Meika's Safehouse

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Thank you Kylie and Kai the Quaker for gifting us some items off our amazon Wishlist! We are so grateful for the help!!

Bella is recovering nicely from her surgery, she's super sweet and should be available to adopt once she gets the "OK" from the vet in a few weeks at her follow-up!

If you would like to help us by purchasing off our wishlist, it can be found here:

https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/3K9OISMJU6IT5?ref_=wl_share

If you would like to donate to our veterinary account please contact Harvest Pointe Animal Hospital
We appreciate all the help big or small!

06/15/2026

Jasper,
Loves the love, but the step up needs work...

06/12/2026

Well, we're pleased to report that Jasper’s heart health is currently good.

His recent cardiac examination, including an echocardiogram, showed only very mild thickening of the heart walls. Both the veterinarian and the specialist who reviewed the report were comfortable with these findings and do not have any concerns at this time.

Jasper’s future adopter should be aware that there is a possibility he could develop cardiomyopathy later in life. As a precaution, periodic cardiac screening every one to two years is recommended as part of his ongoing health care plan so that any changes can be detected and monitored early.

At present, Jasper is doing great! He's a playful young greenwing macaw that's ready to find an experienced, loving, forever home.

06/11/2026

Update on Bella ❤️

Yesterday's surgery was a bit of a rocky one. Bella experienced significant bleeding during the procedure. After assessing the situation, the medical team decided to remove only the growth rather than amputate her wing. Since they were able to remove all of the affected tissue, this was considered the least invasive option. If the growth returns in the future, amputation remains an option.

Thankfully, Bella did well overnight. However, this morning during medication time, she managed to flap her way out of our hands and take flight. Unfortunately, this caused her incision to reopen and the bleeding started again....everywhere. We were able to get it under control, but she lost quite a bit of blood and was very tired afterward.

Bella returned to the vet, where her wing was wrapped and she received subcutaneous fluids. We're happy to say that she's doing much better now and is more active and alert.

We'll have an update on Jasper the Macaw soon.

We also want to thank our incredibly generous donors for contributing towards our medical bills for these two. Your help towards Bella and Jasper's veterinary care mean more than we can express. Just over half of our bill was already paid by the time we got to the counter

06/09/2026

Meet Jasper, a 2-year-old Green-winged Macaw who arrived at our shelter a few days ago alongside two cockatiels and two Quakers.

We were able to gather some background information and learned that Jasper came from the same breeding facility as our beloved late shelter bird, Pedro. Pedro suffered from a congenital heart condition that caused the lining of his heart to thicken over time, eventually preventing his heart from pumping blood effectively.

Because of this history, Jasper is heading to the vet today for extra testing including an ultrasound/echocardiogram to help determine whether he may have inherited the same condition. Early detection could make a significant difference in his care and quality of life.

At the same time, Bella the cockatiel is also going in for surgery today to take care of the growth on her wing.

If you're able to contribute toward the veterinary expenses for Jasper or Bella, we would be incredibly grateful. Every donation helps us provide the specialized care these birds need and deserve.

Thank you for supporting our shelter and the animals who depend on us. ❤️

06/09/2026

Meet Bella 💛

Bella is a cockatiel who came into our care on Saturday. During her intake, we discovered a growth on her wing, and tomorrow she will undergo surgery to determine whether it is a cyst or a tumor.

If the growth is a cyst, it can be removed and we are hopeful the issue will not return. If it is a tumor, the surgery will be more extensive and may require the removal of the tip of her wing to give her the best chance at a healthy future.

We are asking for your help for Bella's surgery, if you would like to contribute toward Bella's care, donations can be made directly to our account at Harvest Pointe Animal Hospital. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference and is deeply appreciated.

Thank you for helping us give Bella the care she needs. ❤️

06/05/2026

Charlie is a member of the one wing club....but that doesn't stop him from living his life to its full potential!

06/04/2026

"I would love to be given a chance. I'm ready for a home to call my own" ~ Alex, Blue and Gold Macaw

06/03/2026

Cute, cute, cute, cute, Chomp!
Olivia, did you survive?

Kiwi and Kelp quaker parrots