My name is Audi and I’m a handsome 20 year old male Yellow Napped Amazon.  I loved my former owner very much but he got too busy for me long ago. My former Mom felt bad that I was so lonely and brought me to rescue with the hope they could change my attitude.  I freely admit I’m a challenge to live with.  I like me the way I am. They took me out of the jungle but they won't take the jungle out of me!  I enjoy being threatening and biting people.  I happily express that have had the opportunity to bite quite a few since coming to AzEBR. I’m a bit of an expert at it.  No pun intended.

 

There’s one thing I love more than anything in the world and that’s the beautiful Princess Peanut!  I adore her!  Since we moved in together my life has really changed. In order for us to stay together we need a sponsor to help support the cost of our care.  It takes a lot of money to care of all of us kids. The rescue doesn't cut corners when it comes to food, medical care and all of the other things we need. Not all of the feathered gang here hold much hope of getting adopted.  Some of the guys are just old or handicapped and are spending the rest of their days here relaxing in a wonderful place.  Some, like me, are gorgeous to look at but don’t want to be cuddly.  Now, Peanut is cuddly with our rescues’ dad and other folks but that’s not for me.  Lately there’s been talk about adopting her to a new home.  That upsets me because no one wants to take us together and Peanut likes the company of humans as much as she likes hanging out with me. It comes down to just how far AzEBR can stretch a dollar.

 

Would you PLEASE sponsor us by making a monetary donation?  Make it a one time gift or donate as often as you can.  It’s so easy!  Just click on the PayPal button provided on every page.  You don’t even need to have a PayPal account.  The rescue accepts all credit cards as well as checks via the PayPal system.  It would do so much to help!

This is Caruso.  He (or she) is 13 years old.  He suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome [PTSS] as a result of witnessing horrendous domestic violence and the attempted murder of his former female owner.  He’s been with us at AzEBR for almost a year recovering from the violent events he was exposed to in 2007.

Caruso would relive everything he saw over and over again every day.  His pupils would pin, every feather would stand up, he would flee to the bottom of his cage in terror screaming the things he heard when his former owner was pleading for her life. We knew exactly what this poor woman had experienced at the hands of her new husband, a man she had met online. Caruso is very verbal and could repeat every word he heard.  It was frightening.

He’s made remarkable progress in our loving environment.  It’s been several months since Caruso has displayed the signs that so clearly indicated PTSS.  He’s come a long way.  However, I highly doubt he will ever forget what he saw and heard that awful day.  As a result he distrusts women.  I believe he blamed his owner for not protecting him.  He had loved and trusted her for twelve years. He makes it known that women are not welcome in his life. 

Caruso likes men and enjoys their attention.  He’s cage territorial as that is his safe harbor.  Once out and away from his cage he willingly ‘steps up’ and can be petted by a male.  He doesn’t object to me talking to him very often any longer buts it’s apparent he could happily live without a female around.  I respect his decision to select his company.

He sings opera as well as, How Much Is That Doggie In The Window, I’m Going To Go Back To My Little Grass Shack, and a number of other songs. He loves music and will sway to the beat. He’s such a pretty guy.

While Caruso could be adopted to a very special single man it’s highly unlikely we would find such a person willing to take on this special bird.  It’s therefore that we are seeking sponsors who will financially provide for his care on a regular basis.  Perhaps you would simply like to make a donation to help AzEBR with Caruso’s care?  Please click on the PayPal button below!  You don’t need a PayPal account.  We accept all major credit cards and electronic checks. Every penny counts. Your help is needed.  Whether it’s a single donation or you make a point of giving on a regular basis we need your support. Thank you.   

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Please submit all inquiries to Jan Enjada ( BigBird@ArizonaExoticBirdRescue.org ) or you may phone Jan at 480-380-3231 or Fax to 480-325-1901
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