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Photo - The Wild Connection

You can help stop the exploitation and abuse of exotic birds in many ways:

• Never buy a bird from a pet store or breeder. If you feel you are qualified and prepared to provide lifetime care for a bird or birds, adopt from a bird rescue group or contact a local bird club or humane society to find a bird in need.

• Report Abuse. If you see a bird who is being neglected or abused, report it to your local humane organization or animal control agency; or contact the local law enforcement office or nearest humane agency.

• Ask your local pet shop not to sell live animals.
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• Support pet shops that do not sell live animals:
  Let Born Free USA united with API know which pet shops in your area don't sell live animals — we'll send them a "Thank You" note and let other advocates know where they can shop for companion animal supplies without compromising their conscience. Send store information to advocacy@bornfreeusa.org

• Tell Petco and PETsMART to stop exploiting birds.
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• Report pet store abuse.
  Born Free USA united with API is participating in the Avian Welfare Coalition's "Pet Store Watch" by collecting and forwarding complaints to the top representatives responsible for animal care and providing information on laws and enforcement strategies.

• Change the law!
  Born Free USA united with API provides a summary of pet shop laws and offers assistance to those who want to pursue legislation to improve the laws governing the care and treatment of animals sold in pet shops. For assistance in changing the laws in your state and for copies of our Model Unweaned Bird Legislation and/or our Model Pet Shop Legislation, contact Born Free USA united with API.

• Celebrate National Bird Day (January 5th).
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• Donate a Bird Care Guide to your local shelter.
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• Request a Pet Shop Action Pack.
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