Earlier this week, I found a little budgie in my backyard. Having no experience caring for birds, I felt overwhelmed and unsure of what to do, but I was incredibly grateful to find the Fine Feathered Friends Foundation. Marie was a pleasure to work with. She is kind, knowledgeable, and compassionate, and she welcomed my found bird with open arms. It gave me great peace of mind knowing the budgie was in such capable hands. It's wonderful to know that there is an organization like this for bird rescues and emergencies. Thank you, Marie, for all that you do! read more

I found Fine Feathered Friends on Facebook. Our 9 year old cockatiel was in need of a friend. Rather than purchase from a breeder or off a big-box store, my family wanted to adopt. We adopted our two other birds from local fosters and non-profits. After texting the number of the organization, I was immediately in touch with Marie, sweetest person-ever! We coordinated a date and time to come by and see the available cockatiels ready for adoption. I brought my partner and daughter along. As we got a review of the birds, Marie's hyacinth macaw Howard came over to greet us. Such a handsome, boy! We landed in adopting out a young male cockatiel (likely to be 1 year old due to the pearls still visible in his feathers) named "Patrick". He'd been saved from the elements, rescued after being dropped from the sky by a crow. Marie helped get him back in tip top shape, provided me the labs for his current health state (healthy!) and his DNA sexed paperwork. I appreciated the level of care and service Marie provided. She was professional, detailed, and super accommodating. I really loved her level of attention to understanding each and every bird's quirks, preferences, and history. Before we left, Marie provided a bit of food, snacks, and helped us pick a few perches and toys that "Patrick" would be happy with from his current cage. I was very grateful to be able to donate towards the foundation through Venmo. They also do cash or check, or Zelle. The feel the contribution/donation fee is minuscule compared to the value you give back to new member(s) of your flock. I understand only time will heal him from the trauma of his ordeal. We hope the love, care, and patience, our family can provide him with the right environment to help him heal at his own pace. If you're ever looking to adopt a bird in need, look no further than Fine Feathered Friends. Marie is wonderful and so dedicated, and it shows! read more

Our family recently adopted a Diluted Cinnamon Green Cheek Conure from Fine Feathered Friends Foundation, and we had a wonderful experience. Since this was our first time adopting a bird from a rescue, Marie made the entire process welcoming and comfortable. Marie is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about birds. You can tell she truly cares for every bird at the foundation and continues the amazing legacy of the organization. She took the time to answer our questions and help us feel confident bringing our conure home. She was also so sweet with our 4 year daughter being there, and making sure she was comfortable. The birds are clearly well cared for and loved. It was also such an honor to meet Howie the Macaw! If you're thinking about adopting a bird, I highly recommend visiting Fine Feathered Friends Foundation. Marie is an amazing resource, and this is a place that genuinely cares about the wellbeing of their birds. read more

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What a truly amazing place! Marie is so so nice. Our 1 1/2 cockatiel needed a friend. Unfortunately we were not able to have two birds. Marie is a true lover of birds. She took prince in and he now has a flock that he is part of. If you are looking for a beautiful cockatiel Marie has many and we are so happy to have found her. read more

I recently found a little Gouldian finch and brought him to Fine Feathered Friends Foundation in El Segundo. After meeting Marie and seeing Howie, her beautiful hyacinth macaw, I instantly knew I had made the right decision. Marie was incredibly warm and kind, and it was clear right away that she truly has a deep love and heart for birds. You can tell this rescue is built on genuine care and dedication to giving birds the best possible life. Leaving the finch there gave me real peace of mind. I'm so grateful to know he's in caring, knowledgeable hands. If you ever need help with a bird, this is a place you can absolutely trust. read more

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Marie at Fine Feathered Friends Foundation is great! I was looking for a cockatiel to add to my flock but didn't want a baby. I researched and found Marie's rescue. I was able to make an appointment and get to know all of her birds. You can tell she takes such great care of all of them. I ended up adopting a bonding sibling pair of birds who had been there for over a year. Marie also makes sure to provide you with as much information as she can about the birds history and their care needs. They have acclimated really well with my 3 others birds. Thank you again Marie!! read more

