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I don't know what to do
by Elizabeth Young 06 Nov '10

06 Nov '10

Hello- MickaCoo is more full than we have ever been with 78 pigeons and doves in foster care. There are 5 more on a waiting list hoping to come in. I'm going crazy and, despite my MickaCoo volunteering 40+ hours a week and the help that people are providing, I still can't keep up with all that needs doing. And I just received this email from SFACC: *We took in a young king with a left wing fracture this morning. There is a swollen, red area lump in the left carpal area I think. He is holding the wing in a normal position. Dr. Bing said fracture. Wondering if you can take.* * * Of course, we can always take "one more" but what about tomorrow? There will be another "one more". I truly do not know what to do. I CANNOT support a larger "caseload" than I already am. Unless there is somebody out there who really wants to get a lot more involved as a volunteer (raising funds, supporting foster volunteers, recruiting adopters, transporting to vets, etc.) or somebody who's ready to adopt some pigeons, MickaCoo is going to have to turn away birds like this. (I remember when MickaCoo used to say "eight is enough!" when we had 8 foster pigeons, then being terrified when we had 25 and panic-stricken at 50 fosters. But 78???!!!) *WHAT DO RESCUES DO? Resources are finite and the need is infinite. I cannot make the math work.* *Elizabeth * -- 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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Offering free Aviary litter draws and feeder
by C Dickinson 06 Nov '10

06 Nov '10

Hi there! I am offering free Aviary parts and wanted to give anyone on the MickaBoo/Coo list first grabs! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/zip/2046012842.html If interested email me @ chezd3(a)yahoo.com ASAP Thanks Cheryl ____________________________________________________________ Cheryl A Reiki Master - www.cheryldickinson.com A MickaCoo Volunteer - www.MickaCoo.org A King Pigeon Rescuer - http://cheryldickinson.com/kings.htm

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Re: [MickaCoo] [Mickaboo Discuss] I don't know what to do
by C Dickinson 06 Nov '10

06 Nov '10

Thank you Robert! I love that story! Thank you! It is the truth and I am hopeful there will be a movement in SF to get Live food Meat Poultry Market Vendors to stop selling live King Pigeons, Chicken etc... to the public. I am sure if Foster farms was releasing poultry birds alive to the public and they ended up in the streets, I would be some how involved in helping them. There is another side to my last sentence related to health code issues and animal cruelty, which I am not touching base on here, but want to acknowledge it exists. Maybe by being involved in this rescue means I am saving the life of animals that would have been killed to be eaten, so am I making a bigger difference by just rescuing them and while feeling helpless that the problem will ever end. After all personally my idea world would be that no one ate animals and every animal had safe or natural home. I am sitting here looking at this baby King Friday (below link), yesterdays Squab.. wondering how they can even be eaten at all. But to be raised to be eaten in small enclosures with no enrichment, sold to someone and tossed in the streets to be eaten up by a hawk, smashed by a car or just starve to death... I'll keep helping the ones I can. I think Starfish will make a fine name for an upcoming Pij:) Happy day to everyone! Follow this link to see Baby King Friday! Share this album with anyone by sending them this public link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=299404&id=640866498&l=f1774bcf5d ____________________________________________________________ Cheryl A Reiki Master - www.cheryldickinson.com A MickaCoo Volunteer - www.MickaCoo.org A King Pigeon Rescuer - http://cheryldickinson.com/kings.htm ________________________________ From: Robert Allen <rallen(a)atombum.com> To: General mickaboo discussion <discuss(a)mickaboo.org>; MickaCoo(a)mickaboo.org; Tammy Azzaro <tammyazzaro(a)gmail.com> Sent: Sat, November 6, 2010 11:31:50 AM Subject: Re: [MickaCoo] [Mickaboo Discuss] I don't know what to do Elizabeth, Just keep doing what you're doing. Unfortunately you've chosen to rescue animals who are readily resupplied by society. It's sort of like rescuing whole fryer chickens. No matter how many you rescue, there will always be more. So with that in mind, I give you the parable of the starfish, which fits in many cases, including this one: "Most teachers know the story of the man who was walking along a beach at low tide, picking up a random starfish and flinging it back to sea, then bending over and repeating the process as he made his way down his little part of the coast. He was approached by another man who had been watching the seemingly hopeless task of returning thousands of starfish to the safety of the ocean. The second man asked the first, “Why are you trying to save the starfish? Don’t you see it’s a hopeless task? You’ll never be able to save them all! What difference will it make?” The first man bent over once again and picked up another starfish. “It makes a difference to this one. ” And threw it back to the ocean." Robert __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5597 (20101106) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com

