Scott, thanks for the response. My comments are below
> They should go through the entire process.
I’m inclined to agree with some possible exceptions. Since the bird in question now is an Amazon, it’s probably Karen’s call.
>Depending on the situation we might be able to fast track.
Hopefully we can commit to fast tracking a seemingly qualified candidate who responds directly to this kind of announcement, rather than simply telling them to fill out an app and get in the queue. I guess it depends on how promising they look.
> going to need to be careful about are the well-meaning but clueless people
I agree. It’s easy to write a tearjerk piece about these birds, and it might help to generate some donations or general interest. But it will also generate feedback from people who are, well, n00bs. The publicity that we put together about this should state specifically that we’re looking for a special type of commitment. We can always ask for donations at the end to give the well-meaning n00bs something to consider. :-)
--VH
From: media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Scott Shipley
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 8:23 PM
To: Mickaboo media advisor team
Cc: Mickaboo media advisor team
Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] Fwd: [Mickaboo Discuss] Need Foster Home for Amazon with Papilloma
I think all people who apply should be carefully screened. They should go though the entire process. Depending on the situation we might be able to fast track. The ideal home would someone who already has a Pap bird and is willing to share with a new bird. Or someone who had recently lost a bird to disease or unavoidable injury who could take in a Pap bird. Are there homes like this? I hope so, but we'll never find out if we don't ask.
The thing we are going to need to be carefull about are the well meaning but clueless people who respond out of impulse.
Scott Shipley
On Jun 3, 2012, at 5:29 PM, "Vincent J. Hrovat" <1217@vhrovat.org> wrote:
Sorry I didn’t read through this thoroughly before. So, we’re looking outside of the organization for papilloma homes? What are the rules of engagement? Will the “foster” parent (probably like a long-term caretaker) need to go through Mickaboo’s entire approval process? Will they be fast-tracked through the process? Will seemingly qualified parties be able to forego all or part of the approval process? Will we work with willing and able “non-bird” people to get them up to speed on caring for these birds? These are things which in my opinion should be considered before we publicize this.
I’m thinking that any external communication about this should include a high-level description of what avian papilloma virus is and what it isn’t. For example, it’s communicable to other birds but not to mammals (right?) and it’s permanent. I’m sure Shelly could provide anecdotes about caring for APV-positive birds and those will help to convey what it’s like to care for these special birds.
And, before an outsider takes any APV-positive birds on Mickaboo’s behalf they should probably sign a contract indemnifying Mickaboo in case they expose other birds to the infected bird and pass on the virus. Do we have a specific contract for this sort of thing? I know we have a zoonotic disease waiver, which is not exactly the same thing. . . .
--VH
From: media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Michelle Yesney
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 11:38 AM
To: Mickaboo media advisor team
Subject: [Media-advisors] Fwd: [Mickaboo Discuss] Need Foster Home for Amazon with Papilloma
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Karen Watkins <karen.watkins@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Jun 3, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Subject: [Mickaboo Discuss] Need Foster Home for Amazon with Papilloma
To: discuss@mickaboo.org<image001.gif>
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
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