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Marie is such a loving soul who has dedicated her life to making sure each bird is given a beautiful life! I surrendered my 2 birds here and she took them in. She put them in a nice spacious cage and knew exactly how to care for them. She's a bird expert. And then after she took gorgeous photos of the birds, they got adopted! She knows what she's doing! I 100% recommend this organization for adopting a bird! Her costs for adoption are reasonable so that it isn't a tremendous burden for the right owner! read more

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Just adopted an amazing bird from fine Feathered Friends Foundation. the woman in charge, Marie, was knowledgeable, friendly, discerning, and caring of her birds. The cages were clean and the birds that I handled were delightful. this was, simply, a Wonderful place run by a compassionate, loving, bird lover. The whole experience made my day. read more

I cannot thank Marie and the Fine Feathered Friends Foundation enough. Just a few days after my mom passed away, I reached out in a moment of grief, not knowing what to do with Frankie, my mom's beloved parakeet. Marie kindly took my call on a weekend and immediately offered help. She welcomed Frankie, cared for him with such compassion, and ultimately found him a wonderful new home at an aviary in Ojai. Her kindness and dedication meant the world to us during such a difficult time. We are so deeply grateful for Marie's incredible heart and the work this foundation does. Knowing Frankie is safe, loved, and beginning a new chapter is a gift we will never forget. I know my mom would be overjoyed to see the happy future Marie made possible for her bird. Thank you, Marie! read more

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We are beyond grateful to have found Fine Feathered Friends Foundation, a nonprofit bird rescue in El Segundo! We were heartbroken to have to rehome our two beloved parrots unexpectedly and reached out to see if they could help. Marie responded right away with so much compassion and instantly put us at ease during a very difficult time. She made the entire surrender process simple and stress-free, and it was clear how much she genuinely cares about every bird that comes through their doors. The team goes above and beyond to ensure each bird receives quality care, from out-of-cage playtime and grooming to vet services, all while thoughtfully matching them with the right forever home. Thanks to Marie and her incredible team, both of our feathered babies were adopted into wonderful new families. Knowing they are safe, loved, and well cared for means the world to us. We can't recommend Fine Feathered Friends Foundation highly enough! read more

Rehoming a pet is one of the hardest decisions a family can make, and we were absolutely heartbroken when we realized we had no other option. We had rescued our conure, Sunny, from a big chain pet store and instantly fell in love with her. She became part of our family right away. But after a few months, we discovered our 2 year old son was having an allergic reaction. We tried to find any possible way to keep her, because giving her up was the last thing we wanted. That's when we found Fine Feathered Friends Foundation, and I truly cannot say enough good things about them. Marie responded to my message almost immediately and was incredibly kind, understanding, and patient while we talked through our options. She could tell how much we loved Sunny and never made us feel judged for being in such a difficult situation. When we ultimately had to surrender Sunny, Marie reassured us that she would be well cared for and placed in the right home. She even explained they would do a DNA test to determine Sunny's exact species and gender to make sure she was matched properly. A few months later, Marie reached out again to let us know Sunny had been adopted by a sweet couple. Knowing she found a loving home gave us so much peace and closure. If you are ever in a situation where you need help with a bird, I recommend Fine Feathered Friends Foundation a thousand times over. Their compassion, dedication, and genuine love for these animals is so clear. Thank you again, Marie, for taking such good care of our Sunny. It means more to us than you know. read more

I can't thank Marie and Fine Feathered Friends Foundation enough for helping with my grandmother's two parakeets. From the very beginning, Marie was kind, compassionate, and professional. She took in the birds right away and made the whole process feel easy and reassuring during a time when we really needed the support. What stood out most was how thoughtful she was in keeping me updated. She stayed in touch and let me know once the parakeets were safely rehomed, which gave me so much peace of mind knowing they were going to a loving new family. It's clear how much Marie and the foundation truly care for the animals they take in. I'm so grateful for the care and dedication they put into rehoming my grandmother's birds, and I highly recommend Fine Feathered Friends Foundation to anyone looking for a trustworthy, compassionate organization. read more

Oh my gosh- Marie was amazing! We went here to adopt a budgie and had such an amazing visit. Marie was so knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. We adopted a beautiful little guy, last week, and I'm already in love with him! Such a sweet little bird! And Marie is so helpful and helps with at home solutions to making him more comfortable and adjusting him to our home and other budgie. Highly recommend!!! read more

