March 2007 - Action - mickaboo.org

[Mickaboo Action] Perches
by Tom 27 Mar '07

27 Mar '07

We need some large perches for foster Macaw cages in San Ramon- do we have any extras lying around? 2" diamters, prefer manzanita or booda, of course

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[Mickaboo Action] Re: Transport of a cage March 31st
by Bill Kennedy 27 Mar '07

27 Mar '07

I can't find the list with other vols on it who said they would help. Is there anyone who can help with this transport job this coming Saturday? It is only from San Jose to Hayward, a really short distance. It would be a great way to find out if you have the 'transport bug', like Tom and I do. Well, especially Tom as he is retired and I have to still punch the dern clock each day. Please email Susan Mini or Cathy Hesse if you can help. Bill Kennedy, Major Cager On 3/27/07, Tom <liberal55(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > I replied, that I could help, to one of the subsequent to the original > e-mails. I have learned not to jump too soon! Hehe. I knew the basics, > but could not remember the whole story. > > Susan Mini wrote: > > Hi Tom, > > Thank you for helping out with this transport. Most of the details are in > the e-mail below that I sent on March 18th. If you have any other questions, > feel free to e-mail me. > > Jef is re-locating from Washington State to the Bay Area. He has run up > against some difficult times financially, and is starting from scratch. He > will be staying on and off with friends in SF until he can get back on his > feet financially again. Originally, Jef was looking to surrender Chloe, as > his life was going to be unstable in the next few months, and he didn't want > to put Chloe through this. But in talking with Jef, it became more and more > evident his love and dedication for this bird, so we got permission from > Nancy to hold on to and care for Chloe for an alloted amount of time, so Jef > could get settled financially and be able to take Chloe back. > > We really appreciate your help with all of this! Jef is very appreciative > as well. Again, if you have any question, feel free to contact me. > > Susan M. > > > On Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at 12:26 PM, Tom wrote: > > I can still do it, I was just trying to cut down travel. I don't know > all the details, obviously, or how Washington State enters into it. > > Susan Mini wrote: > > Thank Bill for offering to help! We'll wait to hear from Tom, and go from > there. If Tom is unable to do the transport, the list of other volunteers > would be great. Talk to you soon! > > Susan M. > On Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at 04:17 AM, Bill Kennedy wrote: > > I have a dusty list of other folks who have said they can help with > transport issues. It is sitting under my monitor on the desk, I think. Let > me look and see if I can press someone into service. If any of you have any > other ideas, please don't hesitate to act on them, OK? This shouldn't be a > big move. I am sorry I won't be able to help as we are having a once in a > lifetime yard sale on Saturday...and it is over at 2PM > > Bill > > On 3/27/07, *Susan Mini* <*smini(a)mickaboo.org*> wrote: > > I don't think at this point we would be able to change it. Jef is > borrowing a car from a friend to drive down to San Jose Saturday and > Cathy mentioned it was a day she would be free. Jef is en-route right > now from Washington State. I don't imagine it will take more than a > half and hour to get the cage loaded up (2-2:30pm). If Saturday isn't > a good day for you to meet them, let me know and I will see if I can > find someone else to help with transport, > > Susan M. > > On Monday, March 26, 2007, at 11:41 AM, Tom wrote: > > > Is there any chance this could be done Sunday? The Sharks game gets > > out around 5:30 in San Jose. > > > > Bill Kennedy wrote: > > > > I will not be available but perhaps I can arrange for another vol to > > give it a go. Assuming Sir Tom is not available to do it....Tom? > > > > Bill > > > > > > On 3/18/07, Susan Mini <*smini(a)mickaboo.org*> wrote: > > > > Hi Bill and Tom, > > > > Are either of you available March 31st at 2pm to help transport a > > stainless steel cage from San Jose to Cathy Hesse's home in Hayward? > > > > The cage to be transported is an Animal Environments Stainless Steel > > cage. It sounds like the main body of the cage is welded together and > > Cathy won't be able to get it into her vehicle.This cage is for Chloe > > the Timneh African Grey who is being temporarily fostered by Mickaboo. > > > > Here is what Jeff, Chloe's owner, says about the cage in a previous > > e-mail: > > > > The Animal Environments cage has a debris apron which protrudes beyond > > the actual cage itself, as well as the playtop perches which extend the > > height, and I've included these in my measurements so you have the > > total size. It also has an understructure with casters so it can be > > moved easily:32" @ widest point x 41" @ longest x 64" @ highestAs > > for the cage, being Stainless Steel, the actual box portion of her cage > > is welded together; however both the playpen top and the castered, > > standing base piece (along with the apron and the base tray can all be > > separated if need be. If someone has an SUV or minivan, it should be > > able to fit inside without too much effort.I would assume that the > > movers will probably have separated the cage into its component pieces, > > but it's not that difficult to reassemble at all - though I would say > > it definitely requires two people working together to get the four, > > corner connecting legs in their respective slots all at the same time. > > > > Cathy will be meeting Jeff at the moving facility in San Jose, where > > Chloe's cage is being stored.Cathy will be picking up Chloe from Jeff > > at that time, so if either of you are available to meet Cathy and Jeff > > at 2pm and help transport the cage to Cathy's house, that would be > > great!The address of the moving facility where Jeff will be meeting > > Cathy on the 31stis 150 EAST TRIMBLE ROAD SAN JOSE CA 95131. > > > > Thank you for considering this!Let me know if you can help.Talk to > > you soon! > > > > Susan M > > > > > > >

