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The Parrot Fundraiser In The Media
The Parrot Fundraiser In The Media - read why this event is vital to both organizations and parrots in need. Tickets Now On Sale …. Tickets Now On Sale …. It’s fast approaching … The Parrot Fundraiser, featuring Vegas-style Hypnotist, MIND MASTER SCOTT CHRISTIE, and Comedy Magician, Rod Boss!
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Animal rescue groups to be front and centre at Easter Fair
By Staff Writer – Cloverdale Reporter Published: March 28, 2013 9:00 AM Meet the “real” Easter bunny – and find out why adopting, not shopping, is the best way to find a new pet this Saturday at the Surrey Museum, hosting its annual spring crafts and Easter egg scavenger hunt. Originally conceived as a way to shed .. read more
Don’t Turn an Incident into a Pattern- by Sally Blanchard
DON’T TURN AN INCIDENT INTO A PATTERN This article and artwork is copyrighted and has been reprinted with the permission of Sally Blanchard. Please read her other articles: https://companionparrotonline.com by Sally Blanchard A Grey Who Bit His Owner Talking with people about their parrots usually helps me clarify my own theories about parrot behavior. A long-term .. read more
Thrifty Foods Smile Cards
Thrifty Foods Smile Cards have arrived! The Concept: These are re-loadable shopping cards so when you pay for your groceries, the cashier can load funds onto the card for you then you pay for your purchase using the card. The Reward: 5% of what you load onto the card gets donated to the Hominy .. read more
Do Parrots Name Their Babies?
Check out this video from MSN: On Assignment: Do Parrots Name Their Babies? http://video.ca.msn.com/?mkt=en-ca&vid=3d5bd486-26ae-185c-6293-341be44dd8f0&from=dest_en-ca&src=v5:EndSlate%5EWide:email:
SPCA and Bosley’s Partnership Ends
February 2013 http://www.spca.bc.ca/news-and-events/news/bosleys-parternship-ends-2013.html The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has announced it will no longer host SPCA satellite adoption centres in Bosley’s Pet Food Plus stores in British Columbia, effective immediately. “When we launched our partnership with Bosley’s in October of 2009 it was a wonderful opportunity for us to increase .. read more
Empty Stocking a HUGE Success!
Here are some pictures of the huge amount of items from the toy drive sponsored by Nicole at Feathered Addictions and the Parrot Resource Center!! Nicole brought 3 big boxes of toys, perches and sleepy tents. There is probably almost a year worth of Nutriberries. Giovanna’s little Ernie is our model. What a handsome boy!
Helping exotic birds find a safe haven
Helping exotic birds find a safe haven By Debra Stringfellow – Bowen Island Undercurrent Published: November 29, 2012 2:00 PM The sounds of a tropical rain forest filter through the home of Rebecca Salmon, where she and her three sons look after nine exotic birds. Salmon currently cares for four budgies, three cockatiels, one 15-year-old lovebird and .. read more
Bloedel Conservatory placed under the wing of the VanDusen Botanical Garden
Last week, the Agreement to place the Bloedel Conservatory under the wing of the VanDusen Botanical Garden, has been officially approved by all parties! This move will advance the Conservatory to new, exciting horticultural and educational heights. As you know, under this agreement the Friends of the Bloedel will become the Bloedel Committee of the .. read more
Why Cee Lo Green and The Voice have bird-rescuers’ feathers ruffled
By Petfinder.com Guest Blogger Posted June 29, 2012 6:00 PM | Permalink | Comments | Share on Facebook Jan Robson has been a volunteer with Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary in Surrey, BC, since 2003. She has been director of volunteers and director of education, and now focuses on education and pet therapy. She is also the doting mom to seven rescued parrots: a .. read more
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