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Ruffled Feathers Parrot Sanctuary Inc.
May 20 animal rescues and history go hand-in-hand at Ruffled Feathers Parrot Sanctuary. Every year, this date seems to invite a little extra chaos, a dash of magic, and more than a few feathers. From foxes curled up in odd places to parrots with too much personality and deer in distress, May 20 is never just another day�it�s a chapter in our sanctuary�s story, and part of something much bigger.
On May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh soared into history with the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight. While he was crossing oceans, we�ve been crossing county lines�sometimes state ones�answering calls for help. One year, on this very date, we released a red-shouldered hawk who had recovered from a wing fracture. He lifted off into the sky just like Lindbergh�except he had a squirrel yelling at him from a tree as a sendoff.
Moments like that are more than just rehab checkboxes. They�re milestones in our own timeline of May 20 animal rescues and history.
May 20 is also the day blue jeans were born�Levi Strauss patented them back in 1873. Around here, we know a thing or two about durability. We�ve taken in animals that should have given up, but didn�t. Like the fox we rescued in 2021 whose back legs were badly injured. It took weeks of treatment and endless patience, but she made it.
That rescue, shared in our May 20 animal rescues and history posts, became one of our most shared stories of the year. Because sometimes, the toughest souls show up in the smallest bodies.
In 1990, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope began sending back images of deep space. While the world was looking up, we were looking closer�at baby owls in gutters, raccoons in attics, and squirrels with attitudes.
We often say our sanctuary is small, but mighty. But on May 20, the scale always feels bigger. In 2020, we were called about a deer attacked by dogs. The call came in just as we were wrapping up a different rescue. Somehow, the police recognized my voice on the phone and asked, “Is that Brad?” Yeah. It was. And yeah, she made it.
Stories like that keep filling our timeline of May 20 animal rescues and history, each one stranger and more meaningful than the last.
Not every May 20 has been hectic. In 2022, we posted a photo of two foxes curled up together in the grass. No broken bones. No blood. Just rest. And for a sanctuary that rarely slows down, that was a gift.
That same year, we also celebrated the chaos. Kiki screamed into a water bottle and Ray tried to out-charm everyone at the sanctuary gate. You can scroll through our Facebook history for a long list of May 20 animal rescues and history posts�from the hilarious to the heroic.
These stories aren�t just about rescue. They�re about resilience. And they�re woven into a larger tapestry of history�where our little sanctuary in Kentucky stands shoulder to shoulder with some of the world�s most pivotal moments. Every creature we�ve rescued adds another thread to the fabric of May 20 animal rescues and history. Thanks for being part of it. Want to see what else happened on May 20 throughout time? We�ve got you covered:
The motel is looking to hire additional housekeepers. 8am to 4pm. Weekly pay. Full or part time. Not a bad job pretty…
Posted by Brad Harmon on Saturday, May 20, 2023
I can�t remember if I shared this photo but Smokey bird loves his cashews. Unsalted of course. Please excuse the lack…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Friday, May 20, 2022
How about a picture of a couple cute sleeping foxes caught yesterday for tonight? Also a story. I got a call from an old…
Posted by Brad Harmon on Thursday, May 20, 2021
This is the sweet baby from earlier that started playing with dogs until they got way too rough with her. Her back legs…
Posted by Brad Harmon on Wednesday, May 20, 2020
I get a call about a deer attacked by dogs today. While on the phone I hear lmpd in the background say is that Brad?…
Posted by Brad Harmon on Wednesday, May 20, 2020
She made it alive and will be seen by the vet in the morning but she got cleaned up and settled in for the night. X-rays…
Posted by Brad Harmon on Monday, May 20, 2019
Action photos of Ray tearing up stuff. Hes a destructive bird. lol. Have a good day! -Tara
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Monday, May 20, 2019
Little stinker loves her showers on a hot day. She is ready for a good summer. Have a great Monday everyone. – Brad
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Monday, May 20, 2019
Birds of Australia: Black-headed Pardalote Pardalotes are aberrant flower peckers occurring only in Australia. They are…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Sunday, May 20, 2018
Our video for tonight is live.
