WOL Information

The mission of Wings of Love Bird Haven is two-fold. First, we provide a home for companion birds that need a home. Second, we offer education to anyone that wants to know more about how to take proper care of any domestic bird. We work both with individuals that adopt birds from our haven, or other individuals that own or want to own a companion bird.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We are not licensed to do wildlife rehab. If you find an injured bird or have a need of someone to help with a wild bird please go to Texas Wildlife Rehab List Once here you will click on Wildlife Rehabilitators by County. Listed by counties are all of the licensed wildlife rehabers in the state of Texas. Go to your county and find the one closest to you.    

If you currently own a exotic bird and are needing medical attention we strongly urge you to seek the care of an Avian Certified Veterinarian. Many vets will see birds, but only a handful are Certified and extensively trained in all aspects of Avian care. To find a Avian Certified Veterinarian go to Associations of Avian Veterinarians.     

Who We Serve:

From our beginning WOL Bird Haven as taken in companion birds from tiny finches all the way to the large Hyacinth Macaws. Unfortunately, due to funding, space and lack of enough volunteer help, we have had to make changes in this procedure. As of April 1st 2008, we will only be able to take in birds from conure size and up. In other words, we will no longer be able to take in finch, lovebirds, budgies, canaries or cockatiel. This has been a very hard decision for our board to make, however one we had no choice in if we wanted to give the best care possible to the birds that were brought here.    

We operate in the state of Texas. We began focusing only on the DFW area but soon learned that this area wasn't large enough to find the number of good qualifying homes we needed so we branched out to other parts of Texas. We are currently striving to place home-checkers throughout the entire state of Texas.

We are available for support, information sharing and referral to current bird owners to help them enjoy and live with these beautiful creatures.

For companion birds that unfortunately cannot remain in their current home, we offer care for them at the Haven until future adoption homes can be found. We are not a long-term sanctuary.  Through screening, education and support we will act responsibly to facilitate committed, stable new homes that are matched to an individual birds temperament and needs.

Who is running Wings of Love Bird Haven

Wings of Love Bird Haven has board members that work together to make the decisions of how the Haven should be organized. On a day to day basis however the Executive director along with a few volunteers take care of the routine needs of the birds at the Haven.

Is Wings of Love a Nonprofit Group?

Wings of Love Bird Haven is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization recognized by the state of Texas. All money and accessories that are donated to the Haven are used for the birds we have in our care. A tax receipt can be issued upon request.

Why are there adoption fees?

Having a rescue means veterinarian care, supply costs, utility bills, and food costs just to make a few. Birds require medical attention just as other animals.  All of these expenses add up greatly, and the adoption fees help to provide these needs.

What is meant by permanent homes?

Birds can live a very long time. Some as many as 100 years or more. When a caregiver takes in a bird from the Haven, they are agreeing to keep that bird and care for it in the best possible care for as long as they possibly can. Anyone adopting a bird through Wings of Love Bird Haven, Inc. agrees to not sell or otherwise rehome any adopted bird during the first three years of the adoption. If for any reason you are not able to continue caring for the bird during this first three years you are REQUIRED to relinguish the bird back to Wings of Love Bird Haven, Inc. After the three years is up, the Haven no longer can mandate this, however we ask that if at any time you are not able to continue caring for the bird, you consider returning the bird back to Wings of Love Bird Haven to be placed in another kind and caring home. We go the "extra mile" to be sure the home we choose to place a bird in is the best possible placement for that bird. 

Can relinquishing owner choose the new caregiver?

Surrendering owners give up all rights and claims to the birds. However, surrendering owners may make certain reasonable conditions regarding the birds upon the release such as: suggesting an individual caretaker, specifying a reasonable adoption procedure, requesting that certain birds be kept together. We do what we can to honor these requests.

What are we looking for in Adoptive/Foster Parents?

1.) Must be  18 years of age or older. 

2.) No smoking--- period.

3.) Must not do any bird breeding.

4. Must live within the state of Texas.

5. Be willing to volunteer, take training classes, etc. as required.

6. Be willing to always feed fresh food--- not only stale pellets and seeds.

7. Give the bird plenty of out of cage time daily.

8. Understand and eliminate the use of teflon products and other chemicals in the home.

9. Agree to an in-home check initially, as well as during the first 3 years of adoption. Agree to ocassional contact from Wings of Love Bird Haven, Inc.

10. Agree to relinquish the bird back to Wings of Love Bird Haven, Inc. if at any time you can no longer take care of it for any reason.  

11. Sign the agreement/contract.

12. I'm sure there are more--- I'll add them later. :)   

Just remember--- All we do is for the benefit and in the best interest of THE BIRD--- not the person adopting the bird. Please don't ask us or expect us to do any less than this.

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