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can we use this INSANITY for a press release/story?
by Martha Kudlacik 07 Dec '10

07 Dec '10

We have yet another mass surrender of cockatiels (33 in Palo Alto). Is there any way we can use this madness for a little PR?

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Re: [Media-advisors] can we use this INSANITY for a press release/story?
by Elizabeth Y 05 Dec '10

05 Dec '10

Also very true! -----Original Message----- From: Marthak816(a)gmail.com <marthak816(a)gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 11:21 PM To: media-advisors(a)mickaboo.org Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] can we use this INSANITY for a press release/story? Having an annual report is a good idea in any case. Allows donors to see where theiir money went. -----Original Message----- Date: Sunday, December 05, 2010 10:58:30 pm To: "Mickaboo media advisor team" <media-advisors(a)mickaboo.org> From: "Vincent J. Hrovat (P)" <1217(a)vhrovat.org> Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] can we use this INSANITY for a press release/story? Hi again, We never seem to get this press release thing off of the ground; however, I have an idea that I would like you to consider. How about an end-of-year press release with some numbers for 2010? How many birds did we take in, how many got adopted, how much did we spend on vet bills, how much did we take in donations, how many veterinary hospital visits did we pay for, et al. We need to be judicious about what statistical information we give out, obviously, but we want it to have as much oomph as possible. If we want to release this promptly on 01 Jan 2011, the numbers might be preliminary estimates (most corporations take a few weeks to close out their books before releasing quarterly or annual numbers) but a New Year's Day release might also have the most impact. I think that such a press release should be summarized and linked to front and center on our web page to be sure that people who follow us will see it. I have been following this . . . stuff about James Spaid and one of th

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Re: [Media-advisors] can we use this INSANITY for a press release/story?
by Elizabeth Y 05 Dec '10

05 Dec '10

*we can still get a LOT of publicity by posting the press release on our own Web page and linking to it prominently. * Very true! -----Original Message----- From: Vincent J. Hrovat (P) <1217(a)vhrovat.org> Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 11:24 PM To: 'Mickaboo media advisor team' <media-advisors(a)mickaboo.org> Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] can we use this INSANITY for a press release/story? Patricia Blau wrote our (I think only) bona-fide press release relating to pet store ban. If she cant do this I am guessing that there are at least a few others who could do the writing and consult with Patricia for distribution ideas. The way that I see it, even if not many media outlets run the story, we can still get a LOT of publicity by posting the press release on our own Web page and linking to it prominently. We already have a strong web presence and could leverage that to distribute this new information. This is a point that I was trying to make a while back and which I fear did not make sense to some others like it did to me. Hopefully the year-end numbers will be a better way to get this concept started. --VH From: media-advisors-bounces(a)mickaboo.org [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Michelle Yesney Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 11:04 PM To: Mickaboo media advisor team Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] can we use this INSANITY for a press release/story? That seems like a very timely idea. Who was writing our press release(s) for the SF pet store ban? Writing press releases that newspapers will use is a talent, but I seem to recall that we have folks who do it. (This is also different than writing material for a columnist/op-ed piece.) I'm sure we can get the info together in an accessible form. On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 10:58 PM, Vincent J. Hrovat (P) <1217(a)vhrovat.org> wrote: Hi again, We never seem to get this press release thing off of the ground; however, I have an idea that I would like you to consider. How about an end-of-year press release with some numbers for 2010? How many birds did we take in, how many got adopted, how much did we spend on vet bills, how much did we take in donations, how many veterinary hospital visits did we pay for, et al. We need to be judicious about what statistical information we give out, obviously, but we want it to have as much oomph as possible. If we want to release this promptly on 01 Jan 2011, the numbers might be preliminary estimates (most corporations take a few weeks to close out their books before releasing quarterly or annual numbers) but a New Year's Day release might also have the most impact. I think that such a press release should be summarized and linked to front and center on our web page to be sure that people who follow us will see it. I have been following this . . . stuff about James Spaid and one of the topics that is currently going around with his livejournal coterie is how Mickaboo rarely provides medical care, even to very needy birds. As a few of us have learned, engaging that group directly to rebut their claims is like mud-wrestling with a pig (you get covered in slop and the pig enjoys himself). Instead, I think that it would be a better idea to post our results for 2010 in a very visible place so that people could clearly see the gap between their perceptions and our reality. Thoughts? --VH -----Original Message----- From: media-advisors-bounces(a)mickaboo.org [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Martha Kudlacik Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 3:17 PM To: Mickaboo media advisor team Subject: [Media-advisors] can we use this INSANITY for a press release/story? We have yet another mass surrender of cockatiels (33 in Palo Alto). Is there any way we can use this madness for a little PR?

