Adoptable Birds, February 2010

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January 22, 2010

Hello everyone from Macaw & Cockatoo Rescue of New Mexico!
It is hard for us to believe that it is already 2010 and even more amazing to look back upon all of the feathered kids that we were able to help this last year. Some of you may remember that last year we took on multiple groups on several occasions including around 30 birds in February, 2009 and another 27 between June and July. We had the pleasure of working directly with approximately 97 birds total in that 12 month span of 2009 and we grew attached to each and every individual as we came to know their special personalities and individual needs. We were also blessed to help coordinate the rescue or rehome of dozens of other parrots living in other parts of the country and were able to impact the lives of hundreds of parrots and owners who needed guidance regarding their companion parrot. It was truly a productive year and we are very proud to have made a difference in so many lives.

Among the birds that we worked with in 2009, only a small percentage remain unadopted, though we know that each bird will find the perfect home when the timing is right and we cannot lay down expectations for when that time will be. We, and they, will patiently wait for the future. 2010 is already shaping up to be a busy year and since the first of the month, we have already saved 12 new birds from uncertain futures. Several of them have already found their families, have fallen in love and we are thankful that those individuals can enjoy the happiness that comes with being part of a loving family so soon. For the others who will have to wait longer, we will try as we always have to provide as much love and entertainment as is needed to keep them happy and safe.

Below is a current list of birds we have available for adoption along with their stories. Some, but not all, of our birds are eligible to be adopted out of state depending on their personalities and temperaments and of course, pending that they would be going to only the very best homes. If you do not have time to read each update, please scroll the the bottom to read the rest of our newsletter.

