Angel Graduates!

Angel: Anonymous

Birds's Name	Angel	Reason for Intake	Link to Story	Update
Cindy and Jetspeed	Angels: Justin Woolley and Tiffany Chin	Hi, I'm Cindy. This is my second time with Mickaboo already. When I came in first I got adopted quickly. Back then I was exhausted from laying too many eggs not having received the right food and attention. My Mom fell very ill and had to return me to Mickaboo. This time I am in bad shape with multiple fractures to my wings and leg. I am sitting in a hospital tank all comfy and warm with a bandage on one wing and really brittle bones.		03/16/10 Cindy and Jetspeed have been adopted
Flora and Precious	Angels: Denise Cedar in Memory of Sweet Pea, Anonymous	Flora and Precious were surrendered to Mickaboo with medcal problems resulting from poor care. Flora has a systemic infection which is being treated with antibiotics and Precious has poor kidney function. Mickaboo is cautiously optimistic that these two beautiful and distinctive looking birds can have a good quality of life but that will require ongoing veterinary care. Please help us give Flora and Precious the good lives that they deserve.		02/21/10 Flora and Precious have been adopted
Austin	Angels: Sonia Cleary Godwin "For Yardley"	Austin crash-landed in somebody's back yard after being carried away by a hawk and fighting his way free! He is recovering from serious injuries that probably would have killed him if he didn't get prompt veterinary care. Austin is a fighter and his prognosis is good thanks to Mickaboo.		02/09/10 Austin has been adopted ! He has grown to like people, loves other cockatiels, and can sing for minutes at a time without stopping to breathe.
Verdi	Angels: Donna C., Patricia G., Susan S.	Verdi has a self-mutilation habit which resulted in a large wound on his back, between his wings. Thus far in foster care, Verdi has responded well to behavioral redirection, socialization and dietary changes. He is a friendly bird who wants a lot of human companionship.		02/09/10 Update from Verdi's Foster Dad: He is mellow, content, and his injury from chronic plucking has totally healed.
Sunitha	Angel: Susan Schnur	I was found outdoors, alone and injured a few weeks ago by a neighbor of Mickaboo's CEO. I had probably been attacked by a predator but nobody knows for sure. Mickaboo got me into an avian hospital where I was poked, prodded, stitched, then given a few days to heal and get my strength back. Now that's all behind me and I'm in a wonderful foster home.		02/09/10 Sunitha has been adopted by her Foster Mom
Sunny	Angel: Anonymous	Sunny fell very ill suddenly and is under the care of an avian vet. Please check back for updates.		01/27/10 We are happy to report Sunny is healthy and patiently waiting for his forever home while being fostered by wonderful people taking excellent care.
Pancho	Angel: "In honor of my Military Macaw, Lillie, who was adopted from Mickaboo and is a cancer survivor".	01/22/10 Update from Pancho's Foster Dad: Pancho is doing well
Buddy	Angels: Chloe	Buddy has been returned to Mickaboo and needs to see an avian vet.		01/22/10 Buddy has been diagnosed with a rare viral infection and is happy living in a very special foster home with other birds who are having the same problem. It looks like his current foster mom will be adopting this cute guy !
Sabrina	Angels: Max K.	Sabrina is dealing with hormonal issues that require regular Lupron injections which can be quite costly!		01/22/10 Sabrina has overcome her medical issues and doing great. She is still looking for the perfect forever home.
Alice	Angels: Rachel C.	Update from Alice's Foster Parents: Alice is still hanging in there. She still has cancer under her wing but we are trying to make her as comfortable as possible. The vet said there is no telling how long she will survive.		01/17/10
Petey	Angels: Elizabeth Chien-Hale	Petey's mom was moving to a new apartment and she was concerned that Petey's loud and happy voice would cause problems there. She was going to take Petey to a shelter but Mickaboo stepped up and took him instead. Petey is sad about the changes in his life and this has affected his diet.		01/03/10 Petey has been adopted in a great home
Stephen	Angels: Candace Kubczak, Milwaukee, WI and B. Broderick, Bear, Rohan & Tristan	Stephen is overweight and he has what is called a xanthoma on his wing. Because of this most of the flight feathers are gone from the wing. Whether they will grow back or not and whether or not his wing will heal without surgery are unknown at this point.		01/01/2010 Brave little Stephen has found his perfect forever home after several losses and setbacks - congratulations and all the best for your future !
Deacon	Angel: Susan Schnur	We were contacted by a shelter about a cockatiel with a droopy wing. We picked him up and took him directly to an avian vet. Deacon had an open compound fracture but our expert avian vets were able to re-set it without amputating any of his wing! Deacon will never be fully flighted again but otherwise he has fully recovered and is doing very well in foster care. We have a wonderful adopter lined up for him so he will be going to his forever home soon!		Deacon has been adopted by a wonderful couple as a companion for their cockatiel.
