WHATS ON THIS PAGE......

POSTING ADS
Free To A Good Home
Keeping your Pet Safe

NOTES TO FRESH START
 Special Notes
Adoption Updates

RELIQUISHMENT / SURRENDER
Relinquish Alternatives
To Reliquish a Bird
Reliquish Form

HAPPY ENDING ADOPTIONS
Poem, No one ever told me...
Adoptive Family Photos
Adoption Stories

Notifing Petfinders

SPECIAL LETTERS FROM THE HEART

Hi Angela:

Everything is just great. Fuzz and Ziggy are doing just great.
I will start by saying anyone who thinks operating Fresh Start Bird Rescue is "in itfor the money" is out of their flipping mind (and that's being kind).
When I adopted Ziggy from Fresh Start...as part of the adoption you gave me a "start-up" kit as I will call it. In that kit was a full bag of food, treats, toys, and lots of literature.
I was pleasantly surprised that a small operation like Fresh Start Bird Rescue afforded adoptees the opportunity to start off on the right foot by making sure I was fully prepared to accept my new bird into my home.
As if the initial visit wasn't impressive enough, when I returned to Fresh Start later that week and saw all those birds just rescued from a home in NJ, cages lined up end to end in the rescue's presidents kitchen...well I almost cried. Like I told Angela, people like her who offer their home, their time, their own money, to rescue, shelter and adopt these birds into a loving home.....you are a gift from the heavens.
Your adoption fee was most reasonable, and I seriously doubt that mere pittance of an adoption donation you do charge would even come near to cover your costs for the birds vet visits, your gas to take you to and from rescues, the wear & tear on your vehicle and not to mention the cost of bird food. Several of those birds from that NJ rescue were in bad shape and an aviary veterinarian can be quite costly, not to mention the personal heartbrake and tears the girls at Fresh Start were in tring to help these sad little creaters and knowing they wouldnt all make it no matter how hard they tried.
I speak from personal experience, having owned love bids & cockatiels for the past 30 years. Your out of pocket expenses must be exorbitant. But people like yourself do it for the love of the animal, not for the profit.

To Angela, you fight the good fight when it comes to the birds you care for, Dont let anything or anyone stop you now. If you need me by all means you let me know. Feel free to call me at home: (XXX)XXX-XXXX anytime....day or night.
God bless you Angela and good luck!!!
DONNA XXXXXX

Angela,
I just had to write you to thank you again for the two magnificent birds I adopted thru you. They are a joyful addition to my life.
I was sooo pleased with all the records you gave me concerning their background, it was so helpful in helping them adjust. Both birds were exactly what you stated they were, and then some.
I expecially want to thank you for giving Sweet Pea to me for such a great discount. Money is tight for an old lady on SS, and your helping me out on her adoption fee made it possible for me to get her. I couldn't have done it without the generous discount, and she is such a darling little personality, I can't imagine living without her.
THanks too for answering all my dumb questions. I can't believe how much time and detail you go to to make these adoptions work.
THank you is not enough.
You do a great service for us all, and you've made two birds very happy and myother bird loves them, by the way.
Sorry to ramble on, I would go into detail on their wonderful personalities, but I'd have you reading all nite.

Thanx again, Love from Cindy and Sweet Pea, and me, Ann xxxxxxxxxx

PLEASE, THINK TWICE

Free to a Good Home!
What it May Mean When you Give Away  your Pet!

A Death Sentence for your Pet!
Free bait to train fighting dogs.
Free bait to train greyhounds.
Free fish bait
Free snakes food.
Free Money from a Research Lab.
Free Sacrifice for Satanic Rituals.
Free Animals for Malicious Pranks.
Free Animal to Set on Fire.
Free Animal to Poison.
Free Animal to Insert a Firecracker Into.
Free to a Good Home to Breed Indiscriminately.

 Now you know why shelters and rescue groups always charge "adoption fees" for pets,
and why you are screened so carefully.

"Free" is all too often seen as "worthless" in the eye of the beholder!

