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[Mickaboo Action] Fwd: IMPORTANT---PLEASE READ!
by Tammy Azzaro 22 Apr '07

22 Apr '07

Begin forwarded message: > From: Tammy Azzaro <tammy(a)mickaboo.com> > Date: April 22, 2007 1:54:15 AM PDT > To: Mickaboo administrative staff <admins(a)mickaboo.org>, General > mickaboo discussion <discuss(a)mickaboo.org> > Subject: IMPORTANT---PLEASE READ! > >> Mickaboo has hit a plateau and we desperately need help from our >> volunteers in dealing with the volume of birds that are coming >> into our hands. We are experiencing increases in several >> populations -- especially the very large birds such as amazons and >> macaws and in the number of cherryhead conure refugees from the >> San Francisco flock. Finches and canaries have also increased >> substantially. >> >> At the same time, the numbers of incoming budgies, lovebirds, and >> cockatiels continue to be very high and we are having trouble >> finding foster homes for these little birds. While our adoptions >> continue to go forward, we cannot take in birds if we have no >> foster homes. >> >> Our greatest need, as always, is foster homes to allow us to >> immediately take in birds from shelters and abusive situations, in >> particular. >> >> To continue to function and to take in these birds that so >> desperately require homes, we think we need three things: (1) >> for our existing volunteers to consider taking in just a few more >> birds; (2) to increase our foster homes, which means reaching out >> to your friends, relatives, acquaintances and even total strangers >> to think about fostering, when you can; (3) IDEAS -- how can we >> find more volunteers and raise the financial resources we need to >> support our birds? Of course, the most important aspect of >> offering ideas is also offering help or ideas on how we can >> actually get those ideas carried out. >> >> I am asking you once again, our wonderful volunteers who have >> always responded to meet our needs, to please consider if you can >> help or if you know of someone who can help foster our birds. >> >> We also need volunteers to help in fundraising -- like the >> upcoming tour of Michele Raffin's aviaries -- and in staffing the >> various outreach events that are coming up in each of regions. We >> need to pursue every opportunity to put our name in front of the >> public, to raise funds for our birds, and to encourage people to >> foster and adopt. Thanks so much for taking the time to read >> this. Please consider how/if you can help us during this critical >> time. We have never had to turn down a bird in need of safety or >> medical care but we are coming dangerously close to that. I am >> certain it can be avoided with proper planning and effective >> outreach but we need your help. > >> Sincerely and with thanks, > >> Tammy Azzaro > >>

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[Mickaboo Action] vnsinsf@earthlink.net has a new email address
by vnsinsf＠earthlink.net 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

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[Mickaboo Action] Fwd: 55 Gallon Aquarium Needed - HANDLED
by CLAUDIA MELTEFF 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Claudia Melteff Amazon/Macaw Adoption Coordinator Mickaboo (650) 583-1940

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[Mickaboo Action] Re: [Mickaboo Discuss] New SF Cherryhead RECORD!
by Ailsa 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Thank you Jayna! I honestly believe that the word "conure" in the name of these birds is putting people off - but they aren't shrill or piercingly loud, and are a truly delightful species of bird! For anyone who might like to try what is hopefully going to be a short-term fostering - we have someone lined up to adopt Willow and Ellis, but he's driving in from Idaho to do so, and there have been some scheduling snafus. I'm hoping we can make it happen in the next month or two. So if you'd like to take in a bonded pair of these little red and green cuties, this might be a great chance for you to get a feel for what it's like to live with a cherryhead. Jennifer and I would both be extremely grateful for any help! ~ Ailsa On 4/20/07, stustuzim(a)aol.com <stustuzim(a)aol.com> wrote: > > thank you so much to jennifer and mickaboo for saving these birds!!! > > to anyone who is considering fostering please let me tell you how > absolutely grateful i am, as a new adoptive mom of one of these special > birds, that people go to the trouble to rescue, nurse and work with > them. > > i drove up to sunnyvale from los angeles last weekend to adopt geneva, > one of the cherryheads afflicted with the neurological illness, and > despite the fact that she hasn't been here a week yet she has already > wobbled her way into our hearts. she is amazing. > > saving these guys is a totally worthy endeavor and i'm sure that anyone > who helps will receive a special pair of green and red wings in heaven > so if you are thinking you might want to foster one please don't > hesitate! > > i am attaching a photo of geneva snuggling with my partner so that > everyone can see just what kind of "happy ending" fostering can lead to > :) > > with deep gratitude, > > jz >

