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Center for Animal Rehabilitation and Education

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09/19/2026

🎃👻 Meet our next ADOPTA-BOO… KOKO! 👻🎃

Don’t let those innocent eyes fool you… this handsome guy has a LOT to say! 🦜💀

Koko is an approximately 10-year-old, DNA-s*xed male Yellow-Naped Amazon who has been thoroughly vet checked, including bloodwork. He is tame, handlable, and in good feather.

Koko came to CARE VERY large and overweight, so he’s currently on a weight-loss journey. ❤️‍🩹 He will need a family committed to continuing a consistent, healthy diet and helping him maintain a healthy weight.

And when Koko feels comfortable? He’s quite the talker! 🗣️👻 But like all Amazons, he is so much more than his ability to talk.

Koko can become overstimulated by other birds, so he would do best as the only bird in the household.

🦇 Amazons are not for everyone.

They are intelligent, energetic, social, and incredibly entertaining birds. Unfortunately, their beauty and reputation for being “talkers” can lead people to bring them home without fully understanding what life with an Amazon is really like.

When their needs aren’t met, some may develop behavioral or feather-plucking issues, bite, or ultimately find themselves being passed from home to home. By the time they reach CARE, some have already experienced multiple homes and significant emotional trauma.

Our responsibility is to make sure Koko’s next home is his FOREVER home. ❤️

That means we are looking for an adopter who understands what an Amazon truly needs: mental stimulation, foraging opportunities, lots of out-of-cage playtime, a healthy diet, patience, and experience with large birds.

Because of this, CARE does not accept applications for Amazons from individuals who have never owned large birds. Applicants with personal Amazon experience will be given precedence.

And remember: not every Amazon is going to become the next YouTube sensation. Some may never talk—and that doesn’t make them any less deserving of a loving home. ❤️

🎃 The best way to gain experience? VOLUNTEER! We are always accepting new volunteer applications!

Interested in giving this big personality his happily-ever-after?

Visit our website and fill out an adoption application!

09/19/2026

👻🧡 Meet our next ADOPTA-BOO… Saffron! 🧡👻

Saffron is a DNA-s*xed female Lovebird who came to us as a stray from MADACC. Because of this, we don’t know her age or much about her history.

What we do know is that Saffron is a sweet little girl who seems to be tame and handleable. She has been thoroughly vet checked and is ready to find a home of her own!

Interested in giving Saffron her forever home? Visit www.centerforanimalrehab.org, read through our Adoption Policies, and complete an Adoption Application. Once your application is approved, we’ll set up a meet & greet with you and your family.

📍 CARE is located in Waukesha, WI.
🚫 We do not ship birds.
🏡 All adopters must live within a 100-mile radius.
🦜 To prevent breeding and unwanted hormonal behaviors, we do not adopt birds to households that already have birds of the opposite s*x.

Could Saffron be the little lovebug you've been looking for? 🧡🎃

09/17/2026

🎃 Our next Super Special ADOPTA-BOO is Junior. 🎃

First and foremost, I want you to know just how proud I am of this guy. ❤️

Junior came to CARE in 2021. He was my very first pickup with CARE, and I will never forget the day I met him.

I walked into that house thinking I was simply going to bring a bird back to CARE.

Boy, was I wrong.

When they led me into the room, every window was covered with thick blankets. The air was heavy with cigarette smoke.

Then they pointed to his cage.

A large cockatoo living in a tiny cage, covered with a thick blanket. One perch. A bowl of sunflower seeds at the bottom.

That was his world. For four years.

Four years without the freedom to explore, without the companionship he deserved, without knowing what it felt like to simply be a bird.

And then Junior came to CARE.

But rescue didn't magically fix everything overnight.

It took a few days for him to start eating. It took weeks before he felt comfortable enough to navigate his cage and discover that those strange things we call toys could actually be fun.

And friendships?

Those took years.

Years of patience. Years of showing him that hands could be gentle. That voices didn't have to be frightening. That people could be trusted. That he didn't have to live his life covered in darkness anymore.

Little by little, Junior changed.

Or maybe, more accurately...

We finally got to meet the Junior who had been there all along. ❤️

The scared bird who once knew nothing but a tiny cage and a covered room learned how to play.

He learned how to trust.

He learned how to make friends.

He learned what it meant to have a family.

And today, Junior has built an entire family here at CARE. A family that loves him dearly, knows his quirks, celebrates his personality, and wants nothing more than to give him the life he should have always had.

And then we discovered one of his favorite things...

This boy LOVES to dance! 🕺❤️

So if you're looking for a dance partner, come say hello to Junior.

Just be warned...

He's pretty sure he's the star of the show.❤️

And honestly? After everything this boy has been through, he deserves the spotlight. 🎃

❤️ Cassie (President)

09/17/2026

🦜💚 Happy Pet Bird Day! 💚🦜

Today we’re celebrating all of the feathered friends who bring so much personality, laughter, love, and sometimes a little bit of chaos into our lives! 😂

Have a pet bird who has stolen your heart? Share a picture of them in the comments below! 📸🪶

We’d love to see all those beautiful faces and celebrate your feathered family members with you! 💚

09/16/2026

Meet a very special ADOPTA-BOO… Moxie. 🎃💜

Why do we call her Moxie? Because this little girl has a LOT of it.

Moxie was only 4 weeks old when she was purchased and taken to her new home. She was still so tiny that she needed to be syringe-fed.