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FW: [baarn] Digest Number 2117[1 Attachment]
by Elizabeth Y 04 Dec '10

04 Dec '10

Hello- Some fellow rescuers at the SF Homeless Animal Coalition recommended this web group as a good venue for outreach and I wanted to in turn pass it along to y'all. I think it would be a great place for Mickaboo to post upcoming bird care classes, adoption events, Ebay sales, recruit for PAs, etc. I will be using it to publicize MickaCoo's birds, needs and events. I also think it is helpful to get the pet bird over-population crisis issue out in front of more animal advocates. Individuals who want to post need to join. e -----Original Message----- From: baarn(a)yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 5:04 AM To: baarn(a)yahoogroups.com Subject: [baarn] Digest Number 2117[1 Attachment] Bay Area Animal Rights Network Messages In This Digest (6 Messages) 1. RABBIT ADOPTION EVENT with 50+ buns in Dublin this Saturday From: Anne 2. Harvest Home's Last Volunteer Day of 2010 is approaching! From: Christine @ Harvest Home 3. TV news: live chickens at farmers' market-need phone calls From: Andrew 4. Whiskers, a Partly Blind Cat, Would Like a Home of His Own From: May, Nadine 5. Two Little Feral Cats Desperately Need a Safe Backyard of their Own From: May, Nadine 6. I Ate My Father-Pig! Where Are My Calming Meat Goggles?! From: Mat Thomas View All Topics | Create New Topic Messages 1. RABBIT ADOPTION EVENT with 50+ buns in Dublin this Saturday Posted by: "Anne" anne_martin(a)berkeley.edu annejmartin Fri Dec 3, 2010 8:45 am (PST) At the East Bay SPCA in Dublin, Saturday, Dec 4 I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas and Hanukkah May your days be merry and bright And may all your bunny rabbits be white Celebrate the holidays with laughter and love this holiday season by adding a bunny to your family. Meet dozens of rescues of every color, size, age and breed! Join us for our monthly adoption event this Saturday at the East Bay SPCA, 4651 Gleason Dr in Dublin from 11 am to 4 pm. And bring home a bunny to light up your life. Participating Rescues & Shelters: Bananas for Bunnies Rescue, Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary, Hayward Animal Services, and the House Rabbit Society. Meet a few of the bunnies! Marcus <http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=17983549> East County Animal Services (Dublin) Mini-Lop D'Artagnan <http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=16646551> House Rabbit Society Bunny Rabbit Trudy & Bea <http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=17248842> Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary New Zealand Mix Pecan <http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=17993748> Hayward Animal Services Bunny Rabbit And many, many more...50 more!!! Adopting from participating rescues at this event: * All of our rabbits and bunnies are spayed/neutered at the time of adoption or as soon as age permits. * The mandatory spay/neuter is included in the adoption fee of $50. * We expect you to make a lifetime commitment to your rabbit(s). * All of our rabbits should be treated as an integral part of your family. * The primary caregiver must be a responsible adult. * We only adopt to indoor homes. To see more rabbits available for adoption, please visit * East Bay Rabbit Rescue <http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA1649.html> * House Rabbit Society <http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA427.html> * Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary <http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA1289.html> I hope to see you there! -Anne Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (1) 2. Harvest Home's Last Volunteer Day of 2010 is approaching! Posted by: "Christine @ Harvest Home" christine(a)harvesthomeanimal.org harvesthomestockton Fri Dec 3, 2010 8:49 am (PST) Greetings! Join Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary for our next Rabbit Spa Day on Saturday, December 11th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers will have an opportunity to interact with Harvest Homeâs rescued rabbits by providing health checks and grooming. Holiday vegan refreshments will be provided for volunteers. To volunteer, email us at enews(a)harvesthomeanimal.org. Driving directions will be provided with your email RSVP. We look forward to seeing you! All the best, Christine @ HarvestHomeSanctuary.org Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (1) 3. TV news: live chickens at farmers' market-need phone calls Posted by: "Andrew" andy94103(a)hotmail.com andy94013 Fri Dec 3, 2010 10:02 am (PST) Several weeks ago, the Dept. of Public Health held a hearing with the U.N. Plaza Farmersâ market manager Christine Adams and live poultry vendor Raymond Young to give them their final warning to comply with health laws, or have their permits revoked. Weâve been since documenting and reporting flagrant and defiant continued, while patiently waiting for the Health Dept. to proceed with enforcement. Last night, KRON 4 TVâs Stanley Roberts ran a news story about violations of the âno live animals in the marketâ law, which should put more pressure on the Health Dept. You may watch the video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxB8IqITh1U. If you are uncomfortable shopping at the market with the continued violations, please call the health department to complain (mention that you saw the KRON 4 TV news story). You can reach them at (415) 252-3800 from 