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Sunday, May 20, 2018
It�s hot outside but Pearl Squirrel is still having fun! Hope you are having a great day! -Tara
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Sunday, May 20, 2018
Kiki is enjoying his lazy Sunday. We hope you are too! -Tara
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Sunday, May 20, 2018
Ray had to sneak out with us to get a bite to eat. He was such a good boy, gentle, and so sweet with the kids who wanted to visit. Enjoy your Sunday everyone. – Brad
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Sunday, May 20, 2018
Anybody want to weed a couple flower beds and plant some flowers sometime this week?For a disabled veteran that lives…
Posted by Brad Harmon on Sunday, May 20, 2018
We were planning on having some open houses soon but the weather forecast doesn�t seem to cooperate. We were going to do…
Posted by Brad Harmon on Sunday, May 20, 2018
Just a gaggle of geese to end the night. It was a great day today.
Posted by Brad Harmon on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Birds of Australasian Realm: Striated Grasswren The various grasswrens inhabit some of the most inhospitable parts of…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Saturday, May 20, 2017
I just wanted to thank Karina Scrivani for the box of great toys. I already took half of them out and forgot to take a…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Get out of my room mom!!!!!!
Posted by Eleanor Bickel on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Lol -jay
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Saturday, May 20, 2017
That is so true /jay
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Posted by Randall Zee Zimmerman on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Shew it looks like we have the grape face problem under control. Now it looks like it's back to good old sweet potato…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Saturday, May 20, 2017
When you catch your bird yelling at something down the drain…..what a weirdo lol!-Wessie-Jessie
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Saturday, May 20, 2017
It's just a Sky kind of afternoon. She had a scare flying through the house the other day. When going in between rooms…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Posted by Donavan Monceaux on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Chaser says �There are too many books I haven�t read, too many places I haven�t seen, too many memories I haven�t kept…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Share your feathered family selfies -Margaret
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Baby is so excited for the day she is watching waiting for it to start. I know it's Saturday but better get out of bed…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Saturday, May 20, 2017
Welcome to the flock Ceaser and Yaya!! Were sooo excited to announce our new members! Ceaser is here to work on…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Friday, May 20, 2016
Tory is not a happy camper. He does not like getting baths!
Posted by Laurie Grant on Friday, May 20, 2016
Birds of Southern Asia: Paradise Flycatcher In contrast with his delicate appearance the Paradise Flycatcher male has…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Friday, May 20, 2016
I liked this video. Just because at the end the look of devastation on the serial kisser's face was just priceless. Lol have a great evening everyone. – Brad
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Friday, May 20, 2016
Just a nice evening with Pepper. She is starting to look so much better. She also is starting to move around so much…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Friday, May 20, 2016
What a lovely majestic species. Can you name it? – Brad
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Friday, May 20, 2016
Just a short video from our trip to Lowe's today. I just thought it was funny because we both look around at everything. Magic loves to take in all the sights and show off when anybody pays attention to him. Have a great afternoon today everyone. – Brad
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Friday, May 20, 2016
Stormy says to his Dr Pepper can �Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Friday, May 20, 2016
Macaws are absolutely gorgeous and can also have huge personalities what species is part of your family and how would you explain their character? -Margaret
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Friday, May 20, 2016
Good morning. It's finally Friday and we made it through another week. I'm going to keep going though and see what else I can get done. It may be a busy weekend. Have a great day today everyone. – Brad
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Friday, May 20, 2016
Wow, this week is "flying" by! Thank you all for the interesting comments and participating in the fun that we have at…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Friday, May 20, 2016
For those of you following my saga of eye surgeries, I just had post-op for the third and final surgery and it's all…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Friday, May 20, 2016
Lazy day today! Had some sun so we took another ride on the Gator. Frankie is eyeing our horse Dutch for his next…
Posted by Ruffled Feathers on Thursday, May 19, 2016
Posted by Brad Harmon on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
A bird riding a dog. Lol
Posted by Brad Harmon on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
I hate scammers! Why are there so many people trying to rip people off? Makes me sad sometimes.
Posted by Brad Harmon on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
The world is ending the government is telling us to prepare for a zombie apocolypse what's going on with this place? I'm just going to sleep it out and the zombies can have what's left of my brains! Lol
Posted by Brad Harmon on Friday, May 20, 2011
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