Please, don’t offer your pets FREE to a good home unless you just don’t care what happens to them.

If you must give up your pet please contact a rescue group or your local shelter for advice and assistance.

Volunteers who work endless hours to save pets from the horrors of abuse, neglect, and homelessness bring this message to you so you will think twice when giving up a pet !

PLEASE, YOUR PET IS COUNTING ON YOU TO DO THE RIGHT THING,DONT WE OWE THEM THAT MUCH!

KEEPING YOUR PET SAFE
limit the risk of having your pet fall into the wrong hands by:

Never place a “Free to a Good Home Ad” on a web site or in a newspaper.

Exhaust every avenue to keep your pet with you.
If you are giving your pet to someone you don’t know, visit the home (be sure to put your own safety first) or investigate to make sure the new owner is who you think they are.

Don’t let your pet roam free in the neighborhood. Keep your pet on a leash when walking him.

Don’t let your pet be visible from the street. Put a padlock on your gate to your backyard to further ensure their safety.

 Never leave pets unattended at any time.

 Never leave pets outside a store or in the car to wait for you.

 Keep identification on your pet at all times
– tags, microchips, and/or tattoos.

RELINQUISHMENT ALTERNATIVES

IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF RELINQUISHMENT IS THE RIGHT ANSWER FOR YOU AND YOUR BIRD FRIEND,

PLEASE SEND FRESH START AN EMAIL AND WE WILL GLADLY TRY OUR BEST TO HELP YOU BY ANY MEANS POSSIBLE.

OUR COUNSELOR, JAMIE, IS ALWAYS ON HAND TO OFFER SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE.

SHE MAY BE ABLE TO OFFER A NEW APPROACH TO A PROBLEM, BY BEHAVIORAL TECHNIQUES THAT WEREN'T THOUGHT OF PREVIOUSLY AND THAT MAY IMPROVE THE SITUATION- WHETHER IT IS YELLING, BITING, OR PLUCKING.

IF JAMIE AND THE REST OF THE TEAM ARE UNABLE TO HELP WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO FIND SOMEONE THAT CAN.

I LOVE MY NEW FAMILY, THANKS, FRESH START!!!

TO RELINQUISH A BIRD TO FRESH START:

 PLEASE GIVE US A CALL IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH IN THE HOPE THAT YOU MAY BE ABLE TO CONTINUE TO KEEP YOUR BIRD.

IN THE EVENT THIS IS NOT AN OPTION, FRESH START IS AVAILABLE TO TAKE IN YOUR BIRD,

WE WILL THEN DO AN EVALUATION, VET CHECKUP IF NEEDED, WORK ON ANY BEHAVIOR ISSUES AND THEN BEGIN THE PROCESS OF FINDING YOUR BIRD FRIEND A FOREVER HOME.

THERE ARE NO FEES INVOLVED IN RELINQUISHING A BIRD, BUT WE DO ASK, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, THAT THE BIRDS CAGE AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS BE SENT WITH THE BIRD, AS IT HELPS THE BIRD TO SETTLE IN MORE COMFORTABLY.

  TO SURRENDER/RELIQUISH A BIRD TO FRESH START

please copy and paste the following form into an e-mail and return it to.....

FRESHSTART4PETS@RCN.COM

Subject,
RELIQUISH FORM

                       RELIQUISH FORM

Thank you for taking the time to complete this Surrender Form in its entirety.
The information you provide will help usunderstand your birds’needs and make the process less stressful.
Please do not hesitate to call Fresh Start with questions or if you need assistance in completing this form.

If the bird has been vetted please contact your veterinarian to obtain your birds complete medical records and bring the records along with this form to the rescue when you come to surrender the bird. 

Contact Information

Date
______________________________________
Bird’s Name
______________________________________
Species
______________________________________
Owner’s Name
______________________________________
Address ______________________________
City _________________________________
State_________________________________
Zip Code _____________________________
Home Phone ___________________________
Work Phone ___________________________
Fax __________________________________
E-mail _______________________________

I hereby authorize the release of ALL medical
records pertaining to the above listed bird(s)
to representatives
of Fresh Start Bird Rescue.

