Welcome to HomeTweetHome
Helping birds and the people who love about them
since 1976
if you know of a person or bird who needs help,
contact us- email us: HomeTweet@aol.com
This page was last updated: October 31, 2009
Almost everyday we have people emailing us and calling us asking for help with a bird they have or know of. Some birds just don't "match" with the family they live or visa-versa, or the owner has to move or some other life event.
We don't judge people. Some people while they love birds, realize that living with one is quite different then just appreciating them from a far (try living with a screaming cockatoo in an apartment at 5am !!!) We would rather someone try to find a better place for the bird instead of just dropping it off at a pet store, or trying to sell it on line or in the newspaper.
Life happens !! And we understand that. If you need help or know of someone who does, please write us and I am sure we can. We work with wonderful people all over the country who are also helping birds and the people who care for them. One of our goals is to work with guardians/families to see if they can still keep the bird or birds in their home. Many times there are simple solutions to what seem like major problems.
We are located in Suffolk County NY and we also have a home in Upstate New York in Washington County. Wherever you are, I am sure we can find someone close enough to help. While we prefer to place a bird from its current home to a new home, we know that isn't always possible. In that case. we can arrange for an emergency placement.
Mushkat says HEY-GOT PET FOOD COUPONS? In addition to our parrot rescue, we have adopted a feral colony of cats that we trapped, neutered and they are now living in a safe location with an outside run and an indoor enclosure. As a result, we feed over 30 cats a day. We also adopted a Boston Terrier named Sammie. Do you get coupons in the sunday papers? You know the ones, most people throw them out... LOL. We need cat food and treat coupons. Any brand- dry or moist food. THANKS !! email us if you have some and are willing to mail them to us.
You can just mail them to HomeTweetHome PO Box 613 Woodbury NY 11797 if you would.. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE !!! We need Cat Food: dry and moist coupons and Dog Food: dry and moist.
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On an internet message board recently, someone posted that RESCUE has become a BIG BUSINESS.. here is my response: Rescue isn't big business... quite the opposite, it is a money losing business. You don't make money running/operating/having a rescue and doing it the RIGHT WAY. When a breeder sells hundreds of babies, doesn't vet most of them, feeds crappy diets and sells birds to anyone with a buck- that may be big business. But when a rescue takes in a bird with medical problems, properly vets them (doesn't ask for free medical advice online and treat with over the counter drugs), feeds them the proper diet, gets the right cage and supplies- a FREE to the rescue bird, at the end of the first week costs over $500- $800. For example, take a Blue and Gold Macaw
BIRD: free
Vet bill: first visit, complete bloods, cultures, meds as needed etc $200 PLUS
Cage: they usually don't come with one, or if they do- its crappy: for a
macaw (WITH A DEAL CAUSE YOU KNOW THE MANUFACTURER) $400
Toys, Perches, Bowls: $50
Food: Pellets, fruits, veggies, grains, oats, some mix: $12 plus
FIRST WEEK....... $672 or there abouts..
TOTAL PRICE- Priceless, because you know you helped save a bird.
But it ain't big business.... in the $$$$ $en$e of the word...
but it is worth it everyday !!!
help a rescue... there are so many out there who are doing such great work !!
HomeTweetHome is more then just a sanctuary for birds needing a forever home. We offer help to individuals who love their birds and help them understand how to keep them with them and not put them up for adoption. If need be, and they can no longer keep the birds in their home- we help find wonderful adoptive families for them. We are currently on Long Island in New York State. We will be moving the rescue to our NEW LOCATION in Washington County NY in the Spring of 2009. It is located about 50 miles North of Albany.
Once we move we will be offering emergency foster care for birds; transportation to/from foster care, rescue, etc; educational classes as well as adoption placement and consultations.
HTH works with rescues and private individuals who need to place birds all over the country. We do not ship birds unless it is absolutely needed. Many of the birds we need to find homes for are already under a great deal of stress, we would never add shipping to their problems. Because we are in contact with people around the country, it is possible to find a rescue closer to you then you are to us... just ask.
IF YOU ARE INTESTED IN ADOPTION... PLEASE email us with information about yourself (your home, family, animals, life style etc). It is important for us to know about who you are long before we try to place a bird in your home.
HTH would like to give thanks to all of those who have opened their homes and hearts to rescue animals around the world. Not an easy task and we thank you. We also understand all those who have had to give an animal up. This is also never easy. We come to love our animals as our children, something many do not understand. If you are not able to keep a loved pet any more, please know that by finding it a loving a caring home- you are doing something wonderful. Please do NOT let anyone, ANYONE make you feel guilty for it. If you would like to talk to us about having placed an animal, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for caring. Be safe, be careful and watch out for animals outside. Drive Carefully.
If you contact us to help you or someone you know about bird(s) PLEASE include your phone number. We had a situation where a woman had an emergency- she was ill, wouldn't get medical attention till her pets were rehomed. She refused to go to the hospital. Sadly- when she sent me an email, her email was set up NOT TO ACCEPT unknown email addresses, so they bounced back to us and we couldn't reach her. With the help of some wonderful people we eventually did reach her and got her and her birds help. --
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER. WE WILL CALL LONG DISTANCE IF WE HAVE TO-- THAT ISN'T A PROBLEM. WE ARE HERE TO HELP!!!