Benjamin	Angel: Alina Huo, Hong Kong	Benjamin came into a local shelter. He is terrified of hands; possibly an aviary bird who escaped. The likelihood of him being adopted from the shelter is slim so they asked Mickaboo to take this little guy.	Benji	Benji has been adopted and joins Sydney, Clara & Caruso (below)!
Sydney	Angel: Anonymous	Sydney was rescued from a local shelter. He has a wing that droops a bit and dried blood between his nares. He will see an avian vet tomorrow.	Sydney	Sydney has been adopted and joins the same flock as Clara & Caruso (below)!
Clara & Caruso	Angel: Anonymous	Clara is 25 years old. She and her companion Caruso were in a shelter and they asked it we'd take them. Of course we will...a shelter is no place for a bird! Or any animal for that matter.	Clara & Caruso	This lovely pair has been adopted by their foster mom!
Sam	Angel: Alina Huo, Hong Kong	Sam was surrendered to us because his owner entered hospice. He is missing his tail and is undergoing a diet change. Update 7/26/09: Sam doesn't perch well (splayed feet), he cannot fly, and he has no tail, so his balance is way off. He fell on his butt alot in his previous home; sometimes falling on the concrete!! He was treated for a scab on his pygostyle so we don't want that happening again. He is extremely tame and loves head scritches.	Sam	Sam has been adopted! He moved to Southern California where he has a fabulous forever home.
Juno	Angels: B. Broderick, Bear, Rohan &Tristan, Seattle, WA and Alina Huo, Hong Kong	Juno needs surgery for a laceration behind her vent and her owner could not afford. Mickaboo took her in, she had her surgery and she is doing fabuous!	Juno	Juno has been adopted and is doing very well in her new home!
Jamie	Angel: Anonymous	Jamie was taken to one of our avian vets because she was thought to have a prolapse due to egg laying. She is now in a foster home and is still under the care of an avian vet. Jamie is on meds and will return to her vet for a follow up.	Jamie	Little Jamie has been adopted!
Bob	Angel: Anonymous	Bob injured a toe in his cage. He may need surgery to amputate. We will know more soon as we receive updates from his avian vet.	Bob	Bob is doing wonderful in his foster home. Please click on his link to the left for an update on his progress.
Noah	Angels: B. Broderick, Bear & Rohan, Seattle, WA	Noah was found in the rain in a gutter. He was taken to a vet immediately!	Noah	5/18/09: Noah has been adopted by his foster mom & he joins a wonderful flock of cockatiels!
Mambo (formerly May)	Angel: Anonymous	Owner surrender	Mambo	4/9/09: Mambo is in his foster home doing well. He is learning pellets are a good thing and human hands aren't so scary after all! He is wearing a collar in this picture but has had it removed and is doing great!
Stella	Angel: V.H.	Stella was another shelter bird lucky enough to be resuced. She is currently in a temp foster home & will be moving to her new foster home very soon!		4/8/09: Stella has moved to her new foster home where she is doing well. She is not too sure about humans but her foster family is working with her. Stella has cockatiel friends in her foster home and enjoys their company.
Morrissey (formerly Jax)	Angel: Jamie Henriksen, San Jose, CA	Morrissey was rescued from a pond store. He was underweight and has an overgrown beak; probably limiting his food intake.	Morrissey	3/29/09: Morrissey is being treated for some type of parasite. His vets are still trying to figure out what it is. He will be available for adoption soon. Please check back for updates!
Cozmo	Archangel: Anonymous	Cozmo is a plucker and at times self-mutilates as you can see from her picture. She will be seeing a vet very soon thanks to her Archangel.	Cozmo	2/27/09: The hole in Cozmo's chest has healed completely and her feathers are starting to grow back! Cozmo is ready to be adopted!
Rowan	Guardian Angel: Susan S.	This cockatiel is currently on a stray hold at a shelter. He seems to have an old wound/injury to one of his nares and is underweight (his keel bone can be felt). We'd like to pull this little one from the shelter as soon as his stray hold is up. Update 1/4/09: Rowan is now in Mickaboo's care and will be seeing an avian vet in the next few days.	Rowan	3/16/09: From Rowan's foster dad: " We just finished the 6 week Cipro treatment and 3 weeks of the nebulizer. He's been more active and friendly over the past few weeks. He's been more curious and playful; he'll now hop off my finger and play around, where before he'd just sit there. He even started whistling, which I hadn't heard before. His appetite is good as ever. Overall he seems much improved after the last round of treatment".
Omar	Guardian Angel: Long Family of Concord	Omar was scheduled to be euthanized at a shelter because he and his buddy, Otto (below), were considered unmanageable by shelter workers; thanks to their Angels, we were able to rescue them!	Omar	4/8/09: Omar has blossomed in his foster home. Click on the link to his story!