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[Mickaboo Action] Just in case....
by Michelle Yesney 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

...there's someone out there with an empty quarantine space, we desperately need to get two budgies out of the Watsonville shelter. These birds were seized in the abuse case and there are "suddenly" all kinds of people that want to adopt birds there. We're afraid they are trying to get the birds back for the people from whom they were taken. These little birds have had a terrible life so far, please think about giving them a chance. Thanks for your time, Michelle bc

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[Mickaboo Action] 55 Gallon Aquarium Needed
by CLAUDIA MELTEFF 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

Hi All! We have a Blue Front Amazon with neurological damage currently at one of our avian vets. The bird should be released to a foster home probably next week. The vet has advised that the bird be housed in a hospital tank or large aquarium without perches. If anyone has a 55 gallon tank that is not being used for fish, turtles, etc. that you are willing to loan to the foster parents it would be greatly appreciated. Our setups for special needs large birds is more than limited. The foster home is in the South Bay. Thanks for considering this. Please let me know. Claudia Melteff Amazon/Macaw Adoption Coordinator Mickaboo (650) 583-1940

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[Mickaboo Action] fluffed cockatiel at Silicon Valley Humane Society
by Robbie4 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

Got a call from "Jeri" at Silicon Valley Humane Society. They have a cockatiel that looked OK earlier but is now fluffed up, Jeri feels that something is "off". We probably need to call first thing in the morning.

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[Mickaboo Action] Friday Transport of Quail to Sacramento from Martinez area
by Susan Mini 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

Hi everyone, We have a quail that we are going to be getting from the Martinez Shelter Friday and there is a woman in Sacramento who is able to take the quail in. The problem is that she does not have a vehicle to meet one of our shelter response team members part way, so we are looking for someone who could meet Robbie Rhodes in the Martinez area to pick up the quail and transport him to his new home. If you are available to do this Friday April 20th, please e-mail me at smini(a)mickaboo.org Thank you for your help! Susan Mini Shelter Coordinator Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue 707-224-7570 (hm) 707-287-5749 (cell) smini(a)mickaboo.org

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[Mickaboo Action] Morgan Hill eagle & other animals need help
by Robbie4 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

Chloe, Jennifer, Maggie, Katie, and Hanna ~ I am writing to you about the eagle in distress in Morgan Hill and also copying the Mickaboo Discuss and Action Groups. Originally this was reported to Mickaboo as an eagle needing our help but it really involves quite a few more animals, including ponies without water and roosters that appeared to be used for a cockfighting operation. All are kept in what were described as filthy and overcrowded conditions. So far, an agent from Fish & Wildlife (federal agency) has been out to see the eagle only and reports that the jerk keeping them does have a permit for the eagle, and meets the minimum requirements to keep him. The agent also says that the requirements are pretty lenient, so theres nothing he can do. However, since you all have come up with such wonderful suggestions, there are other avenues we can pursue. For one, we need to call the local Humane Society about all the animals this jerk is keeping in such cruel conditions, including the ponies and roosters. Also, the eagle needs a permit from both federal and state agencies. Perhaps the CA state agency is more strict about their requirements for keeping eagles. There is also a suggestion that we call the local falconry club. I have contact info for all these places, as well as further info about the animals in distress. All we need is a few people to follow up (pick up the phone) and make it happen. (I have volunteered to take on the job of Coordinator) If you think you can help with one or more of these things, please contact me offline. Heres the difficulty: the sooner we act, the better: This guy is showing a rental property for about the next 10 days, and by going to view the rental property, one has easy access to view the animals. After hes done showing his rental property, one would have no reason to pass by the area where hes keeping his animals, so it will be that much harder to get a state or Humane Society person out there to check out the conditions. Thanks all you Mickaboomers! (Remember to contact me offline!) Robbie

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[Mickaboo Action] Re: Budgie at BABH -- HANDLED
by Michelle Yesney 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

Thank you to Virginia Scribner, Mike Reed, and Kim Flaherty. The budgie is going to his foster home. Michelle Yesney <msyesney(a)yahoo.com> wrote: I have talked to the vet at BABH and they believe Calvin is now sufficiently stable to be moved home. He is splinted, now taking 3 meds, and was being tube fed over the weekend. Talk about a tough little bird! While he could be moved tonight, it's already into the rush hour and moving a sick budgie in heavy traffic doesn't seem ideal. So I am asking if anyone can get him from BABH and bring him part way tomorrow (Wednesday) -- Maria can meet you along the way, either near the Bay Bridgie or along the Peninsula. Thanks. Michelle

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