Chicagoland Exotic Animal Rescue - CLEAR

***FOUND STRAY***
Quaker Parrot (now contained)
Edgewater neighborhood, Chicago, IL
June 1, 2026

Please share to spread the word, and call/text us at 773-349-2882 with proof of ownership if this is your bird!

This is Sterling, and he is a Very Good and Brave Boy.

Sterling got into some shenanigans, and ended up with a broken leg. The good news is that he's received amazing care from our friends at Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital- his vet yesterday said: " He stepped right up onto my finger as if to ask if we were going on an adventure!" Of course, that adventure included X-rays and a boot...to boot. 🥾😭

In 2025 we accepted ***3*** parakeets with leg fractures, and all were eventually adopted after their treatment- but our adoption fees for these birds only cover a tenth of what it costs to treat a budgie's broken leg- a $130 adoption fee vs. potentially $1500+ in vet bills. Sterling will have several weekly vet visits for bandage changes, and a recheck to follow. Recovery could easily take a couple of months and includes a special needs enclosure and twice daily meds to start.

Fortunately Sterling doesn't have to worry about 💲💲💲, but we do- please consider calling Chicago Exotics at 847-329-8709 to contribute directly to our account, or donate here via our website: www.clearescue.org 100% of your contribution will directly support the critters.

This Little Boy Boot is thankful for whatever you can give- and so are we!