SUCCESS STORIES
Scooter, male Eclectus
Scooter took some time to warm up at his foster home, but once he was comfortable, he really surprised everyone. The bird that spent most of his time quietly hanging out by the window, attended one of our warehouse free flight events and flew for the very first time after watching some of the other birds!
Since then, his confidence has grown so much. He now flies around his forever family’s home and has even inspired the love birds in the house to engage more. It is amazing to see how far he has come and how much he has grown since being adopted through Ohio Free Flight.
Sunny, male Black Capped Conure
Sunny is a little bird that stole everyone's hearts the moment he came into the rescue. He is a cuddlebug, and we knew he would add so much to his forever family.
His new mom took her time finding the right bird, and we are so glad she did because Sunny is her perfect match. He now spends his days basking in love and attention, and their family is complete.
Pochy, male Blue and Gold Macaw
Pochy is a perfect ambassador bird. He loves everyone he meets, and he is so sweet and easygoing. We knew that he needed a very special home.
His forever family had been searching for their next bird for several months, and they kept coming back to Pochy again and again. It was meant to be!
Now Pochy is settled with his new family and loves to sip on fresh carrot juice and spread his wings inside his new walk-in aviary. We are so glad he’s in a great home!
Darlin’, male Blue and Gold Macaw
Darlin’ came to us from a rough start. He survived a house fire that took the lives of several other parrots in the home and was not used to handling.
With a resilient spirit, he blossomed in his foster home, and when he met his forever family for the first time, he fit right in immediately! We were so proud of him when he stepped up for every family member and enjoyed some snacks.
His life is now full of love and thankfully fire-free.
Cindy, female Umbrella Cockatoo
Cindy started off in a home that fed her a poor diet and did not offer enrichment, so her time at the rescue was spent just learning how to be a bird and transitioning to healthier food options. She has the sweetest disposition, and we knew the right family for her would continue to work on playing with toys, foraging, and target training.
Her new family has approached her care with so much patience, and we are happy to report that she has just recently started interacting with toys for the first time. We are so grateful that we connected with adopters willing to put in the work to rehabilitate this beautiful bird..
Willie, male Goffin’s Cockatoo
Willie is an exceptionally easy-going, cuddly bird, and he was just what his forever family was looking for. After losing their beloved parrot, the family was searching for a new feathered friend to shower with attention, and they immediately fell in love with Willie. We could tell from the first meeting that they were perfect for each other.
Now that he is their main squeeze, he spends his days meeting new people, enjoying car rides, and snuggling on the couch. We couldn’t be happier for both Willie and his forever family!
Sammie, female Greenwing Macaw
Sammie fell in love with her foster mom and ended up being our very first "foster fail." Her new family adores her, and it was clear she had found her forever home from day one.
We could not be happier for Sammie and her family, and we are so glad that we will continue to connect with them as their bond continues to grow.
Fred, male Greenwing Macaw
Fred is super friendly and always ready for a snack! We knew that he would add so much to his forever family, and the perfect home found us!
His new mom followed his story even before Fred made his big flight from Virginia to Ohio, and she fell in love with him immediately.
Now Fred is beyond spoiled in a huge 7’ walk-in aviary (which he absolutely deserves!) and a new Blue and Gold Macaw sibling. We know he is going to live the best life.
Poptart, male Blue Crowned Conure
Poptart is one of our Virginia birds, and we knew that he needed a home that would continue his handleability training through positive reinforcement. He loves training, and he is an excellent flyer.
His forever family met this challenge head on, and we can see that they are committed to providing the best possible care for this spunky bird.
We can’t wait to see a video of Poptart lying on his back on top of an open hand! We can see how loved he is, and we are so happy for the whole family.
Little Guy, male Moluccan Cockatoo
Easygoing 90% of the time with occasional zoomies that show his goofy personality, Little Guy was such a fun bird to have in the rescue, and we are so happy for him and his new family.
He now goes to the office with his owners and spends all day charming new people and enjoying his out of cage time. He has a great set up with plenty of perching and enrichment.
We hope to see him burst out his silly side again soon as he bonds with his forever family.
IN MEMORIUM
Zoey, female Greenwing Macaw
Zoey was a 31-year-old Greenwing Macaw with a bright spirit and loving demeanor. She bopped her head to music, learned new skills quickly in exchange for her favorite almond slices, and lent her trust easily.
She passed away in September 2026 due to medical complications.
Zoey was loved by so many people, and she will forever be remembered. RIP Zoey.
Lily, Eclectus female
Lily is a bright, curious girl and a species we don’t often see in rescues. We were truly happy to help Lily adjust in a controlled environment where she could focus on desensitization training while she awaited her new forever home.
Because of her species, Lily needed an experienced, dedicated owner, and once her new family earned her trust, it was clear they were the perfect fit.
Lily is now soaking up all the attention she deserves and living her best life. We couldn’t be happier to have been a part of her journey.