Meika's Safehouse is a registered charitable organization who's 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: TANGO
SPECIES: INDIAN RINGNECK
AGE: HATCH YEAR 2013
SEX: FEMALE
ADOPTION FEE: $650 W/CAGE VET CHECK AND MICROCHIP
STATUS: Available
Tango is a nervous girl who plucks her feathers and has for many many years (since before we've met her). She doesn't talk but will step up and settle in a calm environment. She requires a soft-spoken, quiet home and would do better without any dogs or cats. She does get along with some other birds. She has a high pitched call that she makes when she wants to know where you are or if she's scared. Not suitable for apartment living.
In care since January 2020
NAME: Bella
SPECIES: Meyers Parrot
AGE: Hatched 2001
SEX: Suspected Female
ADOPTION FEE: $700 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Do you have a soft quiet demeanor? Are you living in a childless home? Do you have lots of patience while a little bird gets to know you? Can you speak Italian? Maybe Shy little Bella here might be right for you?
in care since January 2021
NAME: Shadow
SPECIES: Timneh African Grey
HATCHED: 1999
SEX: Susp female
ADOPTION FEE: $1275 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Shadow is a very sweet bird. She came to us with no tail and mild plucking on her belly. This seems to have resolved itself with a continued good diet. She had calcium and vitamin supplements during her first few weeks here. She is very chatty and will pick one person in the home to bond with.
In care since November 2022
NAME: Mikey
SPECIES: Yellow Crown Amazon
AGE: Unknown Mature
SEX: Male - Neutered
ADOPTION FEE: $ 1500 Includes cage, vet health check and 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.
NAME: Budgies x 50+
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: Gigi
SPECIES: Congo African Grey
AGE: Hatched 2008
SEX: Suspected Female
ADOPTION FEE: $1250 with cage, health certificate and microchip
STATUS: Available
Gigi is a nervous plucker. Once she settles and is comfortable in her surroundings she opens up with a neat vocabulary. She is nervous of our hands, but will step up on a perch on her own terms if there's something in it for her (treat).
Blood work showed slightly elevated liver enzymes which should correct itself with some milk thistle
in care since March 2022
NAME: Ariel
SPECIES: Green Cheek Conure
HATCHED: 2019
SEX: Male
ADOPTION FEE: $650 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Pending
Ariel came into care because he is not kid friendly anymore. As young birds grow up, they mature and if they are not respected with their subtle body language cues when they try to say no, they can start communicating with you with a bite. If you are still not listening, that bite gets stronger and stronger. Ariel is the type of bird that will step up and listen and accept cuddles and head scritches, but when he doesn't want this type of interaction, it's best to work with him in a hands off type of manner.
In care since November 2022
NAME: Toffee
SPECIES: Indian Ringneck
HATCHED: 2017
SEX: Female
ADOPTION FEE: $750 w cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: On medical hold
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: Acti
SPECIES: Green Cheek Conure
HATCHED: 2010
SEX: Unknown
ADOPTION FEE: $650 With cage, vet check and microchip
STATUS: Avail
Nice little guy, Would do well in an environment without predatory animals or children under 16. Xrays revealed he has arthritis in his wings which is why he doesn't fly well.
He steps up nicely to a confident hand. He is shy and takes time to warm up.
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 soon
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: K2
SPECIES: Pigeon
HATCHED:
SEX: Suspected female
ADOPTION FEE: $20
STATUS: Available
Not tame, but has the potential to trust people. She would do well in a coop setting or a home dedicated to earning her trust. She tolerates wearing diapers during the day.
NAME: Sonny
SPECIES: Blue and Gold Macaw
HATCHED: 2013
SEX: Male DNA
ADOPTION FEE: $2750
STATUS: Available
NAME: Scooby
SPECIES: Goffins Cockatoo
HATCHED: 2010
SEX: Suspected female
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 with cage vet check & microchip
STATUS: Available
Scooby is a nice girl, she takes some time to warm up in a new environment and you have to earn her trust, but once you have it, she's your buddy for life.
