Meika's Safehouse is a registered charitable organization whose purpose is to rehabilitate and provide a safe and loving environment for any bird in need. We work primarily with parrots, but all species of companion or pet birds are welcomed.
When birds are surrendered into our care, we fully assess their overall health and start some training and socialization as appropriate. Most of the birds that come into care have not been abused, but because of the level of intelligence they possess, they are often under significant emotional stress when they are relinquished. Birds that have been mistreated emotionally or physically require more rehabilitation and may never be suitable for rehoming.
When we determine a bird is ready to be rehomed, much care and consideration is put into selecting an appropriate family. When we are able to match a bird with a new family, in most cases, he or she will be adopted with a suitable cage, as well as their toys and favorite items that they have grown accustomed to. We also provide a current health certificate and microchip all small to extra large birds before they leave our care.
Our desire is to see the birds that leave our care succeed in their new home, and we are always here to provide advice and assistance.
If you would like to meet one of the birds please make an appointment so we can be sure to have some time set aside to help you.
Registered Charity Number: 759729874 RR0001
2022 Stats The most common surrendered bird was the budgie
Intakes 392 Vet Expenses $30,486.46
Adoptions 238 Donations $23,107.32
Adoption Process and Requirements
-Photo ID is required for ALL adoptions
-Clean ASPCA background check
-Meet and greet with the bird you are interested in
-Virtual house visit/interview
-Completion of the Meika's Safehouse Parrot Care Course through Parrot SOS:
https://smartbeaksacademy.teachable.com/p/meikas-adoption
-Health Certificate within the last 6 months (we fulfill this requirement)
Please Note: All Adoptions will go through a MINIMUM 24 hold period after the application is filled out.
* During the Month of December all Adoptions are put on hold *
To see the birds we currently have available for adoption, please see their profiles below.
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NAME: x5
SPECIES: Japanese Quail
Hatched:
SEX: At least 2 females
ADOPTION FEE: $20
STATUS: Available
We mite treated and removed the zip ties from the legs :)
One is in recovery from being bit by a dog.
In care since August 2023
NAME: Sophie
SPECIES: Blue fronted Amazon
HATCHED: 1994
SEX: Susp female
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Chatty amazon and is friendly to those she chooses. You have to be chosen by her to apply.
Steps up on a stick too.
In care since August 2023
NAME: Mikey
SPECIES: Yellow Crown Amazon
AGE: Unknown Mature
SEX: Male - Neutered
ADOPTION FEE: $ 1500 Incl cage, vet check & microchip
STATUS: Available
Loves to talk, scream and will not be told what to do. Mikey would do well in an experienced home that understands amazon body language and is respectful when he communicates "no". W
NAME: Mikey
SPECIES: Yellow Crown Amazon
AGE: Unknown Mature
SEX: Male - Neutered
ADOPTION FEE: $ 1500 Incl cage, vet check & microchip
STATUS: Available
Loves to talk, scream and will not be told what to do. Mikey would do well in an experienced home that understands amazon body language and is respectful when he communicates "no". We don't want to label him as a biter, but the shoe does fit, so to speak. He is now trained to step up on a dowel to move from place to place.
In care since October 2022
NAME: Budgies x 90
SPECIES: Budgies
AGE: various unknown ages
SEX: Males and Females
ADOPTION FEE: $15 for Standard Budgies
STATUS: Available
Do you have room in your family and heart to add a little budgie to your space? We have many homeless ones looking for a soft place to land. No Breeding!
NAME: Chancho and Chica
SPECIES: White Bellied Caique
HATCHED: Chancho 2017 Chica 2018
SEX: Male and Female
ADOPTION FEE: $1900 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Bonded pair of white bellied caiques, so full of energy and hilarity. Rolly, hoppy, exploratory are just a few words we can use to describe them.
In care since January 2023
NAME: Toffee
SPECIES: Indian Ringneck
HATCHED: 2017
SEX: Female
ADOPTION FEE: $750 w cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: pending
Being treated for a bacterial and fungal infection. Treatments should be finished December 15th
Very sweet girl, super gentle however she is not ready to stop plucking her feathers.
In care since November 2022
NAME: PeeWee
SPECIES: Congo African Grey
HATCHED:
SEX:
ADOPTION FEE: $ With cage, vet check and microchip
STATUS: Just landed
In care since 2023
NAME: Amigo
SPECIES: Blue Fronted Amazon
AGE: Hatched 1995
SEX: DNA sexed female
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 with cage vet checks and microchip
STATUS: Available
Friendly, loud, beautiful <3
Amigo is very gently and forgiving for an amazon parrot, she loves to greet you with a big "Hiii" and steps up readily on your hand most of the time.
