We received a call from a concerned neighbor right before Christmas that several animals were abandoned in a house and had been there for some time. One of them was a little cockatiel. We went and picked up Victor. We named him Victor because he had been victorious in surviving not only the abandonment but also his parakeet-sized cage and seed diet. He came in with lumps and bumps but the one on his wing looked serious. After visiting our vet, Dr. Julia Hill, DVM of For Pet’s Sake, he required wing amputation. He handled that very well and is eating pellet and sometimes fresh food. He is now working on making friends with people. Do you have room in your home and heart for Victor, the amputee? He won’t want to be part of a home that is extremely noisy and loud. Loving him will be easy.
Pablo Escobar the Congo African Grey (CAG) joined Papayago Rescue House in 2015. His previous mom was juggling a lot—back in school and raising two teenagers—so even though it was a difficult decision, she knew she couldn’t provide Pablo with the time, quality care, and veterinary attention he needed. At PRH, Pablo has found a …
