About Feathered Friends

Feathered Friends Forever Rescue/Refuge, Inc. is a State-of-Georgia licensed animal shelter and 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization located in Harlem, Georgia. Feathered Friends works diligently to improve the lives of companion birds by providing them with an intermittent or permanent safe haven as it endeavors to further advance avian welfare through public education and awareness efforts.

Hours of operation:
Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 5pm
Other times are available by appointment.

TIPS FOR VISITORS:

• Our park features outdoor aviaries set in a natural environment. For safety's sake, please refrain from wearing open-toed shoes or sandals during your visit. Ants may be present as well as sticks and stones.
• We are constantly expanding and improving our facility so be aware of any ongoing construction.
• Please don't allow children to run on the grounds or to throw things as this upsets the birds. Keep them close, you never know when or where that perfect photo opportunity might present itself!
• If you wish to bring a group, kindly let us know in advance so that we can ensure everyone has a good time.

Seeing more abandoned exotic pets.

Macaw Release!

Saturday, October 8, 2011 was a great day for the Macaws here at the Rescue as they took up official residence in our latest state-of-the art flight!! It was a long time in planning and construction but it all proved to be well-worth the effort that Saturday morning.

We had 8 volunteers, 2 board members, a videographer and 2 photographers with us to witness the event. Seeing this project come to fruition was truly a dream come true for us!

We moved the macaws from their cages in carriers transporting them around back to the new habitat where we then set all of the carriers in the flight together and opened the doors simultaneously. You had to be there to appreciate the expression their faces as they took in all the cool stuff awaiting them; a pond (with water spout!), climbing ropes, new swings with toys attached, custom Super-Saver feeder system, infrared heater, misting system, GIANT trees to climb on and loads of concrete perches custom-made for the flight by Polly's Perches.

Over the years we have built many flights, but this one was extra-special and brought tears to the eyes of many a volunteer. It was the realization of a dream that was a number of years in the making. As many of you know, as with any learning experience we continue improving with each flight we build, incorporating an array of new ideas and technology. This time, we were blessed to be part of what is a $250,000 renovation project going on here at the Feathered Friends. As donations come in, we will continue building new habitats until every parrot with the ability to be moved from a cage is flying free.....All thanks to YOUR generosity!

New Pictures from Feathered Friends!

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New Macaw Flight

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