In care since October 2021
NAME: Kirby
SPECIES: Princess Of Wales Parakeet
HATCHED: 2019
SEX: susp Male
ADOPTION FEE: $650 With vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Flighty but will eat millet out of our hand. Had some potential neurological issues upon arrival, we are working with our veterinarian to identify the underlying issue. Bloodwork revealed hig
NAME: Kirby
SPECIES: Princess Of Wales Parakeet
HATCHED: 2019
SEX: susp Male
ADOPTION FEE: $650 With vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Flighty but will eat millet out of our hand. Had some potential neurological issues upon arrival, we are working with our veterinarian to identify the underlying issue. Bloodwork revealed high fat, we have him on a great diet with the hopes of improved numbers next check up.
In care since November 2022
NAME: Dandylion
SPECIES: Green Cheek Conure
HATCHED: 2022
SEX:
ADOPTION FEE: $ 650 w/ cage vet check & Microchip
STATUS: Available
Appears to have had splayed legs as a baby and was corrected. Very very shy.
Found outside, unclaimed. Just landed, still learning about him
In care since August 2023
NAME: Twitterbug
SPECIES: Black headed Caique
HATCH YEAR: 2009
SEX: FEMALE
ADOPTION FEE: $950 W/CAGE VET CHECK AND MICROCHIP
STATUS: Available
Spicy, Chatty, Energetic, and can be intense. She's loveable, and does step up. She is the product of a bother/sister relationship.
NAME: Ariel
SPECIES: Green Cheek Conure
HATCHED: 2019
SEX: Suspected male
ADOPTION FEE: $650 with cage, health certificate and microchip
STATUS: Available
Ariel is back in care because his owner had a change in work schedule and could not care for him anymore. He is a lovely conure with some attitude in there as well. He does not like t
NAME: Ariel
SPECIES: Green Cheek Conure
HATCHED: 2019
SEX: Suspected male
ADOPTION FEE: $650 with cage, health certificate and microchip
STATUS: Available
Ariel is back in care because his owner had a change in work schedule and could not care for him anymore. He is a lovely conure with some attitude in there as well. He does not like the company of birds smaller than him and he would not do well in a house with children under the age of 14
NAME: 25 Finches
SPECIES: Zebra Finches
AGE: unknown
SEX: M and F
ADOPTION FEE: $5
STATUS: Available
Some white ones, some standard ones. If you needs some little meeps and beeps in your space, please consider adopting a finch or two <3
NAME: Trixie
SPECIES: Green Cheek Conure
HATCHED: 2005
SEX: female
ADOPTION FEE: $500 incl cage, vet check and microchip
STATUS: on medical hold
NAME: Sprite
SPECIES: Lovebird
HATCHED: 2021
SEX: unknown
ADOPTION FEE: $100
STATUS: Available
In care since July 2023
NAME: Loco
SPECIES: Green Cheek Conure
HATCHED: 2014
SEX: ?
ADOPTION FEE: $650 w/ cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Loco is a nice little guy that loves head scritches and being a part of the action. He does have boundaries that he likes to set, especially around his enclosure, but overall he's got a fun personality!
In care since April 2023
NAME: Beaky
SPECIES: YELLOW NAPED AMAZON
AGE: HATCHED APPROX 1990'S
SEX: UNKNOWN (SUSPECTED MALE)
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 INCLUDES CAGE VET CHECK AND MICROCHIP
STATUS: Available
Beaky is a beautiful amazon parrot who would do well in an all adult home. He can be noisy if something is bothering him, and he can attack quickly if you are not pay
NAME: Beaky
SPECIES: YELLOW NAPED AMAZON
AGE: HATCHED APPROX 1990'S
SEX: UNKNOWN (SUSPECTED MALE)
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 INCLUDES CAGE VET CHECK AND MICROCHIP
STATUS: Available
Beaky is a beautiful amazon parrot who would do well in an all adult home. He can be noisy if something is bothering him, and he can attack quickly if you are not paying attention to his very clear body language. Beaky is suitable for an experienced home only.
Not suitable for a home with children
In care since February 2016
NAME: Bob and Koa
SPECIES: Green Cheek Conures
AGE: Bob HATCHED 2017 Koa Hatched 2016
SEX: Suspected Males
ADOPTION FEE: $900 includes cage, vet checks and microchips
STATUS: Available
Both Koa and Bob step up, however, they do require time and a nice routine so they can get to know you. They are flighty but under the right circum
NAME: Bob and Koa
SPECIES: Green Cheek Conures
AGE: Bob HATCHED 2017 Koa Hatched 2016
SEX: Suspected Males
ADOPTION FEE: $900 includes cage, vet checks and microchips
STATUS: Available
Both Koa and Bob step up, however, they do require time and a nice routine so they can get to know you. They are flighty but under the right circumstances and for the right family they will be a perfect duo.
