Fw: The Gabriel Foundation rescues over 40 macaws and cockatoos (parrot hoarding and abuse)

January 23, 2010

To view the thread go to:http://forums.manhattanbirdclub.com/post?id=4380213Subject: The Gabriel Foundation called in to rescue over 40 macaws and cockatoosThis was one of the worst days in the Foundation's history. TGF was asked to help rescue over 40 macaws and cockatoos from a condemned house in Pueblo, Colorado. There was no heat and no running water. The home was owned by an 83-year old man diagnosed with dementia.There were also dogs, cats, and over 150 pigeons. The man was killing the pigeons to feed himself and feed his dogs. But the dogs needed more so killed the goats on the property. Their bodies were still littering the premises.Four birds have already died and it's touch-and-go for the rest of them. The man was feeding them dog food and the birds were housed in tiny cages with protruding nails. No toys. Mouse feces everywhere. A dead greenwing macaw lying on the floor.The birds were transported to The Gabriel Foundation's Elizabeth Colorado aviary on January 22nd. All were examined by the staff veterinarian and all received their first decent meal (in years?) and frseh water. But it may be too late for some of them.Initial diagnosis is severe malnutrition with many possibly carrying the pap virus. For more information, please go to The Foundation's Facebook page or www.thegabrielfoundation.org.There's also been numerous heated discussions about the Lisa and Alan McManus hoarding situation (Aurora, Colorado). Charges will probably not be filed against this old man.

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