Rescue Unwanted and Abandoned Companion Birds

It might take a while before they can learn to give us their trust. They are surrendered by owners and shelters.  Sometimes they come to us as strays. Some just need a warm, welcoming home and open heart. Others need veterinary care. And many need the lifeline that Mickaboo can provide.

Mickaboo strives to educate people about companion birds to ensure the birds have a safe, loving environment for life. It stands ready to provide assistance and refuge to those in need.

So far this year, 391 birds were surrendered to us; we found permanent homes for 358 members of our foster flock.

We delight in seeing birds come out of their shells, socialize, grow back broken and plucked plumage, or finally decide that eating those fruit and veggie things isn’t so bad after all. And in the end, uniting these birds with a loving owner and forever home…we know it’s worth it. That happiness and gratitude manifests itself in many ways. A whistled greeting. A gentle nibble. A bowed head seeking a skritch or two.

Happy endings would not be possible without the time and energy put in by our outstanding volunteers who teach bird care classes, make phone calls and conduct home visits, construct bird toys, and transport birds and supplies all over Northern California. These birds would not be able to overcome bad diets, diseases or behavioral issues without the dedication put in by our foster parents. And above all, the veterinary care that we are able to provide these birds would not be feasible without the generosity of our donors.

As you pause to reflect on your giving this season, please consider making a one-time or recurring donation to Mickaboo. Your support makes a world of difference for our feathered friends. Don’t forget to spread the word about the joy of companion birds – don’t breed, don’t buy, ADOPT!

Wishing you a season of joy and a New Year full of prosperity.

Links:

• Find Mickaboo on the web!
• See the birds who need the most help
• See other ways to help Mickaboo

Many thanks to those of you who recently donated to Mickaboo! Because of your generosity and others, Mickaboo collected enough funds in the last week or so (centered around Global Giving Bonus Day) to pay for about three weeks of veterinary expenses - a wonderful gift.

I'd like to give you an update about the scarlet macaw featured on our Global Giving page, one of the birds you help with your donation.  King is one of Mickaboo's 600+ foster birds available for adoption. Mickaboo rehabilitates its foster birds, both physically and socially, to the extent possible and necessary to enable them to find new homes. King is continuing to learn how to trust humans and to heal his battered soul in the care of one of our volunteer foster parents.  Recently this volunteer started caring for another macaw, a Blue and Gold named Rocky. This report's photo shows King and Rocky have become close friends - Rocky has taken King under his wing, both figuratively and literally.  In the same way, a significant part of Mickaboo's activities is around taking abused, neglected, or abandoned companion birds under its wing (as well as to educate the public about responsible bird ownership) - and we thank you for enabling us to continue to do so.

To learn more about King, Rocky and the rest of our foster flock - and to sign up to adopt any of them - go to our online bird listing. Want to learn more about bird care?  Our reading room has several articles about bird behavior, safe and nonsafe plants and foods, and more!  Finally, read our latest quarterly newsletter, written by Mickaboo's volunteers, for more about what Mickaboo does and the latest in responsible avian care.

If you plan to be in the San Francisco Bay Area on December 3, join us at our Annual Holiday Party!

Thank you again for your generosity, and enabling Mickaboo to continue its mission on behalf of our feathered friends!

Links:

• Visit us on the web!
• Look at the many ways you can help Mickaboo!
• RSVP to Mickaboo's Annual Holiday Party!