Thanks for sending Elizabeth. Delmas made a HUGE impression not only on me, but
I'm sure those young men as well. I love that they saw an act of compassion
happening in the moment. Maybe they'll think differently about birds in the
future.
And to clarify, I only have nine parrots temporarily as I'm birdsitting while
one of ours is enjoying some well deserved time off. I love that we can all
lean on each other to trade bird sitting and support each other in so many
ways. And I don't know what I would have done without Leslie Grant showing up
late last night to help feed Delmas. She walked me thru the process and
encouraged me to do it so that I can be ready if I ever need to again.
I emailed my neighborhood association again this morning letting them know what
happened and asking them again to make a donation to help cover the costs of our
birds. As Elizabeth said, just talking about what we do can make one more
person aware. I'm always surprised when someone randomly asks me if I know
about Mickaboo and I love it when that happens!
Thanks EVERYONE for the calls, emails, texts, and mojo last night. It was so
good to know that I had a community to support me thru a new experience.
Best,
Aileen
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From: Elizabeth Young
To: General mickaboo discussion ; MickaCoo@mickaboo.org
Cc: Cathy Kendall ; Aileen Cureton
Sent: Tue, July 6, 2010 9:41:08 AM
Subject: Sad news about Delmas the found baby pigeon
Hello-
Unfortunately the deformed baby pigeon that Aileen found last night didn't make
it. Named Delmas for the road she was found under, she is buried in Aileen's
yard and the spot will be marked with a lilac bush.
Little Delmas, born into a hard world with the terrible disadvantage of a
missing upper beak, didn't live long but she made a lasting impression.
Aileen has already emailed her neighborhood association about this little orphan
in their midst and told them about MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue and encouraged
people to donate. She's also sharing Delmas' story on Facebook and Aileen says
she's better prepared now for the next little one that needs help. That's a lot
for a baby pigeon to accomplish.
For me, learning that Delmas didn't survive was painful two ways. I'm saddened
that she won the Birdy Lotto too late to reap all the rewards and I'm saddened
(and kind of horrified) at the twinge of relief I felt when I realized I
wouldn't have to find her a home. The only answer for the latter is more
people. We all need more people to help. Aileen has NINE parrots and was still
trying to figure out how she could perhaps foster some doves. That's not the
answer- most of us are PAST FULL! I know I am and Aileen is too. We need more
people to help us to help the birds.
So please- tell somebody about little Delmas and ask them to get involved.
We've got budgies and cockatiels and macaws and amazons and doves and pigeons
and volunteer opportunities and donations are needed and there is truly
something for everybody!
Thank you to Aileen and Leslie and Friederike and Holly and Cathy and Tammy and
Michelle for their efforts, large and small, on behalf of little Delmas.
--
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