Otto	Guardian Angel: Long Family of Concord	Otto was scheduled to be euthanized at a shelter because he and his buddy, Omar (above) were considered unmanageable by shelter workers; thanks to their Angels, we were able to rescue them!	Otto	4/8/09: Otto is recovering from surgery on his foot. He is recovering well in his foster home while awaiting his forever home!
Peter Pan & Tinker Bell	Angel: Ginny Becchine	This lovebird flock's owner is disabled & on a fixed income; therefore unable to care for them anymore. Surrendered with Frosty & Holly (below).	Peter Pan & Tinker Bell	3/5/09: This cute duo has been happily adopted!
Frosty & Holly	Angel: Ginny Becchine	This lovebird flock's owner is disabled & on a fixed income; therefore unable to care for them anymore.	Frosty & Holly	4/8/09: Frosty & Holly are waiting patiently for their forever home!
Dali	Angel: Anonymous	Dali's companion sadly passed away and his owner was too heartbroken to take on another bird so Dali was surrendered to Mickaboo (same situation as Chunmun (below) but from a different family).	Dali	4/8/09: Dali is doing well in his foster home. He does have a lovie friend there but is still waiting for his forever home.
Crush (as in the orange soda!)	Angels: Vinny, Jamie Henriksen, San Jose, CA Guardian Angel: Katie F.	Crush was surrendered to a shelter by a man that had stuffed her into a cardboard box made to carry mice home from the pet store. He was unwilling to pay the drop-off fee, but they waived the fee to save the bird. They assumed a parakeet was in the box as it was so small. Out came an orange-winged amazon. Her feathers were sticking out all over the place with a few bare spots. Her beak was so overgrown that she couldn't close it properly. She was shaking terribly.	Crush	1/11/09: From Crush's foster dad: "After just over a month in foster care I am eating well, playing with all of my toys, climbing around my cage like a gymnast and enjoying the companionship of my foster family. And, day by day, all of my gorgeous, colorful feathers are growing back in and my fear of abandonment is going away. I'm a curious bird, and I love to be near people all the time so that I can watch them. I'm calm and gentle as Amazon parrots go, and will make a great addition to somebody's household -- maybe yours?"
Flynn	Angel: Anonymous Guardian Angel: Susan, Yahoo! Meyers Parrot Group		Flynn	4/8/09: From Flynn's foster mom: "She is becoming less "attacking" towards me, but is still not "cuddly" & is still frightened of hands. She is a joy to watch. I would love for her to find a home where she can be Flynn." Flynn is in a wonderful foster home that has been very patient with her. She may do best in a home that will admire her from a far....and let her be a bird!
Fletcher	Guardian Angels: Donna Cresswell, Heather in San Jose	Fletcher was in need of vet care for a bad eye.	Fletcher	1/10/09: Fletcher is on the mend !
Mac	Guardian Angels: Gerald & Trudy Gressley, San Jose, CA, Holly Wong	Mac was found several weeks ago by a realtor visiting a vacant property and had evidently been abandoned. The realtor has been feeding him in this empty home. She has been able to determine that the former tenant does not want Mac.	Mac	1/22/09: Mac has been adopted!
Hancock (formerly Dolores)	Guardian Angel: Suzanne Weller Santa Cruz, CA	Injured member of the SF Wild Parrot Flock	Hancock	4/7/09: Hancock has been adopted along with Anza (below)!
Anza	Angel: Jamie Henriksen, San Jose, CA	Injured member of the SF Wild Parrot Flock	Anza	4/7/09: Anza has been adopted!
Chunmun	Angels: Kevin in San Jose & Anonymous	Chunmun's companion sadly passed away and his owner was too heartbroken to take on another bird so Chunmun was surrendered to Mickaboo.	Chunmun	3/28/09: Chunmun has been adopted!
Cozmo	Angels: Kevin in San Jose & Anonymous Guardian Angels: Elizabeth Y.	Cozmo has been sick for the past year and a half that his owner has had him. He has discharge coming out his nares, runny droppings, sits fluffed all the time and his right nare is bright pink and severely inflamed. Cozmo needs to be seen by an avian vet immediately	Cozmo	3/26/09: Cozmo has been adopted by his foster mom! She has scheduled a visit with her avian vet to find out the best course of action for Cozmo's health issues.
Goblin	Angel: Anonymous	Goblin was sitting in a shelter and decided not to eat in protest! Well it worked; he is now at the vet. Birds do starve themselves when stressed and we just could not take that chance!		12/9/08: Goblin has settled into his new foster home just fine. Now all he needs is a forever home!
Alfie	Angel: Anonymous	Alfie was surrendered to a vet because his owners could not afford the care he needs. The vet contacted Mickaboo to see if we can take this little guy in.	Alfie	12/8/08: Alfie is in a terrific foster home and has a newly approved adopter interested in him! Hopefully he will receive the best Christmas gift ever....a forever home!