NAME: Zazu
SPECIES: Sun Parakeet
HATCHED: 2003
SEX: Suspected Male
ADOPTION FEE: $850 w/ cage vet check & mchip
STATUS: on hold
This guy will gravitate towards men over woman. He likes to hang out on your shoulder or in your shirt and likes to be a part of what you're doing a lot of the day.
Zazu is loud and
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: Rambo & Ernie
SPECIES: Green Cheek & Sun Conure
HATCHED: 2014
SEX:
ADOPTION FEE: $1000 w cage Vet checks &mchip
STATUS: avail
Both friendly, It was discovered by Xray that Ramb has a bone spur in one of his wings which can cause arthritis. He does not need any treatment. Rambo is blind, Ernie is his guide
NAME: Archie
SPECIES: Pigeon
AGE: Hatched 2021
SEX: Sus f
ADOPTION FEE: $20
STATUS: Available
Archie came to us from Animal Care and Control unable to fly. We got her xrayed and found that his wing was broken and healed in a way that will never allow him to fly. He wears diapers and walks around the rescue.
NAME: Teela
SPECIES: Congo African Grey
HATCHED: 2013
SEX:
ADOPTION FEE: $1500w/ vet check and microchip
STATUS: Avail
Teela is a nice bird to her chosen one. She steps up and will accept head scratches when she deems you as safe. She would do best in a home without children. She requires time to settle in & open up.
NAME: Freddie
SPECIES: Green Cheek conure
HATCHED: 2021
SEX: Susp. female
ADOPTION FEE: $650 w/cage vet check & mchip
STATUS: Avail
This little one is very shy of people, however she's very curious too. She won't step up (flies away) but if you're sitting quietly she does fly around to check out what you're doing
NAME: Society Finches
SPECIES: Bengalese Finches
HATCHED:
SEX:
ADOPTION FEE: $40
STATUS: Available
NAME: Bailey
SPECIES: Goffins cockatoo
HATCHED: 2011
SEX: Susp. Female
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 w cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Bailey is a very lovely girl who just wants to be your friend, she cant get enough head scritches and can be very vocal if she isn't part of the action.
NAME: Hopper
SPECIES: Pigeon
HATCHED:
SEX: Suspected Male
ADOPTION FEE: $20 With microhip
STATUS: Available
Hopper isn't tame and would do well in a coop setting with other nice pigeons.
NAME: Beau
SPECIES: Goffins
HATCHED:
SEX: male
ADOPTION FEE: $1500
STATUS:
I'm a small cockatoo with 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: Kukus (Pronounced KooKoosh)
SPECIES: Quaker Parrot
HATCHED: 2005
SEX: male
ADOPTION FEE: $850 with cage, health cert and microchip.
STATUS: Avail
Kukus would do well in a home without children. He speaks polish and will step up for you when he's in the mood to hang out. He likes stringy toys he can weave.
NAME: 10 + Finches
SPECIES: Zebra Finches
AGE: unknown
SEX: all males
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: Venus and Fig
SPECIES: Lovebirds
HATCHED: 2016
SEX: Male and Female
ADOPTION FEE: $275 INCLUDES CAGE
STATUS: Available
These two are not tame, but they are very fun to watch as they go about their day. They love each other very much and should remain together.
NAME: Coco
SPECIES: Goffins Cockatoo
AGE: Hatched 1979
SEX: Suspected Male
ADOPTION FEE: $1000 INCLUDES CAGE VET CHECK AND MICROCHIP
STATUS: Available
Coco is a shockingly quiet Goffins Cockatoo as he settles into his environment. When he is comfortable and when He is not a mean or aggressive bird, but he does not step up unless he is on the floor and looking to get somewhere (he will jump and try to get away from you if you try to have him up on your hand.)
He needs a home with very little expectations of him. He can and does come around with certain people but it's at his own pace on his own terms.
