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 and in person house visit/interview
-Completion of the Meika's Safehouse Parrot Care Course through Parrot SOS:
https://smartbeaks.parrotsos.com/Meikasparrot
-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: x3
SPECIES: Japanese Quail
Hatched:
SEX: 1 for sure female
ADOPTION FEE: $20/ea
STATUS: Available
We mite treated and removed the zip ties from the legs :)
One has recovered 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 80
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!
Most are untame, however there are q
NAME: Budgies x 80
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!
Most are untame, however there are quite a few in the mix that, with a little time, patience and consistency, could turn into the best little companion!
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: 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.
NAME: PeeWee
SPECIES: Congo African Grey
HATCHED: 2010
SEX: male
ADOPTION FEE: $ 2000 With cage, vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
PeeWee is an awesome boy that favors women who speak sweet and softly to him. He steps up, talks and likes to play with toys. He also likes mist bottle showers.
In care since Sept 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. If s
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. If she does some singing, ask her to take a bow and she usually does.
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.
In care since June 2023
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: 11 Finches
SPECIES: Zebra Finches
AGE: unknown
SEX: M and F
ADOPTION FEE: $5
STATUS: Available
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: Avail
Trixie is a nice little conure that's had a bit of a tough go. She is a chronic feather plucker and has damaged almost all her follicles where she plucks, resulting in permanent feather loss.
She is nerv
NAME: Trixie
SPECIES: Green Cheek Conure
HATCHED: 2005
SEX: female
ADOPTION FEE: $500 incl cage, vet check and microchip
STATUS: Avail
Trixie is a nice little conure that's had a bit of a tough go. She is a chronic feather plucker and has damaged almost all her follicles where she plucks, resulting in permanent feather loss.
She is nervous and will fly away from you for quite some time as she warms up. She would do well with a single female that has lots of love to give to a little nekkid bird.
NAME: Peter
SPECIES: Lovebird
HATCHED: 2021
SEX: unknown
ADOPTION FEE: $100
STATUS: Available
Just like the others I'm Not tame, but I'm sure fun to watch as I go about my day. With a little bit of continued training I bet I could be your best friend!
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!
No children under 13 years old for me
In care since April 2023
NAME: Buddy and Beaky
SPECIES: YELLOW NAPED AMAZON and Double Yellow Headed Amazon
AGE: HATCHED APPROX 1990'S
SEX: UNKNOWN (SUSPECTED female and male)
ADOPTION FEE: $2500 INCLUDES CAGE VET CHECK AND MICROCHIP
STATUS: Available
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.
They are very entertaining to watch as they go about their day.
These guys are very good friends and should not be separated.
In care since December 2021
NAME: Pretty Bird
SPECIES: Orange Wing Amazon
HATCHED:
SEX:
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available Soon
I like to laugh at your jokes and say Tickle tickle tickle, plus a few other gems...I'm nervous of people but trying to overcome that fear. I'm not a mean amazon.
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: Phil
SPECIES: Lovebird
HATCHED: 2023
SEX: unknown
ADOPTION FEE: $100
STATUS: Available
In care since July 2023
NAME: Beau
SPECIES: Goffins cockatoo
HATCHED:
SEX: male
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 w/ cage vet check and microchip
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 I'm not in
NAME: Beau
SPECIES: Goffins cockatoo
HATCHED:
SEX: male
ADOPTION FEE: $1500 w/ cage vet check and microchip
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 I'm not in the mood, I will bite. I am full of energy, I like to dance and say hi to almost everyone. I cannot be let out of my cage without supervision as i get into EVERYTHING.
NAME: Summer
SPECIES: Indian Ringneck
HATCHED: 2020
SEX: Male
ADOPTION FEE: $ 900w/cage vet check & microchip
STATUS: Available
Sweet guy , steps up, loves foot toys and exploring his surroundings.
NAME: Hopper and Joyce
SPECIES: Pigeons
HATCHED: unknown
SEX: female and male
ADOPTION FEE: $ 40/ pair
STATUS: Available
We had Hopper, on the right, microchipped.
These are indoor pigeons, will not survive outside, not suitable for release or homing.
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: Bob
SPECIES: Blue and Gold Macaw
HATCHED: Older than 2017
SEX: Male
ADOPTION FEE: $ 2750 w/cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available soon
Nervous of people but not a mean guy. In care because owner passed away.
NAME: 4 Eurasian Collared Doves
SPECIES: Doves
HATCHED: unknown
SEX:
ADOPTION FEE: $20each
STATUS: Available
In care since Sept '23
NAME: Moby
SPECIES: Indian Ringneck
HATCHED: Unknown suspected 2021
SEX: Male
ADOPTION FEE: $ 900 w cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
He was found outside and never claimed, he steps up and gets along with other birds of similar temperament :)
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: Jordey
SPECIES: Blue and Gold Macaw
HATCHED:
SEX: male
ADOPTION FEE: $2750 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
Very chatty and friendly boy looking for an experienced home. Not suitable for apartment or condo living.
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: Addison
SPECIES: Alexandrine
HATCHED: 2010
SEX: Female
ADOPTION FEE: $950 with cage vet check and microchip
STATUS: Available
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: Rico
SPECIES: Indian Ringneck
HATCHED: 2021
SEX: Female
ADOPTION FEE: $900 w/ 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 when she's comfortable.
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
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: 18 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 & microchip
STATUS: Pending
Cute, funny, energetic caique! Lovable, playful and sometimes sassy!
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SPECIES: Gouldian Finch x2 , Star Finch x1 , Goldbreasted waxbill x1, plum headed finch x1
HATCHED:
SEX:
ADOPTION FEE: $50 each
STATUS: Available
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