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The Fine Feathered Friends Foundation is an incredible organization that provides our feathered friends with so much love, care, and exceptional treatment. Marie was extremely informative and truly caring toward the flock. We sincerely appreciate her kindness and dedication. She is an amazing woman doing an outstanding job caring for these beautiful birds. I would definitely recommend this foundation to anyone looking to support or trust their feathered friends with truly compassionate care! read more

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Marie is amazing. She is so great with the birds and patient with people like me. I took forever choosing my new bird friend but she never rushed me. She knew all about my little guy and he appears to be in great health. I totally 100% recommend this as a place to get your bird and as a worthy charity. read more

Others have said so many lovely things about the Foundation and about Marie. And I'm here to agree and even add some more positive notes :) This was not easy for me to separate from Flamingo (Rosie bourke parakeet). But Marie helped be go about this with the best outcome I could have wished for. She was able to connect Flamingo with a new loving home-an adopted family that already had a bird of the same species. This brought such relief to me that they would be having each other's company. Marie is a true expert in this field. Not only is she knowledgeable on various birds but she understands the emotional/mental state of people in my circumstance. She spent time chatting with my sister and I when we met. Explaining everything and sharing about the Foundation. It was all such a smooth and pleasant experience. I knew I was at the right place :) read more

Rehoming my birds was one of the hardest decisions I've had to make, but Marie made the entire process feel safe and respectful. She clearly understands the unique needs of birds and took the time to ensure they were going to a loving, knowledgeable environment. I feel so much more at peace knowing they are in good hands. Highly recommend their compassionate service! read more

A Sanctuary Like No Other - Fine Feathered Friends Deserves All the Praise! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Fine Feathered Friends and the incredible woman behind it all, Marie. From the moment you interact with this rescue, you can feel the passion, care, and deep love for birds that radiates from every corner of their work. Marie is nothing short of a bird whisperer. Her dedication to the wellbeing of each feathered soul is inspiring. She takes in birds from all walks of life--injured, abandoned, neglected--and gives them a second chance with patience, compassion, and expert care. The transformation these birds go through under her care is truly remarkable. What sets Fine Feathered Friends apart is not just the quality of care, but the sense of home that Marie creates. The environment is peaceful, enriching, and tailored to the unique needs of each bird. It's clear that Marie doesn't just rescue birds--she builds relationships with them and advocates for their futures. Whether you're looking to adopt, donate, volunteer, or simply learn more about birds, Fine Feathered Friends is a shining example of what a rescue should be. Marie is the heart and soul of this operation, and her tireless work is making a real difference. If you love birds--or just want to support a truly ethical, compassionate cause--this is the place to get involved. Fine Feathered Friends is a sanctuary in every sense of the word, and the world is a better place because of it. Thank you Marie, Howie, and every fine feathered friend- you all are gems! read more

Today I adopted a sun conure from Marie I had an amazing experience! I have always dreamed of a sun conure and now I have a sweet boy named Apollo he's everything I've dreamed of and then some her birds are well taken care of and well maintained and have anything they could need she's a kind person with a lot of patience and gave me a detailed history on my new bird he's even sexed and disease tested which is mandatory if you already have birds and are bringing another into your flock thank you read more

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Marie is such an angel and a blessing. She is the perfect person to be doing this kind of work. I am so grateful to her and the work she does. From my communication with her, and the Google reviews for Fine Feathered Friends foundation, I had such a good feeling about working with Marie and the foundation. I felt confident that my parrots would be in good hands while under her care, and that she would do her best to ensure that they would be adopted to a place where they could be happy and healthy. I had that initial call with her where I had such a good feeling about her and the foundation. After the call, I realized that although it felt like I found the perfect foundation to rehome them, emotionally and mentally, I was just not ready to say goodbye yet. She was so patient and understanding with me. When I was ready, she was willing to work with me on a timeline for dropping them off. During the drop off, she was so kind and attentive. Emotionally it was hard to say goodbye, but I was so confident that they were in good hands. Marie was willing to provide updates when I checked it about how they were doing before they got adopted. And when they got adopted, she also let me know, which I really appreciated. She was very communicative and receptive throughout the whole process. I appreciate her level of attentiveness throughout the whole process in getting to know my parrots and their needs, from the detailed questions in the application process or the questions she asked. I could tell she was doing her best to get to know my parrots, and to understand what their needs would be in the new home, while also reassuring and comforting me. I appreciate her level of honesty, and transparency. I had really hoped for my parrots to be adopted together since they were bonded. She was honest about how she would take that into consideration, while also monitoring how they adjusted while at the foundation, and during the adoption process. Luckily, they were able to be adopted together, which made me so happy for them. Now they're in a space where they have lots of room to fly and explore, and most of all be together. Marie and the foundation gave my parrots an opportunity for a new life together. And although it's bittersweet for me, I feel relief knowing that I was able to surrender them to a person and foundation that truly had their best interest at heart. I appreciate Marie's thoughtfulness, and compassion throughout the whole process. She truly cares about birds and parrots, people, and the work she does. You can just feel that her heart is in this. She is a gem. read more