8 am to 5 pm. (Donât worry about the future of the market itself â if the permit for the current nonprofit management organization is revoked, management would simply change over to the cityâs Real Estate Division.) Also, it would be good if you can post comments on the YouTube videoâs page, for city officials to read! Thanks, Andrew www.LGBTcompassion.org Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (1) 4. Whiskers, a Partly Blind Cat, Would Like a Home of His Own Posted by: "May, Nadine" nmay(a)cbmlaw.com nmaysf Fri Dec 3, 2010 7:10 pm (PST) [Attachment(s) from May, Nadine included below] Hello fellow animal people, I'm sending this on behalf of Greg, who is a long-time feral cat colony feeder and rescuer. I'm hoping you'll forward this email as widely as possible to all your fellow animal lovers. In case you can't access the flyer that I have attached, here is Whiskers' information: Whiskers was an upstanding member of Greg's feral cat colony until a few months ago, when he noticed that the poor little guy had gone blind -- so of course he had to bring him inside where he would be safe and warm. Whiskers is about 8 years old, black, neutered, vaccinated and FIV/Felv negative. He has been to the vet a few times and, after dental surgery (his teeth were very bad and had to be removed), he has been declared to be in good health. He may have some sight, but we can't be sure about that. He eats well and uses the litterbox like a gentleman! There were never any signs that he had any problems getting along with the other cats in the colony, so he would probably do fine in a new home with other cats, as long as they're not aggressive (obviously he is at a disadvantage there). He is safe and warm and well-fed in San Francisco, but Greg feels he cannot give him the attention or accommodations he should have. For now, he is "warehoused" in Greg's bathroom, just sitting, bored. Being a former feral kitty, he does not seem to crave petting, but he is sweet-natured and tolerates it. If you know of or can provide a situation in which he is safe, well-fed, and perhaps even has an indoor-outdoor enclosed run, please contact Greg at 415.647-1679 or at cogreg(a)gmail.com. Thank you, everyone, and again, please forward to all fellow animal lovers. Nadine Attachment(s) from May, Nadine 1 of 1 File(s) Whiskers flyer (SF497261).PDF Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (1) 5. Two Little Feral Cats Desperately Need a Safe Backyard of their Own Posted by: "May, Nadine" nmay(a)cbmlaw.com nmaysf Fri Dec 3, 2010 7:44 pm (PST) Hello again, fellow animal lovers. This is a sad situation, but I'm hoping there are people out there who might be able to help. There are two feral cats in the Excelsior District of San Francisco who, for about five years, have been fed every day by a very kind woman who has a home there. They wait to be fed on her front porch. Sadly, she is in the last stages of cancer, and probably has just weeks, maybe even days, to live. Yesterday she said that she simply doesn't have the strength to feed them any more, so a neighbor has temporarily stepped in to help, but she cannot take the cats in, and none of the other neighbors have offered to help feed or take care of the cats. The house will be sold after her death and the cats will have nowhere to go. Can YOU help these two kitties? We are desperately looking for a cat-friendly person willing to provide a backyard for the two cats to live out their lives. These cats were trapped, neutered or spayed and vaccinated years ago. The only option available for them is to find them a new backyard "home"; otherwise they will be euthanized, as we simply cannot leave them out there to starve. That's where YOU come in! If you have a backyard and are willing to give these cats a safe place to be, and fresh food and water every day, we will be happy to guide you through the process of helping a feral-in-need accept your back yard as home. You give them a safe place to live and some food and water, and they gratefully watch over your yard and provide the beauty of a feline form at rest and at play. If you love cats but are allergic to them, or don't want cat fur around your house, this is a purrfect solution! Please consider extending a helping hand to these two San Francisco feral cats! If you're interested, or need more information, please call me and I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have. In addition, we always have other feral cats who need to be relocated because they are losing their habitat (new construction, for example) or need to be moved out of a dangerous or unhealthy location -- so if you're interested but would rather take in just one cat, we can find the perfect cat for you! Please forward this as widely as possible to any animal lovers who might be able to help. Thank you so much, as always. Nadine May 415/221-3618 or 415/846-1362 (if no answer, please leave a message with your name, phone number and the best time to call you) Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (1) 6. I Ate My Father-Pig! Where Are My Calming Meat Goggles?! Posted by: "Mat Thomas" mathomas(a)gmail.com mathomas331969 Sat Dec 4, 2010 12:55 am (PST) Please check out my new blog post about animal-related video clips from *30 Rock* and *The Colbert Report*<http://animalrighter.blogspot.com/2010/12/i-ate-my-father-pig-where-are-my.…> . 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FW: URGENT: please speak out for SF animals at 11/16 Animal Welfare Commission meeting
by Karen Watkins 13 Nov '10