Blue & Gold Macaw, Jessie:
Jessie has been too special and too complicated to go home with any of multitude of folks who have come to visit her within the past year or so. Everyone agrees that she is stunningly beautiful, but there is something so rare and unique about Jessie that she will have to find someone just as rare to compliment her personality. She is somewhat shy but extremely loving. Jessie is a very private individual and needs to be in a quiet environment where her owner will gently spoil her with tender affection. Jessie can bite extremely hard and her new parent must have the heart of a lion to handle her aggression but also the gentleness of a lamb gain Jessie's trust.
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Military Macaw, Keiko:
Keiko was severely abused and neglected in previous homes and when he arrived he did not know how to trust anyone or any other thing. He struck at the bars or would run away when confronted with attention of any kind, crying out to be left alone. We knew that Keiko would need extensive rehabilitation and that his progress would be very slow. We placed Keiko in and out of foster care situations where he could get the individual attention that was critical to his rehabilitation until we found the right match. With his new foster parent, Keiko is making leaps and bounds. He has learned how to step up, accepts treats from the hands of strangers, and even does a few tricks. He no longer cries when someone comes too close and though he is learning to trust, he still has some work to do before he will be ready for a new family. We are extremely pleased with the progress Keiko has made and wish the very best for him in 2010.
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Blue & Gold Macaw, Amy:
Amy is a very special and very lucky bird to have been supported by numerous kind, animal loving folks who paid her craigslist adoption fee so that M&C Rescue could bring her home from Houston, TX to work with her. Amy had been verbally and physically abused by the man in her life and was just generally misunderstood. She had pulled all of her feathers out, was pale, and underweight. After getting her health issues under control, we started working with Amy to show her that not all people are what she was used to. Amy is a big fan of men and for some men, she is absolutely beside herself with joy. She can be hammy and silly and extremely loving. It is possible for her to be handled by very confident females, but we feel that she would be most happy in a male oriented family with understanding females who are willing to take the back seat to Amy's love affair. Amy has an exceptional appetite and requires some extra fats such as walnuts to keep her healthy. It is doubtful that she will regain her feathers, but we think she is beautiful just the way she is.
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Yellow Collared Mini Macaw, Ziggy:
Ziggy has been with us a long time and though he has had many people interested in adopting him, he really needs someone who is well seasoned with birds who can also provide him with the attention he craves. Ziggy wants to be one in only a small flock and you can be sure he will expect to be top bird! Ziggy is full of silly games and antics and his sense of humor is priceless. This little fellow has come a long way from his beginnings here with our rescue and has learned to have manners (most of the time) by not biting every new person who comes to see him the way he used to. He can still be a little nippy and is a lot more gentle with most women though whoever brings him home will have to have lots of firm boundaries set in place if he is expected to retain those good manners. He has a big voice and an even bigger personality and is just waiting for that perfect match.
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Moluccan Cockatoo, Samantha:
Samantha is currently residing in Orlando, FL where she is staying with a wonderfully good hearted foster family who offered to take her in after her rescue was arranged through our organization. Like one of our macaws, Samantha had a wonderful group of animal loving guardian angels watching over her and her ransom was paid so that she would have the opportunity to enjoy life to it's fullest through the benefits of rehabilitation. SamSam, as she is affectionately called, was originally paired with another bird and the two did not get along. Samantha ended up missing lots of her feathers and was kept in a cage so small that she could not even open one wing. We are not sure if her feathers will ever grow back but this beauty is looking better every day. Years on a poor diet has left Samantha somewhat weak and overweight but her foster care provider has worked hard to improve her condition by providing healthy, low fat foods. SamSam is an extremely shy cockatoo and we have high hopes that once she learns to trust people, she will be amazingly loving and sweet to the person of her choosing. Like any cockatoo, she can be loud at times and requires someone with large bird experience.
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Umbrella Cockatoo, Sugar:
Sugar is a 10 year old male umbrella cockatoo who is in every way a classic example of a cockatoo and came from a home where his family became dangerously allergic to his dust. He is full of life and energy and wants everyone to know that he is in charge, but he also has a habit of climbing into his owners arms, craving nothing more than to be loved and held. When sugar wants love he coos and cries like a baby bird for attention and it is hard to resist his sweet pleas. When things do not go his way he stomps his foot and screams, like a toddler who has been rejected by the world around him! Sugar loves to be out of his cage and if he is given a high play gym to climb around on, he will keep himself happily entertained for hours. This guy is beautiful, lively, loving and sure to be a challenge for anyone who decides to take him on.
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Goffin's Cockatoo, Chicky:
