Dr. Pat Latas serves as a volunteer in consultations for avian health welfare and well-being; across the spectrum from global and local wildlife veterinary issues, local bird hoarding cases, confiscated animal welfare and evaluation of wild, naturalized urban parrots. Her artwork is adjuct and supportive of these efforts, using primarily digital simulation of traditional art techniques, and illustrating conservation issue and themes. She donates art for fundraising to many organizations. Her interests are primarily avian subject material, specifically psittacine topics.