These guys are very good friends and should not be separated.
In care since December 2021
NAME: Lucy Loo
SPECIES: Umbrella Cockatoo
HATCHED:
SEX: Female
ADOPTION FEE: $2200 INCLUDES CAGE VET CHECK AND MICROCHIP
STATUS: Pending
Lucy Loo is a unicorn of a cockatoo, sweet to the point it makes your teeth hurt. She does have to stay in her collar every minute that she is unsupervised as she can and does self mutilate. She knows
NAME: Lucy Loo
SPECIES: Umbrella Cockatoo
HATCHED:
SEX: Female
ADOPTION FEE: $2200 INCLUDES CAGE VET CHECK AND MICROCHIP
STATUS: Pending
Lucy Loo is a unicorn of a cockatoo, sweet to the point it makes your teeth hurt. She does have to stay in her collar every minute that she is unsupervised as she can and does self mutilate. She knows a couple tricks, wears a harness and can be trusted with everyone. She is loud at times (as cockatoos are, however she is not incessant.) She is also very dusty. She loves cashews
NAME: Canaries x3
SPECIES: Canaries
AGE: Unknown
SEX: females and male
ADOPTION FEE: $40 for female, $60 for male
STATUS: Available
The one in the photo is a male
NAME: Watson
SPECIES: Hybrid Red eared fiery shoulder conure
HATCHED: 2015
SEX: Male
ADOPTION FEE: $650 w/ cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Watson does love a good scritch on the head on his own terms. He's independent and prefers not to step up. He likes to explore his surroundings, squawk, chew and play with toys. He
NAME: Watson
SPECIES: Hybrid Red eared fiery shoulder conure
HATCHED: 2015
SEX: Male
ADOPTION FEE: $650 w/ cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Watson does love a good scritch on the head on his own terms. He's independent and prefers not to step up. He likes to explore his surroundings, squawk, chew and play with toys. He will land on your shoulder sometimes, but his preference is just to be around the action and not IN the action. He is flighted and trust can definitely be earned with him, but you do need to have patience and practice proper positive interactions with him.
NAME: Greenie
SPECIES: Lovebird
AGE: unknown
SEX: Suspected male
ADOPTION FEE:
STATUS: pending
Greenie here was in a fight where he sustained injuries to his beak and feet. He is missing a toe on his right foot and his nostril on his left side is elongated due to a bite to the face. Greenie was paired up when he first arrived but we
NAME: Greenie
SPECIES: Lovebird
AGE: unknown
SEX: Suspected male
ADOPTION FEE:
STATUS: pending
Greenie here was in a fight where he sustained injuries to his beak and feet. He is missing a toe on his right foot and his nostril on his left side is elongated due to a bite to the face. Greenie was paired up when he first arrived but we did separate him as he was fighting with his cage mate.
He would do well as a single bird with a human who has a lot of patience and no expectations of Greenie being tame.
NAME: Shario
SPECIES: Lovebird
HATCHED: 2018
SEX: Female (lays eggs)
ADOPTION FEE: $100
STATUS: Avalable
Peach Faced Lovebird with lots of personality. Will land on your head and shoulders, especially if you have millet! Territorial over her cage.
NAME: Summer
SPECIES: Indian Ringneck
HATCHED: 2020
SEX: Male
ADOPTION FEE: $ 1700w/ Rico,cage vet check & microchip
STATUS: Available
Sweet guy , steps up, loves foot toys and his girlfriend Rico. Must be adopted with Rico
NAME: Chica
SPECIES: Congo African Grey
HATCHED:
SEX: Female
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 with cage, vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Awe, Remember Chica, she came in January 2022 with a dog attack injury. She had a couple surgeries to repair her broken pelvis and improve her quality of life. Once she recovered, she was adopted in the s
NAME: Chica
SPECIES: Congo African Grey
HATCHED:
SEX: Female
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 with cage, vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Awe, Remember Chica, she came in January 2022 with a dog attack injury. She had a couple surgeries to repair her broken pelvis and improve her quality of life. Once she recovered, she was adopted in the summer of 2022. Sadly, shortly after she left, she came back into care because they weren't sure they could give her a fulfilling life. Chica LOVES her head scritches and is very talkative. She is Not suitable in a home with other animals or children under 13.
