With some people, one or two animals is too much. I don't know how we can stop people from taking in animals that they don't know how to care for or get tired of caring for or who think that their animals living in a hoarding situation are healthy but I do know that we can report people who are abusing and/or hoarding animals. WE MUST!!

Most of my birds were taken in as rescues and god only knows what they went through because they had been surrendered to the wild bird sanctuary where I volunteer. The others were bought from pet shops and one from a breeder, but still, 15 quaker parrots in one cage. 20 budgies in one cage with dirty water. What does this say about the care that these birds receive from the stores and breeders who are supposed to know what to do!?!

I am at bird saturation point now and although I have been approached to take birds that others could not care for I have to say no. I can't tell you how it breaks my heart, but I can't afford to add anymore birds and it will also cut into the time I have for my current birds who are established as my flock and who need my attention. People who are giving up their pets must research who they are giving them to and not just be so relieved that they found someone, anyone(!), who will take them. That is part of our responsibility toward them.

I know I'm preaching to the choir here because you all love and care for your pets the way they need to be cared for. Just please keep your eyes open. . .

Cathy and the FLock