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[Mickaboo Action] Emergency Cockatiel short-term foster request
by Shannon 08 Feb '07

08 Feb '07

Hi there, We have a Cockatiel who has undergone surgery recently and we **really** need a temporary (a few weeks, at most) foster home for her on the Peninsula (or one that wouldn't mind driving her to one of the vets on the Peninsula). She'll likely require oral antibiotics and pain medication. It's imperative that this happen quickly. If you're able to help out, please contact me off-list. Thank you, -- Shannon Shrewsbury Cockatiel Coordinator Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue 501(c)3 (C) 650.814.7439 www.mickaboo.org shannon(a)mickaboo.org

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[Mickaboo Action] Adoption Flyers - 2/11 bird expo - pleasanton
by Robbie 07 Feb '07

07 Feb '07

Remember, we have a beautiful flyer that Mary Long created for us. Anybody planning to attend the Bird Expo can print out copies of the flyer (attached) to distribute, or if you contact Mary Long right away, she can probably snail mail hard copies of the flyer for you to take to the Bird Expo. Deb M-K <deb(a)mickaboo.org> wrote: The No. Cal. Exotic Bird & Supply Expo is scheduled to be in Pleasonton on Sunday 2/11. Sure would be nice to have a way to distribute information about our services and the 2/25 adoption fair... -- Deborah _______________________________________________ admins mailing list admins(a)mickaboo.org https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/admins

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[Mickaboo Action] copies of class outline
by Michelle Yesney 07 Feb '07

07 Feb '07

I just ordered 300 copies of the class outline, double-sized, first page in color. We should have them in the next couple of days. My thought was to send them to the various areas that do classes, so they're ready to be distributed. I hope to transfer them to people that are traveling to various locations -- so next time one of you from the north bay, Sacramento, SF, or east bay teams comes trekking through San Jose, let me know.

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[Mickaboo Action] something I noticed
by Carol V. Klippstein 07 Feb '07

07 Feb '07

Hi, I was surfing the Petfinder shelter listings and noticed that Mickaboo's listing is still under the OLD name. Is there someone who can fix this so it's more up-to-date (and accurate) Thanks--I wasn't sure who to direct this toward! Carol Klippstein

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[Mickaboo Action] Escalating costs
by Michelle Yesney 07 Feb '07

07 Feb '07

Since I didn't get any response to my pathetic appeal, I'm trying a financial one. We have three budgies at two vet hospitals that are running up our medical bills. Two of them are ready to go into a foster home right now. They need to be in quarantine -- and it has to be separate quarantine; we cannot put them together. I cannot take any more fosters right now because I'm taking the (third) special needs budgie as soon as he can come out of the hospital, and Lark, the special needs cockatiel. Do any of you have a little capacity -- both physical and emotional -- for a budgie in your life?

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[Mickaboo Action] Transport for bird and cage - Hollister area
by CLAUDIA MELTEFF 06 Feb '07

06 Feb '07

Hi! We are taking in an amazon from Hollister, who will be accompanied by his cage, and going to a foster home in the Sunnyvale area. Is there anyone in the areas mentioned with a truck Claudia Melteff Amazon/Macaw Adoption Coordinator Mickaboo (650) 583-1940

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[Mickaboo Action] Fostering Amazons
by Paula Whitney 06 Feb '07

06 Feb '07

Robbie beat me to the praises of Amazons, but I need to add my own perspective anyway. To those of you who'd like to try fostering a larger bird, possibly could, but are hesitant due to that big beak or Amazon reputation, We had a limited bird resume when Claudia sent out an Amazon plea about a year ago. We had only known a budgie (long ago) and two recent cockatiels adopted through Mickaboo. Never having experience with a large bird, I was very nervous, but wanted to help very badly. I had always hoped to work with a larger bird some day, but never intended it to be an Amazon. Through Claudia's guidance and willingness to take it easy with us, we came to love this species. Three fosters came through our household. Each had a different personality and brought their own joy. They were theatrical, funny, and fun. I got over my first bite (not too bad), and then learned how to avoid being bitten. They were all artless. There was no subterfuge. They made plain their emotions, and so became rather easy to "read". We don't have fosters right now due to our family situation, which unfortunately restricts us having any larger birds for a while. However, I look forward to the time I can give another Amazon a safe haven. Please consider these guys. Claudia's ranks of mentors sounds like it's expanded, so there is lots of help out there for you. Paula

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[Mickaboo Action] Amazon Foster Homes
by CLAUDIA MELTEFF 06 Feb '07

06 Feb '07

Hi All! We weathered the macaw madness and now it seems like the attack of the amazons. I have two, possibly three, amazons pending surrender and only one available foster home. The good news about amazons is that they are very entertaining, great eaters, and their cages don't require as much space as a macaw. If you have ever wanted to share your home with a green bird with head feathers of yellow, red, lilac, blue, orange, white or a mixture thereof, an amazon might be in your future. We have lots of amazon caretakers who are willing to mentor you through the initial weeks so we don't just throw you to the wolves - er beaks. Please add a little variety to your life with an amazon. You will not be disappointed. Contact me directly if you can help. Thanks. Claudia Melteff Amazon/Macaw Adoption Coordinator Mickaboo (650) 583-1940

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[Mickaboo Action] Foster Home Needed
by Tammy Azzaro 06 Feb '07

06 Feb '07

For a Lovebird who is badly plucked and needs to get to a vet. If you can help, please let me know ASAP. Thanks, Tammy

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[Mickaboo Action] Transport for bird and cage - Hollister area
by CLAUDIA MELTEFF 06 Feb '07

06 Feb '07

Hi! We are taking in an amazon from Hollister, who will be accompanied by his cage, and going to a foster home in the Sunnyvale area. Is there anyone in the areas mentioned with a truck or minivan who could help with the relocation? Cage dimensions are pending. Thanks. Claudia Melteff Amazon/Macaw Adoption Coordinator Mickaboo (650) 583-1940

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