King O at Best Friends In view of the recent seizure of the birds at Wings Over the Rainbow, it got me pondering their dire situation, how-heart breaking and frustrating it must be to be in a position where you... Continue Reading →
Jacque Johnson, Parrot Garden Manager at Best Friends I did a rather unusual interview with Bird Lovers Only Founder, Irena Schulz a few weeks ago. I sent her a series of phrases that were the beginning of a statement. All... Continue Reading →
I waited 20 years to make an impulse purchase. I got a parrot. I bring the little guy home. I almost passed out on the way home thinking that what I did was the biggest mistake of my life. But... Continue Reading →
You might be aware of some of my travels in the animal world. The Houston Parrot Festival, The Cincinnati Zoo, the Midwest Bird Expo, Natural Encounters, the BEST Parrot Conference, The Avian Encounters Trilogy Video Premiere and most recently, Best... Continue Reading →
Rescued and Adopted. About a year ago, I did a presentation at the Rocky Mountain Society of Aviculture about getting the word out about your club, rescue, agenda, your work, your product; whatever it was that you were promoting. It... Continue Reading →
Dear Best Friends Parrot Garden Staff, Thank you so much for everything. I wish I could say I was lousy with words because I'm not. But this is a case where words simply aren't enough. I hope this says more... Continue Reading →
One of the objectives I had in mind coming to Best Friends was to visit all of the departments. I had eight days to do this. And there are several problems with this goal. This place is BIG. Really big.... Continue Reading →
Ross Hartill with Binky, the official "Office Cat" at Maintenance Many people know about Best Friends. Actually millions of people know about them. But how many know what it takes to run this place. Like any large organization, Best Friends... Continue Reading →
Parrot Nation 