NAME: Trip and Zed
SPECIES: Maroon Bellied and Black Capped Conures
AGE: Unknown
SEX: Suspected male and female
ADOPTION FEE: $850 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
These two are a transfer from Animal Care and Control, they were part of a group of 8. They are both quite nice. The black cap steps up but is flighty, the
NAME: Trip and Zed
SPECIES: Maroon Bellied and Black Capped Conures
AGE: Unknown
SEX: Suspected male and female
ADOPTION FEE: $850 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
These two are a transfer from Animal Care and Control, they were part of a group of 8. They are both quite nice. The black cap steps up but is flighty, the Maroon Belly does not like to step up and will fly away.
In care since June 2022
NAME: Banana
SPECIES: Indian Ringneck
HATCHED: 2017
SEX: female
ADOPTION FEE: $750 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: pending
Little Banana had a swollen infected preen gland when she first arrived. She was diagnosed by our veterinarian and was prescribed antibiotics which cleared the infection. Banana is VERY sweet but Very nerv
NAME: Banana
SPECIES: Indian Ringneck
HATCHED: 2017
SEX: female
ADOPTION FEE: $750 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: pending
Little Banana had a swollen infected preen gland when she first arrived. She was diagnosed by our veterinarian and was prescribed antibiotics which cleared the infection. Banana is VERY sweet but Very nervous and shy. She needs to be around people who will talk softly to her and approach her slowing so she can build trust. We have known Banana for a few years now and she goes through bursts of severe plucking, we have seen her a few times fully feathered so it is possible for her to grow them in.
NAME: Niku and Teemu
SPECIES: GC Conure and Lovebird
HATCHED: Both 2020
SEX: Unknown
ADOPTION FEE: $750 cage, vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
These two best friends would like to be adopted together. They are nice birds and quite entertaining to watch as they go about their day.
NAME: Indie
SPECIES: Black Capped Conure
AGE: unknown
SEX: unknown
ADOPTION FEE: $650 with Cage, Vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Very flighty, and not trusting of people. Not aggressive but won't step up.
She came to us from Animal Care and Control as part of a group of 8
NAME: Paco and Nacho
SPECIES: Turquoise and green cheek conures
HATCHED: 2022
SEX: Paco DNA Male
ADOPTION FEE: $950 w cage vet check and microchips
STATUS: Available
Sweet birds, Paco is a bit more shy but they both step up and are quite nice.
Please keep up together!
NAME: Birdie
SPECIES: Parrotlet
HATCHED: 2022
SEX: female
ADOPTION FEE: $75
STATUS:
I am blind. I am also not tame.
NAME: Bobo
SPECIES: Jardines Parrot
HATCHED: 2015
SEX: Suspected Female
ADOPTION FEE: $2275 w/ Dougie, cage, vet check and microchip
STATUS: Avail
Very sweet girl, chatty, says her name, step up and a few other words. She steps up nicely, and has a best friend Doug the pionus. We would like to see them adopted together.
NAME: Pickles and Mango
SPECIES: Green Cheek Conures
AGE: 2021 (SIBLINGS FROM SAME CLUTCH)
SEX: Male and female
ADOPTION FEE: $650 each with cage vet certificate and microchip
STATUS: Available
Lovely birds, would do well in a home that's had experience with conures
NAME: Grandpa
SPECIES: Green Cheek Conure
HATCHED: 2012
SEX: Unknown
ADOPTION FEE: $650 w/ cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Judging by how grandpa looks, it appears he's either been in a few accidents, or fights with other birds. He arrived with beak damage, a broken toe, and scruffy blackened feathers. He's molting out so
NAME: Grandpa
SPECIES: Green Cheek Conure
HATCHED: 2012
SEX: Unknown
ADOPTION FEE: $650 w/ cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Judging by how grandpa looks, it appears he's either been in a few accidents, or fights with other birds. He arrived with beak damage, a broken toe, and scruffy blackened feathers. He's molting out some of those old ugly feathers and pretty new ones are coming in. He's shy, nervous and would do best in a calm household without children. He does have a friend named Freddie who he met here and is also available to adopt. He probably wouldn't mind staying with him however, Freddie is more of a handful.
NAME: Dice
SPECIES: White cap pionus
HATCHED: 2010
SEX: female
ADOPTION FEE: $800 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available August 7th 2023
This girl is working on some plucking issues....She arrived with no feathers from the neck down, as you can see there's a little patch of chest feathers growing back in...we will see if she
NAME: Dice
SPECIES: White cap pionus
HATCHED: 2010
SEX: female
ADOPTION FEE: $800 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available August 7th 2023
This girl is working on some plucking issues....She arrived with no feathers from the neck down, as you can see there's a little patch of chest feathers growing back in...we will see if she keeps them. She was on a round of antibiotics and antifungals for the first week she was here, she seems to be doing well...blood work revealed nothing of concerns.
