This refuge was incorporated in the State of Illinois on July 26, 1999 and licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Welfare in February 2001 as a rescue facility. 

Our mission is simple: to work in joint cooperation with all avian rescue groups to try and eliminate the need for rescue groups by educating the public about avicultural issues. Until that is accomplished, we will provide a sanctuary for those unfortunate parrots that are in need of a home.

A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife, Inc.’s goals are as follows: first and foremost: put all rescues such as ourselves, out of the rescue business. 

Until then, we will:

Provide temporary housing and care for any and all Psittacine birds (not including those with fatal and/or contagious diseases)

Educate the consumer public about the proper care of exotic birds

For those birds that are eligible for adoption, locate a healthy, happy and nurturing home and

Investigate cases of abuse, neglect and maltreatment of exotic birds and remove them from said owner.