Animal shelter · Berkeley, CA · reviewed since 2025
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%94+65.1Reliability 31%88+27.1Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#1 of 22 pet rescueiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 100%
5.0★★★★★26 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Bay Area Parrot Rescue five stars based on twenty-six reviews, highlighting the owner's responsiveness, compassion, and extensive knowledge of avian care. Clients frequently describe the rehoming and adoption processes as straightforward, noting that the facility provides detailed updates, photos, and thorough screening to ensure suitable placements. The service includes fostering, medical support, and direct communication with new families, while one note clarifies that the organization does not handle wild birds.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 26 Google reviews (25 with written comments, 7 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: June 17, 2026.
Service: Pet Rescue Organization serving Berkeley, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other pet rescue
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
Bay Area Parrot RescuePet Rescue median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Bay Area Parrot Rescue: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 61.A
94
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Bay Area Parrot Rescue: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 58.A
88
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 86.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 93.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Bay Area Parrot Rescue: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 28.–
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Star ratings
26 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars26100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 25 written reviews
95%praise
Praise3995%
Complaints25%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
6topics
Staff & attitude1639%
Speed & response615%
Communication615%
Honesty & trust512%
Would recommend512%
Quality & results37%
What customers talk about
We read 25 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He was kind, understanding, and professional from start to finish.”
“He was incredibly responsive to my questions and supportive throughout.”
“He gave relevant advice on how to work with them, followed up with medical care, and kept me posted on each macaw’s progress and health as he worked t…”
“…le people—who not only perform their duties with excellence but also genuinely adore birds, treating them with the utmost tenderness, heart, and soul.…”
“I truly appreciate all of his help and would highly recommend his services.”
“I had a great experience adopting my senior blue and gold macaw from Miguel, he was very helpful and stays in touch even after adoption is final.”
People customers mention
Miguel14 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
ShareeseLocal Guide · 16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
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I called to surrender my bird after she bit my baby, and the entire process was made so easy. He was kind, understanding, and professional from start to finish. This was a difficult decision for me, but he handled everything with compassion and made me feel comfortable throughout the process. I truly…
Larisa6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
We are incredibly grateful for and delighted with this place! The staff is highly professional and caring—demonstrating remarkable responsiveness and sensitivity in their approach to every single bird. We feel a deep sense of peace and satisfaction knowing that we found such a wonderful facility—and such remarkable…
Sabbie1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Miguel is compassionate, extremely knowledgeable, patient and kind. I needed support rehoming my elderly mother’s macaws because she could no longer care for them. He gave relevant advice on how to work with them, followed up with medical care, and kept me posted on each macaw’s progress and health as he worked to…
Aaron2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
I had a great experience adopting my senior blue and gold macaw from Miguel, he was very helpful and stays in touch even after adoption is final. His birds are all kept clean and well cared for and are socialized out of cage daily. Owning a macaw is such an incredible experience and I couldn’t be happier with the adoption process.
Katie11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
We had to rehome our two parrots and we’re so grateful we found Miguel. From the start, it was clear that he truly understands birds. He’s patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly kind.
As we got to know him better, we felt a huge sense of relief knowing our birds were in good hands. He sent us photos and videos of…
Alexandra2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
I have really good experience with adopting bird with Miguel. He is very responsible for making sure the birds are safe and happy in their new homes. And a very patient to answers my questions.
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I called to surrender my bird after she bit my baby, and the entire process was made so easy. He was kind, understanding, and professional from start to finish. This was a difficult decision for me, but he handled everything with compassion and made me feel comfortable throughout the process. I truly appreciate all of his help and would highly recommend his services.
He also sends me updates on the bird
Larisa Liubimsky6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Larisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are incredibly grateful for and delighted with this place! The staff is highly professional and caring—demonstrating remarkable responsiveness and sensitivity in their approach to every single bird. We feel a deep sense of peace and satisfaction knowing that we found such a wonderful facility—and such remarkable people—who not only perform their duties with excellence but also genuinely adore birds, treating them with the utmost tenderness, heart, and soul. Thank you so much! We highly recommend this Place!!!
