Steps to find an escaped bird

• Start searching as soon as you realize your bird is lost.

• Place his/her cage outside, with the cage loaded with his/her favorite treats and fresh water. Leave the cage door open.

• Walk around the neighborhood and call his/her name.

• Let your neighbors know that you lost your bird.

• Hang up fliers with a detailed description of your bird and a picture if you have one.

• Offer a reward for the safe return of your lost bird.

• Place an ad in your local newspapers, some of them place ads about lost and found animals for free.

• Send your flier to your local avian vet.

• Call your local animal care and control and humane society and list your bird missing; Go there every day to see if your bird has been surrendered.

• Seek a bird rescue organization near you and let them know you lost your bird, they often take in stray birds as well.

• If your bird is stolen you should contact In Defense of Animals’ Stolen Pet hotline: (800) STOLENPET