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[Mickaboo Action] Amazon Foster Homes - HANDLED FOR NOW
by CLAUDIA MELTEFF 08 Mar '07

08 Mar '07

Thanks - you came through. We can make it for a few more amazon intakes although we are not able to accommodate the birds that are coming in together unless they can be in the same cage. I appreciate the help and apologize for any guilt tripping (no I'm not really sorry). Ok, one more true bit of humor although it sounds like an old joke. Today, as I was setting up cages in my garage the doorbell rang and since I was more grubby than usual I did not answer it. In a few minutes the phone rang which I did answer and it was my very elderly next door neighbor calling to tell me she left a bag of newspapers on the front porch for my birds (they are very well read you know). She said in her quavery voice "I was so worried when I saw your car but you didn't answer the door." I replied: "I am in the garage setting up cages with toys for abused parrots" AND I KID YOU NOT SHE SAID: "Oh honey, that is so nice. So many young people (?) just seem to forget about their parents!" Have a great day and thanks for everything you do to help the birds. Claudia Melteff Amazon/Macaw Adoption Coordinator Mickaboo (650) 583-1940

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[Mickaboo Action] Amazon Foster Homes - ALMOST HANDLED
by CLAUDIA MELTEFF 08 Mar '07

08 Mar '07

Hi! Several of you have offered to help and I am really grateful. Of course these are the wonderful foster homes who are already full of their own flock and other fosters but I guess they feel sorry for me and the incoming birds. My first book is going to be titled "The Upstairs Birds, The Downstairs Birds, The Garage Birds and Feathers Everywhere!" Will probably never get written because there is no time . A true bit of humor - several years ago I went to the doctor for my annual checkup and when she was thumping my knees with the rubber hammer, the Dr. asked if I was a surfer? I mean, come on, I am old with white hair and not even close to being athletic. So I said No and why do you ask. And she said because of the condition of your knees, they are callused and misshapen. She asked what caused that so I said I spend a lot of time on my knees and I guess she thought I was really pious and spent hours in prayer. Before she got the wrong impression I said I spend hours every day crawling around on a hard floor cleaning big bird cages. She didn't pursue that conversation probably because she didn't believe me. If it takes having you feel sorry for me to get more foster homes, be prepared for more stories . . . If you can help, please . . . Thanks. Claudia Melteff Amazon/Macaw Adoption Coordinator Mickaboo (650) 583-1940

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[Mickaboo Action] Fwd: Amazon Foster Homes - CRITICAL NEED - REMINDER
by CLAUDIA MELTEFF 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

Hi! I'm not sure what the next adjective beyond "Critical" is but I'm there. Its almost spring and the Amazons are feisty and now seems to be a good time for everybody to get rid of their birds and move out of the area. I haven't words to tell you how desperate we are for amazon foster homes. Even to the point that we are clearing out my garage to add cages for incoming birds. Garages are not a good place for birds and my garage is not a nice place period. All it can offer is safe, warm, and sort of clean. I think as an organization we get high marks for jumping in when there is an emergency and I'm really asking for your help now. I already have 12 amazons and macaws upstairs (just think about that for a moment) and will now have more in the garage. Not a good thing for traumatized birds but hopefully a temporary respite for these innocent victims until somebody else can help. PLEASE HELP these birds. Contact me off list if you can take even one. Thanks. CLAUDIA MELTEFF <cmelteff(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote: Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 12:23:40 -0800 (PST) From: CLAUDIA MELTEFF <cmelteff(a)sbcglobal.net> Subject: Amazon Foster Homes - CRITICAL NEED To: action(a)mickaboo.org Hi! This is not an old message so please read on. We are expecting at least four intakes soon which will require two foster homes to take two birds each. We have several amazons coming in who will need an experienced large bird caretaker. We also will be taking in an amazon/cockatoo duo that would probably do well together. None of these birds are bonded to each other but have lived together for a number of years and it only makes sense to provide that familiarity if we can. If you start your spring housecleaning early and throw out some furniture, you will have more room for cages . Please let me know if you can help. I can only do what I do because of your kindness and generosity to these birds. Thank you. Claudia Melteff Amazon/Macaw Adoption Coordinator Mickaboo (650) 583-1940 Claudia Melteff Amazon/Macaw Adoption Coordinator Mickaboo (650) 583-1940

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[Mickaboo Action] Budgie babysitting - HANDLED
by Heather Hohlowski 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

Thanks for everyone's generous offers of help--we've got a home for these sweet little guys for the week. Heather

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[Mickaboo Action] Babysit for budgies for 1 week?
by Heather Hohlowski 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

My friend Jamie is going to hawaii for a wedding (leaves this Friday and returns the following Saturday or Sunday). We've already found a sitter for his foster conure but still would like to find a place for Jake and Ellwood the budgies. Anyone have some room for these two little fellas? Jamie will drive them right to you and pick them up... Thanks for considering it. Heather

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[Mickaboo Action] On the road again...TODAY
by Tom 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

Ok, Today, I am going to Petaluma Novato SF Claudia's (to drop off the acrylic, I think) SJ. Then home.... with a bird destined for Francie. * It is my understanding I DO NOT have to go back to Novato. * I NEED THE ADDRESS WHERE I AM PICKING UP THE DOVES!!! Correct me if I am wrong about going back to Novato, and it's not a problem if I do. Did I forget anything?

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[Mickaboo Action] Fwd: Home Visit Still Needed for Cotati - Third Request HANDLED
by CLAUDIA MELTEFF 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

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

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[Mickaboo Action] Re: Santa Clara Home Visit - Still Needed! HANDLED
by Ailsa 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

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[Mickaboo Action] Reminder: "Action" list posting guidelines:
by AMuse 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

Hi everyone! Just a reminder: Please do NOT post to the action list, or CC the action list, unless you are either requesting help with something, or sending a short notification that help has been confirmed and you're retracting your call for assistance. Many of the folks subscribed to 'action' would prefer that it remain a low volume list. Thanks!

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[Mickaboo Action] Home Visit Still Needed for Cotati - Third Request
by CLAUDIA MELTEFF 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

Hi! There is a wonderful family in Cotati that wants to meet Zeba the Double Yellow Head Amazon and all they need if a home visit. If you can help we would all be so grateful. Thanks. Claudia Melteff Amazon/Macaw Adoption Coordinator Mickaboo (650) 583-1940

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