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Parrot needs a non-bird home
by Elizabeth Young 03 Nov '10

03 Nov '10

Hello- There is a beautiful eclectus parrot<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eclectus_Parrot>that has a fatal disease. But he may have a couple of happy years left to live if Mickaboo <http://www.mickaboo.org> can find him a home. Right now we need a short term home immediately to save him from euthanasia. Then we'll have time to find him long-term hospice care (if you're not ready to commit to that). Mickaboo will expedite the review and approval process and provide vet care for this poor bird. He must be in a non-bird home because his illness is contagious (to birds only- not people). PLEASE share this request throughout your networks! Thank you! Elizabeth ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Michelle Yesney <msyesney(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 11:44 AM Subject: [Mickaboo Discuss] Responsibility -- Urgent To: discuss <discuss(a)mickaboo.org> All, I put "responsibility" in the subject line because that is so often the underlying reason for why we do things the way we do in Mickaboo. Taking responsibility for a companion bird means giving him or her a home for life, adequate medical care, and a good diet. It means loving them no matter what. We try to teach it by providing an example. Sometimes it means doing the right thing, no matter how sad it is. Someone has contacted us about a male eclectus that has tested positive for PBFD. The owner has other birds and must move the ekkie. If she cannot find a home for him, she will have to euthanize him. He is said to be a gentle bird. PBFD is always fatal if the bird contracts the disease (sometimes testing positive just means that the bird was exposed), which we believe is the case in this circumstance. If you have or know of a home that has no birds, or only has birds with PBFD, please consider contacting the family and asking them to consider taking him in. Mickaboo will provide medical care. We need a home that will give him care and comfort for whatever time remains. Thank you for considering this request. Michelle ------- HOW TO -------------------- CHANGE PERSONAL SETTINGS: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/options/discuss/ VIEW LIST ARCHIVE: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/private/discuss/ HOW TO RESET YOUR LIST PASSWORD: http://confluence.mickaboo.org/x/2wFj -- 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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Who's coming to the Mickaboo Holiday Party/Fundraiser (12/4)?
by Elizabeth Young 02 Nov '10

02 Nov '10

Hello- I'll be at the Mickaboo (and 'Coo!) Holiday Party & Fundraiser in Pleasanton on 12/4. Will you? I hope so! Please RSVP either at the link below or to Pam (cc'd). It's fun and the food is great and the company is fabulous! Hope to see you there! Elizabeth ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lee, Pamela A <pamela.a.lee(a)bankofamerica.com> Date: Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 7:55 PM Subject: [Mickaboo Discuss] Who's coming to the Mickaboo Holiday Party/Fundraiser (12/4)? To: discuss(a)mickaboo.org Hi there! Can you believe the party is just a bit more than a month away? Time just flies! I have to guarantee a count for the caterer by Nov 22, so I’d really appreciate it if you could tell me if you’re coming, and how many people you’re bringing with you. Details about the party and RSVP capabilities are at * http://confluence.mickaboo.org/display/MBPublic/Mickaboo+Holiday+Party+2010*<http://confluence.mickaboo.org/display/MBPublic/Mickaboo+Holiday+Party+2010> . If that page is more than you want to deal with for RSVP purposes, email me at *pambudgie(a)yahoo.com* <pambudgie(a)yahoo.com> with: · How many adults and how many children will be in your party · The names of each (for the nametags we’ll be printing!) A couple of other thoughts: · The Palm Pavilion does **not** allow non-service animals onsite. Accordingly, please plan on NOT using the party to move birds. · The Palm Pavilion is a few hundred feet away from the (free) parking area. If you’ll need to be able to drive up to the entrance to drop off someone who isn’t comfortable walking that far, **OR** if you need to drop off items for the party at the entrance, let me know so I can arrange that access. (IE, you’ll be able to drive up to the entrance – and will then need to turn around and park in the main lot after dropping off whatever.) I hope to see everyone at the party! - Pam