13 Nov '10

I didn't even know this was an issue. Will Mickaboo support mandating no-kill shelters in San Francisco? I will. Karen From: Gail Pope [mailto:Gail@brighthaven.org] Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 10:51 AM To: A.J. De Bartolomeo; Ashley Marcus; Bonita Berger; Catherine Cardozo; Jessica Anderson; Karen Watkins; Kathi Coffey; Kirstie Moore; Lauren Urbais; Samantha Elboim; Sumalston(a)comcast.net; Susan Bell; Susan Hoffman; Tamara Rieser Subject: BH: URGENT: please speak out for SF animals at 11/16 Animal Welfare Commission meeting From: May, Nadine [mailto:nmay@cbmlaw.com] Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 6:18 PM To: nmaysf(a)gmail.com Subject: URGENT: please speak out for SF animals at 11/16 Animal Welfare Commission meeting Dear fellow animal lovers, If you care about the fact that adoptable animals are being killed in San Francisco shelters, and if you'd like to express your opinion about having San Francisco become a no-kill city (no, sadly, San Francisco is NOT a no-kill community), please, please come to the meeting of the Animal Welfare Commission next TUESDAY, November 16, starting at 5:30 pm in Room 408. Please attend, and please spread the word -- forward this email as widely as possible. The animals of San Francisco thank you. (The meeting is being held on a Tuesday this month because of Veterans Day.) Nadine May I just wanted to clarify that the meeting is on TUESDAY November 16th (not Thursday as it is stated in the agenda). Thank you. Please note: 5. Unfinished Business A) The Commission will discuss and take possible action to table indefinitely the issue of whether or not San Francisco should mandate that all city shelters not euthanize any adoptable animal or any animal that would be adoptable after behavioral or medical intervention. The Commission has discussed various aspects of this issue over the course of the past two years. In May 2010, the Commission said it would revisit the issue in three months, and this agenda item fulfills that commitment. [Discussion/Action Item] [Commissioner Brooks] Please come (and bring as many people as you'd like), speak out and support No Kill in San Francisco. This may be the last opportunity to tell the commission that we STILL need legislation in San Francisco if we want to ensure that truly adoptable animals are not killed. San Francisco Commission of Animal Control & Welfare Image removed by sender. MEETING AGENDA Thursday, November 16, 2010 5:30 PM Room 408 City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 ................................. Susanna Russo, Geneva Page, Jack Aldridge, DVM, Andrea Brooks, Sally Stephens Philip Gerrie, Pam Hemphill, Vicky Guldbech, Sherry Hicks .............................................. Mailing Address: City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 362 San Francisco, CA 94102 Commission Voicemail: (415) 554-6074 Website: www.sfgov.org/awcc Commission Chairperson: Sally Stephens Image removed by sender. (Note: Public comment will be taken on each item. Items are first introduced to the Commission, and then there is public comment. 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Carol Stanley
by Karen Watkins 09 Oct '10