I want to thank Marie and her staff; they were so amazing. I have been looking to adopt a bird for a few years. Fine Feathered Friends was so amazing and the process was so easy. They had so many beautiful birds. If you are looking to adopt a bird, definitely call them. Marie is very knowledgeable and very kind, and she will help you every step of the way. read more

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If I could add more stars...I would. Marie is amazing and such a blessing. Her communication, empathy, patience, honesty, compassion gives me hope in humanity (no joke). I had to find a more aligned home for one of my parrots whom was a rescue (someone he would vibe with better) and not only did she offer him a safe place, she matched him with a family that he bonded instantly to. I'm so grateful for her and her knowledge...she's a gem! And so is her husband. read more

I was in a bind and needed to find a home for my Society Finch whose partner just passed away. I called Fine Feathered Friends Foundation, spoke to Marie who was a very accommodating and let me bring my lonely Finch to them that same day. As of today, I found my sweet finch, Jizo, was adopted to an amazing home. read more

We had to make the heartbreaking decision to surrender our Mitred Conure, and after reaching out to several sanctuaries, we were met with closed doors and judgment. One even made me feel like a monster, blaming his biting and aggression on me, despite the many efforts we had made to help him. We tried everything we could, but with a newborn in the house, the situation became incredibly stressful. Keeping our parrot happy while also keeping everyone safe was no longer sustainable. Then we found Marie at Fine Feathered Friends Foundation. From the very first moment, she welcomed our conure without judgment or question. Her kindness, compassion, and deep understanding of parrots made an impossible situation bearable. I was nervous about the transition--especially since it was winter--but her setup was warm, inviting, and clearly designed with the birds' wellbeing in mind. She wasn't fazed by his aggressive behavior or biting, which had scared so many others. She saw him for who he was and cared for him with such ease that I instantly felt relief. Marie went above and beyond. Not only did she provide a safe and loving space for our conure, but she also checked in with us afterward--recognizing the emotional toll it takes to surrender a beloved pet. Anytime I wanted an update, she responded with kindness and reassurance, helping to ease my guilt and anxiety. If I could give her 1,000 stars, I would. Marie and Fine Feathered Friends Foundation are a rare and extraordinary gift to people and birds alike. read more

Amazing! This owner truly cares for your birdies and seeks the best companion for them. I valued her knowledge and comfort while releasing my budgies Skye and Limon. Thank you so much for your HARDWORK! Your babies are safe with her. My babies were adopted in less than a month and I was notified immediately. I even had a great chat with one of the owners and she sends me pictures of my babies. You can adopt or release your birdies through her. read more

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Best bird rescue EVER! Marie is so knowledgeable and loves all the birds. They are well taken care of.

Fine Feathered Friends in El Segundo is a very big blessing for all birds. Marie is amazing I had 3 babies I needed to find homes for, she did the impossible, they all went together. I Highly recommend Marie and this foundation if you are looking to adopt, or re-home your bird. This is the place to go! Thank you Marie read more

Marie helped us re-home our Meyer parrot after my mother recently died. This organization and Marie were a lifesaver. We wanted a safe and happy home for our little sweetheart. Unfortunately we could not take her and this was a great relief to find this help and a permanent home. Highly recommend. read more

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Fiine Feathered Friends was a fortunate find. We needed help with a rescue and they were right there for us. The facility was very clean and well managed. It was a positive experience overall. read more