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Hay Give Away
by C Dickinson 31 Oct '10

31 Oct '10

Hello! I scored an extra bail of Hay today and would like to spread the wealth. If you need any hay for your Pij let me know. I am in Pacifica, but surely can pack up some bags and get them rides around the bay. ____________________________________________________________ Cheryl A Reiki Master - www.cheryldickinson.com A MickaCoo Volunteer - www.MickaCoo.org A King Pigeon Rescuer - http://cheryldickinson.com/kings.htm

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Pigeon Adopters Needed!!
by Elizabeth Young 31 Oct '10

31 Oct '10

Another Good Samaritan just rescued a starving (and apparently suicidal) king pigeon from the middle of a busy downtown SF street. MickaCoo cannot help this king (nor the baby at SFACC nor the Berkeley ACC-rescued king pij) until we get some pigeons placed in forever homes. We have 78 (!!!) in foster care and the small MickaCoo team and system CANNOT support any more fosters. (I thought 50 was scary full!) So- please give some thought to opening your home and heart to a sweet pair of pigeons. They can live in your home in a large dog kennel-cage and then mingle happily with the family while wearing their pants. They are smart, sweet, easy going, low-maintenance and quick to learn family routines. Or of course you can create a beautiful aviary outside and adopt a flock. PLEASE help MickaCoo to find *adopters* for some pigeons. Attached is a picture of special needs and bonded homers Joey (flightless) & Sunny (feet are slightly deformed) enjoying a bath together (pij are VERY romantic). Neither is able to thrive in an aviary and they would do best as pets. They are adorable. And there are of course many more- Peppermint & Sparkle, Rascal & Derby, Teddy & Chase, Miles & Macy, Tina & Tony and and and! Many can be found here<http://www.mickaboo.org/our-birds/species-19.html>. (Lots more are yet to be posted- check back frequently!) When some are adopted, we'll be able to help the birds we're turning away. Thank you! -- 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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Re: [MickaCoo] Pigeons in Pants Article
by Elizabeth Y 31 Oct '10