Signature:
______________________________________
Instructions
______________________________________

______________________________________

______________________________________

I,
______________________________________,
hereby donate to Fresh Start, the above
Listed bird(s) to be placed
in the Rescue / Adoption program.

I relinquish all claims to the above listed
bird(s) and any future progeny.
1.______________________________________

2.______________________________________

3.______________________________________

[1.Donor’s Signature 2.Print Donor’s Name 3.Date]

The above-mentioned bird(s)
has been accepted into the Fresh Start Program :

________________________________________

________________________________________

Bird Information

Bird’s Name

________________________________________
Species

________________________________________
Hatch Date

________________________________________
Sex (if known)

________________________________________

How and when was the sex verified?

_______________________________________

When did you acquire your bird?

_______________________________________

Where did you acquire your bird?

  -Pet store  -Breeder  -Animal shelter -Bird club

 -Private party -Friend -Family  -Gift -Other

______________________________________

Please provide contact information for your
bird's breeder, pet shop, or previous owner:

Contact Name _________________________

Store/Business _______________________

Address ______________________________

City _________________________________

State_________________________________

Zip Code _____________________________

Phone ________________________________

Fax __________________________________

Veterinary Information

 Please obtain complete vet records and
attach to this Surrender Form.

Do you currently have an avian veterinarian?
Yes / No
If yes, please provide contact information:

Avian Vet’s Name________________________

Clinic Name ____________________________

Clinic Address _________________________

City ___________________________________

  State___________________________________

Zip Code _______________________________

Clinic Phone ___________________________

Clinic Fax _____________________________

How often do you take your bird to the vet

________________________________________

When was your bird's last vet visit?

________________________________________

What was the reason for this visit?
________________________________________

________________________________________

Is your bird banded?  Yes / No
If yes, what is the band number(s)?

________________________________________

Is your bird micro-chipped?  Yes / No
  If yes, what brand?

________________________________________

Is your bird DNA registered?  Yes  / No
If yes, with whom?

________________________________________

Describe your bird’s overall physical
condition

________________________________________

________________________________________

________________________________________

Has your bird ever sustained any injuries?
Yes / No
  If yes, please describe

________________________________________

________________________________________

Has your bird ever had any surgeries?  Yes / No
  If yes, please describe and give reason(s)

________________________________________

________________________________________

Has your bird ever been treated for any diseases?
Yes / No
If yes, please describe

 _______________________________________

________________________________________

Has your bird ever taken any medications?
Yes / No
If yes, please list and give reason(s)

________________________________________

________________________________________

Has your bird ever been on herbal or other
alternative therapies?  Yes / No
If yes, please describe
________________________________________

________________________________________

Does your bird have any medical or physical
condition that requires treatment and/or
a specialized caging/play area?
Yes / No
If yes, please describe
________________________________________

________________________________________

________________________________________

Current Diet

Describe your bird’s current daily diet
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

List the foods your bird currently eats,
including specific food names and brands:
Seeds
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Pellets
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Nuts
_________________________________________
Treats
_________________________________________

Cooked Foods
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Fruits and Vegetables
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Table Food
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Junk Foods
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Favorite Foods
  _________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Do you use vitamin supplements? Yes / No
If yes, how do you give them?
_________________________________________

Routine Care

Who is your bird’s primary caregiver?
_________________________________________

When you go on vacation, who cares for your pets?
_________________________________________

Describe your bird's cage, including size, brand,
and model (if known)
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Does the cage have a grate? Yes / No
How many perches does the cage have?
_________________________________________

What type of perches does your bird prefer?
  _________________________________________
_________________________________________

