And it's a chance to emphasize the positive aspects of the differences. Many people like the idea of a long-lived pet, for example. I had a talk with a woman recently whose husband said no more pets because she was so traumatized when they died. Ironically, he was the next to die and she is thinking about getting a bird. On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 4:07 PM, Vincent J. Hrovat <1217@vhrovat.org> wrote:

Thanks for doing this. Since they have never discussed birds before, the differences between dogs/cats and birds as pets seems like a good place to start. You might also mention the similarities, specifically the breeding mills and overpopulation crisis. People have heard about these over and over again for dogs and cats but might not be aware that the problems exist for birds too.

--VH

*From:* media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org [mailto: media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] *On Behalf Of *pblau@sonic.net *Sent:* Monday, May 23, 2011 2:59 PM *To:* Media Advisors - Mickaboo *Subject:* [Media-advisors] Your thoughts?

Hi folks, There's a 5-minute radio (internet) interview that I'll be doing this Wednesday. I thought I'd ask this group what they think the best (short) topic might be. The couple that runs this "Pet Patrol" show in the Half Moon Bay region has mostly done things on dogs & cats, no birds yet. So it's really an intro, more than anything else, and perhaps we'll get called back.

I'm able to submit the question(s) to her for our response. Some ideas could be:

- the difference between a dog and/or cat as a pet v. a bird - why get your bird from a bird rescue-- aren't they damaged? - what's the best thing about bird ownership?

or things along that line. I don't want to be a 5-minute negative Nellie (don't do this! watch out for that!)-- I'm thinking upbeat, to be positive, etc. Let me know if you have any ideas.

p

Perhpas a quick sentence like: What's BEST about adopting a rehomed/fostered birds is that you are blessed with a tremendous amount of information about the birds from their fosters that you would get from very few other situations (and they have grown accustomed to common household noises, activities, etc.) --- On Tue, 5/24/11, Karen Watkins wrote: From: Karen Watkins Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] Your thoughts? To: pblau@sonic.net, "'Mickaboo media advisor team'" Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 7:26 AM I vote for “why get your bird from a bird rescue”. Karen   From: media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of pblau@sonic.net Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 2:59 PM To: Media Advisors - Mickaboo Subject: [Media-advisors] Your thoughts?   Hi folks, There's a 5-minute radio (internet) interview that I'll be doing this Wednesday.  I thought I'd ask this group what they think the best (short) topic might be.  The couple that runs this "Pet Patrol" show in the Half Moon Bay region has mostly done things on dogs & cats, no birds yet.  So it's really an intro, more than anything else, and perhaps we'll get called back. I'm able to submit the question(s) to her for our response.  Some ideas could be: - the difference between a dog and/or cat as a pet v. a bird - why get your bird from a bird rescue-- aren't they damaged? - what's the best thing about bird ownership? or things along that line.  I don't want to be a 5-minute negative Nellie (don't do this!  watch out for that!)-- I'm thinking upbeat, to be positive, etc. Let me know if you have any ideas. p -----Inline Attachment Follows-----

YES!  Plus the company of some pretty outstanding folks --- On Tue, 5/24/11, Elizabeth Young wrote: From: Elizabeth Young Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] Your thoughts? To: "Mickaboo media advisor team" Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 9:17 AM AND ongoing support, info, resources from the rescue! On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Mary Long wrote: Perhpas a quick sentence like: What's BEST about adopting a rehomed/fostered birds is that you are blessed with a tremendous amount of information about the birds from their fosters that you would get from very few other situations (and they have grown accustomed to common household noises, activities, etc.) --- On Tue, 5/24/11, Karen Watkins wrote: From: Karen Watkins Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] Your thoughts? To: pblau@sonic.net, "'Mickaboo media advisor team'" Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 7:26 AM I vote for “why get your bird from a bird rescue”. Karen   From: media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of pblau@sonic.net Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 2:59 PM To: Media Advisors - Mickaboo Subject: [Media-advisors] Your thoughts?   Hi folks, There's a 5-minute radio (internet) interview that I'll be doing this Wednesday.  I thought I'd ask this group what they think the best (short) topic might be.  The couple that runs this "Pet Patrol" show in the Half Moon Bay region has mostly done things on dogs & cats, no birds yet.  So it's really an intro, more than anything else, and perhaps we'll get called back. I'm able to submit the question(s) to her for our response.  Some ideas could be: - the difference between a dog and/or cat as a pet v. a bird - why get your bird from a bird rescue-- aren't they damaged? - what's the best thing about bird ownership? or things along that line.  I don't want to be a 5-minute negative Nellie (don't do this!  watch out for that!)-- I'm thinking upbeat, to be positive, etc. Let me know if you have any ideas. p -----Inline Attachment Follows----- -- 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 -----Inline Attachment Follows-----