Shelley Jones

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Welcome to Feathered Kisses Aviary Sanctuary & Rescue. We run a rescue and sanctuary for exotic hookbills out of our home in Southeastern NY. We are happy to announce that as of January 9, 2009 Feathered Kisses Aviary Rescue & Sanctuary has filed with the IRS its intent to operate as a Non-Profit Organization. We have been assigned an EIN # as required by law. This # is 26-4003767. Feathered Kisses is part of BOCES extended classroom curriculum and is available for educational programs to private and community groups. Free grooming for your birds are available at the rescue location. Behavior and Nutritional Counseling is also available at the Rescue or In home (fee).

Much has happened in the last year. Our Education Program has expanded. We've visited nursing homes, retirement communities, schools, preschools, weddings, birthday parties and community events. We are now part of BOCES extended classroom curriculum. Call or write us for information on a program.

Free grooming for your bird is available at Feathered Kisses. During your grooming session we will be glad to discuss nutrition, cage requirements and any behavior or health problems your bird may be having. Our goal is to help your parrot be the type of companion that will be a welcome addition to your family for its' lifetime.

In home Grooming, Behavior and Nutritional Consultation is also available. Please contact us to set up an appointment. We have experience with birds from parakeets to Macaws. We use gently techniques and strive for a comfortable, positive visit for all involved.

All fees go to the upkeep of the birds in the rescue & sanctuary.

If you feel so moved, click the donate button. This will take you to Paypal where you can give what you can. If you need a little convincing...look at the slide show of some of our permanent residents. We use these birds in our education program. We also invite folks to come visit and meet the birds. Those people in the photos are happy visitors, many who are holding a bird for the very first time. .

We are trying to raise funds for an addition for the birds. It is being built with their needs in mind. 2 big sliding glass doors on opposite ends, lots of light and a big sink for "Mom" to clean up the mess. And we always can use some help with the feed bill. We buy pellets 3 to 500 pounds at a time (we do sell DR D's diet here at the rescue) at a time and we go through about 65 pounds of fresh and frozen produce a week, so...we appreciate the help.

Checks for Donations may be made out to: Feathered Kisses. 807 Trim Street, Kirkwood NY 13795

Thank you for giving...it is we the human who turned these birds into what we get here at the rescue. Please read the poem "Rescue Me". I've read it 100 times and it still makes me cry. It is why I do what I do.

Shelley .. ..