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President's 2025 Message

By Tammy Azzaro

Hello, Everyone, and Happy New Year!!

Looking back on this year, it is clear that it was one of the most challenging chapters in our rescue’s history. We are deeply aware of the weight carried by our team, our volunteers, and our supporters throughout an extraordinarily difficult time. Thanks to the compassion and perseverance of our Mickaboo family, we have made it through safely and want to share the relevant numbers with all of you. View in a new window


Volunteer of the Year: Lisa Siegel

By The Editor

Mickaboo is a totally volunteer-run organization and as such, its volunteers are its life blood. Lisa Siegel is our volunteer coordinator; Mickaboo has benefitted from her organizational skills and ability to connect potential volunteers' capabilities with Mickaboo's needs. Let's learn about her Mickaboo journey, in her words. View in a new window


Recognizing our 2025 Annual Holiday Party & Funraiser Donors

By The Editor

Mickaboo's Board of Directors, its volunteers, and its 450+ foster birds thank you for your in-kind support of our 28th 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


Special Needs Budgies

By Desiree Bauer

Peggy Hartlein has been a foster parent for Mickaboo for years, caring for several budgies. She is currently fostering six budgies with special needs. Her home has become a sanctuary where these birds can recover, thrive, and socialize. This article is about some of those special needs budgies and what it takes to help them live with quality. View in a new window


Bird of the Month

By The Editor

Mr. Blue is a happy boy because he is bonded to Coco who is the love of his life. Mr. Blue and Coco are deeply in love. They spend their days chirping away, kissing each other, grooming each other, and having an occasional lover's quarrel.   Read More...