Helping rescues do their best work

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Buzz, a Timneh African grey with dark grey feathers, perched on the edge of his cage

Supporting the effort behind every safe landing

Parrots arrive at rescues for many reasons.

Some outlive their owners. Some move through multiple homes after well-intentioned but uninformed decisions. Others come from neglect or unstable conditions where their needs were never understood. By the time a parrot reaches a rescue, the situation is usually layered and every bird has a story.

Adoption is only a small moment in a long lifespan. Rescues often become ongoing support lines for adopters while still caring for incoming birds and preparing responsible placements.

At the same time, funding is inconsistent and often tied to emergencies. Most organizations operate with limited staff, small volunteer teams, and constant workload.

The Kya Project exists to support that work and reduce the pressure around it.

How the Kya Project supports rescue partners

Community funding.
Once membership launches, every membership funds rescue and conservation work. At least 20% of profit goes to partners in both areas. Our members work together to choose who receives quarterly donations.
Six months of support for every adopted bird.
Every person who adopts from a Kya Project partner rescue receives six months of membership at no cost.
Adopters have access to experienced owners and species-specific communities so questions are addressed early rather than becoming long-term issues. Rather than relying on scattered internet advice or ongoing rescue volunteer support, new homes are supported by people who understand what healthy parrot care looks like in practice.
The goal is a home where the bird can thrive.
Local chapter involvement.
Support is not just financial. Local chapters coordinate practical help around partner rescues and each chapter builds relationships within its own region so support stays relevant and ongoing rather than distant.

What we ask of rescue partners

The Kya Project works alongside rescues that prioritize long-term welfare over quick placement. Before partnership, organizations are carefully reviewed by our team so members know the birds they support are receiving thoughtful care and responsible placement.

We’re not looking for identical approaches, but we do look for shared principles: decisions made for the bird’s lifetime, not the immediate situation.

Partner rescues typically demonstrate:

Housing and enrichment appropriate for the species in their care
Behavioral understanding and willingness to work with individual needs
Transparent adoption processes that prepare humans as much as they select them
Commitment to education and realistic expectations for adopters
Openness to collaboration with local chapters and post-adoption support

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Helping rescues do their best work

Supporting the effort behind every safe landing

How the Kya Project supports rescue partners

Community funding.

Six months of support for every adopted bird.

Local chapter involvement.

What we ask of rescue partners

Partner rescues typically demonstrate:

Run a parrot rescue?

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