During 2009, we had 322 animals surrendered to us. That's fewer animals than in 2008, when we had 366, but many of the animals surrendered in 2009 had more severe medical and behavioral problems than we've seen in the past.
Here is the breakdown:
8 African Greys
11 Amazons
53 Budgies
9 Canaries
67 Cockatiels
16 Cockatoos
25 Conures
14 Doves
4 Eclectus
21 Finches
1 Frog
2 Lories/Lorikeets
23 Lovebirds
9 Macaws
25 Parakeets
7 Parrotlets
6 Pionus
4 Poicephalus
14 Poultry
1 Bearded Dragon
2 Tortoises
Through May 15, 2010, we have had 195 animals surrendered to us, which far outpaces last year. They are as follows:
3 African Greys
3 Amazons
15 Budgies
9 Canaries
54 Cockatiels
7 Cockatoos
9 Conures
8 Doves
21 Finches
12 Lovebirds
6 Macaws
7 Parakeets
3 Parrotlets
3 Pionus
2 Poicephalus
1 Rosella
5 Poultry
1 Bearded Dragon
1 Gecko
3 Guinea Pigs
20 Hamsters
1 Rat
1 Turtle
As you can see, yet again the most common parrot surrendered to us is the cockatiel, with budgies, finches, and lovebirds not far behind. If you're thinking of adding a parrot of any size to your house, please consider adoption! Many of these animals do not have severe medical or behavioral problems -- they were just given up when their owners' circumstances changed or when they lost interest. We can work with you to find the right fit for your family.
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