Meet Raja

Meet Raja, a 15-20 year old blue and gold macaw. She was passed around to many different family members during that time; no one wanted her for very long. She spent only 30 days in her last home. When that owner decided he could not give her the care she needed, he tried to surrender her to a local humane society. However, this humane society told him that they couldn't take her in -- they're not equipped for large birds like Raja.

Frustrated, the man stood outside this humane society and offered her, free, to any takers. Luckily, CARE was notified, and her previous owner surrendered her to us.

Many people underestimate the space requirements of a large macaw. An appropriately-sized cage can take up a huge portion of the living room. In addition, they are messy, loud, and destructive. Perfect attributes for wild animals living in the jungle! But qualities that can cause problems once these wild animals are brought into living rooms.

During the several weeks Raja has been with us, we've been lucky enough to see her wonderful personality. We know that the right family will welcome her into their lives and provide her with the stability that has eluded her during the first part of her life. If that might be you, stop by and meet Raja.