 Rescue in New Orleans: September 4, 2005 Knapptime Adoption Rescue and Education (KARE), a 501(c)3 avian rescue based in Southeast Michigan, deployed to Baton Rouge Louisiana in support of Hurricane Katrina's avian victims. KARE's deployment team joined the massive animal rescue just beginning to get underway. Along with 911 Parrot Alert, Mattie Sue Athan, Julie Burge, DVM, and and many other well known and willing hands we got to work. Many birds are safe, warm and in their homes thanks to all fo the efforts. After several weeks in the field KARE's team returned to Michigan. We rested, recollected needed supplies and returned for the final effort. This time we stayed a month, through Christmas and New Years.  Meet Koko! Resident of the Lower 9th Ward, in August, 2005 Koko and his original owners' son swam to high ground when the levee broke destroying the neighborhood. Koko and Tony Stewart swam to high ground, joined with 11 neighborhood men in stealing boats, leaving notes as to who took them and how they were being used. They proceeded back into their neighborhood in boats to save trapped neighbors. This work continued and there were many lives saved due to these men's heroic efforts. They called themselves the Robin Hood Looters http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/photo/2005-09/19416708.jpg These men worked tirelessly to save their neighbors and on September 9, 2005 Tony Stewart fell, face forward, into the chemical laden waters that flooded his home.Continued... Our Mission: At present, companion birds are the third preferred pet in the USA. We find loving, adoptive homes for unwanted or rescued companion birds with people who are experienced in bird care or are eager to learn. We believe that all pet birds deserve quality care, love, and respect and that bird owners should have access to the most current bird care information possible. Knapptime Adoption Rescue and Education (KARE) is a Rescue and a Temporary Sanctuary Facility for exotic birds. We provide birds a stable,loving home for the duration of their stay at KARE. We do not sell or breed birds. We offer birds for adoption in accordance with the KARE adoption policy located at URL http://www.knapp-time.com/HowToAdop.html. Knapptime Adoption Rescue and Education (KARE) was incorporated in the State of Michigan on June 18, 2002. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our Federal EIN number is 61-1412833. KARE is recognized as publicly supported charitable organization. Our goals: Educate persons interested in bird ownership about the proper care for pet birds. Provide an avenue for persons who can't keep their bird, but want to ensure a quality new home for their pet. Find homes for displaced birds in permanent adoptive homes or shelters/sanctuaries, depending on the bird's individual needs, with persons who understand and respect birds for their uniqueness. Rehabilitate and correct behavioral problems in birds resulting from neglect, abuse, or improper care.
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| Nell Knapp President KARE | Larry Knapp Vice President KARE |
| Christina Kemp Director of Education | |
| Amy Gridley Director of Fund Raising | Vince Bandurski Executive Director of Grant Research |
| Mattie Sue Athan Director of Parrot Recapture and IAABC Certified Companion Parrot Behavior Consultant, Best-Selling/Award-Winning Author |
Pam Barns Public Assistant Executive Director of Grant Research |