How often do you clean the cage?
  _________________________________________

How do you disinfect the cage?
_________________________________________

Does your bird use a separate sleeping cage?
Yes / No
If yes, please describe
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Describe your bird’s favorite toys
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Describe your bird’s playtime activities
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Describe your bird’s sleeping habits,
including bedtime, wake-up time, nap times,
and hours of sleep each day
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Does your bird ever have night frights? Yes / No

Do you cover your bird’s cage?          Yes / No

Describe your bird’s bathing habits,
including frequency, likes, and dislikes
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Describe your bird’s play area(s)
  _________________________________________
_________________________________________

Is your bird destructive? Yes / No
Please explain
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

How many hours a day does your bird spend
outside the cage?
_________________________________________

How many hours a day does your bird spend
home alone?
_________________________________________

Do you leave the radio, TV, or other audio/video
on for your bird? Yes / No
If yes, please describe
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Any other birds or pets in the home? Yes/No
If yes, please list
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Behavior

Is your bird hand tame? Yes / No
Please explain
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

List other members in your household and describe
how they interact with the bird
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Who is your bird’s favorite person?
_________________________________________

Does your bird like children? Yes / No
Please explain
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Does your bird like visitors in the home? Yes / No
Please explain
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Does your bird interact with other birds? Yes / No
If yes, please describe
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Does your bird have any known behavioral problems
(e.g., screaming, plucking, chewing, biting, etc)?
Yes / No
If yes,please describe
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Has your bird ever seen a behaviorist? Yes / No
If yes, who, when, and what were the results?
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

List any changes within your household that may
have contributed to the above behavioral problems
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

Why are you considering placement of your bird
with Fresh Start?
________________________________________
_________________________________________

Would assistance with education or behavior
modification be a possibility as a means for
you to keep your bird?
Yes / No
Please explain
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________

How did you learn about Fresh Start Bird Rescue?
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________ .

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POEM

A Poem by a Bird Adoptor,
                      No one told me......

  I had hints, I had advice, I had cautions, but nobody told me how owning birds would completely take over my life.Nobody told me I'd become a bird store junky, standing at the checkout counter in bliss until half way home and then wondering just how long it would be before the Visa came in or husband asked for the check book to balance the account.

Nobody told me my husband would say, "I think you ought to stay away from the bird store. You seem to have lost all control".

Hmmmm ... Me? How did this happen?

Nobody told me when I saw a particular cage for $595.00 I might think wow that IS a good deal. Or when someone mentioned a $4,000.00 cage I could see the reason some people might need a cage like that.

Nobody told me that I would be up at 7:00am on Sunday morning peeling yams and apples to cook so they would be added into a corn meal and wheat cereal mash.

Nobody told me I wouldn't mind when feeding that mash to my bird he would head shake his head with that mixture flying in every direction, on to my carpet, on to my clothes, on to my face.

Nobody told me how much money I would spend on food, how much of it I would buy and just how little my birds would like any of it.

Nobody mentioned that once you own birds you need an extra freezer in the garage.

Nobody told me that I would spend an hour standing with my hand on a tree branch watching for hawks so my bird could hang out in the sun and chew new buds.

Nobody told me I would be on the computer at all hours talking and reading about birds.

Nobody told me I would make friends I will never see and that I would worry about them and theirs as if family.

Nobody told me I would check my son's bed for old or damaged stuffed animals to give to the bird like that stuffed cat. He never really liked it and it is missing a leg anyway.

Nobody told me I would do two extra loads of laundry a week with bird towels and sheets. Nobody told me every morning I would put a sheet over my covers, litter my bed with weird wooden things, stuffed animals, leather pieces, apple slices and peanuts.

Nobody told me just how much he would squawk. Nobody told me I would come to hear differences in the tone and shrillness. Nobody told me I not only could tell the difference but would learn when to respond or that my husband would say it's okay, this is his good morning happy time he will settle down.

Nobody could have known that my husband would say, so he squawks it is less and less the kids will deal with it.

Nobody told me I could play with him like I do. That he would chase me and I would chase him. That he would be just as exuberant as a puppy.

Nobody told me my husband would rather snuggle with the bird in the morning than make his bagel.

