Our 'Birds & Their Bills' online auction ends tonight at 8PM EST! Last chance to get your bids in on some incredible items! Join Brianna Stoddard, Executive Director LIVE at 6 PM EST for a special closing session and exciting Raffle Drawings. Be sure to participate and see if you’re the lucky winner!
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ONE MORE WEEK left to Register and start Bidding on the MANY items available at the Papayago Online Auction, 'Birds and Their Bills'. Come look for yourself or a loved one in your life. Thank you for your support.
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Special shout outs to The Parrot Posse and to Harrison's Bird Foods
The Online Auction "Birds and Their Bills" has begun! Please join us for the kickoff event TONIGHT from 6PM-8PM as our Executive Director, Brianna Stoddard gets things underway. Don't forget to get your raffle ticket for the Parrot Lego, only available tonight!! Look for links in the comments.
This is Brianna Stoddard, Executive Director of Papayago Rescue House. First off, thank you for reading through 30 Stories of birds who found themselves at Papayago Rescue House. Today, I want to share a story close to my heart to close out our 30 Stories in 30 days—a story about my grandmother, Bobbie Stoddard, who was one of the inspirations behind Papayago Rescue House.
Bobbie had a deep love for animals. Throughout her 70-plus years, she cared for countless dogs, cats, horses, lizards, naked rats, a monkey, and, of course, parrots. Her love for animals was fierce and unwavering, but sometimes that love, coupled with a lack of knowledge, did more harm than good.
As I grew older and learned more about proper parrot care, I realized that, despite her best intentions, my grandmother wasn’t providing the best care for her parrots. They lived in small cages, ate a diet of seeds, and rarely came out to play. Millie, an African Grey, would sweetly say, “I love youuuuuu” to my grandmother, which earned her a treat of buttered toast every day.
Whenever I could, I stepped in to help. I was in Georgia, and she was in Nebraska, so my visits were infrequent. When I did visit, I would clean the cages, give the birds a shower, and introduce them to healthier food. However, my grandmother couldn’t bear to change what the birds were used to, and as she got older, it became harder for her to meet their needs.
After my grandmother passed in early 2024, I traveled to Nebraska to bring the birds home. While I deeply miss her, there is a sense of relief in knowing that Millie and Perri, her Indian Ringneck, are now in appropriate cages. Within a week, they transitioned completely to a pellet diet and are eating fresh vegetables like pros.
Unfortunately, I cannot undo the years of damage done to their bodies. Both birds have been vetted, and while there are no major red flags, we’ve started them on milk thistle to protect their livers. Our focus is now on providing th
BIRDS AND THEIR BILLS - ONLINE AUCTION
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We have a wide array of amazing items up for bidding, starting on Monday, December 2nd, at 6 PM. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get your hands on some incredible items while supporting a great cause.
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Meet Beecher, the resilient Green Cheek Conure who defied the odds.
Beecher's story is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by birds who are found and brought to rescues. Every year, during the spring and summer months, Papayago Rescue House is inundated with lost or abandoned birds. These birds often require varying levels of medical attention, from simple overnight stays to intensive care involving fluid therapy, oxygen, and antibiotics.
Beecher was fortunate to be found at Beecher Elementary School and was brought to PRH. There are many parrots who don't make it. After receiving the necessary medical care, he was tested for diseases and efforts were made to locate his previous owners. Unfortunately, no one came forward to claim him.
Today, Beecher is healthy and ready to find a loving home. His story is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the team at Papayago Rescue House. We work tirelessly to provide the best possible care for every bird that comes through our doors.
Join us in celebrating Beecher's recovery and supporting Papayago Rescue House's mission to provide a safe haven for parrots in need. Become a Papayago Peep to help support Beecher and stories like Beecher in their journeys.
https://papayagorescuehouse.org/profiles/beecher/
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