Isabelle
has always had a great love for animals, and grew up surrounded
by pets of all kinds, from hamsters to horses! She has
always known she wanted to work closely with animals in
some way. Her passion for parrots began when she and her
husband welcomed Emmie, a green-cheek conure into their
lives several years ago. She was amazed at how much personality
and intelligence was packed into that little bundle of
feathers! When she felt ready for another bird, she looked
for a shelter to adopt a bird in need but found there
was no registered organization for parrots in Alberta.
This prompted her to start a rescue and adoption organization
in 2001. Isabelle feels fortunate to work closely with
many parrots through FFARRA and finds great joy in seeing
these wonderful beings find new homes where they receive
the love and care they deserve.
Isabelle
now shares her home with several parrots, big and small,
as well as 2 dogs and a cat. Her feathered friends include
Celeste (eclectus), Sunny (citron cockatoo), Blue (blue-front
amazon), Emmie (green-cheek conure), Mooshie (peach-front
conure), & Gizmo (mulga parakeet)
Kari
President,
Co-Founder
Kari
was introduced to birds over 14 years ago when she decided
to share her apartment with a finch and a budgie. This
sparked her passion for birds, and she has been continually
learning about parrots ever since. When she settled in
a home 2 years later, a larger parrot was soon to follow.
After much research and visiting breeders, Kari welcomed
Taz, a mustache parakeet, into her home. Taz and Kari
were soon joined by George, an umbrella cockatoo. George's
previous family had been struck by tragedy, and he was
in need of a new home. Then, Kari learned of another bird
in need of a new home: Echo, a timneh african grey, joined
Kari's flock of feathered friends! A
big part of Kari's life has been about parrots: Making
bird toys, birdsitting, parrot clubs, and connecting birds
in need with loving, permanent homes. So starting FFARRA
came naturally to her!
Kari's
flock currently consists of Taz (mustache parakeet) and
Echo (timneh african grey). Sadly, her beloved George
passed away due to age-related health problems and after
two years of continual vet care and nursing. He is dearly
remembered and missed by Kari and all her friends who
knew him.
Linda
Edmonton
Event Coordinator
Linda
has loved parrots for a long time and was happy to foster
a FFARRA bird to learn more about them. She is currently
fostering a sweet but willful large cockatoo, and is rising
up to the challenge! Linda will continue to volunteer with
FFARRA and is also considering adopting a new feathered
friend into her home.
Some ffarra Volunteers
Tanya
Tanya
has a great love for animals of all kinds. Her home is always
full with the sounds of pets, whether it's the purr of a
cat, the bark of a dog, the hum of a salt water fish tank,
or the chirp of her cockatiel A.J. It wasn't a surprise
that when she heard of Coco, an african grey that needed
of a home, she was quick to go to its' aid!
Tanya
was very happy to join FFARRA and help the many birds
in need. She enjoys helping birds find great homes and
new families, so there are more "Happy Endings"
like Coco's story!
Joelle
Joelle
has been a FFARRA volunteer ever since 2001 when the organization
had just begun! She has helped us with all public events
like Pets in the Park and the Pet Expo. She has also been
a tremendous help in spreading the word about FFARRA and
supporting our cause!
Joelle
currently has several birds: Orkie (black-headed caique),
Caesar (white-capped pionus), Telly (parrotlet), and Nanner
(canary).
Nancy S.
Nancy
is a veritable fountain of knowledge when it comes to parrots!
She has bred several species of parrots for many years,
and welcomed many birds into her home that no one else wanted.
Some were believed to be beyond help, but with her love,
patience and dedication, they settled into her home and
overcame their problems. Nancy has helped FFARRA with birds
that had behavioral problems by offering the knowledge she
has gained over the many years she has cared for parrots.
She has also donated many items she hand-made for FFARRA
to sell to raise funds. Nancy shares her home with many
parrots, from macaws to cockatiels!
Marlene
& Stephanie
Marlene
and her daughter Stephanie became volunteers in early
2003,and offered their home to foster parrots waiting
for adoption. They also adopted Woody, a blue-front amazon,
from FFARRA. Woody has blossomed into a very, very happy
bird in their care!
Autumn &
Twyla
Autumn
and Twyla joined the FFARRA Team of volunteers and fostered
Scarlet, a beautiful eclectus gal. It didn't take long for
them to fall in love with Scarlet! They have now adopted
her, welcoming her to their family of pets: cockatiels,
a gerbil and fish. Autumn and Twyla continue to volunteer
and help FFARRA any way they can.
Jennifer
Jennifer
is a new volunteer for FFARRA, and has been an excellent
foster "parront". Being a veterinary technician,
Jennifer is used to handling animals of all kinds! She chose
to volunteer with FFARRA to learn even more about parrots.
Kayla
Kayla
has a great love for animals, especially birds! She has
joined to FFARRA Team of volunteers to learn as much as
possible about caring for pet parrots. She currently has
her own feathered friends - cockatiels and parrotlets -
as well as some furry companions - 2 sweet dogs. Kayla would
like to be a veterinarian in the future, and specialize
in avian medecine. We're happy to have her on our team!
FFARRA thanks all our volunteers
for their help and generosity! We couldn't exist to help parrots
in need without them.
FFARRA is
always looking to welcome caring people to our team of volunteers.
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