Shani	Angel: Anonymous	Shani came into a shelter with an eye injury. She had a procedure where her avian vet sutured the eyelid closed for a period of time in order to allow the eye to heal. She will be monitored, medicated and re-evaluated after a period of time. If the procedure works, she could regain use of the eye. If not, she will have to undergo an enucleation (eye removal) as her current condition is not manageable	Shani	12/8/08: Shani will indeed need to undergo an enucleation. Her surgery is scheduled for 12/9/08. Please think positive thoughts for Shani and check back for updates. She has a loving foster home waiting for her upon release from the vet.
Rowk	Angel: CatsChair & The Camp Chaos 'Tiels	Rowk was attacked by a hawk and taken to a local shelter. He has two wounds in his head and one in his chest. Rowk had surgery to clean out and close up the wound in his chest.	Rowk	12/8/08: From Rowk's foster dad: "Rowk has an interesting personality. He is absolutely adverse to any hands on him, but while in his cage he will engage me by whistling various types and sequences of sounds. He will then change the sequences depending on how I answer him. This goes on for up to 30 minutes at a time, along with some head bobbing and clacking sounds. He also will occasionally use one of his feet to bring food to his mouth". Rowk is ready for adoption!
Gus	Angel: Kevin in San Jose	Due to stressful changes in his home, Gus has plucked a hole in his chest	Gus	12/8/08: Gus is doing well in foster care and is ready for adoption.
Mauro & Cleo	Angel: Anonymous, Vacaville, CA	Mauro & Cleo's owner moved and could not take them to the new residence.	Mauro Cleo	12/8/08: Mauro & Cleo are now in foster homes awaiting adoption.
Jake	Guardian Angels: Brent E. Palo Alto, Honoring Mr. Spock & Alex - Long Family, Concord	Jake is a very and affectionate Congo African Grey who came to Mickaboo for medical reasons. He was diagnosed with a fungal disease called Aspergillosis, in which a fungus actually grows inside of his air sacs and lungs. Asper can take a long time to eradicate, and he will be on meds for a minimum of 3 months.	Jake	10/30/08: Jake's health is not - and likely will not be cleared for a while. Last vet checks indicated he needs treatment for 6-9 months and a recheck after that. Jake's foster mom is planning on adopting him!
Casper	Archangel: Anonymous	We were contacted by a wildlife organization who had taken in a tiel with a broken leg. This tiel would have been euthanized if we did not take him immediately. He is currently with a Mickaboo volunteer who will get him to the vet first thing tomorrow. This is one of those situations where we cannot wait for an Angel! But this little guy is still in need of one; will you please help him out??		10/29/08: Casper has been adopted! He has a long road ahead of him but he is in wonderful hands.
Clipper	Angel: Gabe Hand Guardian Angels: Mike Reed; Carol Cummings, in honor of Maeby, Jake, and Leelu Victoria, BC Canada; Jan Ragan; Meg Richmond; Tina G., East Palo Alto	Turned into shelter with mangled wing. This guy is going to need several angels/sponsors! The bill for setting or amputating a wing is much more than the $200 we require for intake........ Update 7/24: Clipper had a compound fracture of her wing (single break, but it was through the skin). It is at least a few days old and the bone is infected. She had surgery and the vet had to remove part of her elbow - so the joint may fuse as it heals. She's going to need to be on intensive antibiotics for 5-6 weeks to be sure the bone infection heals totally.	Clipper	10/29/08: "Well, it looks like Clipper is able to climb and perch, at least on Comfy perches. She and Anza are getting along great. Anza is teaching her what foods to eat and even trying to feed her at times. So far, she's gobbled up everything we've given her, including Harrison's coarse".
Hamton	Angel: Daniel Larsson	This budgie is sitting at a South Bay shelter with an injured wing. He needs to see a vet asap! Update 9/3/08: A vet has confirmed that Hamton has a broken wing. He will remain at the vet until well enough to go to a foster home. Update 9/6/08: Hamton has a compound fracture. His vet is trying to close it, but he may have to have the wing amputated.	Hamton	10/29/08: "Hamton still has a sling on his wing. The wound from the compound fracture has healed, but the vet said to keep the bandage on as long as possible (it's not covering the wound, just helping to hold up the wing.) He will not be able to fly again, but he is an energetic little pipsqueak and will do fine. He's eating a lot and wants OUT of his hospital carrier. He'll graduate to a cage this weekend, I think".
Annie	Angel: Kevin in San Jose	Annie was surrendered to a shelter by her owner. The shelter called & asked if we could take Annie in asap. Update 9/27/08: Annie's Angel very generously offered to foster her short term so we could get her out of that shelter!	Annie	10/29/08: Annie is now in her permanent foster home. It has only been a few days so check back for an update on this little girl.
