History

Beak n Wings was created by Dean Tyson January 1, 1999, as a “Pet Bird Club”. A place to meet other people with the same interest and educate each other.

2003, people who could no longer care for their own birds started seeking out BNW for help re-homing them. We then evolved into a “Parrot Rescue, Adoption, and Educational “Pet bird club”.

In 2004, BNW became licensed by the state of Kansas as an animal shelter. We remain the only licensed shelter in the state exclusively for birds.

February 2005 Beak n Wings became a federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We have a five-member board, officers, chairpersons, and various appointed positions. You can find our 501(c)3 letter on any web page.

Our board members: Dean Tyson, Executive Director of the board of directors,  Marci Walters Jennifer Clair Ron Gillespie Chris Campbell

From the making of Beak n Wings, BNW attended many events, bringing our birds and introducing them to the public. We have attended home and garden shows, pet stores, parades, pumpkin patches, and many other venues.

Until 2014, BNW had no shelter facility! All 1,565 birds taken in prior to 2014 lived in foster homes and we worked out of storage units.

In 2015 Beak n Wings moved into our first store front at the Great Plains Mall in Olathe, Kansas. We were in this location for about a year and then we had to move because the mall was being torn down.

In 2016 Beak n Wings moved to our new location in Lenexa, Kansas where we hold educational meetings and have guest speakers as well. We have on site bird related books, magazines, videos that our members can check out to read up about birds. We do encourage people to come in and read some books, ask questions. We are here to help.

2020: Due to Covid 19, Beak n Wings did not hold any meetings, or events.

As of May 2021, over 2359 birds have been surrendered to Beak n Wings. Most of these have been adopted to loving homes. Summer of 2021, Beak n Wings expanded into additional space at our location at 9010 Rosehill Rd. Ste. B Lenexa, Kansas. This gave us more space to hold events, and meetings.

2022: Beak n Wings began holding some meetings at the facility again since Covid 19.

2023: Beak n Wings began attending a few events in the public again.

2024: Beak n Wings has taken in 2,664 birds. We continue to rehabilitate, the birds, we take birds, Conures to macaws to the vets office for blood work, we take smaller birds when needed.

November 2024: Beak n Wings held elections, Dean Tyson stepped down as President after 25 years, and Tammy Campbell was elected to be President. Her term will begin January 1, 2025. Dean Tyson has retained the position as CEO.

2025:. BNW will be attending more events in the public beginning this year. We will be holding events at the facility as well.

We will continue to update as needed. Thank you for reading about us.