Meet Pumpkin.
San José, CA · Adult · Cockatiel
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Listed since . Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.
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In the shelter’s words
Pumpkin is a very lucky bird. She arrived at the Solano County Shelter in October 2024 after being attacked by crows. She was severely underweight, her leg was badly broken and her brain had been partly exposed. The shelter asked Mickaboo to help, and we got Pumpkin the vet care she needed. Now Pumpkin is doing so much better! She has gained significant weight; the skin graft needed to cover her exposed brain has healed nicely, and she has at least some feathers to cover the bald spot. Her leg does still limit her movement, but she can walk across her cage and likes to sit on soft perches on the bottom of the cage. Pumpkin is able to fly, though she cannot land well, so she has only flown very short distances a couple of times and landed on the floor. Her foster mom takes her out of the cage each day, and she sits with her on the couch. Her foster mom doesn't allow her to sit on her shoulder, nor does she walk without holding her, because she can't hold on or balance. She LOVES Avicakes, but also eats some pellets. She loves green leafy veggies, carrots and sweet potatoes. Stepping up is inconsistent - sort of depends on her mood. She likes company and has different calls, such as "I want more seedy cake!" "Come back into this room right now!!!" "Welcome home". She can be affectionate and likes head-scratches, but is also VERY independent. Considering what she's been through, she's a feisty fighter, and also very sweet.You can see more about me at https://mickaboo.org!
Outside the kennel
No dated field notes yet. Nothing about their life outside the kennel has been invented.
RescueGroups record ID: 21141854
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What this home needs
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other dogs · cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.
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Pumpkin
Currently listed by the shelter
Other pet · Adult · Cockatiel · Not reported
Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue via RescueGroups.org
San José, CA
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 21141854
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Adoption information:
https://www.mickaboo.org/
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goodmorph.com/pets/49ec025b-69d5-485d-bf86-bce33d1dfbda