital component in ensuring the well-being of our feathered friends.

What we do

Second Chance Parrots is dedicated to supporting exotic parrots in need through fundraising, crafting, education, and sanctuary assistance. Rather than directly rehoming parrots, we focus on providing resources to sanctuaries, shelters, and responsible caregivers who give these birds a second chance.
Our mission includes:
Raising funds through donations, crafting, and community events to assist parrot sanctuaries.
Providing education on responsible parrot ownership to reduce the number of surrendered birds.
Connecting the public with fostering, adoption, and surrender resources while ensuring ethical care.
Advocating for parrot welfare by promoting awareness of the unique challenges exotic birds face.
Through these efforts, we strive to lighten the burden on sanctuaries, help parrots receive proper care, and bring attention to their long-term needs.

Our Story

As the need for sanctuary support and responsible parrot care grows, we saw an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Our passion for these birds and commitment to their well-being inspired us to create Second Chance Parrots, providing resources, education, and funding to help give them a second chance.

Many pet parrots need new homes because of their long lifespan, often outliving their owners. Unfortunately, not all animal shelters are equipped to take in these birds, and local sanctuaries are already at capacity, with limited resources. Parrots are unique pets in that they deeply bond with their owners and are highly social intelligent animals. Without proper care, they can become depressed, even harming themselves. Many parrots are surrendered multiple times due to noise, aggression, destruction, or outliving their owners.
Sanctuaries work hard to break this cycle by only adopting to those who prove they are prepared for the challenges. This can be a long process and the need for continual support of Exotic Bird Santuaries grows as the popularity of owning these birds increase. We aim to assist this great cause by helping to raise awareness and provide fiscal or material goods for their needs.

Directors
Program Specialists

& Volunteers

At Second Chance Parrots, our board members bring diverse expertise and a shared passion for bird welfare, ensuring the success of our mission.

Krystal

Director of Policy and Procedure

Krystal, Our Director of Policy and Procedure leads our East Coast efforts in bird education and parrot welfare advocacy. With 16 years of experience as a vet tech, she is dedicated to developing educational programs, promoting responsible ownership, and ensuring guidelines that support the well-being of parrots in need.

Linda

Director of Communication and Marketing

Linda, our Director of Communication and Marketing, uses her skills in client relations and hospitality to build strong community connections. As Chief Media and Hospitality Officer, she is responsible for public outreach and ensuring our message reaches those who can help make a difference.

Shelley

Executive Director of Operations and Finance

Shelley serves as our Executive Director, leading the Texas Central effort. With an MPA degree and a strong background in public management and operations, Shelley is also our Chief Operations Officer and Grant Writer, ensuring smooth operations and vital funding for our initiatives.

Together, these dedicated leaders are the backbone of Second Chance Parrots, working tirelessly to provide a brighter future for parrots in need.

Program Specialists

Tonya

Expert Care Advisor

Tonya, our Expert Care Advisor, leads efforts in parrot education, advocacy, and sanctuary support. With over 20 years of experience working with a wide range of parrot species, she provides expert guidance on responsible ownership, care best practices, and parrot welfare needs. Tonya plays a vital role in educating the public, supporting sanctuary efforts, and helping ensure parrots receive the resources they need for a better future.

See How We’re Making a Difference

Here are our annual goals as we work to support exotic parrot sanctuaries, promote responsible ownership, and fund parrot welfare initiatives:
Through fundraising, education, and outreach, we strive to reduce the number of surrendered parrots and ensure that sanctuaries receive the support they need.
Would you like to help us reach our goals? Join us in making a difference! 🦜💙

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The Sanctuaries We Supported This Year

Our impact wouldn’t be possible without the incredible sanctuaries we’ve supported throughout the year. Through funding, supplies, and advocacy, we’ve helped provide resources to organizations dedicated to giving surrendered parrots a second chance. We are grateful for their commitment to parrot welfare and proud to stand alongside them in this mission.

Join our flock and make a difference

At Second Chance Parrots, we believe in the power of action.