I can't thank Marie enough for the compassion and dedication she showed in helping find a loving new home for my Mitred Conure, Bruce. Rehoming a pet--especially one as unique and bonded as a conure--is never easy, but Marie made the entire process feel respectful, supportive, and truly caring. From the moment I reached out, Marie listened without judgment and clearly had Bruce's best interests at heart. Marie kept me updated throughout the process, and I could tell she was just as committed to finding the right home, not just any home. Knowing that Bruce is now with someone who understands his needs and personality brings me so much peace. If you're ever in a situation where you need help with rehoming a bird, I wholeheartedly recommend turning to FFF Foundation. Marie genuinely cares, and her love for birds shine through every step of the way. Thank you again for helping Bruce take his next flight forward. read more

If you are looking at adopting a bird, this is the place to go. Marie is wonderful and patient through the adoption process. She's very thorough about explaining everything about your new feathered friend. She provides times and allows you to spend time meeting with the birds. She is available if you have any questions. She's there to support you on your journey. Marie is so patient and you know she is fulfilling her purpose of helping birds find a forever home. Today we adopted Coco and are so happy to open our home to her. read more

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Fine Feathered Friends was such a blessing to find. I had to part ways with my bird who I had for 14 years and it was one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make, but Marie was such a big help! She wanted to learn all about him, took him in and was such an angel the day I brought him. There were lots of tears and emotions but Marie was so reassuring and it made me confident that I was leaving him in the right hands. You can tell that Marie loves these birds and it meant the world to me to know he was somewhere that would be so loving to him. She even kept me updated, letting me know that my baby found a new forever home! Thank you for everything! read more

We had such a wonderful experience at Fine Feathered Friends! Marie was incredibly warm and kind, making us feel completely at ease. While we were there, we witnessed someone surrendering a bird that was in pretty bad condition, and Marie handled the situation with such deep empathy and concern--for the bird and the owner. It was truly moving to see how much she cares. If you're looking for someone you can fully trust with your precious bird/s, you couldn't find a better place. read more

Today I went to meet the birds at this wonderful rescue & Marie was amazing. She is so knowledgeable & caring, she helped me pick the perfect companion for my cockatiel. They have a lot of wonderful birds & I highly recommend them if anyone wants to add a feathered baby or 2 to their family read more

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Mary was such a great help! She got right back to me and found the perfect home for my duck, (Duckie) that I wasn't able to keep anymore! She's already followed up with me also and my baby is doing great! I would DEFINATELY recommend this foundation for any help concerning birds! They were pleasant all the way around and assured me that everything would be alright! I can't thank them enough!!! read more

We needed to rehome our beautiful bird, and Marie took him in. She was so caring and transparent throughout the whole process. She was very thoughtful about what our bird needed, and what we needed too as we went through this emotionally difficult transition. We appreciate that she took her time in finding him the right home. We are so thankful for Marie -- such a giving, compassionate, and big heart! Don't hesitate to reach out to her if you need to rehome, or if you want to adopt. You'll be working with a gem of a person read more

Marie provides such an amazing adoption service. Her knowledge and care for birds is so impressive. She clearly devotes her life to this noble cause. Strongly recommend! read more

I can't tell you how pleased I am with my interaction with Marie from start to finish through the whole adoption process!! She is all about doing the right thing for her birds.. they're all vetted. Tested, etc.. with documentation to assure you're adopting a heathy bird. On top of that..,, her adoption fee is very low considering how well vetted these little birdie friends are. I'm in love with my new adopted little cockatiel.,, but if for some reason it doesn't work out.,,, she is there to do whatever is needed to be sure of a good fit and happy birds!!! Thank you Marie!!! read more

My budgie Mochi's buddy passed away a few months ago and I knew I couldn't keep him by himself. But I also knew I couldn't just get another baby budgie because Mochi is several years old now and I wanted to avoid a large age gap. Marie was able to very quickly pair me up with another budgie of similar age, Bingo, and the two have been getting along great! I appreciate how responsive Marie was, and for also understanding exactly what I was looking for! I also appreciate the detailed profile she has on every bird. I'm very glad I found Marie and brought Bingo in to the family. read more

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From the moment you walk in the door it's very easy to see how dedicated Marie is to these animals. Her passion to take care of these parrots is inspirational. Marie was very quick to reply and accept my parakeet given the circumstance and I can't thank her enough for the work she does. read more