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Conference 7.286::pet_birds

Title:Captive Breeding for Conservation--and FUN!
Notice:INTROS 6.X / FOR SALE 13.X / Buying a Bird 900.*
Moderator:VIDEO::PULSIFER
Created:Mon Oct 10 1988
Last Modified:Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:942
Total number of notes:6016

470.0. "HELP FOR BIRDS" by CLOSET::COMPTON (Linda DTN381-0687 ZKO1-2/C21) Fri Dec 14 1990 20:12

HELP FOR BIRDS:

There are many organizations world-wide concerned with the health and
well-being of animals, including birds, whether wild or pets.  Pls. enter 
any information you have about these organizations under this note and add the
keyword: HELP_FOR_BIRDS, along with any other keyword(s) you deem appropriate
for your entry (other possibilities include LOST_BIRD and FOUND_BIRD).  

Many times these organizations can be sources of information and support for
people who either have pets they need to place or for people who find or are
given a bird or animal that they cannot keep. A temporary foster home may save
the life of the animal.  Some of these organizations maintain a network of
people willing to provide foster care, and welcome new volunteers. Wild birds
and animals also need our help from time to time, and some of these groups can
help in this area as well.  It would be great to hear from all over, so let us
know what is going on in your area! 

Linda Compton
Co-Moderator
PET_BIRDS

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470.1Lost or Found Birds-Help is a Call AwayCLOSET::COMPTONLinda DTN381-0687 ZKO1-2/C21Fri Dec 14 1990 20:1726
**Help for Lost or Escaped Birds (or Found Ones!)**

Denise Cabral is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and breeder and exhibitor of
cage birds who is available to speak to groups or talk with individuals on the
phone about ways to safely recapture birds that have gotten loose or that you
find flying around your backyard....or not flying, if they are hurt or ill. :-(
The Massachusetts Audobon Society gives out Denise's number to owners or
finders of exotic cage birds (this means anything from a finch or parakeet to a
macaw), because they focus only on helping wild birds in distress.  

Denise is a dynamic speaker (my personal opinion here), and sympathetic to the 
needs of someone trying to reclaim a lost pet or help a wandering pet somebody
else lost!  She offers advice and counsel over the phone and can sometimes
arrange to help out directly.  Denise does not charge fees as such, but does
ask for gas money if you are a long way from her.  In her spare time...Denise
is also active in a number of cage-bird associations and societies and has held
offices in many of them (she was in charge of the bird show in Marlboro, MA
this year, for instance). 

Denise is located in West Bridgewater, MA and can be reached at 508/586-3293. 
(Denise has a husband and small children at home, so please keep this in mind
when calling.)  Her number is posted on the public bulletin board of a local
vet clinic that treats birds, so I am taking the liberty of posting it here. 

Linda 
470.2Animal Emergency Care can help with birds...CLOSET::COMPTONLinda DTN381-0687 ZKO1-2/C21Fri Dec 14 1990 20:2214
**Animal Emergency Care/Acton, MA**

The Animal Emergency Care group can be reached after normal vet's office
hours are over, and on weekends and holidays.  You can either bring an
animal (bird) in to them (call first, if possible), or they may have a
vet call you back to help you with free phone advice (if you go there,
it is not free).  

Their network of participating on-call vets includes those who deal with
birds, so I thought other noters might want to know about them.
Number is 508/263-1742, on Route 2A, in Acton, MA. 

Linda

470.3Nashua, NH Humane Society can help with birds too!CLOSET::COMPTONLinda DTN381-0687 ZKO1-2/C21Fri Dec 14 1990 20:2354
**Humane Society of Greater Hillsboro County (a/k/a Nashua Humane Society)**

The Humane Society of Southern Hillsborough County needs help to continue
its work on behalf of all types of animals, including birds and other creatures
that might not come to mind immediately when you think of a humane society
shelter, known best for its work on behalf of puppies, dogs, cats, and kittens.
I have excerpted a section of a longer memo on the shelter's plans and hopes
(send mail to Mike PICA::PHILBROOK for the complete text), with the thought
that some noters might want to be aware that this organization does, in fact,
help pet birds from time to time, so keep them in mind if you want to be on
their list for adopting birds or if you can provide a foster care home...and
if you need their help in finding a responsible new owner for your pet, give
them a call.  They publish a newsletter too....good information, listing of
some of the animals up for adoption, and information on ways you can help.
    
    Side Note:  The shelter is also helping out in the community with a pet
                therapy program, including pet birds,  and pet care education 
                programs.  Pet therapy means taking friendly animals to 
                nursing homes and other settings to help improve communication
                and a sense of belonging for those who have gotten out of touch
                with their surroundings.  If you have never seen this 'in
	 	action', it might bring tears to your eyes....very special
		stuff.  Call Judy McAdam at 603/883-4572 for more information.


Linda

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Partial excerpt from the shelter's Board of Director's letter of appeal
for assistance:

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

"To be a flagship humane organization for the Southern Hillsborough County 
which serves as the ultimate authority in all animal welfare issues." 

****

"The shelter is responsible for animal welfare programs for Nashua and 15
surrounding communities. In order to meet the growing demands for animal
welfare services, the shelter must expand its current facility, staff, and
physical resources. 

"The Board [of Directors] for the shelter is currently seeking volunteers to
help make the plans a reality. Please consider serving on a planning committee.
With the right amount of talent and hard work, our community's homeless animals
will win the fight against cruelty, hunger, and homelessness. Your involvement
counts. Please help us help the animals. 

"To find out what you can do, please contact the shelter's Executive Director, 
Michele Clemons, or its Public Relations Director, Judy McAdam, at 24 Ferry 
Road, Nashua, or call the Shelter Expansion HOTLINE: 603-883-4572. Or contact
the Long Range Planning Committee Chairman, Mike Philbrook, on PICA::PHILBROOK,
or DTN 264-0285.
470.4"Found" Small Tropical Bird in Marlboro, MassSTRATA::STOOKERTue Nov 08 1994 13:4018
    I couldn't find a topic just for "found" birds, so I thought I'd put
    this here.  If there is such a topic, please let me know and I will
    move this note.
    
    Contact you have lost a bird:
    Diane Phaneuf
    225-7062
    Yield::Phaneuf
        
     FOUND in Marlboro Mass:   Small Tropical Bird.
    
    I do not have a description of this bird, so if you think this might be
    your bird, call Diane Phaneuf listed at the top.    This bird was found
    Friday, November 4th.  May have been missing several days, since it was
    extremely hungry, and putting down food, was the only reason it was
    caught.