ASSOCIATION FOR PARROT CARE CONSERVATION ADOPTIONS RESCUE

The Association for Parrot C.A.R.E assists with the conservation of parrots in thewild, the rescue of unwanted parrots in need of re-homing and their permanentplacement into sanctuaries. Further, the Association provides education to thepublic about the care of parrots in home environments, the need to adopt ratherthan support the breeding of additional birds, and the need for sanctuaryplacement for some parrots. Serenity Park Sanctuary is the sanctuary component ofthe Association for Parrot C.A.R.E. providing permanent placement for parrots inneed as well as work therapy for disabled veterans suffering from war-relatedtrauma. These veterans work with similarly traumatized, rescued parrots whoreside at Serenity Park Sanctuary. The parrots benefit by having permanentplacement in large aviaries that allow them to fly and flock with others of theirsame species while being provided loving care by the veterans. The uniquerelationship that develops is therapeutic for both species. Serenity P