09 Oct '10

I received an amazon today that was surrendered by an older couple that rescues birds. Carol Stanley gave them one of her African greys that was hatched with a vertebrae missing in its neck. They are big fans of Carol and said she breeds hyacinth macaws. I can see why a ban on bird sales might be unsettling when you are breeding and selling $10k birds. The bird they surrendered to Mickaboo came from a federal quarantine place near the Mexican border three years ago and had no connection to Carol. Apparently they didn't consider Carol's place as one where unhappy birds can go. I didn't broach the subject since I didn't want them to consider it. I didn't tell them that Mickaboo has been at odds with Carol. Karen

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Somewhat OT: Bird Safe Building Guidelines seeking support in San Francisco
by Vincent J. Hrovat 09 Oct '10

09 Oct '10

FYI, this is, obviously, more for outdoor birds but is somewhat germane to what we do. I will post the standards document here when it is available. It might make sense for Mickaboo to send an official statement in support of this proposal. Standards for Bird Safe Buildings On October 7,2010 the San Francisco Planning Department will release a draft Bird Safe Building Standards document on the Planning Commission's October 14, 2010 agenda at <http://www.sfplanning.org/index.aspx?page=2248> http://www.sfplanning.org/index.aspx?page=2248 The draft document would propose the creation of three tiers of review: 1) guidelines providing guidance to project sponsors about the potential bird hazards; 2) requirements for the most hazardous conditions; and 3) voluntary "birdsafe" certification for building owners who choose, on their own accord, to meet the guidelines. The proposal discusses potential negative impacts on resident and migratory birds, comprising suggested remedies to lessen the hazard through treatments for glazing, lighting, and other building design and operations application. Review the document and express your support for bird safe buildings in San Francisco. Public comment is accepted via email to the Commissioners or for a couple minutes at the hearing. Vincent J. Hrovat

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Re: [Media-advisors] can we use this INSANITY for a press release/story?
by Pamela Lee 21 Sep '10

21 Sep '10

Two became 19? Sounds like rabbits! Sent from my Peek - Pam ------------------------------------- Michelle Yesney<msyesney(a)gmail.com> wrote: The Santa Cruz flock are the progeny of a pair of tiels bought originally from a "family" owned pet store in Santa Cruz. When we got the 19 birds, they were suffering the effect of long term malnutrition and overcrowding. One died, one almost died. We should see if we can get any information on where this new group came from originally. On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 3:33 PM, Martha Kudlacik <marthak816(a)gmail.com>wrote: > I'll see what I can put together re the dots. > > On 9/21/10, Patricia Blau <pblau(a)sonic.net> wrote: > > Maybe so. Can we connect the dots of several of these & do an > > article about mass dumpings? (I haven't been keeping track.) - do > > we have intelligence on several, where we can see a pattern or > > specific causes? It would also seem to be an opportunity to note the > > legislation issue, as a comment (I don't see that as the main thrust, > > but we could connect it, I suspect). > > > > > > On Sep 21, 2010, at 3:17 PM, Martha Kudlacik wrote: > > > >> We have yet another mass surrender of cockatiels (33 in Palo Alto). > >> Is there any way we can use this madness for a little PR? > >> > > > > > > > >

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Re: [Media-advisors] Fwd: Answers to questions regarding the AFA proposal for re-homing birds/ from Mary Ellen LePage
by Pamela Lee 18 Sep '10

