1. Beak n Wing, founded in Shawnee Mission, is an educational pet bird club and exotic bird rescue and adoption organization. www.beaknwings.org
2. “Feral is not an exotic breed of cat” is the message of Friends of Felines in Sedgwick. This organization currently supports hundreds of cats and cat colonies. For details go to www.felinefriendsks.com
3. Are you Border Collie material? This high energy, super smart dog needs an owner who can provide loads of exercise and intellectual challenge. Interested? Check out Mo-Kan Boarder Collie Rescue at www.mokanbcrescue.org
4. Rainbow Meadows Ranch in Sedan offers 240 acres to neglected and abandoned horses, or those who need to retire and “relax until the end of their days.” Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue & Retirement offers more details at www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com
5. Eagles, opossums and more get the care they need at Northeast Kansas Wildlife Rescue. See how they care for up to 2,000 animals a year at http://northeastkswildliferescue.com