Sugarbird was rescued in the early 2000s from a home where everyone was so afraid of him. He kept trying to get out of his cage because it was a 24-inch wide cage. He was frustrated, had pent-up energy not being spent, had inexperienced owners, not eating an ideal diet. We took him out of that situation and helped him heal emotionally, mentally, and physically. He now helps other birds feel comfortable in the rescue environment. He is a great friend to the Executive Director.
Kiya lost her mom years ago in an accident. She was being sold at a bird fair by an older man who went around "adopting" people's birds and then selling them. Kiya was part of a high-dollar trend of people who flip animals for profit. She was so scared and traumatized. She does not enjoy …