In care since December 2021
NAME: Cricket
SPECIES: Black Headed Caique
HATCHED: 2016
SEX: DNA Female
ADOPTION FEE: $950 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Cricket is an outgoing girl who like to explore, fly around, play and bathe. She steps up but she will not be pushed around. As a lot of caiques are, she can be stubborn, loud and not friendly with other birds, especially ones that are smaller than her. She would do well in a busy home, however not with dogs or cats.
NAME: BUDDY
SPECIES: DOUBLE YELLOW HEADED AMAZON
AGE: HATCHED APPROX 1990'S
SEX: UNKNOWN (SUSPECTED MALE)
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 INCLUDES CAGE VET CHECK AND MICROCHIP
STATUS: Available
Buddy 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. Buddy is suitable for an experienced home only.
Not suitable for a home with children
In care since November 2018
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 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: Cindy Loo
SPECIES: Lovebird
AGE: Unknown
SEX: Suspected male
ADOPTION FEE: $75
STATUS: Available
Cindy Loo would do well in a home with lots of patience....he does not step up unless you need to save him from being on the ground.
With time and the right treats we feel like he would come around.
In care since November 2021
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: $75
STATUS: Available
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: Bamba
SPECIES: Lovebird
HATCHED: 2020
SEX: Suspected Male
ADOPTION FEE: $100
STATUS: Available
Peach Faced Lovebird with lots of personality. Will land on your head and shoulders, especially if you have millet! (You do have to earn the trust though, no fast movements, scary sounds or other animals)
He loves dancing to La bamba.
NAME: Bo Jangles
SPECIES: Umbrella Cockatoo
HATCHED: Aprox. 1995
SEX: Male
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available soon
NAME: Tiny
SPECIES: Lovebird
HATCHED: 2018
SEX: Female
ADOPTION FEE: $75
STATUS: Available
Semi tame, Steps up, but is flighty. Does not get along with other birds, definitely loves to be in and around the action. Will land on your head and shoulder. Defensive over enclosure, but once she's out she's great!
NAME: Wiki
SPECIES: Hybrid - Umbrella Moluccan Cockatoo
HATCHED: 2000
SEX: Female
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 cage, vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Wiki is a nice cockatoo. She does get hormonal and lays eggs when her hormone implant wears out. Wiki is in care because her primary care giver passed away. She is looking for a loving home with possibly a female as primary care giver. She has been around large dogs and is used to their presence, however she is not to be trusted alone or in proximity with any predator animal. No children under 15 years.
NAME: Widow
SPECIES: Pigeon
AGE:
SEX:
ADOPTION FEE: $20
STATUS: Available
Super good flyer, would do well in a coop, however if released to free fly, he likely wont return back to you.
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 Maroon Belly does not like to step up and will fly away.
In care since June 2022
NAME: Lori
SPECIES: Black Capped Conure
HATCHED: 2020
SEX: suspected female
ADOPTION FEE: $650
STATUS: Pending
Lori is a sweet little conure who is in care because her previous owner passed away. She would do well in a home with people older than 13 years old. She can nip if she is forced to do something she doesn't want to do. She does like to have her cheeks and neck rubbed and have a good cuddle when she's in the mood.
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: Lexi
SPECIES: White Bellied Caique
HATCHED:
SEX: Suspected Male
ADOPTION FEE: $900 with cage, vet check and microchip
STATUS: Pending
Will step up, however, not suitable for kids under 16 years old.
Comical, Inquisitive, Adventurous. Needs periodic beak trims
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: Bunsen and Beaker
SPECIES: Lovebirds
AGE: Unknown
SEX: Suspected male and Bunsen DNA tested Female
ADOPTION FEE:
STATUS: On medical hold
These 2 are cuties that came in from Animal Care and Control
Update November 6th, Beaker had his beak brace taken off yesterday (4 days early) because it cracked and became really loose. The underbite wasn't fixed and he is scheduled again in January to try again with a different pinning system. Our goal is to correct his underbite so he doesn't have to get his lower beak trimmed every 2 weeks.
We would try his surgery again sooner, however we need to allow his beak to heal and harden from the first pinning.
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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: $
STATUS: On hold
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: 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.