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Re: I lost my Timenh African Grey
Posted by Shawna on 7/15/09

Thank you GreyLady. My baby Harley has been gone for 10 days
and I am still as devastated and depressed as the 1st day.
What am I going to do?! I've done everything suggested. I
posted flyers ALL over the area he went missing and I went
door to door with flyers and left them stuck in people's
doors. My husband and I contacted every single vet office,
pet store and animal shelters and rescuers for birds. I've had
an ad in one of the local papers and now I have a new ad
starting in a more popular paper on Saturday and Sunday(most
read days). Am I supposed to be just waiting now? I just feel
sick and depressed all day long. I can't stand the thought of
never having him again and it literally makes me ill! We have
his cage on the roof of the house full of his toys and
favorite food. I took my other bird (Max) over, but I think
he's too sad to yell(cockatoo that we rescued, but doesn't
talk). I walked around the neighborhood yelling his name for 8
days and nothing. I am so terrified that he's out there still
and waiting for me to find him...or someone found him and
isn't planning on giving him back. one of the places my
husband called, the guy read him the riot act about not
clipping Harley's wings good enough and then told him that we
probably won't ever see him again because he could fly 50
miles within the first day (which I think he is full of crap
because I've been told differently from many people). I just
don't know what to do next!
On 7/09/09, GreyLady wrote:
> Here is a copy of suggestions I copied from another board.
> Good luck.
>
> Tips for Finding a Lost Parrot
>
> Losing your parrot can be a devastating experience. Unlike a
> dog or cat who may roam the (usually familiar) streets
> wearing a collar with a tag, parrots often fly up and away
to
> hide in the safety of a tree's high branches. Often, they
are
> so scared and confused by their surroundings that they are
> unable to find their way home, even if they wanted to. Here
> is a few tips for getting your bird back.
>
> Remember the "One Mile/One Month Rule": When looking for a
> lost bird, remember that and during the first month
> following "escape," a lost parrot usually stays within a one-
> mile radius of where it was lost.
> Familiar Surroundings: Even if you cannot see your bird, he
> may be watching you. Your bird may be too scared to come
down
> and see you, so entice him. Put his cage outside, full of
his
> favorite junk-food, and leave the door open. If your bird
has
> a feathered pal, put him outside, too (in a locked cage).
> Only attempt this if you are home and watching the cage(s)
> carefully. This may entice him to come down. If you have a
> dog/cat that your bird doesn't like, be sure to keep them
far
> away from the cage.
> Make Some Noise: If there are noises or words that your bird
> likes, walk the neighborhood making those sounds. Listen
> carefully, your bird might talk back!
> Let People Know: When your bird becomes hungry or lonely,
she
> may make contact with a stranger in desperation. This person
> may well go looking for the bird's owner. Make posters
> advertising your lost bird with a description and contact
> information. Give these posters to neighbors, veterinarians
> and pet stores as soon as possible. If there are bird
> breeders in your area, let them know you lost your bird,
too.
> Also, place an advertisement in the Lost & Found section of
> any newspapers in your area. Finally, stick posters up on
> phone poles and in community centers. You may even go door-
to-
> door asking neighbors to keep an eye out for your bird. This
> way, if someone has seen/found your bird, they can easily
> find you, too.
> Remember Your Animal Welfare Groups: Be sure to contact your
> local animal control, Humane Society and any parrot rescue
> groups in your area. Let them know you have lost your parrot
> and give them a contact number where they can get a hold of
> you if someone reports a found bird.
> And Most Importantly: Be stubborn about finding your bird.
> Parrots are very adaptable and can live feral in many parts
> of the United States. Your best chance for getting your bird
> back is if you are proactive!
>
> More Links:
> http://www.parrottalk.com/missing.html
> http://www.birdsnways.com/birds/blost.htm
> http://www.birdhotline.com/
> http://www.birdmart.com/classifieds/lost/
> http://members.aol.com/thepetpage/
> http://www.birdmart.com/classifieds/found/
> http://home.hawaii.rr.com/peepuff/lostfound.html
> http://bellaonline.com/articles/art3239.asp
> http://www.petfinder.com/post/classifiedhop.html
> http://www.avianrescue.org/resources.html#lost
> To Report a Found Bird: [email protected]
> To Report a Lost/Stolen Bird: [email protected]
> http://www.petfinder.com/post/classifiedhop.html
>
> Bird HotLine — World Wide Bird Lost and Found
>
> Lost & Found Birds Listing
>
> Birdhobbyist's Forums - Lost & Found Birds
>
> The Pet Page - LOST, FOUND, STOLEN, RESCUE and WANTED ANIMALS
>
> PETSEARCH(UK) - Register of lost and found
>
> Yahoo! Directory Animals Classifieds > Lost and Found
>
> PARROT CONSERVATION GROUP LOST AND FOUND: Lost, Stolen and
> Found ...
>
>

Posts on this thread, including this one

• I lost my Timenh African Grey, 7/08/09, by Shawna.
• Re: I lost my Timenh African Grey, 7/09/09, by GreyLady.
• Re: I lost my Timenh African Grey, 7/11/09, by Ludka.
• Re: I lost my Timenh African Grey, 7/15/09, by Shawna.
• Re: I lost my Timenh African Grey, 7/16/09, by GreyLady.
• Re: I lost my Timenh African Grey, 7/16/09, by shawna.