"Chicky the picky" - that's what we should call her, but I am sure she would quickly become offended and she is to amazing to offend. Chicky has the most vibrant personality out of any bird I think we have ever worked with. She hops up and down enthusiastically while spinning herself around and around in circles, bobs, bows, swivels, flips her head from side to side and will do it all within a moments notice if she knows it will get her attention. She loves to have her head rubbed and will melt into her favorite person. Chicky adores attention and is certain to be the jealous type. She does not like other cockatoos and she does not like 99% of the people she meets - striking wildly at them to make them go away. when she does decide to love, it is pure and with 100% dedication. She is nothing short of amazing. Chicky can be very loud like most goffin's cockatoos and will need an owner who will never tire of her endless energy and antics.
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Lesser Sulfer Crested Cockatoo, Foxy:
We have had Foxy since June of 2009 and she has proven herself to be the most wonderfully well mannered, soft hearted, adorable, loving cockatoo around. She is painfully shy when it comes to strangers but she wants attention so badly that she will dive back into her cage to get away but then dances on her perch to get attention. She is fairly quiet for a cockatoo and has a sugary sweet little voice that steals hearts. Foxy gives great kisses and cuddled once she warms up and prefers women with a bubbly upbeat personality. Kids frighten her a little which could be a problem as she is used to being out on a play stand for most of the day. Foxy will do best with a family who is home all the time and who can spend lots of time supervising her out of her cage. She is extra special and deserving of an extra special home.
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Blue Front Amazon, Paradise:
Paradise is an 8 year old amazon who came from a home who had to give her up as well as two other amazons due to increasingly poor health in both parents. As far as we can tell, all of the birds were very well cared for and are in good health. Paradise has a big attitude and is full of words and noises. We have not had her long, but are learning that she requires a confident owner who will not let her antics scare them away from handling her. She is oddly picky for an amazon as most of them will eat anything, and we are working on turning her on to fresh fruits and veggies. We think that Paradise will be a wonderful companion for someone and expect her to light up when the right person comes to visit. Paradise can raise the roof when she wants to, so she would be best in a noise friendly environment.
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Blue Front Amazon, Timber:
Timber is also 8 years old and came from the same home as Paradise. He is very shy and will need some rehabilitation to become a companion, but we don't expect his progress to take very long as he will already perch nicely on a stand and accept food and treats. He is unsure about hands and tries to run away and will bite when pushed, but with a little patience he will become a well mannered, calm, and patient bird. This fellow loves fresh food, so anyone who works with him will have a way into his heart.
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Blue Front Amazon, Clarence:
Of the three amazons who came together, Clarence seems to be the softy of the group. He and Timber are clutch mates and have been together as a pair for years. After observing the birds together, we decided that the two were somewhat indifferent about one another and we separated them with no problems. Clarence will need some work to learn to trust people but he is already stepping up some with persuasion, even though he is afraid. He will try to bite but does not want to hurt anyone, so his bite is somewhat weak compared to the others. We are awaiting an update from the foster family who has Clarence, but expect him to come around fairly quickly with gentle and consistent attention.
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Blue Front Amazon, Sadie:
Sadie was a rescued bird who came from an extremely neglectful home. She was kept in a tiny cage that she could barely turn around in which caused her muscles to atrophy over time. She also had an old beak injury that had never healed properly and had become so deformed that the bird had a face akin to a swordfish. With a much larger cage, regular physical therapy and frequent beak grooming, Sadie has made a full recovery from her trauma and is doing very well. She is suspicious of new people and it takes her time to warm up. Once she attached herself to someone, however, she chooses to love with her whole heart.
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Mexican Red Headed Amazon, Mingo:
Mingo came to us from another rescue group who was having difficulty working with him because of his aggression toward his rehab person. He was supposedly throwing himself at the bars so violently that at one point he sustained a head injury. They sent him here to see if we can make more progress with him without him injuring himself in the process. I was not expecting to gain a lot of progress with the little fellow after what i had heard and also because he supposedly likes only men, but I have found him to be somewhat responsive to stepping up onto a towel, despite his lack of fondness for me. He was very excitable to see some of our other (male) staff and greeted them with an enthusiastic "Hellllooooo!" Mingo is absolutely stunning and keeps himself immaculate. He can be loud but does not seem to ramble on like some of his other amazon cousins. This may change as he settles in and grows more comfortable with his surroundings.
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Orange Wing Amazon, PJ:
For a number of years now, PJ has been a part of our personal flock, and not affiliated with the rescue. We purchased PJ, who had been a rescue bird, from a shop where his mate had recently been stolen. PJ seemed really down and in need of a pick me up and the store owner thought that sending PJ to live with us would really help him. We loved PJ from the very start but struggled to really connect with him and we should have really gotten to know him before bringing him home, but we did not. PJ would allow scritches and foot massages but he never really seemed to let us in. When our rescue really took off and PJ was continually surrounded by other birds, he became very jealous and started to hold a grudge. Increasing the amount of attention he got and offering him special treats helped for a little while, but ultimately PJ could not rationalize being a single face in the crowd and started acting out by screaming whenever we spent time with any of the other birds. We placed him with one of our foster families to confirm that the issues were jealousy related and PJ opened up his wings and began to soar with only a few birds around. PJ will always be part of my flock but I know that the kindest thing is to find an environment for him where he does not feel like he is always blending in. It is more difficult to find a home for a parrot who has deeply seeded roots into one's heart, so as is understandable, we will be very choosy about where PJ goes as he will always carry my heart with him.
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Congo African Grey, Jude:
Jude is one of our precious little handicapped birds from a rescue we called "the Saint Project." jude is missing both of her feet, though amazingly she gets around just fine - climbing and swinging from her cage just like any normal parrot. She can be a bit more messy than the average parrot and needs special perches to stand on, but otherwise she enjoys her life as an extremely active african grey. Jude was adopted out shortly after her arrival and though we hoped for a very promising life with a family we knew would spoil her, Jude has been showing preference for men and had been placed in a home exclusively with women. Jude was returned to M&C with the observation that she was just not as happy as they would like to see, and Jude had even started pulling some of her feathers out. We tinkered with her diet and some other things but Jude continued to pluck. I think that because the bird is handicapped and gets a little bit more messy than the average parrot, Jude developed the habit of becoming overly aggressive while preening her feathers and now she just pulls them out. I am doubtful that even with the attention she craves from a man that she will stop plucking, but anything is possible for this sweet little one. Jude is afraid of coming out of her cage because she has a lot of anxiety surrounding being scooped up, but she is getting better with the help of one of our male staff members. We are eager to find a sensitive man for her, who will love and spoil her the way she deserves.
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Congo African Grey's Raphael & Sabby:
Raphael and Sabby are two of the four young birds we acquired through a breeder who were sick and in need of medical attention. The birds had been sick from birth and the breeder, who had them for a year, refused to treat them medically. Both birds were diagnosed with a powerful strain of sinus infections and multiple treatments were used to help cure these poor birds of their illness. Multiple antibiotics were used as well as nose drops, sinus flushes, nebulizer treatments, and even surgery. When none of those things worked I took them to a special alternative wellness Dr. who diagnosed Sabby with "Avian pneumonia" and confirmed that Raphael had a stubborn strain of sinus infection. special tinctures were mixed for the birds and offered but the medicine did no good for our little friends. We are back to using nose drops and nebulizer treatments but are fearing the worst for our little ones. The hard truth is that sometimes we cannot save them all. We will continue to seek new treatments, but feel that a cure may not be possible. This is a heartbreaking thought for two wonderful, high spirited little greys who have barely begun life. Sabby is bursting with attitude and is an exceptionally lovey grey. Raphael is very soft hearted and just a little shy but he has come a long way from the frightened baby bird he was when he arrived almost one year ago. It is important for us now to start to focus on the quality of life for these precious birds who are looking for an extra special home where they will be loved and pampered, even if only for a short while.
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Congo African Grey, Ava:
Like the other three greys currently at our rescue, Ava is very special. We don't know what happened to Ava, but she is also missing feet, though she does have a little "mit" on one side. Ava is very shy, but once she is out of her cage, she can be very sweet and cuddly. Ava is a big talker and has a wonderfully sweet voice. She was very well loved in her last home and it shows. We have been slowly working with Ava to get her used to and comfortable with the idea of being wrapped in a towel since she is terribly frightened by hands. We play peek a boo with her regularly and the other greys have learned to say "peek-a-boo, peek-a-boo" and this has become a common noise throughout the day. Ava needs someone with a lot of patience and who is willing to make very small moves with her. She loves to be in the hub of the house where she can see everything and rarely ever startles unless someone reaches for her. We know that Ava may be one of those birds who recovers very slowly, but we have every vote of confidence in her abilities.
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Eclectus, Gracie:
