Magnolia Exotic Bird Sanctuary

Quinn, a Moluccan Cockatoo was bought from Houston’s Craigslist on June 29th 2021. The seller delivered him to the buyer. Shortly, Quinn’s new family knew something was terribly wrong. He could not stand up. They rushed him to the emergency hospital. He had multiple wing fractures (old and new), eye lacerations, tongue ulcer, renal disease, no appetite and very thin. His was treated with antibiotics, pain medication and his wings were wrapped. On July 4th we received a call from his family. They had to go back to work and they were concerned about leaving him alone in his fragile state. This family saved his life and brought him to us.

Quinn went to the vets again and he will stay in their care until at least Monday. Dr. Fronefield and his staff at ABC Animal & Bird Clinic, Sugarland Texas will do the best they can to save him.

Dallas, a bare eyed cockatoo was purchased directly from the owner by a lady that knew the bird was being abused. His cage was beaten up and he was too. The kind lady that got him out of there soon realized that she didn’t have the knowledge to take care of him and contacted a good friend of ours to come pick him up.

She immediately took him to the vets. The initial X-ray showed possible spine injury and a mass in his abdomen. He may also have a traumatic brain injury. We are waiting for the labs results.

In one week, we received two beautiful animals living a life of cruelty and neglect. How many more are out there? Please if you see something say something. Parrots are trapped in cages and cannot get away.

The medical bills are mounting for these two. We are asking for donations to help with their expenses. Every dollar counts and every dollar is spent on their care.

Magnolia Exotic Bird Sanctuary is dedicated to the rescue and protection of unwanted, abused, neglected and abandoned companion parrots in the United States. We provide shelter, housing, education and adoption services.

We are life long sanctuary for unadoptable parrots, provide education and adoption services for well socialized companion parrots.

These amazing animals have suffered such grief, trauma and loneliness.

Here with us they learn to trust (some for the very first time) and play again! Join us!

We did everything possible not to loose any birds. We are very sad to report we lost 2 feathered babies.
Peekaboo, a 65 year old blind Moluccan Cockatoo and Wally, age
unknown, Citron Cockatoo rescued from Hurricane Ike in 2009.
All the aviaries were covered in tarps with heat lamps, heaters and
blankets to protect them. I bought all of the blankets Walmart had plus many I already had.  Many of the old and vulnerable were
moved into the adoption building, special needs building & my
house in carriers and empty cages. We spent days preparing for 
the freeze that was coming. 
We thought we were ready for 9 degree temperatures
(feel like -1) but we were wrong.  We never thought we would
loose power because of cold temperatures and are determined
to never let this ever happen again. 
We are raising money for generators, propane tank purchase,
install a water well and  move a large building on site or 
new construction. We have to be able to provide power and water regardless of the circumstances.  

 More information about Magnolia Exotic Bird Sanctuary:
We are located in Magnolia, Montgomery County Texas. Dedicated to the rescue and protection of unwanted, abused, neglected and abandoned companion parrots in the United States. We provide shelter, housing, education and adoption services. We are life long sanctuary for unadoptable parrots, provide education and adoption services for well socialized companion parrots. These
amazing animals have suffered such grief, trauma & loneliness.
Here with us they learn to trust (some for the very first time) and
play again! Join us!

Lovey aka Sage is one of the seven we took in from the the seizure in Spring Texas earlier this year.  We lovingly refer to them as the Magnificent 7.

Houston SPCA: Spring home at center of major animal rescue one of most toxic sites ever encountered

Because of the extreme toxic environment, Lovey is still dealing with the consequences  of that environment.  We have no idea how long she was there so it could still be months before she is free of sinus and fungal infection.

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Lovey is still under medical care for infections and fungus.  She is a beautiful, very sweet and loving African Grey. She has an amazing spirit and doing really well with the care she is receiving from her foster parents.  We are very grateful to her foster parents love and care of her. Her journey to wellness is not over yet, her current medical are at $1670,00.  She , Gabby &  Zoey aka Rosella will be under veterinary care for an unknown time.

Letter from Sharon Markland:

If they could tell us what they have seen and what they have endured throughout their lives we could tell their life story.   They were seized from a horrible place so their story begins anew with us.

When I picked up the parrots, even for me it was shocking to see the condition of some of the birds.  Immediately I knew they needed a protector and I promised all of them in that moment that I would do everything humanly possible to give these beautiful, intelligent birds a good life from this day forward. All the parrots need full blood work and disease testing.  Some have beak, plucking and malnutrition issues.