In addition.... if you don't want me to say "We are calling about the birds" please let me know. I KNOW this is a difficult thing- giving up bird children, we want to make it as easy and smooth as possible. PLEASE ALSO ADD OUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO YOUR ADDRESS BOOK SO THAT OUR EMAILS GET THRU.
What is not to love about a cute snuggly furry, feathered even slimy little critter? Isn't it wonderful to share you love with an animal? sure it is. What better way to show someone you love them then giving a gift of an animal for them to love, right? WRONG !!! VERY WRONG !! Animals are not good gifts or presents. Please do NOT give someone a pet for a gift. We have tons of suggestions for your animal loving friends. Yes, it is wonderful to give an animal a home and family, but picking an animal out is often a very personal thing. Please write us and we can offer tons of ideas for WHAT TO GIVE YOUR ANIMAL LOVING FRIEND. If you need some help or advice, feel free to email us, we would be happy to talk to you about it. HomeTweet@aol.com
As a rescue, we work things a little differently then others. Please know that helping birds includes helping the people who love them. What good would we be doing if we removed birds from peoples homes but didn't help the people? We would love to think that every bird will have a forever home, but events happen in all our lives to change the direction we planned. Sometimes we can't help that. You can't toss the person aside once you have helped the animals. If you have an emergency and need help, please contact us, we have people around the world who can help. Do not feel helpless. For emergencies ONLY- email: HomeTweet@aol.com AND PUT IN THE SUBJECT "EMERGENCY" & call our cell which we check all the time- 631-896-2913. This phone number is for parrot and related bird emergencies ONLY!! EMERGENCIES ONLY. IF you found wildlife- PLEASE contact a wildlife rescuer. If you email us we can send you links for places in your area. MOST WILDLIFE DOES NOT NEED YOUR HELP !!! If it is injured, that is a different story.. THOSE animals need help... PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN HELPING ANY ANIMAL !! do NOT get injured....
Sammie says THANK YOU !!! shhhhh he's sleeping
CLICK ON THE ABOVE PICTURES FOR MORE INFO.... (NONE OF THESE BIRDS ARE FOR ADOPTION)
Please let us know you were here sign the
GUEST BOOK !!!!
If you are adding heat to a room where birds are please make sure it is safe. Make sure the heating unit does NOT have PTFE !!! IT KILLS !! for more info..... CLICK
WHEN YOU CONTACT US FOR HELP-
PLEASE TELL US WHAT STATE/CITY YOU ARE IN !!! WE are in NY.... But we can help you no matter where you are. We work with dozens of people around the country.
birds pictured on this website are NOT for adoption.
Its Summer and ITS HOT OUT THERE !! Even on the coolest of days- your pet can suffer from dehydration. PLEASE-- do NO EVER leave your pet in direct sun. Older animals and those with known and unknown medical problems can have a severe reaction to the heat/sun. Please leave your pets at home and never leave them in a car. NO- leaving the window open a few inches doesn't help. Your car will become and oven and your pet will bake inside !! Its also against the law. Make sure you check your pet's water bowl many times during the day. It is also flea and tick time. Check your pets daily.
A BIG THANK YOU TO SEAN who has helped the Gluck sisters & HTH with our cell phones. No more problems with our phones and we can help others as a result. Thanks Sean, you are a sweetheart !!
With sadness in her heart, Ellen still wanted to do a kind thing. After the unexpected passing of her african grey, an only bird child, she donated all his supplies to our rescue. Ellen, we thank you SO MUCH !! please come visit us on the farm. Hugs from all of us
The summer is over, fall is here and winter is just around the corner. PLEASE-- when you travel with ANY animals-- NEVER leave them in the car. They can bake or freeze. Windows opened a little doesn't help, warming the car up before you turn it off and get out doesn't either. LEAVE your pets home OR leave someone (*a human) in the car with them if you need to stop somewhere. Its also against the law to leave animals unattended in a car. PLEASE-- do NO EVER leave your pet in direct sun. Older animals and those with known and unknown medical problems can have a severe reaction to the heat/sun. Your pets life depends on YOU.
SEASONAL ALERT-- ITS HALLOWEEN !!! PLEASE-- DO NOT FEED YOUR PETS HOLIDAY CANDY OR ANY CANDY. It can be deadly. Make sure your pets are safely in cages, a spare room, their crates, at the vets boarding, etc. if you are having a party or lots of friends over. People can over feed your pets, let them out the door, sit on them-- there are SO MANY dangers. It isn't worth your pets life. BE SAFE !! You may think your pet LOVES parties---- who doesn't? Food, lots of people, etc. BUT-- it can be dangerous. How would you feel if someone stepped on your pet? Sat on your pet? Let your pet out the door and it got killed? Celebrate with your pet but don't put them in danger!!!