Some people think there is such a thing as a perfect bird - the kind that does not scream or bite, the kind that will love you unconditionally, no matter what, the kind that will love your spouse and your children and your other animals and any friends that come over to visit too. These people think that their bird will eat anything that is put in front of it without complaining and should easily be able to travel in their purse or in a carrier that is specially designed for parrots. They believe that their bird will never be prone to the stress of so much activity and will enjoy every moment of the ride. Well, until I met Gracie, I argued that this type of parrot just did not exist. It was impossible to expect so much from a bird. When I met Gracie, I was floored. She was presented to me, sitting with her baby blanket in an adorable wicker basket. She was nibbling some cut up squash and had a smile on her face. Gracie loves everyone and her purpose in life is to make everyone around her happy. She coos with joy whenever someone approaches her cage for any reason and she never bites. She can be passed to curious children who ruffle her feathers, examine her feet, or touch her face. She loves adults and she loves traveling. If there is food she will eat it. Gracie rarely makes any noise but the majority of her noises are heart melting coos of joy. For me, it is incredibly hard to even think about adopting Gracie out because I know there is no bird in the world like her, but I know that she craves too much attention for what she can get under my roof. We want Gracie to go to a family who will use her to bring joy to the lives of others. We want her to visit nursing homes and preschools, elementary schools, birdy clubs, and conferences where she will be loved and adored. She does have a handicap and has special needs but we do not want her to go to a home who will feel sorry for her, but rather one who sees her for the miracle she is.
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Alexandrine Parakeet, Geraldine:
We call this giant billed gal with a huge personality our "Queen." "Geraldine, Geraldine, my Queen, my Queen" I sing to her as a greeting whenever I pass her cage. Geraldine is a queen and deserves to be treated like one. She is full of spirit and sass. She likes things her way but she hangs from any attention she gets, even after pretending not to like it. Geraldine was excessively cage protective when she first arrived and I guessed that perhaps she simply did not feel respected. After working with her for some months, she is much less protective of her space and is even starting to step up, though sometimes she puts up a fight. She likes to sneak out of her cage and will go flirt with whatever bird happens to be sitting above her condo. She flashes her eyes and squeals at them but humbly comes back down when she realizes she has been caught. Geraldine can be extremely loud and needs an owner who is patient and will get a kick out of a hot tempered companion. She loves toys and will destroy any toy, no matter how sturdy. She likes to chew wood and will destroy a macaw sized toy just as fast as they can! She can be very sweet and loves to cuddle in my rocking chair with me. She soaks up all the attention, just as long as I promise not to tell the other birds that she let down her guard.
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Indian Ringneck, Jelly Bean:
Jelly Bean is one of the last from a group that came to us last year from out of state. He is very sweet and gentle, but a little shy. He seems to like everyone equally but will gravitate to the person who stands the tallest so he can feel safe. He likes shoulder rides and he goes wild preening hair. This little fellow would make an excellent family bird and though he is a little jumpy, we are sure he will calm down once he gets daily attention from a loving new family. Jelly Belly Bean enjoys tattling on other birds in the flock and will alert the world whenever something or someone is out of place.
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Indian Ringneck, Linus:
Linus is a young bird and though he has not had a great deal of socialization, he is showing the capacity to bond with a human. He is very flighty and would rather run when asked to step up, but with consistent work, this little fellow will blossom into a caring, sensitive and loving family member. Linus just weaned over onto a healthier diet and is trying new foods daily. We are working at getting him to accept food from our hands but he isn't too comfortable with that yet. Even though he seems to do well with most people, he has shown some aggression to one of our volunteers, so we will want to make sure that Linus has the opportunity to approve of his new family well before a decision can be made. This little fellow can be amazingly loud for his size.
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Jardine Parrot, Koko:
We are grateful that Koko did not get adopted right away as we have been able to learn a lot about her as an individual as well as her species. This little gal can be very sweet, though she is somewhat independent and does not desire tons of out of cage time. There is only one way to work with Koko and that is to allow her to call all of the shots! If she wants to come out, she falls all over herself, talking and dancing, swaying and bobbing - fluffing her feathers out to show everyone how pretty she is. Once Koko gets to know someone, they have permission to pet her at any time though taking her out of the cage requires a ritual that is sacred and can only occur when the environment is just right for her liking. During the rest of her day, Koko happily blends herself in with whatever is going on in the household. She loves to watch and always seems interested in whatever is going on, without the need to participate. She loves fresh food and loves her toys. Her voice sounds similar to that of an african grey and she has some special sounds and phrases she uses regularly. We are hoping to find a family who can appreciate Koko for the sweet but independent gal that she is, without being hurt or frustrated when she would rather have time to herself.
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Mexican Green Conure, JB:
This little fellow is very soft hearted but very shy. He is cage aggressive but likes to go for shoulder rides when he comes out. He does not seem as stubborn and strong willed as some of the other conures we have worked with, though he is sure to be a bit of a challenge. JB came from a home where he was seriously neglected and we were amazed that the little fellow was not suffering, health wise, the way many of his siblings were. JB was very loud in our household but his foster care provider reports that he has been very quiet with her. JB is hopefully destined for a new home soon with a family who seems perfect for him, but just in case his adoption falls through, I want the rest of the world to know about this special fellow.