18 Sep '10

I'm ok with the commission making the official response Sent on the go from my Peek ------------------------------------- Elizabeth Young<adoptkings(a)gmail.com> wrote: See Commissioners Philip and Pam's response below (and before) mine. I don't know that Mickaboo needs to do anything else... unless ACC feels differently? e ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Elizabeth Young <adoptkings(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 9:51 AM Subject: Re: Answers to questions regarding the AFA proposal for re-homing birds/ from Mary Ellen LePage To: Pam Hemphill <pam.hemphill(a)gmail.com> Cc: Philip Gerrie <glassgerrie(a)earthlink.net>, Sally Stephens < stephensfw(a)mindspring.com>, Rebecca Katz <Rebecca.Katz(a)sfgov.org>, Kat Brown <Kat.Brown(a)sfgov.org>, pambudgie(a)yahoo.com, tammyazzaro(a)gmail.com As a bird rescuer, I have found that it would be very easy to give birds away. The challenge is to find adopters who will provide the proper diet, large enough and bird-safe cages and environments; behavioral and social support to address the birds' screaming, plucking, biting, fearfulness, etc., avian vet care (not just euthanasia) FOR THE BIRD'S LIFETIME (without breeding or rehoming). And to verify all of the above with direct involvement, including home visits. And since every bird that arrives at SFACC has already been failed by the "pet system" in that somebody either surrendered them, lost them or set them "free", I think they deserve a second and different sort of chance than just being given away. I'm preaching to the choir but wanted to make the distinction. I've attached a copy of the Mickaboo Adoption Contract to show the difference. Thanks, Elizabeth On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 8:30 AM, Pam Hemphill <pam.hemphill(a)gmail.com>wrote: > I totally agree. Both AFA and PIJAC seem to be cut from the same cloth. > However, we are going to need to respond to this proposal in a serious > fashion. Should the response come from the Commission or from ACC? > > Pam > > > > On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:52 PM, Philip Gerrie <glassgerrie(a)earthlink.net>wrote: > >> Her replies seem simplistic. We can all rest easy now that AFA had taken >> care of the problem. Why did they wait until now to do this? Just a >> coincidence that we were considering a ban on bird sales? >> >> >> Here's a quote from Mira's book "Of Parrots and People, page 121, "The >> AFA, widely recognized as the preeminent organization representing >> professional breeders, came out in strong opposition to the CA bill banning >> the sale of unweaned birds in pet shops when the measure was proposed. >> Though the Kansas-based federation has several education and conservation >> related endeavors, its primary purpose is to ensure that *no* regulations >> inhibit its industry. AFA people consider legislation regulating birds as an >> assault said one AFA leader." >> >> Philip >> >> >> >> On Sep 16, 2010, at 1:58 PM, Pam Hemphill wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> This is Mary Ellen's response. Somehow I think that she has good >> intentions, but definitely does not see the full picture. See what you >> think. >> Pam >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Mary Ellen LePage <mail(a)birds2pet.com> >> Date: Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 9:13 AM >> Subject: RE: Questions regarding the AFA proposal for re-homing birds >> To: Pam Hemphill <pam.hemphill(a)gmail.com> >> Cc: Marilyn Hawley <mhawley44(a)aol.com> >> >> >> Dear Pam, >> >> >> Please forgive the tardy response. I had started to respond before my >> computer self-destructed (thanks to the incompetent staff at the Microsoft >> help desk). It has taken me this long to get some of my programs >> re-installed and the mail files found. >> >> >> In answer to your questions: >> >> With