Avian & exotic animal hospitals (with ABVP-specialist vet on staff)
- The Center for Avian & Exotic Medicine, NYC, NY
- Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics, Bedford Hills, NY
Wildlife
Facilities that may be able to help if you find injured or sick wildlife:
- Hudson Valley Animal Rescue
- Wildlife In Crisis – wildlife rehabilitator in Weston, CT (close to NY-CT border)
- Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics, Bedford Hills, NY
Other wildlife resources:
- New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation – list of wildlife rehabilitators
- Connecticut Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection – list of wildlife rehabilitators
- All About Birds – site by Lab of Ornithology to help identify birds
Bird Care
- Association of Avian Veterinarians – resources for bird owners
- Parrot behavior resources
- Pamela Clark’s website has information on many topics including feather destructive behaviors, enrichment, and target training. She also offers behavior consultations.
- Good Bird Inc. – offers advice on parrot behavior
- Lafeber – bird food and offers information on bird care, health, and diet
- Harrison’s – organic bird food
Exotic Mammal Care
- House Rabbit Society – resources for rabbit owners
- Association of Exotic Animal Veterinarians
- Oxbow – food for exotic mammals
Reptile Care
- Association of Reptile & Amphibian Veterinarians – reptile care
- Reptiles Magazine – species-specific reptile care
- Anapsid.org – husbandry recommendations for many reptile species
Exotic pets and poultry in need of loving homes
There are so many animals in need of loving and safe homes in the Hudson Valley area. Please consider adopting your next pet. We have listed some local organizations that may be able to help you find a new best friend.
- They All Want To Live – chickens, ducks, poultry
- Animal Nation Inc – chickens, ducks, geese
- Northeast Avian Rescue – parrots
- Lonely Grey Rescue – (NJ, about 2 hrs from Dutchess County) – parrots
- Dutchess County SPCA – rabbits, guinea pigs, other small mammals
- Ulster County SPCA – rabbits, guinea pigs, other small mammals
- Hudson Valley Reptile & Rescue – reptiles
- Hudson Valley Animal Rescue & Sanctuary – small exotic pets