Our Mission: The House of Feathers, Inc.
The Problem:
Parrots are highly intelligent social animals with the ability to fly, yet they are frequently found in captivity. Most parrots in captivity are not more than one or two generations removed from their wild origins, making them wild animals rather than domesticated pets: true domestic animals, like cats and dogs, have been selectively bred for thousands of years to live with us. Forcing socially inclined, flying wild animals to live in a cage, often without companionship, is completely at odds with their nature. Adding in that they can also be loud and sometimes aggressive, they are often a challenge to keep as pets, and rarely behave like what you see on social media. Consequently, many parrots are rehomed multiple times during their lives, where they find themselves in the same situation again. Adding to this is their longevity, often rivaling or exceeding that of their human caretakers, rendering their long-term future uncertain
Our Solution:
We strive to provide support for parrots in need. We accomplish this through carefully vetted adoption to new homes, or by providing a permanent home at our sanctuary when necessary. We actively encourage parrot caretakers and adopters to have a long-term plan for the well-being their birds, even if it means returning them to us when the time is right. Consistent with this, our vision includes developing a long-term plan for HoF that will serve the needs of our residents long into the future. This vision includes land and infrastructure directly owned by HoF Inc., and a perpetual endowment fund sufficient to cover the expenses associated with this responsibility.
Our Approach:
We know that we can’t save them all, but the ones that find their way to us will receive our unwavering care for as long as it’s possible to do so. As an all-volunteer public charity, we warmly welcome the involvement of our community. Whether you have suggestions, comments, concerns, or simply wish to learn more, please don’t hesitate to drop us a line!
Core Values: we believe that...
- all animals, including humans, are endowed with the same fundamental rights;
- animals should be respected and protected, not exploited for entertainment or financial gain;
- as long as there remains a need for animal shelters, animal breeding should be discouraged;
- as a direct extension of our philosophy regarding parrots, we are committed to showing the same respect for native animals and their environment, through responsible management of our land, and promotion of public awareness.