"If you can't LOVE a parrot like a FAMILY member, Don't get one."

Hello, my name is Cristal Santos, and I’m the founder of this wonderful rescue — Feathered Friends of Mobile. 

I’ve been volunteering with rescues and shelters since 2012, and as a lifelong animal lover, I wanted to make an even bigger difference. That dream became a reality in 2018 when I founded Feathered Friends of Mobile. 

Outside of rescue life, I’m a full-time mom of three — ages 7, 10, and 13 — and I also homeschooled them. My kids are a big part of our rescue missions! While they aren’t hands-on caretakers, they love being involved, learning about each bird’s story — some joyful, some heartbreaking — and witnessing the impact of kindness and compassion firsthand. 

Thank you for being here and for loving these feathered souls right alongside us. ❤️‍

Feathered Friends of Mobile was established in 2018 by a dedicated family of bird enthusiasts who aims to make a positive impact in the community. Since then, we have rescued, saved, rehabilitated, and successfully found matching families for hundreds of birds in our care. As a home-based and foster-based rescue, we are committed to finding loving families for most of the birds we help, while others remains part of the Sanctuary.