Elizabeth,
I’m sorry this is getting so stressful, but Mickacoo can’t be the only savior for these birds in need – neither can Mickaboo for that matter.  I was talking to my vet tech today about what’s going on and he doesn’t understand why the shelters aren’t getting more involved in trying to place birds.  

So my question is – is that maybe the next step – to educate shelters about how to find new loving homes for birds, the way they do for dogs and cats?

I know Andy’s Pet shop, once they find a new location, will be devoting themselves to finding new homes for pets in need, so maybe it’s about more community outreach and education and working to get more of the pet stores involved in the process.  One of the comments from the LA times article addressed the comment that if pet stores didn’t sell animals, they couldn’t sell food.  The writer’s response was, but if you had more adoption fairs, they could still sell the food to take care of the animal they just adopted.  

As a newcomer to all of this it seems that Mickacoo and Mickaboo are in triage mode, so reacting to needs rather than figuring out if that’s even the best reaction.  Just like the stream about the parrot, that was really just being boarded and someone made a clerical error.  If everything is rush to save, rather than finding a bigger way to solve the problem, I’m not sure it’s doing anyone any good for the long haul.  As Robert said, he’s running out of enthusiasm, but at least has Clint on his side.  Not everyone can find the strength to keep going nor has the bandwidth to do anything, and none of us can healthfully do it forever.  I know August is almost here and you wanted us to brainstorm some solutions.  Well here’s my first thoughts towards finding a better way, rather than just fighting fires and always on high alert.  If we all go crazy, no one will be helping the birds.

As a coach, we always talk about holding the space for our clients to play a bigger game – it’s all about finding a more universal solution, not working harder or longer hours.

And Robert, if you and Clint are up to this weekend, great – and if you need a break, that’s ok too.  If we all lose our minds, we can’t help the birds.

Sending out all my love and support.  And holding the space that a solution will come from one of your brilliant and caring minds.

Cheryl