Please click on the thumbnails below to learn how you can help some special birds have a home for life through our "Virtual Adoption" program!

Birds who are now partly sponsored, thank you!

Birds who are now fully sponsored, thank you!

Athena, the Blue and Gold Macaw

Athena is now fully sponsored by a very special family who wish to remain anonymous. Thank you so much for your generosity!

Athena, the Blue and Gold Macaw came to the sanctuary 7 years ago. Her caregiver was going through a very traumatic time in life and felt that she could not provide Athena with the time and love that she deserved. She is a very sweet macaw.

Coco, the Severe Macaw

Coco is a very sweet macaw who is so happy that the Humane Society decided to give him the freedom he loves. Coco has already made friends with an Amazon parrot who arrived the day after he did. They sit together and tell stories about their very colourful lives. Life is so much more fun in a free flight sanctuary where parrots have freedom and friends.

If you want to Virtually Adopt Coco or contribute to his care, you may do so in a few ways. A full virtual adoption is $500 per year or $42 per month, but any amount is very welcome:

• Click on the 'Donate Now' button below to make a secure one-time or monthly credit card payment with CanadaHelps.org, the national non-profit organization that collects donations on behalf of Canada's registered charities. This very safe method is our preferred choice as it reduces overheads and helps us focus our efforts on caring for the parrots.

  

• Click on the 'PayPal Donate' button below to make a secure online donation with your credit card or bank account at PayPal.com.

  
• To pay by cheque, make your cheque payable to F.L.O.P.R.S. and send to F.L.O.P.R.S. (For the Love Of Parrots Refuge Society), Box 645, Alberni Highway, Coombs BC, V0R 1M0

Click on the 'Contact Us' button below if you have further questions about Virtual Adoptions. We will contact you as soon as possible by means of the e-mail you provide.

Alberta, the Green-Winged Macaw

Alberta is a Greenwinged Macaw. This beautiful girl has lived at the sanctuary for more than 7 years. She arrived here wearing the same outfit that she shows off today. Feathers are just not her thing. Alberta believes that if you have it then you should flaunt it - and she does. Alberta loves Wendy and only Wendy, and makes sure that everyone else knows that. She sits with many parrots and talks to them - but her heart belongs to Wendy.

Alberta is one of the huge number of parrots here at the sanctuary who has never had a Virtual parent. She may not sit on your arm if you come to visit her - but she will pose for photos as you can see.

If you want to Virtually Adopt Alberta or contribute to her care, you may do so in a few ways. A full virtual adoption is $500 per year or $42 per month, but any amount is very welcome:

• Click on the 'Donate Now' button below to make a secure one-time or monthly credit card payment with CanadaHelps.org, the national non-profit organization that collects donations on behalf of Canada's registered charities. This very safe method is our preferred choice as it reduces overheads and helps us focus our efforts on caring for the parrots.

  

• Click on the 'PayPal Donate' button below to make a secure online donation with your credit card or bank account at PayPal.com.

  
• To pay by cheque, make your cheque payable to F.L.O.P.R.S. and send to F.L.O.P.R.S. (For the Love Of Parrots Refuge Society), Box 645, Alberni Highway, Coombs BC, V0R 1M0

Click on the 'Contact Us' button below if you have further questions about Virtual Adoptions. We will contact you as soon as possible by means of the e-mail you provide.

This special guy is now fully sponsored, thanks to the generosity of Andrew Elliott. Thank you, Andrew! Thanks for his new name!

My Name is Elliott!

Elliott was caught in the wild and survived the horrific trip from Seram to Canada. His reward was to be put into a breeding situation with a female he did not even know. After decades of unhappiness he was brought here, terrified and very sick. He suffered further for several weeks while we treated him with medications to help him regain his health and strength.

He now has freedom and lots of friends of his own choosing.

The cost of caring for a healthy bird at the Refuge is $500 per year. This ensures access to things we often take for granted - a varied and healthy diet, clean shelter, warmth, light, safety, and skilled medical care when needed. As you can appreciate, the cost of caring for one of our many special needs residents, who often have large medical expenses, is much more.

By virtually adopting a parrot, you help us to provide him or her with a happy, healthy "Home for Life". We understand there's only so much people can give. Every contribution - no matter how small - helps, and is tax deductible. Regular contributions help with ongoing costs. By clicking on the "Donate Now" button on the top right corner of any page, you can set up a one-time or regular donation using the secure website of CanadaHelps.org, or choose other donation options. Thank you.

Through virtual adoption, you can help a parrot who has known years of misunderstanding, neglect or abuse, or perhaps one who was well loved but could no longer be cared for by a previous owner due to life changes. We encourage you to share the joy of supporting a bird in need with your friends, co-workers, school or community group, or another Virtual Adoption sponsor. We will feature parrots here until his or her annual needs are supported by one or more sponsors.

Each sponsor that contributes $250 or more per year in financial support will receive a photograph and updates on the health and welfare of each sponsored parrot. Unless you prefer to remain an anonymous donor, your name or that of your group or company will be listed on the sponsor board at the Refuge and on the Virtual Adoption sponsor page on this website.