Jeremy	Angels: Andrea Allen, Australia & The Freiesleben Family from Germany	We were contacted by a shelter about this cockatiel. His stray hold is up & they would like us to rescue this little guy. Update 9/27/08: A very kind volunteer rescued this little guy from the shelter. He is now safe & sound! He has been very quiet & is pretty scared but hopefully he will begin to settle in real soon. He weighs only 78 grams but is eating so we should see an increase in weight soon.	Jeremy	10/29/08: From Jeremy's foster mom: "He is still very wary, but I am trying to eat breakfast and dinner with him and get him used to me. He eats really well, and enjoys lettuce, rice cakes, and Nutri-an cakes. He whistles up a storm, mostly when I'm not home to hear him". Jeremy is ready for adoption.
Gogo	Archangel: V.H.	A nice woman found Gogo but could not keep him. Update 9/28/08 from Gogo's foster dad: "Gogo is here and already settled in. So far he seems healthy, happy, uber-mellow and ready to make friends. We had a whistling contest all the way home, which he won".	Gogo	10/29/08: Gogo was never claimed by his owner so he will make one lucky Mickaboo adopter very happy! He is cheery, tame and very friendly. Oh, and ready for adoption!
PB & Jay (formerly Castor & Pollux)	Angels: Brooke Moncrieff & Rob Rosensweig Watertown, MA	Same as Brutus & Fritz (below).		10/29/08: PB & Jay are now in their foster home. They are ready for adoption. Please check back for a photo of these cute little budgies.
Brutus & Fritz	Angels: Kevin McCarthy & Elizabeth Chien-Hale	These two cockatiels and the two budgies listed above were left in the home of a person who was taken off to jail. The birds were found by an acquaintance in covered, filthy cages with no food or water. They are now under the care of an avian vet.	Brutus Fritz	10/29/08: Brutus & Fritz are still in quarantine but are settling in nicely in their foster home. Their personalities are begining to shine through as they become more comfortable with their foster mom. Brutus & Fritz are ready for adoption.
Sara	Angels: B. Broderick, Bear & Rohan, Seattle, WA	Sara and Isaac (below) were abandoned at a pet clinic with a note saying that their owner was going through a divorce and could not keep them.	Sara	10/29/08: Sara is in her new foster home where she has settled in nicely. She is waiting patiently for her forever home.
Isaac	Angels: B. Broderick, Bear & Rohan, Seattle, WA	Same situation as Sara (above). Isaac is a whiteface, 5 years old	Isaac	10/29/08: Isaac's foster mom says he is a big sweetie. He is ready for adoption.
Lily	Angel: MR	Lily has plucked a hole in her chest and needs immediate medical care.	Lily	10/29/08: Lily has been treated for her medical condition and is in the process of being adopted!
Gomez	Angel: Kevin in San Jose	Gomez was found in the mouth of a cat. The person who found him took him to an avian vet but cannot keep him. The vet has asked if Mickaboo can take this little guy in. Update 9/12/08: Gomez is being released from the vet today! He will go to his new foster home	Gomez	10/2/08: Gomez has settled into his foster home nicely and is ready for adoption.
Nakita (translates from the ancient Greek as "unconquerable")	Angel: Kevin in San Jose	Came into a shelter as a severely injured stray. S/he lost a leg and has had surgery to repair the injury. Update 8/14/08: Nakita is very very gentle and sweet -- even in horrible pain, s/he never bit hard, and turned to humans for comfort. Update 8/19/08: Nakita is now able to stand on one leg.		10/2/08: Nakita is now in her foster home. She is still extremely scared but she is making progress, slowly!
Jepetto	Guardian Angels: Brian Sanders, Toulumne County 4H Club	Jeppetto came to Mickaboo with a large self-inflicted chest wound. He is an incredibly sweet bird and has made great strides in his foster home. He required stitches in his chest to close the wound and multiple additional follow-up vet visits. His wound is now healed and his chest is feathered!	Jepetto	10/2/08: Jepetto has been adopted!
Trinidad (formerly "Mario")	Angel: The Freiesleben Family from Germany	Sick at a South Bay shelter. Update 9/7/08: Trinidad has been seen by a vet and is now in his foster home.	Trinidad	9/28/08: Trinidad is doing great in his foster home. He loves to look at that handsome bird in the mirror. Trinidad is ready for adoption.
Garbo	Angel: Anonymous	According to the shelter, Garbo did not pass their "tests" and found her to be unfriendly and unadoptable. For this reason, she was scheduled to be euthanized. Normally we need an Angel previous to taking a bird in. But this was an extreme emergency and we had to step in immediately to save this little girl's life.	Garbo	9/28/08: Garbo is doing well in her foster home. From her foster mom: "If you talk to her, she chirps and squeaks and carries on a conversation. You just have to keep your hands to yourself". Garbo is ready for adoption.
Romeo & Juliet	Angel: Susan, Yahoo! Meyers Parrot Group Guardian Angel: Martha K.	Same as Moe & Curly (below).	Romeo & Juliet	9/24/08: Romeo & Juliet are pretty wild & will probably do best in an aviary situation. Until they find their forever home, they are safe & sound in their foster home.
