1360 University Ave W #347 · St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: (651) 275-0568 · Fax: (651) 275-0457
E-mail: birds@maars2.org
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1360 University Ave W #347 · St. Paul, MN 55104 Phone: (651) 275-0568 · Fax: (651) 275-0457 E-mail: birds@maars2.org |
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Responding to Bird Abuse or Neglect Parrot abuse and/or neglect can occur anywhere these birds are kept or displayed — pet stores, breeders, bird marts, private homes, stores, hotels, restaurants, rescue facilities, veterinary offices, schools, nursing homes, zoos, circuses, labs, etc. Animal Protection Laws & Statutes Unfortunately, most states have very minimal laws to protect animals like parrots and other birds. Please review these resources for laws and statutes pertaining to animal welfare in your state: by Rutgers University School of Law Animal Law Project Current Law and Suggested Approaches to Improving Captive Bird Welfare by the Animal Protection Institute Federal Animal Welfare Act and Regulations by Rutgers University School of Law Animal Law Project by the Animal Protection Institute by the Avian Protection Society If you have concerns about the efficacy of the animal protection laws in your area, contact your elected officials with your concerns and suggestions for improvement. You can find your representatives via these websites: HSUS: Contact Information for State Legislatures The Fund for Animals: Find Your State Legislators PETA: PETA's Legislative Guide For hints on how to best impact legislation on animal welfare issues, visit these websites: Animal Advocacy
101 PETA: PETA's Legislative Guide The Fund for Animals: Becoming a Citizen Lobbyist Pet Store Abuse or Neglect If you have witnessed what you feel is inappropriate care, accommodation, or treatment at a pet store (even if it is within the bounds of the laws of your state), please visit the Avian Welfare Coalition's Pet Store Watch page for more information and submit an online Pet Store Watch evaluation: PETCO Pet Store Watch Evaluation Form PETsMART Pet Store Watch Evaluation Form General Pet Store Watch Evaluation Form Other Bird Abuse or Neglect Situations If you have witnessed bird abuse or neglect anywhere, keep detailed records of your observations and report the poor conditions or treatment to the following: Your Local Bird Rescue or Placement Organization Avian Welfare Coalition: Captive Bird Rescue & Placement Organizations BirdAdoption.org: Bird Rescue, Adoption & Sanctuary Groups Avian Protection Society: Avian Rescue/Sanctuary/Placement Organizations ParrotChronicles: Bird Rescue Groups Your Local Bird Club Your Local Veterinary Clinics Consult your Yellow Pages or the following websites: AAV: Find Your Local Avian Veterinarian AVMA: State Veterinary Medical Association Your City or State Humane Society, Animal Shelter, and/or Animal Control Department Consult your Yellow Pages or the following websites: ASPCA: National Shelter Directory HSUS: Reporting Animal Abuse and Neglect National Animal Control Association: NACA Links Page Letter Writing If you feel it is appropriate, call or write letters to the business owner to voice your concerns and offer solutions. If the neglect or abuse is occurring in a public venue like a retail store, restaurant, zoo, etc., you may want to write letters to the editor of your local paper if you can't seem to make progress with the business owner. For hints on how to write effective letters concerning animal welfare issues, visit this website:
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