Getting these birds healthy again is going to take good nutrition, time and many visits to the doctor.  We are asking if you could help by making a donation towards their medical bills.  Please remember every dollar counts!

Thank you so much for your support!
Sharon Markland


"BE THE CHANGE"


More information about Magnolia Exotic Bird Sanctuary:
Dedicated to the rescue and protection of unwanted, abused, neglected and abandoned companion parrots in the United States. We provide shelter, housing, education and adoption services. We are life long sanctuary for unadoptable parrots, provide education and adoption services for well socialized companion parrots.These amazing animals have suffered such grief, trauma & loneliness. Here with us they learn to trust (some for the very first time) and play again! Join us!

April 2018

After many months of vet care, laser treatments and CT Scans he just had surgery and he is doing great! He has to have 2 medications and an injection twice a day. Brenda, our friend and volunteer is nursing him at her house for the next couple of weeks. He has to have the other side of his jaw operated on in a month. The surgeon believes this old injury was from a dog bite. The surgeries, medications, follow up visits and care are extremely expensive. He is being treated at Texas A&M Hospital. Your donations and support mean the world to us and Mr. P! Thank you!





Mr. P Update! If you need an end of the year tax write off please consider donating to help with Mr. P’s medical expenses. Our sweet Mr. P has gone thru 2 rounds of weekly laser treatments. A total of 12 weeks! Poor guy! Even though he gets his favorite burrito & french fries after each visit he is none to happy, he knows when he is in his carrier where he is going! His last laser treatment is Tuesday after Christmas. Unfortunately the recent CT scan at Texas A&M university teaching hospital was inconclusive and he needs a MICRO CT Scan. The Micro CT  Scan equipment is a new machine. They have only used it on 3 parrots. We are so hopeful that this new technology will show why he cannot open his beak. . It's been a long haul for Mr. P.  He may need surgery or have to eat soft foods for the rest of his life. The Micro CT Scan  is $600.00 and if he has to have surgery we are estimating $1200 to $1500. We have started a gofundme for help with Mr. P’s bills. If you can help with a small donation it would mean the world to Mr. P! All the previous and current treatments, medications & hospital costs have added up to $1300.00.  Our medical funds are depleted. Every  donation will go directly to pay for the Micro CT Scan on January 19th, medications and surgery.
Thank you so much for your help!

Meet Millie! We hope after you hear her story you will consider helping us!

Millie is a 19 year old Moluccan Cockatoo. She is arriving at MEBS in a couple of weeks. At 5 years old she was taken in by Wild Life Rehab in South Carolina where she lived for 4 years. She was surrendered to Wild Life because her owner was moving to a smaller place. For several years she would occasionally yell out in a panicked woman’s voice “OH NO” “OH MY GOD” “DON’T” We have no idea what horrors she endured in her first five years of life.

At 8 years old in 2008 she was surrendered to SC Cares in South Carolina. She was very nervous, unsteady and moved very slowly. She began to pluck and pick at her wing joint. For years SC Cares provided extensive medical treatments, tests and veterinary care but nothing has helped this little girl heal. Sadly, SC Cares has to close due to health issues. They  provided a compassionate "no-kill/no-breed" sanctuary for abused, neglected and unwanted exotic and farm animals and non-releasable wildlife. We are saddened that this amazing sanctuary has to close their doors. 

They has asked MEBS to take in Millie and provide avian certified medical care and treatments. As soon as she arrives she will begin by seeing Dr. Fronefield at ABC Animal and Bird Clinic in Sugar Land Texas. Her new journey to healing will begin. Dr. Fronefield is the vet that treated and saved our beloved Mr. P!

Millie is a very sweet, quiet and shy girl. She loves to sing and whispers to tell you about her day! She is very unsteady and has trouble perching but loves to sit in a lap!

Her medical costs will be expensive and we are asking you to help us raise the funds for her care! 






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More information about Magnolia Exotic Bird Sanctuary: Dedicated to the rescue and protection of unwanted, abused, neglected and abandoned companion parrots in the United States. We provide shelter, housing, education and adoption services. We are life long sanctuary for unadoptable parrots, provide education and adoption services for well socialized companion parrots.These amazing animals have suffered such grief, trauma & loneliness. Here with us they learn to trust (some for the very first time) and play again! Join us!