Nobody told my husband would make an extra half a bagel to share with the birds.

Nobody could have convinced me that this same husband would agree to shower with the birds in the bathroom (for the steam) and then without urging, could be heard to play peek-a-boo while drying off.

Nobody told me how much I would sing out loud. Nobody could have guessed those songs would be golden oldies like You Are My Sunshine or songs from musicals.

Nobody told how excited I would get to come home after 6 hrs. and see seed thrown all over the place. Yea! He ate while I was gone.

Nobody told me that I would not resent vacuuming twice a day to clean up the mess he made while eating alone. Nobody told me how my heart would tighten when I got home today after being gone for six hours and took my squawking baby out.

Nobody told me how I would feel when sooo tired I put out a sheet on the floor, put toys all over, grabbed a pillow for me, lay down and my birdy only wanted to snuggle with me.

Nobody told me how it would feel to have a little bird body across your chest and neck, little head on your cheek. I was not told how soft his kisses would be or how warm his face was as he fell asleep on my cheek cooing softly.

Nobody told me how long I would lay there awake so he could sleep.

Everybody told me I would love him. Nobody could tell me how much.

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FRESH STARTS ADOPTION PHOTO'S


MONASTERO-STEM FAMILY

ROCKY Adopted-2006

ELWOODAdopted 2006

SCOTTER, ADOPTED 2006

ROCKY, ADOPTED 2007

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FIND YOUR TRUE LOVE AT FRESH START





HAPPY ENDING ADOPTIONS

OSCAR The Blue Front Amazon

  Hi Angela and volunteers! I just wanted to thank you again for sending Oscar home with us- he has been a joy! He loves to share our dinner (especially mashed potatoes) and hang out on the couch with us. His favorite is when we all get playing Guitar Hero- he seems to think that he can do a better job singing, and the louder we play, the more excited he gets! I never would have thought I would have as much trust in a bird as I do Oscar, and I truly cannot imagine how quiet and lonely the house would be without him. Thank you all again, from us, and Oscar!      Michelle, Oscar and Family

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LORI BIRD AND JUB JUB-conures

Hi Angela,     We're so happy at our new house.  Our little brother Felix is craaaaaaaaaazy and has lots of cool toys.  We're both sitting on heads and giving kisses and having tons of fun.  Take a look at our picture with Felix in . 

Thanks for helping us find our new home!!

We love you!

Lori & Jub


THANK YOU FRESH START, WE HAVE A GREAT
NEW FAMILY WITH A NEW BROTHER, FELIX!

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REMMY-cockatoo

Hi! wanted to give you an update-Remmy is wonderful!!!

he's talking and playing. He has even quieted down some. He loves going for walks-that's when he decides to let loose! the wings open, crest up and belts out the loudest anything he can!!!

just wanted to say thanks and let you know all is well!

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 MACKEY-cockatoo

 Hi Angela,I will send a picture with Mackey doing ''Scary Bird'' which he does all the time.

LOL Last night Mackey apparently did NOT want to sleep alone so what he did was creeped into our bed and slept on me and Bill. He seemed cold and got under the blankets or maybe he is just spoiled. Thats it.

Oh yeah, and its not easy to drink coffee around him since he comes running to try and get a beak full. We dont know where he got that from.

He also loves scrambled eggs!

Weird he is but in a good way.

With all of the above Mackey loves loves loves music and to dance.

Thanks Again Angela

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  Sophia the  Special Needs Cockatiel

Hello Angela! Just wanted to drop a line on here about our little Sophia. Sophia came to us (Fresh Start) from a home with over 50 birds. She has a malformed beak from a bite from an African Grey (either Windsor or Captain), and her previous owners nursed her back to health without the assistance of a vet.

After a long day of getting all of the new residents settled in, Sophia was begging me for some of my cookie from the side of her cage. She should have been stressed out and seeking peace and quiet, not friendship and food, yet there she was. I had promised I would come home empty handed after this large rescue, but Sophia stole my heart. Her beak was so long, it was poking into her chest, the other birds were picking on her, and she couldn't preen or climb around the cage.