31 Oct '10

That's WONDERFUL! Thank you, Louisa! I will add doves and some pictures and put it up on the website and blog tomorrow! Cheryl D & Alice & Clare- feel free to send me a short blurb/pix and I can work your additions in. Thank you!! e -----Original Message----- From: louisaj(a)sfo.com Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 11:56 PM To: Elizabeth Young <adoptkings(a)gmail.com> Cc: mickacoo(a)mickaboo.org; louisaj(a)sfo.com; Kate Edwards <d4dr(a)aol.com>; Patricia Blau <pblau(a)sonic.net> Subject: RE: Pigeons in Pants Article Hello Everyone - I wrote up the attached short blurb about pigeons in their PG Pants. Let me know what you think - I will be happy to revise as needed. I also need to get the photos of Tina and Tony in their pants for the website! Take care - Louisa Jaskulski Hello! > > Here are the projects that I'm currently working on for MickaCoo (in > descending order of priority). If you see something you would like to > help > with, please let me know! > > 1. Soliciting items for MickaCoo's portion of the Mickaboo Holiday > Party<http://confluence.mickaboo.org/display/MBPublic/Mickaboo+Holiday+Party+2010>Silent > Auction (12/4 in Pleasanton- please RSVP!) > 2. Recruiting and developing adopters! > 3. Finalizing Ingrid's "How to Help a Found Pigeon" article to have as a > resource on the website and my blog > 4. Reviewing and editing the Mickaboo Bird Care Class outline's new > content > on pigeons and doves (and the differences with softbills) > 5. Writing a "Doves as Pets and How to Care for Them" article to have as a > resource on the website and my blog > 6. Writing a "How to Create an Outside Aviary for Pigeons or Doves" > article > to have as a resource on the website and my blog > 7. Writing a "Pigeons In Pants: How to Have Pigeons as Wonderful Indoor > Pets" article to have as a resource on the website & blog > 8. Revising the Foster/Adoption Application to be more pigeon/dove > relevant > (will then be turned over to Tech Team to be put ONLINE!) > 9. Creating a MickaCoo version of the Foster Agreement (Cheryl A is taking > a > first pass at this) > 10. Revising the Foster/Adoption Application to be more pigeon/dove > relevant > 11.Outreaching to wineries to create aviaries for rescued pigeons or doves > 12. Refreshing the front page of www.MickaCoo.org > <http://www.mickacoo.org/>with new pictures (and links to the new > articles mentioned above) > > Of course- fundraising is always needed too. > > I'm probably forgetting a few things but these are the projects that I > feel > are most important for MickaCoo right now,. > > If you see something that you'd like to contribute to or take the lead on, > please let me know! > > Thanks! > e > > > > -- > 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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My MickaCoo Too Doo List
by Elizabeth Young 31 Oct '10

31 Oct '10

Hello! Here are the projects that I'm currently working on for MickaCoo (in descending order of priority). If you see something you would like to help with, please let me know! 1. Soliciting items for MickaCoo's portion of the Mickaboo Holiday Party<http://confluence.mickaboo.org/display/MBPublic/Mickaboo+Holiday+Party+2010>Silent Auction (12/4 in Pleasanton- please RSVP!) 2. Recruiting and developing adopters! 3. Finalizing Ingrid's "How to Help a Found Pigeon" article to have as a resource on the website and my blog 4. Reviewing and editing the Mickaboo Bird Care Class outline's new content on pigeons and doves (and the differences with softbills) 5. Writing a "Doves as Pets and How to Care for Them" article to have as a resource on the website and my blog 6. Writing a "How to Create an Outside Aviary for Pigeons or Doves" article to have as a resource on the website and my blog 7. Writing a "Pigeons In Pants: How to Have Pigeons as Wonderful Indoor Pets" article to have as a resource on the website & blog 8. Revising the Foster/Adoption Application to be more pigeon/dove relevant (will then be turned over to Tech Team to be put ONLINE!) 9. Creating a MickaCoo version of the Foster Agreement (Cheryl A is taking a first pass at this) 10. Revising the Foster/Adoption Application to be more pigeon/dove relevant 11.Outreaching to wineries to create aviaries for rescued pigeons or doves 12. Refreshing the front page of www.MickaCoo.org <http://www.mickacoo.org/>with new pictures (and links to the new articles mentioned above) Of course- fundraising is always needed too. I'm probably forgetting a few things but these are the projects that I feel are most important for MickaCoo right now,. If you see something that you'd like to contribute to or take the lead on, please let me know! Thanks! e -- 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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Inexpensive source for fake dove eggs (small parrot or cockatiel size OK)
by Elizabeth Young 30 Oct '10

30 Oct '10

Hello- I'm a little scandalized at the prices folks want to charge for small (1"), white fake eggs for doves. I'm used to paying about $4 for a dozen lovely wooden ones for pigeons and the cost for fake dove eggs is often $1 or more per egg! Do you have a good online source of inexpensive, 1" fake eggs? If so, I'd appreciate it. Thanks! e -- 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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