Everyone - The email below describes Tad, an Amazon with papilloma. Scott
has suggested that this is a newsworthy event that might help to attract an
"outside" foster home that could give him the care he needs. Certainly
Shelley Butler has tried to attract a new papilloma foster home from within
Mickaboo, with not a lot of luck.
I am hoping that this group can provide insight into publicizing the
activity, both pro and con.
Thanks for your help,
Michelle
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From: Karen Watkins
Date: Sun, Jun 3, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Subject: [Mickaboo Discuss] Need Foster Home for Amazon with Papilloma
To: discuss@mickaboo.org
We have an amazon at For the Birds in San Jose that was diagnosed with
papilloma and he needs a foster home this week. Tad is a blue front amazon
that flew into someone’s yard. They considered keeping him because he was a
nice bird. However, they surrendered him to an animal shelter when they
realized he had health problems. Mickaboo has paid for his veterinary care.
He has a prolapse and papilloma. The papilloma is a contagious and
incurable virus. However birds can live for years with papilloma. They are
not considered adoptable as they require expensive surgery during their
lifetime to remove tumors associated with the disease. ****
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So now Mickaboo has an amazon that needs a long term foster home that can
keep him quarantined from other birds and make vet visits as needed. It is
very rewarding work. Shelly Butler from Team Papilloma has no more room for
birds so we need an additional foster home. If you are interested in
fostering Tad, please contact me at karen.watkins@gmail.com.****
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Thanks!****
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Karen Watkins****
Amazon Coordinator****
Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue****
www.mickaboo.org****
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