Haven Humane Society has gone to the birds

Photo by Virginia Reeter

Haven Humane Society's Chief Executive Officer Ray John and Redding Animal Regulation Capt. Lee Anne Smith take inventory of some of the 27 exotic birds that have found their way to the local animal shelter. The rush is on to find homes for a variety of exotic birds valued from $150 to $950 each. A special adoption sale will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at the shelter, 7449 Eastside Road, Redding.

A variety of exotic birds were surrendered to Haven Humane Society earlier this week and need to be adopted as soon as possible, said Haven CEO Dr. Ray John.

He said as soon as Haven’s kennels open at 11 a.m. on Thursday, the exotic bird adoption sale will begin with prices that will ensure a crowd of major bird fanciers.

“We normally don’t receive that many birds during a single year much less all at one time,” he said. “These birds include various breeds including an Amazon parrot as well as a MaCaw. There are also 2 Lorie’s, several Sun Conures, a green Nanday, 2 Patagonian Conures, 4 Indian Ringnecks and 2 Senegals.”

He said the menagerie also includes a few parakeets and cockatiels.

John said he wants these birds valued from $150 to $950, to have homes now, adding that the prices will reflect a true bargain sale.

Haven staff was busy cleaning the cages and setting up a special room for the birds to be adopted from, he said.

“Many of these birds are highly valuable, but our main intent is to find them quality homes with knowledgeable adopters,” he said.

While Haven mainly deals with dogs and cats, occasionally the organization receives other species including birds, rabbits, farm animals and reptiles that become homeless for one reason or the other, John explained.

He said before 15 birds came in on Tuesday, Haven already had several birds to find homes for, bringing the total to 27 birds that need homes.