NAME: Addison
SPECIES: Alexandrine
HATCHED:
SEX: Female
ADOPTION FEE: $
STATUS: Just Landed
NAME: Olive
SPECIES: Double Yellow Head Amazon
HATCHED: 1996
SEX: female
ADOPTION FEE: $ w/ cage vet check & mchip
STATUS: on medical hold
NAME: Sonny
SPECIES: Blue and Gold Macaw
HATCHED: 2013
SEX: Male DNA
ADOPTION FEE: $2750
STATUS: Available
Sonny is a fabulous guy that takes his time to trust you, but once he settles, he comes out of his shell and really starts to show you how funny he can be.
In care since June 2022
NAME: Rico
SPECIES: Indian Ringneck
HATCHED: 2021
SEX: Female
ADOPTION FEE: $1700 w/Summer cage vet, vet check & microchip
STATUS: Available
Loves showers, and her best friend Summer. A little more shy but she does step up and is quite nice. Must be adopted with
SPECIES: Molly
SPECIES: Blue and Gold Macaw
HATCHED: 2004
SEX: Female
ADOPTION FEE: $ 2750 W/CAGE VET CHECK &MCHIP
STATUS: Available
Molly is pictured here, she's sweet and responds really well to women.
In care since June 2022
NAME: Tattoo
SPECIES: Blue and Gold Macaw
HATCHED: 2014
SEX: Male
ADOPTION FEE: $2750 w cage Vet checks &mchip
STATUS: Available
Very nice boy, he steps up, he waves, and enjoys a good head scritch when trust is built up.
NAME: Alex
SPECIES: Blue and Yellow macaw
HATCHED:
SEX: Female
ADOPTION FEE: $2000 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Avail
If you are looking for a sweet bird look no further, Alex here fits the bill. She loves head scritches, & being with you. As macaws are, she can be loud so apartment & condo living is a no
NAME: Phoebe and Kratos
SPECIES: Alexandrine and Conure
HATCHED:
SEX: m & f
ADOPTION FEE: $1200 w/ cage vet checks & m.chips
STATUS: Avail
These two beauties are an odd couple. Phoebe the male Alex and Kratos the female conure have been together for many many years and would like to stay that way in their new home.
NAME: Freddie
SPECIES: Green Cheek conure
HATCHED: 2021
SEX: Susp. male
ADOPTION FEE: $650 w/cage vet check & mchip
STATUS: Avail
This little one is shy of people, however he's very curious too. He won't step up (flies away) but if you're sitting quietly he does fly around to check out what you're doing
NAME: 20+ Society Finches
SPECIES: Bengalese Finches
HATCHED:
SEX:
ADOPTION FEE: $30
STATUS: Available
NAME: Charley
SPECIES: White Bellied Caique
HATCHED: 2011
SEX: Suspected Female
ADOPTION FEE: $950 W/cage vet check & microhip
STATUS: Available
Cute, funny, energetic caique! Lovable, playful and sometimes sassy!
NAME: Echo
SPECIES: Parrotlet
HATCHED:
SEX: female
ADOPTION FEE: $150. w cage vet chec
STATUS: on medical hold
aug '23
NAME: Tequila
SPECIES: Orange Wing Amazon
HATCHED:
SEX:
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 w cage, health cert, microchip.
STATUS: avail
Recovered from a yeast and bacterial infection. Suffered from a very large and very deep self inflicted wound above his preen gland and that has fully healed as well.
NAME: Moby
SPECIES: Indian Ringneck
HATCHED: 2021
SEX: Male
ADOPTION FEE: $ w cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Nice guy! Steps up :)
NAME: Beau
SPECIES: Goffins
HATCHED:
SEX: male
ADOPTION FEE: $1500
STATUS: Available
I'm a small cockatoo w/ 1 toe nail. I can be friendly with a lot of people but careful attention needs to be paid to read my body language. Sometimes when I feel sassy i will scream, and sometimes if im not in the mood, i will bite
NAME: Dougie
SPECIES: Blue Headed Pionus
HATCHED: 2013
SEX: Suspected male
ADOPTION FEE: $2275 W/ Bobo cage vet check & microchip
STATUS: Avail
Lovely guy, is very bonded to his friend Bobo the Jardines Parrot. We are asking that these two be adopted together as they are housed together in the same enclosure.