Moe & Curly	Angel: In Honor of Ginger, Long Family, Concord	Current owners are moving and cannot take all their birds with them.	Moe & Curly	9/24/08: Moe & Curly have been seen by a vet and are in their new foster home. Good husbandry and a diet change are in order for these two but their future looks bright!
Tess	Angels: For the love of Simmie & in support of Nancy and Maria... for all that they do for 'tiels; Kevin in San Jose	Found as a stray. This little girl is obviously someone's lost pet...very friendly! The kind person who found her has posted "Found" fliers around her neighborhood with no response so far.	Tess	9/24/08: Tess is doing quite well in her foster home. From Tess's foster mom: "She's really just the perfect little birdie---what a great temperament; and she just loves to be around people". Tess is ready for her forever home.
Diego	Angel: Chloe	Diego was at a shelter suffering from scaly face mites.		9/24/08: Diego was lucky enough to be adopted by one of the vet tech's who cared for him at the hospital.
Bogie	Archangel: Chloe	Found by the side of the road near Placerville.	Bogie	9/17/08: Bogie was given a clean bill of health and is ready for adoption.
DeeDee	Angel: Kevin in San Jose	DeeDee was found as a stray. She's a skinny 72 grams so she was found just in time!	DeeDee	9/17/08: DeeDee is now in a permanent foster home. Her weight is slowly climbing. Her foster dad is working on socialization by having her step up and hang out on his shoulder. DeeDee is ready for adoption!
Dizzy	Angel: Kathleen Reding	Dizzy came into the shelter with an injured beak and bloody "nose".	Dizzy	9/17/08: Dizzy was seen by a vet, treated and viral tested. He is a healthy little guy. He is still a bit underweight but his foster mom is working on getting him to be a better eater. Dizzy loves to have his cage positioned in front of a window so he can look out and daydream about his new forever home. He is ready for adoption!
Agni (means "fire" in Sanskrit)	Angels: Anonymous, Ms. Mary	Owner was unhappy with this bird and wanted to set it free, but instead, they went out and bought a hand-raised baby bird, put that bird in Agni's cage and put Agni in a cardboard box without food and water.	Agni	9/9/08: Here's an update from Agni's foster mom~ "He is a very sweet boy. He steps-up well onto my finger when he is out of his cage. He is a little afraid when I put my hands inside his cage for step-up. But, he does not bite (I do not think he even knows how to bite). However, he gently takes peanuts from hand when he is inside or out. He knocks on his cage door/bars when he wants to come out of his cage. It is very cute when he does that. He is a quiet bird, especially for a ringneck". As you can see, Agni loves his showers! He is ready for adoption.
Ed & Frieda	Angels: Chloe, Gabe Hand	16 year old brother and sister owned by an elderly person who, even with coaching from animal care and control, was unable to care for them. No out of cage time, possible metal toxicity issues, poor diet.	Ed Frieda	9/7/08: Ed & Frieda have been seen by a vet, rechecked & are ready for adoption!
Maxi	Angels: Martha K., Kathleen Reding	Maxi and Joey were in the same predicament.	Maxi	9/7/08: Maxi's foster mom says she is doing extremely well. She is very comfortable with her foster mom and is very sweet. She eats well, attempts to talk, and does a great conure screech. And best of all, Maxi is ready for adoption!
Joey	Archangel: Sarah in honor of all my Mickaboo Blue Crown Conures that have changed my life for the better. Thanks Mickaboo!	Joey's elderly caretakers were foreclosure victims. They are currently living in a motel and couldn't take Joey and their other bird Maxi.		9/7/08: Joey is in a loving foster home doing very well. He is ready for adoption & waiting for his forever home!
Lancelot & Guinevere	Guardian Angels: Arlene R. and Pickle, in honor of Max's return, Seattle, WA.	Three cockatiels were seized in a neglect/abuse situation. They are all in very poor condition. Bellina is listed below.	Lance & Guin	9/2/08: Lance & Guin are ready for adoption. They are still wary of humans and will need a patient human to work on socialization with them.
Libby	Archangels: Joe and Lisa in Fresno	Libby was lucky enough to be found as a stray by a wonderful couple in Fresno who immediately took her to the vet. In addition to being Libby's rescuer, they are also her angels!	Libby	8/26/08: Libby is ready for adoption. She loves being around other cockatiels and will do best in a home where she can have other tiel friends.
Valiant	Angel: Chloe Guardian Angels: Greg and Laura Leib, Schenectady, NY	Val was rescued with The Jetson's, a flock of aviary tiels whose owner was being evicted and was planning on leaving the door to the aviary open when he left his home for the last time. Val was found seriously injured at the bottom of the aviary, unable to walk, perch or fly.	Val	8/26/08: Val has recovered and can perch! She will be released from the vet and is ready for a foster, or better yet, adoptive home! 9/7/08: Valiant has been adopted~ the last of the 12 aviary whitefaces that Mickaboo rescued!
