Welcome!
Harley's Haven is a home based rescue/sanctuary for pet birds. We take in birds ranging from parakeets to Macaws. Many are neglected; they are often brought to the Haven due to a change in living conditions and/or behavioral issues that owners are no longer able to deal with.
Harley's Haven will rehab the birds and - when possible - place them in loving adoptive homes. Adoptive families are required to complete an adoption application and complete a screening process. Harely's Haven requests adoption fee for all birds. The fee includes a cage and supplies and helps offset Haven expenses.
Harley's Haven is also a sanctuary for many birds that are either non-adoptable for several reasons or for owners who request that the birds be placed here permanently.
Harley's Haven does not receive any grants, and is run solely on monies out of our own pocket or from donations (cages, supplies, toys, food, or money).
We also work with bird owners to help correct behavioral problems. Birds can receive help through rehab at Harley's Haven or by having owners work with Harley's Haven on corrective exercises.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at Harleyshaven@cox.net.
History of Harley's Haven
Harley’s Haven started in 2000. I had been volunteering with a bird rescue in Massachusetts, where I soon realized an unfortunate truth: many exotic birds are brought into homes that are not properly educated in the care of these wonderful feathered friends. I was truly shocked by the number of birds in need of shelter, foster care, and re-homing with adoptive families.
I started telling friends about my volunteer work. Soon, I started receiving calls from people asking if I would take in their birds for various reasons. Before I knew it, I had 10 birds under my care.
Realizing that no other exotic bird shelter existed in Rhode Island, I took the next step and founded Harley’s Haven.
Since the founding of Harley’s Haven in 2000, over 200 birds have been taken in for shelter, foster care, and recovery. Of these, about 160 birds have been placed for adoption in wonderful homes!
I am still in touch with most of the adoptive ‘parents’ and continue to get regular updates the feathered charges with which they have been entrusted.
Lisa
Founder/Caregiver
Harley’s Haven Update
April 10, 2008
We would like to thank The Providence Journal and David Scharfenberg for sharing our story with everyone. We have had a tremendous outpouring of love and concern for all of us.
This is VERY HEARTWARMING.
GREAT NEWS HARLEYSHAVEN WILL NOT CLOSE
WE WILL BE KEEPING THE HOUSE AND THE RESCUE WILL STAY OPEN AND CONTINUE TO HELP BIRDS IN NEED !!!
