Meet Howard, the Indian Ringneck. He came to us on August 21, 2010 after a wonderful family found him on their deck on the north side of Atlanta.
We took him to Dr. Tarah Hadley at Atlanta Birds and Exotics in Lithonia, Georgia. He was underweight and had a serious bacterial infection, but overall he was in pretty good health. He underwent two weeks of antibiotics and a series of testing for other diseases, and he will be coming out of quarantine mid-September.
The family who found him check in on him via email and phone calls, and they even sent a donation to help with his medical costs. I have truly enjoyed the interaction with them, and they are very special people to have taken the time to help this bird. We do not know how long he was outside, he was very dirty, but he is moulting now, and his new feathers are perfectly yellow. He is still feather-challenged on his tummy and legs, but that does not interfere with his personality.
He will be going up for adoption after his quarantine period is complete, but all inquiries are welcome now. His adoption fee is $100.00, and he needs a cage that is at least 23"x32". He will come with some of his favorite toys and food. To request an adoption application, please email me at rsqatoo@comcast.net.
