By Kelly Flynn | President, PEAC.org
Dear Members and Friends of PEAC,
Please spread the word far and wide:
Today is International Parrot Crisis Awareness Day.
Did you know that parrots are one of the most frequently abandoned of all companion animals? Their wild nature and natural inclination for loud and frequent vocalizations, aggression, and destruction of property are too much for most guardians. Standard pet industry practices, such as hand-rearing (i.e., parental deprivation) further complicate factors, as they actually undermine a parrot's ability to mature into a psychologically healthy, well-adjusted adult, and increases the likelihood of a bird's failure as a "pet".
Even the most loving parrot guardians often nd themselves unable to care for their longtime pets in the event of declining health, nancial struggle, or other life circumstances. So, it's not surprising that rescues like PEAC and sanctuaries across the globe are overwhelmed or at capacity, struggling to address daily requests for surrender as more and more birds ood the market from breeders.
We must stop breeding, buying and selling parrots for the pet trade. Every time a parrot is purchased, even legally, from a store or a breeder, their "value" trickles down to areas where they y free. Despite international anti-poaching policies and frameworks around the world, parrots continue to be trafficked to meet the demands of the global pet trade. 29% of all parrot species on the planet are listed as critically endangered, endangered or threatened on the IUCN Red List. 58% of all parrot species are in decline. In many areas, the poaching rate is 100% - no chicks escape the wildlife trade. 90% of trapped birds die after capture.
You are reading this message because you love parrots as much as we do. For parrots currently in our homes, we must all endeavor to promote the best avian welfare possible with a commitment to continued education, care and husbandry. In this way, we can show our birds the love and the compassion they deserve every single day.
Join us today, in shining a light on the Parrot Crisis by sharing this message with your friends and family or on social media. Learn more facts about the Parrot Crisis by visiting the International Alliance for the Protection of Parrots.
And please continue to support rescues like PEAC who are dedicated to caring for parrots with the dignity they deserve. So many companion parrots are looking for their next home through adoption programs with nonprofits like PEAC. Your contributions to their medical care and daily needs are critical, as is our education program so that our parrots have the best success possible with their new families.
We are so grateful for your support of PEAC's mission these many years. Because of you, hundreds of parrots from our adoptive flock have found new homes with educated, loving families. And for those still waiting to be adopted, they receive the best veterinary and supportive care from some of the most dedicated volunteers and skilled individuals I've had the honor of working with.
"Find the helpers" Mr. Rodgers said. And I'm looking at one right now: YOU.
You are our parrots' best advocates, ambassadors and influencers - your voices and actions make a difference.
Together we are an unstoppable force for parrot rescue and education. We can stop the Parrot Crisis.
Let's make the future better for parrots everywhere. Join the movement.
With gratitude,
Kelly Flynn, President, PEAC.org
By Kelly Flynn | President
By Kelly Flynn | President
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