If you live in the San Diego area...

[spookyhurst]

Gulliver the B&G macaw is getting out of quarantine this week B). To celebrate, there will be a picnic party. It sounds like a lot of fun, so if you're in the San Diego area, maybe you would like to attend. And take pictures to show the rest of us ! Here are the details:

 

Dearest Friends of The Oasis and of Gulliver the Macaw....

 

I leave for San Diego on Wednesday afternoon Aug 6th and will be getting our beloved boy, Gulliver, out of USDA quarantine early in the morning of Thursday August 7th.

 

I can't believe how quickly this month has gone!

 

Please let all your friends and family know that we will be having a picnic celebration on Saturday August 9th. Although it is being called "Gulliver's Celebration of Life" it is in fact for ALL parrots everywhere. Google "Balboa Park San Diego" and find the park map. We will be meeting at PEPPER GROVE from about 11 til 3 or later. Look for the Blue and Gold balloons and ribbons and the big banner.

 

Bring:

A dish to share

Your favorite non-alcoholic drink

A blanket or lawn-chair if you wish.

 

If you chose to bring a bird, please have him or her on a harness or in a carrier. We want everyone's animals to be safe!!

 

We hope that Gulliver's rescue brings to light the reality of how many birds there are all over this great country of ours who are in need of new homes, of care, or love.

 

With 16-18 million parrots in 6.5 million homes, if only *one percent* of the birds need assistance, that is *one hundred sixty to one hundred and eighty thousand birds* ...and, unfortunately it could be more.

 

We want to publicize the fact that parrots are the third most popular companion animal in the US. We all want the general public, who may not ever have lived with a bird...but who do love their cats and dogs...to become aware of the situation and the plight of the extra-ordinary creatures we live with...parrots.

 

In addition to Gulliver and myself, there will be representatives from Parrots First, PEAC and other Southern California parrot rescues will be in attendance. It is an opportunity to meet one another, find out what organizations are in your area and perhaps even become a Volunteer....

 

I really hope to see you there. We are all in it for the love of the birds.

Let's show our strength and our numbers. Let's work together to keep them all safe!!!

 

With love and thanks for your support these last months....

Syb

...and of course Gulliver!

--

Sybil Erden, Executive Director

The Oasis Sanctuary

www.the-oasis.org

520-212-4737

[kittykittykitty]

Hi! It would be a true delight to meet you, Gulliver and all the others. It doesn't seem pssible at this time, however. I will be thinking of you and the celebration of life. :)

[lovemyGreys]

What a fitting gesture spooky after Gullivers amazing story,i hope they will have photos up on the website

[judygram]

Oh I wish I could go but unfortunatley I live on the other side of the country but I hope someone does go to take some pics and share them with the rest of us.

 

Thanks Spooky for keeping us informed about Gulliver.

[spookyhurst]

I told my mom that we should pack up Nikko and head to California :woohoo:. I'm sure the party would be a blast. Gulliver is probably going to get a big head!

 

Oh well, maybe someday I will still get to meet Gulliver. The Oasis is only 2 hours or so away from where I live.