July	Angel: The companions of Buddy, Wookie, and Jingenstein	July came into a South Bay shelter with bloody cuts across both wings. The shelter staff thought she might have flown into a wire.		8/26/08: July was taken to a vet immediately and has recovered nicely. We think she may have escaped from an aviary as she is very "wild" and afraid of humans. July will be joining the same aviary that Kafka is going to!
Rilla	Angel: G. Caspersen	Found as a stray with a bite wound on her wing.	Rilla	8/26/08: Rilla has recovered well and is in a terrific foster home that is working on socialization with her. She is ready for adoption! 9/7/08: Rilla has been adopted
Pina	Archangel: Kevin in San Jose	Found as a stray in Vacaville	Pina	8/26/08: Pina has seen a vet, is healthy and ready for adoption. She is in a wonderful foster home where she enjoys hanging out with other cockatiels.
Mojave	Archangel: Josette M., San Francisco	Owner surrender with plucking issues.	Mojave	8/26/08: Mojave is in the process of being adopted. Please check back for an update and new picture!
Leena	Archangel: Kevin in San Jose	Leena has an unusual relationship with a cockatiel. She and her cockatiel buddy were owner surrendered to a shelter. Leena has an infected eye that needs treatment.	Leena	8/26/08: Leena & her buddy Kip have been separated and both are doing very well in their foster homes. Leena has recovered and is doing better than we ever expected. She is now available for adoption!
Kafka	Archangel: VH	This cockatiel is at the Martinez shelter waiting for an Angel and a foster home. It is critical that we pull this bird from the shelter asap in order to spare his life! Update 7/30/08: We can't stand to leave birds in shelters! We picked up this little guy yesterday. "He is alert, curious, scared, has a very pretty face, and is a bit thin based on palpate of keel bone."	Kafka	8/26/08: Kafka will be joining an aviary owned by one of our wonderful volunteers!
Shelby	Angels: Anonymous, Ameeta - For the love of Simmie San Mateo, CA	We were contacted by the humane society because Shelby had been attacked by a cat.	Shelby	8/26/08: Shelby has been adopted by one of the vet tech's who cared for her where she was treated.
Tina	Angel: Heather Hohlowski Guardian Angel: Alexandra B., San Jose, CA	Tina was part of a large flock of budgies surrendered due to the owner's health problems. She has laid eggs almost continuously and suffered a prolapse. It was surgically repaired, and the repair also failed.	Tina	8/14/08: Tina has recovered from her surgery and seems to be feeling well. She is well established in the heirarchy in a cage with 4 other girl budgies. She is also tame and very friendly -- curious, and calm at the same time. I hope we find her a home where people can spend time with her.
Chip	Angel: Heather Hohlowski	Chip was the cagemate of severely mite-infested Letty/Lex.	Chip	8/14/08: Chip is also fully recovered from her bout with scaly mites. It's funny, we apparently had the gender wrong on both Chip and Letty/Lex. Chip is in the same cage with Tina, and also seems to be enjoying the company. The girls are all adjusting their expectations about who gets to sit on the end of which perch, who sits on the swing and who sits on top of the swing, etc.
Gelato	Angel: Chloe	Gelato was retrieved from an aviary where he was unable to perch. He is splay legged and probably has fractures as well.	Gelato	8/5/08: Gelato has been adopted by a vet tech at the hospital where he and Val were treated.
Rafe	Archangel: Loreli	Rafe was in a South Bay shelter very thin and obviously ill.		Rafe has a new adoptive home and is fully recovered
Merced	Gabe Hand	Found by a Mickaboo volunteer in Merced with two wounds on his head.	Merced	Merced is doing fantastic. Well the back of his head is still bald, but he doesn't know it. He and Bee have been living together for several days now, and he sings every day, they preen each other every day, and cuddle together every night. He tried to build a nest for Bee out of the live wheat grass that I give them, but of course I had to stop it because the last thing we need is little Bees and Merceds running around.
Maisie	J. Baird, Anonymous	Maisie was at a shelter with a severely overgrown beak that was beginning to affect her ability to eat. Update: Maisie has multiple health issues	Maisie	7/6/08: Maisie has been adopted! From her new mom: "Maisie is improving a lot. Her feathers look so much better and I even see some new ones grow in where she had bold spots before. She is on Lactulose Milkthistle to support her liver and also on Biocardio for her heart. Hopefully she will have an Ultrasound done this month. This might give us a better idea on what else could be wrong and we can focus better on how to medicate her accordingly.Maisie is still shy but we are working on that - she even steps up sometimes when she is out for playtime with the flock".
