Emerald Ark

We have received our 501(c)(3) from the IRS. Emerald Ark is a newly form Animal Welfare, Organic Sustainable Farm and Garden in Reno, NV. Our founder, Leslie Moran, is a published author with two avian nutrition books on amazon, a third book in progress, and has written for Parrots magazine (based in England) since 2002. Leslie excels in discovering and applying unique ways of using food , nutrition and holistic healing modalities for improving behavior issues, and the health and wellness of dogs, cats and exotic birds (parrots and finches).

Current programs include

Healthy Bird Project

Using a balanced food plan comprised of whole, real foods, we document the health-producing results and benefits of feeding exotic birds (parrots and finches) nutritionally balanced diets.

Feral Cat, Rescue, Socialize, Re-home

Feral cat populations pose a constant threat to wild birds. Global wild bird conservation groups, Cornell Ornithology lab, BirdLife International, and the American Bird Conservancy all agree that wild birds are essential for the health of our entire planet. We actively bring these unsocialized cats indoors and

Healthy Cat Project

Using a uniquely designed homemade cat food we document our progress in using food and nutrition for preventing feline kidney disease. In feline disease research using food and nutrition in this manner is wholly unique.