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Green Cheek Conure, Pecker Wood/PeeWee:
When rehabbing a parrot named "Pecker Wood" the very first thing to be rehabilitated is the name. We were calling him PW for short but one of our volunteers made a sour face and promptly changed the name to PeeWee, which is cute. PeeWee had a reputation for launching himself out of the cage at his last owners which is what earned him the name. When he arrived here, we quickly pegged him as the type of bird that was mostly all bluff hiding behind a few initial bites. This little fellow has a wonderful temperament outside of his cage and has already lovingly attached himself to several people who have been able to see past his maniacal act. This guy is amazingly loud for a green cheek so that is also something for his new family to consider. We are very pleased to have the little fellow with us, though I hope he is not too disappointed to discover that the jig is up.
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Quaker Parrot, Mushu:
Mushu was wanted by the law at only the young age of 8 months! What did this little fellow do wrong? Quaker parrots are illegal in some states including California where he lived. His owners had to give him up due to a changing family dynamic and there was some concern that our little quaker friend would be discovered and put to sleep. Instead Mushu was sent to M&C Rescue in NM where he is no longer illegal and as an added bonus, extremely cute, too! Mushu is a typical quaker parrot - silly, mouthy, lovey and endearing with his strong willed personality. Like PeeWee, he has already attached himself to several people and we know that finding a loving home for him will not be long into his future.
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Whitefaced Pied Cockatiel, Nicky:
Nicky was given to our rescue after sustaining a serious beak injury caused by a much larger bird. The beak was split down the front and side and there was concern that he might lose it entirely. We tube fed Nicky to keep him alive and then spent months working to reshape his damaged beak. Today Nicky looks great and is just as feisty as ever. In fact, Nicky may be one of the feistiest cockatiels I have met, considering that underneath the show, he is actually a very friendly guy. He pretends not to like socializing with humans but someone who is willing to butter him up a little may be pleasantly surprised by his change in mood and personality. Nicky loves to go for shoulder rides and likes to be talked to. He poops daily in his food bowl to get back at us for changing his cage papers or giving him a funny look. In the end, he always seems to get the last laugh. nicky needs a confident owner, despite the small size of this little bird.
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Box 'O' Cockatiels:
Recently we got in 6 little cockatiels who had been left by their owner in a cardboard box on the median strip on a busy Albuquerque street. All of the birds act parent raised or like "breeders" and many of them look older. All of them look like they were bred by someone who had a vast understanding of genetics as some of the mutations are somewhat uncommon and very pretty. 5 out of the 6 birds do not seem to be eligible for rehabilitation due to the extent of their aggressive nature and their age, though one of our foster families currently has them under observation. These guys would all likely be most happy in a large flight where they can be free flighted and left alone to be with one another instead of people.
Abagail:
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Cash:
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Chance:
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Elliott:
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Forest:
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Lacey:
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Fischer's Lovebird, Melvin:
Melvin is a young, parent raised baby and though he has been in foster care for rehabilitation for quite some time, he is not making much progress. He would likely do best with another lovebird or in a large flight where he can happily fly free with other birds his size. We would happily invite an owner with rehab experience to try to turn this little guy into a companion, and feel that this is not completely unrealistic with the little guy who seems to have a more passive personality than some lovebirds, but his new parent should also realize that he may never be a tame pet.
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Red Rumped Parakeet, Oliver:
Oliver is a tiny guy but he has a personality that can reach even far beyond one of the large parrots and I think that may be what makes him so attractive and endearing. Oliver will launch himself at his "victim" just as soon as the cage door comes open and comes out of the cage, not stepping up, but attached to a hunk of flesh. With a new handler who is not wise to his tricks, Oliver will quickly let go, flutter to the floor and play "catch me if you can" until he and his visitor are absolutely exhausted. Oliver has proven to behave a lot more nicely for those who are aware of his antics and will happily curl himself up in the palm of our hands, fluff all of his feathers out and happily enjoy and love and attention he can get. Those who do not know him assume that Oliver is a wild, untamed bird, but the truth is that this little monster was hand reared with love and was an amazingly well socialized bird until he learned that running around like a wild child might provide him with a certain entertainment value. Despite attempt to get Oliver to settle down inside his cage, he still prefers to come out latched on to fingers instead of perched on him. This little guy must have a patient owner with a sense of humor who understands that this is a game and not symptoms of fear or unsocialization.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa154/Foxersartist/Fosters/Oliver-2.jpg

