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.

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.

Thanks!

Karen Watkins

Amazon Coordinator

Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue

www.mickaboo.org