It was decided that Sophia would come home with me and join our small flock, and after a good beak trimming, Sophia happily sits on my sons shoulder and preens his hair for hours on end. He reads to her and preens her head feathers, spoils her with millet and toys, and has her out of her cage more than in, which she was NOT used to!

 Thank you, Ang, for letting Sophia come home with me that night- she has brought nothing but joy and amazement to me, and we now have another member of the family hooked!

         Jamie.


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 PEE WEE-conure

Hi Angela, It is I, Joanie who adopted Pee Wee.  He is doing fine!!  He still won't get close to my fingers yet but I go eye to eye with him and he

never tries to bite.  I am hoping that soon I can get him to "step-up".  But even if we never get that far I am just so happy to have him. I don't know how I got along without him…he is my little prince.  I hope everything is well on your end too.  I sure hope people are adopting these fine birds!!!

Take care and I'll be in touch again!!!   Joanie S.


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BILL AND HILDA- cockatiels

I don’t know if you’ll remember me, but in XXXXXXX, XXXX, I adopted two cockatiels, Bill and Hilda.    I had to keep them in two separate cages because Bill (later named Gambino) had pecked all the feathers off the back of Hilda’s (later named Specky) head.   They immediately adapted to life in our home and became good friends with our 13-year-old cockatiel, Cookie.    Bill (Gambino) became attached to me almost instantly. He would groom my face and hair for around an hour each night. Hilda (Specky), the frightened, shy bird, proved to be one of the smartest and most adventurous birds I’ve ever had in my 25+ years of having birds.   She can’t fly, but walks around our bedroom floor, across our couch, and all over, leading the other birds and exploring every object.  She loves to have the back of her head and under her chin scratched and can insist we do that for 30-60 minutes a night!  She plays with her special necklaces we wear around our necks and also calls when she’s ready to be put to bed.  She is quite a character and I don’t know how I ever managed without her!

Last September, Bill died after a short illness.  When I noticed he wouldn’t eat in June, I took him to our Avian vet twice over the summer.  She gave him insulin injections, which picked him up for a few weeks, but she said since he was older she didn’t expect him to live.   It broke my heart when he slipped away one morning.   He is the only bird in 25 years that bonded to me primarily.  Our birds always seem to be crazy about my kind husband, although I’m the one who feeds them, cleans their cage and spends hours giving them attention.

Hilda (Specky) is still a character and she and Cookie are happy companions.  These birds are my joy!   I can not thank you enough for opening your shelter and caring for these wonderful creatures.   I would like to try to help you, Who know?  Maybe I’ll visit you one day soon and adopt another bird or two.

 You are the best!!

C. Mendicino

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SWEETNESS AKA HOWIE-cockatiel

Hi.  Howie's fine.  He has a new home with lots of toys & he's just fine.  He actually likes to be out more then what we let our other birds.  He sits on my poodle's back if she's on my husband's lap .  It's really cute.

Thanks for everything.Nina & Mark L.

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WINNIE-amazon

Hi Angela,I wanted to let you know that Winnie is adjusting nicely to her new home.  She's been talking up a storm and is eating, drinking, and playing.  She is especially attached to my husband and son and other male voices.  She's a joy to have and we love her very much. She's allowing us to pet her head and belly and has us laughing all the time...which of course causes her to laugh!

 Thanks so much for giving us this wonderful opportunity!We'll keep you updated on Winnie and thanks again!Susan

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COCKATOO AND MACAW

-Fresh Start has removed the names of the family in the email below to protect their privacy during an emotional time.