regard to your first bullet point, what happens if the AFA cannot >> find a new home and the person who surrendered the bird cannot take the bird >> back? >> >> >> Then you will be in no worse a situation then you are now. I think I will >> be able to place most birds. >> >> >> Regarding your second bullet point, what does "pet quality" mean? >> >> >> Pet quality usually means that the bird is handleable, but there are even >> some people that do not require their pet bird to be handleable. Some like >> them for their other characteristics - beauty, talking ability, antics, >> song, etc. >> >> >> Regarding your sixth bullet point, what are the "other alternatives" for >> "apparently ill" birds? >> >> >> That would have to be determined on a case by case basis. Handicapped >> birds are usually very adoptable. There is usually someone that will open >> their heart and home to a handicapped bird. For example, I dearly love my >> congenitally blind dog. Some "rescues" have donation funds to care for sick >> but curable birds. Currently Mickaboo has donation funds to give all their >> birds veterinary care. They could use those funds to only give veterinary >> care to the birds that really need it. Some birds are so sick that >> euthanasia might be appropriate to save them pain and suffering. This might >> include birds with serious bird viral diseases. >> >> >> What about birds that are abandoned in an apartment, or found in a park, >> or a backyard, etc. and have no known owner? Many birds come to ACC in that >> way. >> >> >> These are the birds we most want to help. >> >> >> Does the AFA provide any vet care for birds? >> >> >> The AFA will not provide any kind of care. All care and transport will be >> done entirely by the adopting member. I will only set up a system to match >> available birds with educated members willing to re-home the bird. The >> re-homer will have to sign a legally approved Informed Consent document >> stating that the total care is their responsibility, that all possible >> health risks are identified and that they agree to the risk, and that the >> City of San Francisco and AFA will be held harmless if there are any >> problems. >> >> >> How will the surrendered birds live out their lives? Will they be pets or >> breeders or go to a sanctuary or? >> >> >> All of above and more. Eligible members would include pet owners, >> breeders, veterinarians and vet techs, rescues, sanctuaries, behaviorists, >> zoos, and probably more that I cannot remember. >> >> Does the offer extend to the wild parrots of Telegraph Hill? >> >> >> The offer extends to all exotic birds brought to your agency. I hope you >> are not planning to try to capture the wild parrots. They are an important >> part of San Francisco. >> >> >> >> Please note that this is not a contract and that this draft proposal may >> need to be changed by either you or us as we are working our way through it >> and identifying situations that might need to be addressed differently. It >> would be an interesting pilot program. I don't expect 100% success with >> re-homing all birds, but I think the percentage will be high. >> >> >> Please also note that if you agree to this proposal, I will have to get >> final approval from my AFA Board of Directors that meet quarterly. The next >> meeting is the end of October. >> >> >> Thank You. >> >> Mary Ellen LePage >> >> >> >> >> >> *Pam Hemphill, Commissioner >> Animal Control and Welfare Commission* >> *San Francisco, California* >> >> >> > -- Elizabeth Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org <http://www.rescuereport.org/> www.MickaCoo.org <http://www.mickacoo.org/> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0 -- Elizabeth Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Fwd: Answers to questions regarding the AFA proposal for re-homing birds/ from Mary Ellen LePage
by Elizabeth Young 18 Sep '10

