Originally posted by zippy-kat




Unfortunately, Mr. Jay Cheeter is not fit to be reintro'd into the wild (too tame -- possibly imprinted).

The next in-state "drop-off" is about a 6 hr drive. We are closer to TX (live less than 10 min from the border) but someone told me I can't take him across the stateline...it's considered smuggling? (Dunno how credible that source is.)

So now what?

I know that some wildlife rehabilitators keep animals (that are unfit for reintroduction) for "educational purposes." I could do that... Mom's got a classroom I can borrow. Anyone know what you have to do to become a wildlife rehabilitator?
zippy,

is there a local animal control office around your area?

the may have contacts with a state organization you can contact,
since it is a protected species they have different set of rules and do know 'wild life mothers' in the area.

i'd be concerned if you decided to keep MR. Cheeter-was he in the los angeles area over the weekend???? my car is a mess-
sometimes even the best intentions are punished quite severely in the eyes of the law you might try to find out the exact laws in your area otherwise you might need a lawyer should there be a problem


(heh heh heh, he said, "lawyer" )

in case there is some kind of reason where you feel that it's not practical to keep a bird. (cats, dogs, ceiling fans.....)

pack up you troubles in your old kit bag and make it a day.
i guess you could stop about three hours into your drive and
have a picnic, find some business you can do while headed in that direction -make it a day.

i'm sorry that i do not have more info or good advice for you.
besides the jay problem i am going thru, my brother keeps a
mourniing dove that gives me the willies....it sounds like it keeps saying 'richard'....spooky!



randi,
what kind of alcohol is in your request???