Disabled, damaged, broken, and lost, some parrots have nowhere to go. Just like people may become alone and unable, so too may become our feathered friends — but unlike people, they lack thumbs, and in a thumb-dominated society they cannot become unlonely and able without human intervention.
A group of people dedicated to such human intervention call themselves Mickaboo, named after a titular bird in their care. They run a decentralized organization that takes care of the birds who can't be taken care of.
This is an emotionally complex operation. They look at the traumatization that precedes the hurt in a bird's eye, and they love them just the way they are. That level of selflessness is what we all should strive for in society: This is the love that makes the world a better place. It is this love that makes their programs so successful.
To the people of Mickaboo, especially its co-founder Tammy, and to all the vetrinarians and volunteers whose involvement make a difference every day: Thank you for all that you do.
Should I bring my bird to Mickaboo?
If you've come across this website while researching Mickaboo, you might be facing one of the most difficult questions of your life.
Mickaboo exists as the answer to your very difficult circumstance.
Reach out and see what they can do for you.
What does Mickaboo do exactly?
What Mickaboo will do is different for every bird. Some birds benefit from socialization at boarding facilities while a new home is found, other birds need a quiet personalized placed for their interim housing. Some birds need help with socialization and detraumatization before adoption. Some birds require medical care. The process is as dynamic as the life of a bird can be.
The reach of their mission is incredible. They take their time with complicated cases like parrots who have developed seizures, have severe disabilities, and aren't friendly at all to humans. They even take in wild parrots like those of Telegraph Hill in San Francisco — and fund studies that unveil bromethalin as the responsible poison for their untimely demises.
Who are you?
What can I do to help?
If you or someone you know might benefit from Mickaboo's help, reach out.
If you like what Mickaboo does, let them know!