Letty (now Lex!)	Elizabeth Chien-Hale	The worst case of scaly face mites we've ever seen.	Letty	It appears that Letty is completely cured. As you can see from the latest picture (below) all of the bare spots have filled back in with feathers. There are still a lot of quills on her head, but she seems to be feeling fine. It also appears, from the blue coloring on "her" cere, that Letty will have to be renamed "Lex"!
Zipper	Heather Hohlowski	Stray who was at a South Bay shelter for a month before we could spring him. Missing tail and head feathers - possibly from an attack.	Zipper	Zipper was adopted without using his angel money, so Heather's donation will go to the next needy bird.
Freddy	Elizabeth Chien-Hale	Freddy was at a South Bay shelter and had a laceration over his eye.	Freddy	6/21/08: Freddy was adopted 6/21/08. Here's the latest from his adoptive home: "Freddy loves to sit on shoulders--very quiet except when you aren't visible to him. A very gentle and sweet bird."
Penelope	Martha K., Dizzy, Scooter and Gil, In memory of Cinny J. Byrd	Penelope was rescued from a shelter and taken to a vet immediately to be treated for a gash in her head so deep her skull could be seen.	Penelope	8/28/08: Penelope has been adopted
Madison	Kathleen Reding, For love of our Pancha Villa -Long Family, Concord, Maria G.	She was found as a stray and was most likely a breeder. Mickaboo takes very seriously our goal to place our birds in the environment that suits their best interests. In Madison's case, she will do best in the company of other birds, not humans!	Madison	We are so happy to announce that Madison has been accepted into the Oasis Sanctuary in Arizona! She will make this move in September after extensive medical testing
Merry & Pippen	T. W. in memory of Peridot, and for Isaac, Pulsipher & Ming-Ming's	Merry and Pippen were surrendered to us because they have scaly face mites -- nasty little critters that burrow into the soft tissue around their beaks. This makes the beak grow into a distorted shape, and causes the crusty build-up around their faces. It is painful and eventually the birds cannot use their beaks to eat, and they die.	Merry & Pippen	6/11/08: Merry & Pippen have fully recovered and have been adopted! From their foster mom: "I can see their beaks beginning to take on that rich, deepening color of a healthy beak. I can see that these girls have come a very long way before they came home to me. I am continuing their care, these smart little birds who can so easily be disregarded...which is one of the main reason I wanted to offer a home to Merry & Pippen.
Haight & Ashbury	Ellen in Orinda, Jody & Chris in Lafayette	Haight was a member of the wild parrot flock in San Francisco and was attacked by a hawk. S/he had a serious injury right where her/his beak attaches. Thanks to great veterinary intervention, it looks like Haight's beak will be saved!	Haight & Ashbury	7/5/08: Hooray! Haight and Ashbury have been adopted
Turkey	E. & T. in Sausalito	Turkey was found at Petsmart covered in blood as he had mutilated his back and nearly died from blood loss. We are not sure why he self mutilates but Turkey has been adopted by a wonderful volunteer who is determined to resolve his issues, even if it means surgery to ensure his comfort.	Turkey	6/25/08: Fantastic news! Turkey has been adopted!
Bellina	Greg & Laura Leib, Schenectady, NY and Andrea Allen, Australia	Bellina was seized in an abuse case and taken to an East Bay shelter along with two other cockatiels. Bellina has a cracked and overgrown lower beak that makes eating very difficult. She also has anomalies in her feet that make it difficult for her to perch.	Bellina	7/12/08: How wonderful! Bellina has been adopted!
Nora	Kevin in San Jose	At shelter; lethargic and extremely underweight.	Nora	8/5/08: Hooray for Nora~ she's been adopted!
Tom	Chloe	Owned by an elderly person who was no longer able to care for him. No out of cage time, possible metal toxicity issues, poor diet.	Tom	8/7/08: Tom is ready for adoption.
Kramer	Angels: Patty Blau in honor of Gertie, Nancy Powell in honor of Gertie and Patty	A homeless person in Oakland saw Kramer looking for food in a street gutter. He knocked on the nearest door and said, "Hey Lady, I think one of your birds got out". Fortunately, she was able to catch Kramer.	Kramer	8/9/08: Kramer is ready for adoption!
The Jetson's	Angels: Jim Stone, Saratoga; Maggie Rufo	The owner of the birds contacted us on the day (7/29) that he was being evicted from his home. He intended to open the door of the aviary and let the tiels out before leaving his home. Val and Gelato (pictured on the Angels home page) were unable to perch and we rushed them to the vet.	The Jetson's	8/9/08: Six of the 10 aviary cockatiels have found their forever home with a wonderful Mickaboo volunteer who has an aviary!
Peaches	Angels: Sheri & Dave Perez, Oakland, CA	In an East Bay shelter and they're unable to continue to keep him.		Thanks to Sheri and Dave, we're going to be able to send this guy to the sanctuary! We're working on the transport side of things right now. Update 7/26/08: Peaches went to his new home at a sanctuary in Washington today!

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