Just two weeks later, everything changed.

While she was being fed, the tip of the syringe broke off and disappeared inside her tiny body.

Her owner brought her to Wisconsin Humane Society to surrender her, and WHS immediately contacted CARE. They were worried about this incredibly young, fragile little girl.

Before we could even get there, members of the WHS wildlife division stepped in to help. They carefully moved the syringe tip in her crop and, thankfully, were able to pull it out.

That little piece of plastic could have changed everything for Moxie.

But she wasn't done fighting.

Moxie came to CARE, where we watched her closely and continued syringe feeding her. Day after day, we cared for this tiny baby, hoping she would continue to grow stronger.

And then one day, Moxie decided she was an independent woman and no longer needed our help with her meals. 😉

Now, at just 4 months old, Moxie is a curious, bold little girl who is figuring out the world one bite at a time.

She’s still very much a baby, which means she’s going to have some toddler moments. She’s learning boundaries, learning how to navigate the world and, most importantly, learning how to be a bird.

She needs a patient home that will understand that she is still growing and learning—and will give her the time, guidance and love she needs along the way.

When Moxie first came through our doors, she was a tiny baby whose future was anything but certain.

Today, she is a little girl with a huge personality, an independent streak and an incredible will to keep going.

She survived something that could have taken her life.

And now?

She’s busy living it. 💜

That’s Moxie. 🎃💜

If you're interested in adopting Moxie, visit our website and fill out an adoption application.

📍 CARE is located in Waukesha, WI
🏡 Adopters must live within 100 miles
🚫 We do not ship our animals

09/15/2026

🚨 URGENT FOOD NEED AT CARE! 🚨

We are running very low on food for our Cockatiels, Conures & Lovebirds, and we could really use your help! ❤️🦜

Our favorites include:

• ZuPreem Cockatiel
• Harrison’s Adult Lifetime Fine
• Roudybush Maintenance Mini/Crumble
• Lafeber’s Cockatiel
• Goldenfeast
• Nutri-Berries

Every bag helps keep our birds happy, healthy and well-fed! If you’re able to donate, our flock would be incredibly grateful. 🥹❤️

Thank you for always helping us care for the birds who depend on CARE! 🦜🐦💚

09/14/2026

👻 Meet our next ADOPTA-BOO… Sam! 🎃

If you've been to CARE in the last few years, you've definitely met Sam. Lots of people fall in love with him, but not everyone knows his story or understands his complex needs.

Sam came to CARE in 2020 after being surrendered by someone who loved him dearly but didn't fully understand what it takes to care for an Umbrella Cockatoo. She thought Sam was female, and we're sharing the note she sent with him. While there are things mentioned that we wouldn't recommend doing with any bird, it gives us a glimpse into Sam's past.

Sam arrived with another bird, Baby, an Amazon who had a healed wound on his nares/beak from Sam's curious behavior. We quickly learned this boy needed close supervision!

Boy, we didn't know how close! Sam may be the smartest bird we've ever had at CARE. He watches everything and everyone, constantly learning and figuring things out. He's now on his 5th cage after escaping from most of his previous ones—including his stainless steel cage! 😂

His food doors now have FOUR padlocks. 🔒

We keep Sam busy with plenty of wood toys and foraging activities to challenge his brilliant mind.

We absolutely love Sam. ❤️ And sometimes loving a bird means being honest about what they need, even when it isn't the easy answer.

We know finding the right home for Sam would be incredibly difficult. So we've made the decision to open our hearts and our doors a little wider and welcome Sam as a CARE resident.

We aren't giving up on Sam. Quite the opposite. We're choosing him.

🦜Sometimes rescue isn't about finding a bird a new home. Sometimes it's about giving them a place where they're understood, where their needs can be met, and where they can be loved exactly as they are!

And Sam is very, very loved. ❤️🦜
Happy ADOPTA-BOO season, Sam. We think you're pretty special. 🎃👻

09/14/2026

Talk about a yummy breakfast! 🥗🦜

Today’s chop was packed with all kinds of fresh goodness! 💚

🌿 Swiss chard
🌼 Dandelion greens
🫛 Peas
🥕 Carrots
🫛 Green beans
🌶 Red bell pepper
🫑 Green bell pepper
🥒 Zucchini
🌾 Quinoa
✨ Chia seeds

Our birds definitely aren’t complaining about starting their day with a colorful, nutritious breakfast! 😋💚

At CARE, we believe good nutrition is an important part of giving our birds the best life possible. And judging by the happy faces at breakfast time… they agree! 🥰🦜

09/12/2026

We're two weeks away!

Join us at Culligan's Wags & Water Community Fest on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 AM - Noon at Culligan of Waukesha as we celebrate their 80+ years of local service. It's free admission, open to the public, and we would love to invite you to attend.

CARE will bring our macaw, Guiana, to the event and provide educational opportunities to learn about our organization and how you can support our bird and animal rescue mission.

Plus: 🍕 Streetza Pizza by the slice
🐶 Adoptable animals
🤝 Community partners & local vendors
💧 Culligan special promotions
🎉 Family-friendly fun
Learn more about the event, participating rescues, vendors, and activities:

🚫 Personal pets are not permitted. Service animals are welcome in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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720 N Barstow Street
Waukesha, WI
53186

Opening Hours

Monday	1pm - 6pm
Thursday	1pm - 6pm
Friday	1pm - 6pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm

Website

http://www.centerforanimalrehab.org/

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