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[Mickaboo Action] Transport needed from Berkeley to Redwood City!
by Nancy Powell 27 Mar '07

27 Mar '07

For a very unhappy lovebird who needs to move from his current foster home back to his Mom---who can't bear that he's so unhappy and will keep him! --N -- Nancy Powell Operations Manager Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue www.mickaboo.org

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[Mickaboo Action] Need transport help!
by Ailsa 27 Mar '07

27 Mar '07

I need someone who can help get a bird and cage from Los Altos and meet up with the foster home, who is in Santa Rosa. The issue we're dealing with is the bird needs to leave the surrenderer's home while the eldest daughter is in school but the foster home can't head south to meet up with someone until after she gets off work. So there may be some "lag time" between picking the bird up and meeting up with the foster mom. Anyone think they can help? This bird is currently getting no out-time at all, the sooner we can get her to her foster home, the better. Thanks! ~ Ailsa Conure Coordinator Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue Share your support of Mickaboo! Not just for cockatiels anymore! Tshirts, bumper stickers, and more: www.mickaboo.org www.cafepress.com/mickaboo "Be the Change You Wish to See in the World." ~ Gandhi

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[Mickaboo Action] Fwd: Found MACAW..Concord CA
by kelsin＠webtv.net 26 Mar '07

26 Mar '07

I tried sending this to the discuss addy but it's taking forever to get it delivered-or it got lost.

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[Mickaboo Action] Amazon Foster Homes - HELP NOW
by CLAUDIA MELTEFF 25 Mar '07

25 Mar '07

Hi All! Mickaboo currently has at least three aggressive amazons in short term foster homes that need to be "gentled" - whispered to, sung to, read to, fed special foods and shown that humans can be trusted and can love and protect them. Mickaboo will provide large cages so they can exercise inside until they are ready to experience out of cage time. If I can move these birds to longer term foster homes where they get focused attention, it will free up space for other birds waiting to be surrendered. Don't be afraid! These are not big alligators or mountain lions or bears - just little light weight bundles of feathers with attitude. These birds all have very entertaining personalities and deserve every chance we can give them. Please step up and offer to help just one of these guys. You will be thrilled at their progress. Thanks. Claudia Melteff Amazon/Macaw Adoption Coordinator Mickaboo (650) 583-1940

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[Mickaboo Action] Home Visit SF- Canary Adopter
by Holly Atwood 25 Mar '07

25 Mar '07

I'm going to be leaving on vacation soon and really need to have this home visit done so I can drop off Lemondrop at their house ASAP. I'm posting this again for Tammy, as I really need to get the canaries in their new homes before I leave. If you can do this home visit please contact our canary coordinator, Tammy Doukas, at tdoukas(a)stanford.edu. Catherine and Matt White have attended a Mickaboo class, filled out an application, and passed a phone screen with "flying" colors. ;) I interviewed Catherine by phone, and she is a top-notch candidate for adoption. Everything about her as an adopter is 100% positive. She would like to adopt Lemondrop the canary. Catherine and Matt live in SF. E-mail: mwcwaw(a)sbcglobal.net 415-346-1250 (home) 510-534-7026 (work) Thank you, Tammy

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[Mickaboo Action] Home Visit - Union City
by CLAUDIA MELTEFF 24 Mar '07

24 Mar '07

Hi! If anyone can help with a Union City home visit, please contact me off list. Thanks. Claudia Melteff Amazon/Macaw Adoption Coordinator Mickaboo (650) 583-1940

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[Mickaboo Action] Large Perch Stand - HANDLED
by CLAUDIA MELTEFF 24 Mar '07

24 Mar '07

Turns out we just had such a stand donated with a couple of birds this week AND SO - now Rico benefits. Claudia Melteff Amazon/Macaw Adoption Coordinator Mickaboo (650) 583-1940

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[Mickaboo Action] Large Perch Stand Donation
by CLAUDIA MELTEFF 24 Mar '07

24 Mar '07

Hi! We have a wonderful home currently fostering Rico, a Greenwing Macaw who is afflicted with Papilloma virus. Rico's only exercise area is the top of his cage. The nature of the virus involves the bird's intestines and results in very frequent loose stool, creating a mess not only all over the cage and anything in the cage but also for many feet beyond. What we really need for this home is a large perch stand for Rico to exercise on. The foster mom is very diligent with her cleaning and having a separate play area will allow her to maintain the cage while he is out and then clean the exercise area when he is in the cage. Endless duty! If anyone has a perch stand with a good size base that will accommodate macaw feet and is willing to donate it to Mickaboo, it would be a godsend to this bird. Due to the contagiousness of this disease the perch can not be used for any other non-infected birds. Rico is in the West Sacramento area. Thanks in advance for your help. Claudia Melteff Amazon/Macaw Adoption Coordinator Mickaboo (650) 583-1940

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