Sabbie Hopkins1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Sabbie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Miguel is compassionate, extremely knowledgeable, patient and kind. I needed support rehoming my elderly mother’s macaws because she could no longer care for them. He gave relevant advice on how to work with them, followed up with medical care, and kept me posted on each macaw’s progress and health as he worked to socialize them and find them forever homes! He is so thoughtful about placement, and makes sure the new home will be a lasting and happy match. He was incredibly responsive to my questions and supportive throughout. The bird rescue sanctuary is impeccably clean (no small feat if you care for birds) and he makes sure every bird in his care receives regular attention and socialization time. Wonderful place, amazing care, and a fantastic place to go if you are thinking about a feathered friend in your life 💕
Anya Tangiyeva5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Anya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can’t say enough great things about Miguel. It was an incredibly hard and emotional decision to rehome our Amazon Yellow-Naped parrot due to an emergency situation in our family. Somehow, after coming across Bay Area Parrot Rescue, I immediately felt comfortable reaching out to Miguel — and I’m so glad I did.
Miguel is very professional, compassionate, and truly passionate about what he does. When we brought our parrot to his place, I instantly felt at ease. Even our parrot seemed comfortable — he actually fell asleep during our conversation and discussion about the adoption process.
It was extremely important to me to know who would eventually adopt him. About a month and a half later, Miguel informed me right away that our parrot had been adopted by a wonderful family. He even connected me with the new owners. Oh boy, how happy I was after speaking with them! It gave me so much comfort and peace knowing my baby is in such loving and caring hands.
Thank you, Miguel for your incredible support, kindness, and dedication. If there were 100 stars available, I would gladly give you all 100!
Aaron botkin2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Aaron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had a great experience adopting my senior blue and gold macaw from Miguel, he was very helpful and stays in touch even after adoption is final. His birds are all kept clean and well cared for and are socialized out of cage daily. Owning a macaw is such an incredible experience and I couldn’t be happier with the adoption process.
Katie11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Katie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had to rehome our two parrots and we’re so grateful we found Miguel. From the start, it was clear that he truly understands birds. He’s patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly kind.
As we got to know him better, we felt a huge sense of relief knowing our birds were in good hands. He sent us photos and videos of them out of their cage, on the tree stand, the coffee table, and even perched on his shoulder. They looked so comfortable, relaxed, and happy, which meant everything to us.
It’s not easy to trust someone with your pets, but we fully trust Miguel. He clearly has a genuine passion for rescuing and rehoming birds, and it shows in the way he cares for them.
Thank you so much, Miguel, for all that you do. The love and passion you have for birds is incredible, and it really shows.
Alexandra Mo2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alexandra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have really good experience with adopting bird with Miguel. He is very responsible for making sure the birds are safe and happy in their new homes. And a very patient to answers my questions.
Octomimi (Octo)10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Octomimi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Miguel was super kind and helpful when I had to rehome my parrot due to personal issues and he was able to find her a nice loving family as well. Forever grateful
Ham Spam3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ham has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Unfortunately we had to rehome our Yellow Napped Amazon Parrot. We did some research and we decided that Bay Area Parrot Rescue seemed like the best option. He offered to pick him up but we ended up dropping off, which allowed us to view his bird setup. They had a dedicated room with other parrots. He even bought a new cage. I was notified last week that my parrot was re-homed to another home with parrots. I have felt comfortable thru the entire process.
Andrea Theodore6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Andrea has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can’t say enough about Miguel and the Bay Area Parrot Rescue! He is compassionate and so helpful, and went out of his way in an emergency situation to help us rehome a yellow-napped Amazon parrot who lost her family. He is professional, caresmatic and made the experience so wonderful for the bird and for everyone involved. I would not hesitate to work with him and his team in the future! ♥️🦜
