Safe Perch Exotic Avian Rescue Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Dedicated to helping birds in need throughout Forsyth County, GA, and surrounding areas.
Every bird deserves a safe perch.
Complete an application so we can help find the right match—for both you and the bird.
Adopting is one of the best things you can do.
🦜 Why We Are Foster-Based
Safe Perch Exotic Avian Rescue, Inc. is a foster-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and responsible rehoming of exotic companion birds. We are committed to ethical rescue practices that prioritize animal welfare, thoughtful placement, and long-term success for both birds and adopters.
Our rescue operates through a carefully managed network of approved foster homes, allowing each bird to receive individualized, species-appropriate care in a home environment. This foster-based model supports responsible biosecurity by enabling proper quarantine and health observation while minimizing the risk of disease transmission. It also allows us to better understand each bird’s unique personality, medical needs, and behavioral tendencies.
Equally important, fostering provides birds with the opportunity to build trust, develop healthy routines, and receive consistent, individualized attention — all essential components of adoption readiness. In addition to individualized care, we prioritize education and lifelong support for adopters, so birds transition into forever homes with the best possible foundation for long-term well-being.
Safe Perch also supports bird guardians facing difficult rehoming decisions by offering compassionate guidance, education, and transparent processes designed to reduce stress and promote positive outcomes. We do not operate a public intake facility; all rescue activities are coordinated through approved foster placements and collaborative partnerships.
Our mission is rooted in compassion, responsibility, and respect for the complex needs of exotic companion birds — because every bird deserves a safe perch and a future built on understanding, stability, and care.
Meet Our Current Residents
in addition to individualized foster care, Safe Perch prioritizes education and lifelong support for adopters, helping birds transition into forever homes with the best possible foundation for long-term well-being and informed ownership.
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Coco and Mango (Bonded)
This sweet bonded pair is the definition of companionship. These two conures are rarely seen apart—whether they’re perched side-by-side, preening one another, or quietly keeping watch together. Their bond provides comfort, confidence, and emotional stability, and for that reason they will be placed together only in a forever home that understands and values bonded birds.
Both are alert, expressive, and deeply social, showing the curious and affectionate personalities conures are known for. They thrive on routine, enrichment, and gentle interaction, and would do best in a home ready to offer patience, consistency, and plenty of together-time.
If you’re looking to welcome not one—but two hearts that beat as one—this pair will reward you with constant companionship and a lifetime of shared moments.
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Celebi (Pokemon)
Meet Celebi, a bright little Green Indian Ringneck with a curious heart and a gentle soul. Still young and growing into himself, Celebi doesn’t have his signature neck ring just yet—but based on what we’ve been told, this sweet guy is expected to show it as he matures. For now, he’s all wide eyes, soft feathers, and quiet confidence.
Celebi loves observing the world around him, taking in every sound and movement with thoughtful attention. He’s at the perfect age to build trust, learn routines, and blossom into the intelligent, interactive companion Indian Ringnecks are known for. With patience, positive interaction, and plenty of enrichment, Celebi is sure to grow into a wonderful lifelong friend.
If you’re looking to be part of a young bird’s journey—watching personality, confidence, and that iconic ring slowly emerge—Celebi is ready to grow with you 💫
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"BIRD" is our new intake - PERMANENT RESIDENT
Some surrenders break your heart. This one reminded us what real love and responsible care look like.
This beautiful Macaw had been with his owner since he was hatched. She had kept every vet record, every hatch document, and every detail of his life for 26 years. The amount of care, love, and history that came with him was nothing short of incredible.
After losing her husband, and then suffering a stroke just three months later, she was faced with an impossible decision. She knew her boundaries. At 70 years old, she knew it was time to ask for help.
And she did it the right way.
She vetted us the same way we vet our adopters and fosters. She would not sign surrender paperwork until she met us in person and made sure we understood the level of care he was used to. She wanted to tell us everything herself — his routines, his needs, his preferences, and how deeply he was loved.
She didn’t just send a bird. She sent pieces of a life built around him.
Recipes. Pie tins. Cages. A bird stand so impressive it made a normal one look small. Then an even larger stand that had to be taken apart just to get it downstairs. This bird was absolutely spoiled — and honestly, we loved seeing every bit of it.
Because this is what surrender should be when love is leading the decision.
Not abandonment. Not neglect. Not giving up.
Love strong enough to say, “Someone else needs to experience his love.”
She asks about him daily, and she checks on him often. That says everything about the kind of woman she is: loving, self-aware, strong, and willing to let go for the right reasons.
This surrender truly turned out for the best, and we are honored to carry on the care and devotion she poured into him for so many years. ❤️🦜
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YODA ADOPTED!!!!!
Yoda has officially been adopted 💚🪐
Rumor has it word traveled to a galaxy far, far away that a little Green Cheek Conure named Yoda was looking for his next chapter… and the call was answered.
After winning hearts here on Earth, Yoda has officially found his new home with a wonderful family ready to give him the love, patience, and attention he deserves. His next adventure is about to begin, and we have a feeling this tiny Jedi is exactly where he is meant to be.
Thank you to everyone who followed his journey, shared his story, and helped him find his flock.
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