Avian 101
Jerry oversees Austin Avian Rescue and Rehabilitation. There are estimates of over 60 million parrots and other captive birds in the U.S. today. Under ideal conditions many of these birds can exceed life spans of 75 years, frequently outliving multiple owners. He will educate us on caring for birds.
Adoptions at Austin Avain Rescue and Rehabilition
Stories Of Multiple Pets is hosting the Radio For Rescue project beginning August 7th – November 1st. Benefiting from this project is one of four nonprofit animal organizations:
Jerry Nolan oversees Austin Avain Rescue and Rehabilitation in south Austin. His goal is to educate the public about keeping birds as household pets. These creatures require endless hours of intellectual and emotional interaction to replace what they would normally experience in their natural habitat. Evasion of predators, foraging for food and procreation activities must be replaced. Inattention to these needs frequently leads to self-destructive behaviors such as feather plucking, skin mutilation, screaming and aggression.
At the present time (Sunday, September 5, 2010) there are several birds ready for adoption.
Giddings is a young 15 year old blue & gold Macaw. He requires 2 to 3 hours of interaction and will have a life span between 85 – 100 years. The average monthly cost to keep him happy is $250.
Sunny is a mature bird between the ages of 5 – 8 years. One hour a day is the minimum time frame of interaction for Sunny. This Cockatiel can live 25 years. The average cost to ensure Sunny is happy and health is $50 per month.
Cocorriqwa is a mature 18 year old Mexican Red Head Amazon. This loving creature requires at least 3 hours per day of interaction. The average monthly cost for this Amazon is $150. This Mexican Red Head will live up to 65 years of age.
Pickles is a mature (Green) Military Macaw around 15 years of age. This Macaw’s life span is 85 – 100 years. Pickles requires a minimum of 3 hours per day of interaction. The average cost to ensure Pickles is happy and health is $250 per month.
Verdis is a mature Hahns Macaw. Even though he’s small compared to the other Macaws he too requires 3 hours of interaction per day. The average cost to ensure peace in the family is $120 per month. Verdis’ life span is 65 years.
To assist with their monthly expenses click here!
Call Jerry NOW at 512-288-2199 to begin the adoption process for one of these birds.
Radio For Rescue – Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Glo, MultiplePets@gmail.com, 512-810-4873
Austin, TX (July 30, 2010): Within this pet friendly city there are four nonprofit animal organizations operated by a sole individual. Each organization has a few volunteers with numerous pets to feed, socialize, clean and love. Three of the four individuals are fulltime employees. Their spare time is devoted to numerous pets.
The ‘Radio for Rescue’ project will acknowledge Good Samaritans who are able to correctly answer several trivia questions, volunteer for 8 hours, raise funds and fulfill a nonprofit’s wish list. All participants will be featured on an Internet radio show, on websites, in a magazine and much more. For contest details visit www.StoriesOfMultiplePets.com.
Jerry Nolan oversees Austin Avian Rescue and Rehabilitation currently located in south Austin. Their focus is on “Giving Rescued Birds a Second Chance”. This organization is eager to educate the public on caring for these special creatures whose life span will easily exceed their first guardian.
Connie Gabby provides rehabilitation, health care, and locates forever homes for unwanted or abandoned ferrets. Ferret Waystation located south of Austin is a home based no kill ferret shelter. She is also active in educating the public about ferret care and the responsibilities that come with their companionship in the home.
Donna Powell founder of Street Cat Rescue is located in Round Rock. Her program provides a humane solution for the community cats of the Austin area. She educates the public on Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) programs for feral cats and adopts out socialized cats.
Kim Meyer is the director of Vision Hills Sanctuary also located in Round Rock. The sanctuary cares for a variety of pets. During this contest the focus will be on the smaller pets such as gerbils, hamsters and guinea pigs. Many individuals are unaware of her rescue or efforts to match these small pets with loving forever homes.
Glo the executive producer and host of ‘A Variety Of Pets’ radio show realized the need to assist these organizations. The project begins August 7th with a kickoff event at Plucker’s in Round Rock where a live radio show will be aired from 7 – 8 pm. Individuals, families or teams can receive FAME for assisting one of the four organizations. The project ends on February 1, 2011.
About Stories Of Multiple Pets: This company focuses on individuals who reside or work with two or more pets.