Hi Angela:

   My name is xxxxx and my daughter is xxxxxx who emailed you about our macaw, Lady Gwen.  My sister-in-law is xxxxxx who I believe you are familiar with - she went through you to find a "forever" home for her cockatoo.  As you know by xxxxxxx emails, we unfortunately need to give up our macaw, Gwen.  She is a beautiful bird who we rescued in the past to try and save her, with the hope of adding her to our family.   Sadly, it is not working out and at this point we are ready to place her with you in order for her to have a wonderful "forever" family.  my sister-in-law was very pleased with the outcome of your facility and your dedication in finding her cockatoo a forever family.                 This is very difficult, as I'm sure you can understand, for xxxxxxx to do this; therefore, she has asked me to continue with the process on her behalf.

Thank you very much.

xxxxx xxxxxxx

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  Nokia- African Gray

Hi Angela! Just a little update on Skoke, aka Nokia, the African Gray that we adopted from you. I have to tell you, I just cannot imagine this house without her in it! She is such a joy- always making us laugh and constantly suprising us with her intelligence. She has a new trick where she spins around on the kitchen floor, beak to the ground, until she gets so dizzy that she waddles over for me to pick her up for a cuddle. I cannot imagine where these poor birds would wind up if it wasn't for you finding them good homes, and getting them ready for adoption-

so many thanks to you and all of the wonderful people that trust in you to find that perfect forever home for their feathered friends. Many thanks to you and the rescue team, and kisses from our flock to yours!!!

                 Jamie


NOKIA

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TICO- AMAZON

angela and team

bob and i would like to thank you for tico. he is adjusting nicely and starting to talk up a storm.

i think he is a wounderful addition to the family, thanks so much, marianne

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ZAZU, SATURDAY AND CADY-COCKATIELS

Hi Angela:Zazu and Saturday are doing great!! And after a little while, Cady and Hunter became best friends.  Thank you so much for the opportunity to let me give these wonderfull birds a place to call HOME.....  My bird children love the music that all of them do in the morning when we wake up.

  Thank you again for everythingVivian

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LUCIE-cockatoo


Angela,I wanted to update you on Lucie the Umbrella Cockatoo my daughter adopted from Fresh Start 15 months ago. They are currently living in Hawaii and doing very well. Lucie still has some issues with Kerry's husband but just now started stepping up on him!! She loves to ride on his shoulder while strolling around Honolulu. Kerry said she talks and flirts with everyone from Daddy's shoulder. She willingly wears her Feather Tether so she can't go anywhere while enjoying the crowds and the sunshine.Lucie has really turned out to be an almost perfect cockatoo. She steps up, talk and jokes and plays with their puppy through her cage. She has her occasional screaming bouts when she feels she is not getting enough attention, but that is to be expected. Kerry said recently that she can't imagine not having Lucie in her life.Lucie also goes to  work at the vet with Kerry quite frequently to teach the vet techs and assistants how to handle birds. She seems to love all of the attention.

Again, thank you so must for the wonderful addition. We certainly believe the 3 hour drive each way was worth the trip for Lucie!

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A VERY SWEET THANK YOU NOTE:

Hi Angela
I wanted to send a thank you for welcoming me into your rescue homes to meet the feathered flock that resides with Fresh Start.  You were so kind to take the time with me and explain a little about how you run your rescue.  I really enjoyed my visit and hope that I can be of help in some capacity in the future.

 If there is anything I can do to contribute to the rescue, please let me know.  I would enjoy being involved in helping our feathered friends in need.

 Thank you again,

 N.D'Angelo

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  We love to hear your Petfinder happy endings! In fact, we stay glued to our computers just waiting for them to arrive every day. Each month we will choose one lucky new Petfinder family to receive a great gift from our friends at The Animal Rescue Site.

Tell us your pet's story as she/he went from homelessness to happiness, and click the submit button below.

We would like to have your permission to share your story in our press releases so that more and more people will see that homeless pets deserve a second shot at being part of a family. If you agree to let us share your story, please include your name and phone number so that we can contact you.

Thanks -- we're waiting to hear from you!

Mike, Happy Tails, Petfinder.com


DONT FORGET TO SEND A NOTE TO PETFINDERS,
AND TELL THEM YOUR HAPPY ENDING!