Safe Haven Parrot Sanctuary, Inc

Safe Haven Parrot Sanctuary, Inc is guided by a core commitment to the intrinsic value of all life and the need and right of both human and nonhuman animals to the basic necessities for living in ways characteristic of their species. Decisions made by Parrot Haven and its members shall be based on this commitment and on what is best for animals, individually and collectively, in a given situation. The following are the outlines of our ethical obligations, and our members agree to be bound by them and by their spirit.

Responsibility Toward Animals

1. To combine forces in cooperative efforts to rescue and place animals in the best possible environment for the individual animal.

2. To strive to achieve and maintain high standards of animal care through continuing education.

3. To acknowledge limitations when appropriate and enlist the assistance of veterinarians, or other supporting organizations and professionals as needed.

4. Optimal animal care shall come before personal gain and the needs of the animals before one's own emotional needs.

5. To strive to provide professional and humane care through all phases of an animal's life and to provide for the dignity of each animal.

6. To be aware of normal behavioral characteristics of all species held and to take appropriate steps to correct problems leading to abnormal behavior.

7. To recognize when an animal's quality of life and prognosis are such as to indicate euthanasia as the potentially preferred option for the good of the animal.

Organizational Responsibilities

1. To conduct fundraising with honesty and integrity and to avoid sensationalistic and manipulative funding appeals.

2. Facilities shall be maintained in good condition and in line with standard health and safety practices.

3. To conduct all business and related activities in a professional manner, with honesty, integrity, compassion, and commitment, realizing that an individual's behavior reflects on Parrot Haven as a whole.

4. Maintain financial stability, keep sound records, and follow standard accounting practices.
Abide by local, state, and federal regulations.

5. To ensure organizational continuity and/or the lifetime care of animals in case of such contingencies as the death, disability, or withdrawal of founders.

6. To develop and maintain an active, independent Board of Directors to provide support, guidance, and oversight for Parrot Haven.

7. To encourage community support and involvement through volunteer recruitment and training and public education about parrots and their care .

Responsibilities to Other Parrot care organizations

1. To treat other organizations with appropriate respect and share skills and knowledge that benefit animals.

2. To avoid personalization and gossip in response to differences of opinion or philosophy.

3. In public or private communications to give due recognition to the contributions made by others.

4. To ensure that information disseminated about others is factual and when misrepresentations are mistakenly made to take necessary steps to fully rectify the error.

5. If disputes arise between members and others, or if a member believes that another member has failed to adhere to this Code, every effort shall be made to resolve conflicts in a spirit of goodwill and concern for the welfare of animals.

6. Unresolved conflicts shall be brought to Board for mediation.

Responsibilities to Society

1. To promote awareness, empathy, and active concern for all life through education and advocacy insofar as resources permit.

2. To collaborate with others in efforts to alter attitudes and cultural practices that will improve conditions for nature, animals, and vulnerable human beings.

3. To work actively to promote a compassionate ethic in terms that are humble, sensitive, and cognizant of the diversity of views and ways of other people.

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Our Family

Thank You

Thank you

Lafeber Company, for the kind consideration and thoughtfulness.

Thank you

Tricia Armstrong for her wonderful donation of toys, food, and the 4' X 4' X 6' foot walk in aviary. It is so much appreciated, and the birds love everything!

Thank you

Debbie Perrin for her kind financial donation.

Thank you

John and Carrie Moseley, for their wonderful donation of cages, toys, and their support of Safe Haven Parrot Sanctuary.

Thank you

Tim and Vickie Jung, for their donation and their support of Safe Haven.

Additonal Information

We are 501(c)(3) avicultural and veterinary affiliated parrot welfare organization licensed by the state of Indiana as a Charitable Organization

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P.O. Box 784 Milan, IN. 47031

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