Wings of Faith Parrot Rescue
Meet Roger LaVoie
Owner-Roger LaVoie
Age: 61
DOB: 08/13/1948
Roger and Sandi have been married for going on 30 years.Roger is the proud owner of his own business called Wingail's Ceilings and Specialty surfaces. He cleans the ceilings in restaurants kitchens and in grocery store kitchens. Roger has been around birds, and loved birds, most of his life. He started out with small parakeets and worked slowly up from there. From Parakeets to Conures, to larger Parakeets, to small macaws, and finally to Macaws. Roger has a great love of birds, in all sizes. He is considered a bird whisperer among his friends. All birds seem to take to him right away and he has a gift of handling even the most difficult of cases. It is Rogers love of birds that has made Wings of Faith possible.
Age: 61
DOB: 08/13/1948
Roger and Sandi have been married for going on 30 years.Roger is the proud owner of his own business called Wingail's Ceilings and Specialty surfaces. He cleans the ceilings in restaurants kitchens and in grocery store kitchens. Roger has been around birds, and loved birds, most of his life. He started out with small parakeets and worked slowly up from there. From Parakeets to Conures, to larger Parakeets, to small macaws, and finally to Macaws. Roger has a great love of birds, in all sizes. He is considered a bird whisperer among his friends. All birds seem to take to him right away and he has a gift of handling even the most difficult of cases. It is Rogers love of birds that has made Wings of Faith possible.
Meet Sandi LaVoie
Co-Owner- Sandi LaVoie
Age: 63
DOB: 06/05/1946
Sandi and Roger have been married for going on 30 years now. As with Roger, Sandi is the proud owner of her own business. SaAndies Gifts is a unique business offering homemade gift baskets and floral arrangements. Her work is truly stunning. Sandi also exhibits an amazing gift with birds. While Roger can tame even the most wild of birds, Sandi has the gift of healing even the most broken of hearts. When birds come to her saddened by the loss of an owner, or stressed from mistreatment, Sandi is right there to heal them through love and constant affection. Sandi's love of birds has also helped to make Wings of Faith possible.
Age: 63
DOB: 06/05/1946
Sandi and Roger have been married for going on 30 years now. As with Roger, Sandi is the proud owner of her own business. SaAndies Gifts is a unique business offering homemade gift baskets and floral arrangements. Her work is truly stunning. Sandi also exhibits an amazing gift with birds. While Roger can tame even the most wild of birds, Sandi has the gift of healing even the most broken of hearts. When birds come to her saddened by the loss of an owner, or stressed from mistreatment, Sandi is right there to heal them through love and constant affection. Sandi's love of birds has also helped to make Wings of Faith possible.
Meet Gail LaVoie
1st Assistant-Gail LaVoie
Age 24
DOB: 2/5/1985
Gail started out with birds just 3 years ago. In 2004 she owned a horse farm down in Watkinsville, GA. She bred QH and Paints. During that time her parents started their bird rescue. In 2006 Gail moved back to TN to be with her parents and to learn more about the birds. She no longer has a horse farm, but still owns two horses, Bacardi a cremello Quarter Horse and Fabio a palomino Azteka. At 24 years old she started back at school and is currently working towards her bachelors degree in criminal investigation. She hopes to be an animal cop eventually and be able to help all animals in need. As an avid animal lover Gail pours her heart into learning everything she can about whatever animal is in need. Birds are still new to her, but she learns more everyday. Currently Gail is working as a Waitress/Hostess
Age 24
DOB: 2/5/1985
Gail started out with birds just 3 years ago. In 2004 she owned a horse farm down in Watkinsville, GA. She bred QH and Paints. During that time her parents started their bird rescue. In 2006 Gail moved back to TN to be with her parents and to learn more about the birds. She no longer has a horse farm, but still owns two horses, Bacardi a cremello Quarter Horse and Fabio a palomino Azteka. At 24 years old she started back at school and is currently working towards her bachelors degree in criminal investigation. She hopes to be an animal cop eventually and be able to help all animals in need. As an avid animal lover Gail pours her heart into learning everything she can about whatever animal is in need. Birds are still new to her, but she learns more everyday. Currently Gail is working as a Waitress/Hostess
Meet Wendi (LaVoie) Gammons-Pallaria
2nd Assistant- Wendi Gammons-Pallaria
Age: 26
DOB: 05/13/1983
Wendi Gammons-Pallaria and her Husband of 3 years, Travis Gammons-Pallaria, currently live in north Knoxville with their three dogs, one cat, and two birds. Wendi currently has a 5 year old Scarlet Macaw named Atlas (pictures of him on the photos page) and a male Soloman Island Eclectis named Ochello. Wendi has been researching birds and handling them since before she got Atlas. She currently works as a Lawyers assistant and helps with the legal side of Wings of Faith. She also is an avid animal lover and has been known to rescue or foster dogs whenever the need arises. Wendi has a big heart and will do anything for anyone, she also pours alot of time and effort into learning about whatever animal she is currently taking care of.
Age: 26
DOB: 05/13/1983
Wendi Gammons-Pallaria and her Husband of 3 years, Travis Gammons-Pallaria, currently live in north Knoxville with their three dogs, one cat, and two birds. Wendi currently has a 5 year old Scarlet Macaw named Atlas (pictures of him on the photos page) and a male Soloman Island Eclectis named Ochello. Wendi has been researching birds and handling them since before she got Atlas. She currently works as a Lawyers assistant and helps with the legal side of Wings of Faith. She also is an avid animal lover and has been known to rescue or foster dogs whenever the need arises. Wendi has a big heart and will do anything for anyone, she also pours alot of time and effort into learning about whatever animal she is currently taking care of.
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