Happy New Year to all of our hard-working volunteers, bird-loving adopters, foster families, and generous donors, and thank you for your continuing support for and interest in Mickaboo and our wonderful birds. We are preparing to embark on a new segment of our ongoing journey to rescue domestic birds in Northern California. View in a new window

Mickaboo has always been a volunteer-driven organization, even as we have grown significantly over the years. Our ability to rescue thousands of companion birds over the past nearly thirty years has been made possible solely through the dedication, hard work and expertise of our volunteers. These remarkable individuals balance jobs, families and other responsibilities, yet consistently go above and beyond to make our mission a reality.

Among this incredible group, there are always a few who shoulder an especially significant portion of the work. This year, we are proud to honor Vincent Hrovat as one of those extraordinary individuals whose contributions have been instrumental to our continued success. View in a new window

Mickaboo's Board of Directors, its volunteers, and its 450+ foster birds thank you for your in-kind support of our 27th Annual Holiday Auction and Funraiser! Your generosity helps to ensure our rescue birds receive the essential care they need before they go to their "forever" homes. Your commitment to Mickaboo's birds is much appreciated by all of us. View in a new window

[Editor's note: This is an update on Matthew, one of Mickaboo's more dramatic intakes, and his journey since he joined the Mickaboo rescue flock.]

Military macaws are named for their uniform like coloring. Like many human military veterans, Matthew came to Mickaboo with scars and a story to tell. Found limp and unmoving on a hike by a keen-eyed veterinarian, Matthew barely escaped death. He was severely dehydrated and had suffered multiple traumas. The kind veterinarian was able to revive him before contacting Mickaboo for assistance. View in a new window

Hi, I`m Ed! I came to Mickaboo because my family moved to a new home where they couldn`t take me with them, and a neighbor across the street had been feeding us for a while. I was living in an indoor courtyard set up with perches. I had an amazon and a cockatiel for company, but we didn`t really have much to do with each other. We are all more interested in the attention of people!   Read More...