Meet Rumi.

San José, CA · Adult · Conure

Listed since Apr 25, 2025. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Apr 2, 2026

In the shelter’s words

I'm Rumi, a green-cheeked conure, and my past is kind of a mystery. A few months ago I landed in a garage, half-starved and feather-scrappy, but since then a lot has changed. I&#39m up a solid ten grams, thank you very much — not that I&#39m counting, but somebody around here is. Turns out food security does wonders for the soul and the scale. And let me tell you, the menu? Top tier. We&#39re talkin&#39 Harrison&#39s pellets — gourmet stuff, really — with a rotating spread of millet, bell pepper, carrots, kale, cilantro, apple, and banana. Oh, and Nutri-Cakes? Life-changing. Whoever invented those deserves a statue made of sunflower seeds. I&#39m still working on growing in all my feathers — came into Mickaboo looking like I&#39d lost a bar fight with a ceiling fan — but the fluff&#39s filling out. There&#39s color where there used to be gaps. Progress. That doesn't stop me from flying incredibly well. Right now, I&#39m bunking with two other green cheeks. They&#39re nothing like me, personality-wise, but somehow, I&#39ve managed to become friends with both of them. I guess I&#39m just that charming. We share food bowls like polite dinner guests at a fancy brunch, but if treats are involved, all bets are off. I will snatch your treat, even if I like you. Love makes you bold. Toys? Oh yeah. I play with all the toys. Especially the shreddable ones. If you&#39re soft, woven, or chewable, it&#39s over for you. The sola balls never stood a chance. I turned them into confetti within hours. There&#39s just something satisfying about turning chaos into mulch. Enrichment? Nailed it. Humans? Still not my go-to species, but I&#39m coming around. I&#39ll step on a finger — briefly, reluctantly — and stay longer if there&#39s a bribe involved. I&#39m super smart, though. I follow instructions like &#8221go to your perch&#8221 and &#8221back to your cage,&#8221 and I&#39ve got the basics of target training down. Imagine what I&#39ll accomplish when I really trust someone. The potential? It&#39s there. It&#39s loud. And it'll involve more treats. The humans I&#39ve met have all been gentle, patient, and kind. I&#39ve only bitten once — nail trim situation — and even then, I was pretty restrained. Overall? I&#39m well-mannered. Curious. Funny. I definitely prefer feathered company, but — and this is new — I&#39ve recently discovered the joy of bedtime cuddles with a human. Especially when my bird friends are there too. One big cuddle pile, warm and sleepy, with soft murmurs and fluffed-up feathers. It&#39s not the wild, open sky, but it feels a lot like peace.You can see more about me at https://mickaboo.org!

RescueGroups record ID: 21459422

What this home needs

• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:05 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:05 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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