PAEP in Forest Lake, Minnesota. It's run by a mother/daughter.
I wouldn't call them as strict a rescue as one that does in-home checks and such, but my impression has always been that they do their darndest to do right by the birds, and they genuinely look for good owners and want to see that the parrot likes the people. They're not afraid to translate bird language, including the answers some people don't want to hear!
I adopted my very first parrot from them, and I board my parrots there. They do boarding, discounted toys and perches and such, and offer some classes for learning how to make toys I think maybe a few on parrot behavior. They're willing to trim nails, and they're actually the only people besides myself I trust to touch my parrot's claws after some bad veterinarian experiences.
They also sell cages at extremely discounted prices, when available -- I picked up my Indian Ringneck's big one for only $75.00
They've taken in birds from the tiny finches and budgies rescued from hoarders, to a macaw who was so heinously abused, he stayed at their rescue for seven years before finally finding a forever home. His past owner used to light his feathers on fire whenever he made noise! He was a quiet bird because of it, and very willing and very ready at any second to snap someone's finger off. He was, hands-down, the most 'dangerous' parrot I have ever met. They didn't even bat an eye, just kept on caring for him and keeping him as happy as they could in his massive cage, and respecting his space.
They feed all the birds, both adoptees and boarders (unless an owner has specific diet requirements for their own birdies) a good mix of pellets and chop, and change the water. I've liked the volunteers I meet there, particularly the ones who have been with the rescue for several years.
They also like to keep in touch with adopters, and if anything goes wrong with the bird's placement, they take them right back. I've met a few birds there who had tried a few homes that didn't fit for one reason or another (usually on the people's part), until finally finding their forever home.
This is more of a side personal note, but Renee (the owner of the rescue) collects many of the molted feathers when they do cage cleanings. (The trays all get washed every day instead of bothering with papers, they've got an awesome little table-shower nook for doing just that!) She then gives me the feathers, and I match them in pairs, clean them up, and then make earrings from them. Any profit I donate right back to the rescue, and I get to have fun playing with hundreds of pretty colored feathers!
I can't even bear the thought of such a situation, but if crap hit the fan, I would trust PAEP to find good homes for my birdie babies.
