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 ________________________________ 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