18 Sep '10

See Commissioners Philip and Pam's response below (and before) mine. I don't know that Mickaboo needs to do anything else... unless ACC feels differently? e ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Elizabeth Young <adoptkings(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 9:51 AM Subject: Re: Answers to questions regarding the AFA proposal for re-homing birds/ from Mary Ellen LePage To: Pam Hemphill <pam.hemphill(a)gmail.com> Cc: Philip Gerrie <glassgerrie(a)earthlink.net>, Sally Stephens < stephensfw(a)mindspring.com>, Rebecca Katz <Rebecca.Katz(a)sfgov.org>, Kat Brown <Kat.Brown(a)sfgov.org>, pambudgie(a)yahoo.com, tammyazzaro(a)gmail.com As a bird rescuer, I have found that it would be very easy to give birds away. The challenge is to find adopters who will provide the proper diet, large enough and bird-safe cages and environments; behavioral and social support to address the birds' screaming, plucking, biting, fearfulness, etc., avian vet care (not just euthanasia) FOR THE BIRD'S LIFETIME (without breeding or rehoming). And to verify all of the above with direct involvement, including home visits. And since every bird that arrives at SFACC has already been failed by the "pet system" in that somebody either surrendered them, lost them or set them "free", I think they deserve a second and different sort of chance than just being given away. I'm preaching to the choir but wanted to make the distinction. I've attached a copy of the Mickaboo Adoption Contract to show the difference. Thanks, Elizabeth On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 8:30 AM, Pam Hemphill <pam.hemphill(a)gmail.com>wrote: > I totally agree. Both AFA and PIJAC seem to be cut from the same cloth. > However, we are going to need to respond to this proposal in a serious > fashion. Should the response come from the Commission or from ACC? > > Pam > > > > On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:52 PM, Philip Gerrie <glassgerrie(a)earthlink.net>wrote: > >> Her replies seem simplistic. We can all rest easy now that AFA had taken >> care of the problem. Why did they wait until now to do this? Just a >> coincidence that we were considering a ban on bird sales? >> >> >> Here's a quote from Mira's book "Of Parrots and People, page 121, "The >> AFA, widely recognized as the preeminent organization representing >> professional breeders, came out in strong opposition to the CA bill banning >> the sale of unweaned birds in pet shops when the measure was proposed. >> Though the Kansas-based federation has several education and conservation >> related endeavors, its primary purpose is to ensure that *no* regulations >> inhibit its industry. AFA people consider legislation regulating birds as an >> assault said one AFA leader." >> >> Philip >> >> >> >> On Sep 16, 2010, at 1:58 PM, Pam Hemphill wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> This is Mary Ellen's response. Somehow I think that she has good >> intentions, but definitely does not see the full picture. See what you >> think. >> Pam >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Mary Ellen LePage <mail(a)birds2pet.com> >> Date: Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 9:13 AM >> Subject: RE: Questions regarding the AFA proposal for re-homing birds >> To: Pam Hemphill <pam.hemphill(a)gmail.com> >> Cc: Marilyn Hawley <mhawley44(a)aol.com> >> >> >> Dear Pam, >> >> >> Please forgive the tardy response. I had started to respond before my >> computer self-destructed (thanks to the incompetent staff at the Microsoft >> help desk). It has taken me this long to get some of my programs >> re-installed and the mail files found. >> >> >> In answer to your questions: >> >> With regard to your first bullet point, what happens if the AFA cannot >> find a new home and the person who surrendered the bird cannot take the bird >> back? >> >> >> Then you will be in no worse a situation then you are now. I think I will >> be able to place most birds. >> >> >> Regarding your second bullet point, what does “pet quality” mean? >> >> >> Pet quality usually means that the bird is handleable, but there are even >> some people that do not require their pet bird to be handleable. Some like >> them for their other characteristics – beauty, talking ability, antics, >> song, etc. >> >> >> Regarding your sixth bullet point, what are the “other alternatives” for >> “apparently ill” birds? >> >> >> That would have to be determined on a case by case basis. Handicapped >> birds are usually very adoptable. There is usually someone that will open >> their heart and home to a handicapped bird. For example, I dearly love my >> congenitally blind dog. Some “rescues” have donation funds to care for sick >> but curable birds. Currently Mickaboo has donation funds to give all their >> birds veterinary care. They could use those funds to only give veterinary >> care to the birds that really need it. Some birds are so sick that >> euthanasia might be appropriate to save them pain and suffering. This might >> include birds with serious bird viral diseases. >> >> >> What about birds that are abandoned in an apartment, or found in a park, >> or a backyard, etc. and have no known owner? Many birds come to ACC in that >> way. >> >> >> These are the birds we most want to help. >> >> >> Does the AFA provide any vet care for birds? >> >> >> The AFA will not provide any kind of care. All care and transport will be >> done entirely by the adopting member. I will only set up a system to match >> available birds with educated members willing to re-home the bird. The >> re-homer will have to sign a legally approved Informed Consent document >> stating that the total care is their responsibility, that all possible >> health risks are identified and that they agree to the risk, and that the >> City of San Francisco and AFA will be held harmless if there are any >> problems. >> >> >> How will the surrendered birds live out their lives? Will they be pets or >> breeders or go to a sanctuary or? >> >> >> All of above and more. Eligible members would include pet owners, >> breeders, veterinarians and vet techs, rescues, sanctuaries, behaviorists, >> zoos, and probably more that I cannot remember. >> >> Does the offer extend to the wild parrots of Telegraph Hill? >> >> >> The offer extends to all exotic birds brought to your agency. I hope you >> are not planning to try to capture the wild parrots. They are an important >> part of San Francisco. >> >> >> >> Please note that this is not a contract and that this draft proposal may >> need to be changed by either you or us as we are working our way through it >> and identifying situations that might need to be addressed differently. It >> would be an interesting pilot program. I don’t expect 100% success with >> re-homing all birds, but I think the percentage will be high. >> >> >> Please also note that if you agree to this proposal, I will have to get >> final approval from my AFA Board of Directors that meet quarterly. The next >> meeting is the end of October. >> >> >> Thank You. >> >> Mary Ellen LePage >> >> >> >> >> >> *Pam Hemphill, Commissioner >> Animal Control and Welfare Commission* >> *San Francisco, California* >> >> >> > -- Elizabeth Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org <http://www.rescuereport.org/> www.MickaCoo.org <http://www.mickacoo.org/> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0 -- Elizabeth Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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