Obviously, it costs to operate this sanctuary. There are food bills, veterinarian bills, cages and carriers, toys and perches...all the things birds need. Then there's the cost of traveling to pick up birds and to take them to new homes. Iowa Parrot Rescue usually charges no adoption fee, and only asks an adopter to cover vet bills if they've been large. We usually send the bird's cage, toys, etc. with it when it's placed.
During the summer-fall of 2008 we built one of the finest facilities in the Midwest for parrot sanctuary and care. It cost a little over $86,000, and we're still paying off part of that cost from donations. See the new shelter building here
If you'd like to donate in-kind items, here's a list of stuff we can always use.
Below are items that you can buy to help feed the birds at the farm. We also gladly accept donations. We are a 501c3 tax exempt public charity, and donations are tax deductible. We mail receipts for tax purposes to all donors.
Send checks to Iowa Parrot Rescue, 2479 Golden Ave, Letts, IA 52754
TO ORDER:
contact us by email and tell us what you want. We will figure postage and give you a final total. 100% of all purchases go to support Iowa Parrot Rescue.
Here's a list of Donors who've helped us over the years. We couldn't do it without them.
Our own Tshirts are now available! These are heavyweight cotton shirts with our logotype silkscreened. They are available currently in sizes M, L, XL and XXL. We can order them in other sizes and colors. specify color and size when you order, please.
$15 ea., plus $5 for shipping
Iowa Parrot rescue caps are now available. We can order whatever color you prefer, in structured or unstructured build
$15 + $5 for shipping
BONKYBALLS are a toy that birds, cats, and dogs all love. Abi makes them by laying hand-made felt over lattice cat balls with bells in them. They're about the size of a golf-ball, and can be grabbed by beaks, talons, or teeth. When they are ragged from play, a trip through the washer and drier will restore the felt. These are available in natural grey and white wool colors, or pet-safe dyes.
$4 each, plus shipping
We are happy to accept gifts designated in memory of either loved pets or people. A separate page lists these memorials, and we'll post a picture with the listing if you like.Memorial Page
If you'd like to endow a specific function, such as a fountain, play area, or something like that, we'd be happy to discuss it with you.
Your donations help us help birds like Max. He's had a lot of nervous problems and his feathers are in bad shape. Max is trying very hard to calm himself and grow his feathers back. He's in care in our house, along with Paco, who is trying to get over a long history of abuse.