There they are, each with a unique personality and a bright future! We have several other birds with us who we are fostering until they can be given back to their owners including Blue and Gold Macaw, Axel and Orange Winged Amazon, Mary Koko. Both are doing very well and we are working hard to educate their owners so that they will be cared for properly both physically and emotionally when they return home.

Thanks for reading our newsletter and we hope that this finds each of you happy, healthy, and full of new life in 2010. For those of you who are not well, you know you are always in our thoughts and our prayers.
Sincerely,

Anna Sloan
President
M&C Rescue of NM

[Diane, Clouds assignment]

Anna, I am always happy to read about your little orphans. I would really be in trouble if there weren't so many miles between us (although I would love to meet you in person). I often think about the little Saints. Bless you for doing what you do for these little guys, especially with all the personal challenges you've endured this past year.

[Patty, Linus and Co.]

Thank you for sharing your newsletter with us. I the LOVE the update. I sure would love to add Koko to my flock. I think I have the just the right environment for her - wish I lived closer!

[iti hoa's mom]

They are all lovely and you do so good with all of them. It was great reading updates on Gracie and Ava. They are missed but they are such good girls.

[too&me]

Your photography just keeps getting better and better. All those wonderful lives in your care looking forward to new homes and their own family flocks.

[Larry, Baby and Me]

Thank you, Anna.

Bless you my dear one.

[Anne-Samantha's Mom]

WISH i WAS CLOSER I WOULD TAKE THOSE TIELS OFF YOUR HANDS LICKETY SPLIT....THEY ARE ALL GORGEOUS AND YOU DO A WONDERFUL JOB DEAR

[bonnie]

Goodness you're a busy woman! Wonderful to read about what's going on down there. I know all your babies will find wonderful homes!

[lcarle]

Wow!!!! You are just completely and utterly amazing!!!!!!!!! Thank you for helping out all those birds. Sure wish we could take one more, but we have hit our limit.

Are you an official rescue now? Macaw and Cockatoo rescue is the name? When did that happen? If so, congrats. Missed the message, sorry.

[iti hoa's mom]

WISH i WAS CLOSER I WOULD TAKE THOSE TIELS OFF YOUR HANDS LICKETY SPLIT....THEY ARE ALL GORGEOUS AND YOU DO A WONDERFUL JOB DEAR

I agree, those tiels are quite beautiful.

Not an amazon person but those amazons are quite lovely as well.