Meet Sugar.

San José, CA · Senior · Cockatoo

Listed since Aug 4, 2024. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Apr 12, 2025 · More than a year ago. Ask the rescue to reconfirm details.

In the shelter’s words

Pretty Bird, Sugar!" That's one of the things that I say. I am a fun bird; I talk a lot, bark like a dog, and make tool sounds. Similar to a boy named Sue; I'm a boy named Sugar. My mom adopted me from Mickaboo about 15 years ago (when I was 9 years old), but now she has health issues so she's looking for a new home for me. I've had some abuse in the past from male humans, so I prefer female humans. You see, men used to throw things at me and that gave me a general dislike for them. Despite this, I've learned to like my dad. He does the feeding and cleaning for me now and holds me because my mom isn't physically able to do it anymore. My mom loves me very much and I like to sing and dance with her. It's very important to her that I have a good home to go to. I have my own space in my mom's office and when she's not in her office, I can see her in the living room from my room. I am used to having my cage door left open all day until bedtime when I get my cage covered. "Come on" is what I say to you when I want you to come play with me. I like to play fetch. I get noisy when I can't see my mom or when she's on the phone or a bunch of people are in the house. I like it when my mom's around and I can see her. I step-up and climb on my person's arm to hang out with them. I don't bite unless I lose my balance on a person's arm or get scared by something like too many people in the house. My favorite foods include apple, carrot, dried banana, and dried hot peppers. I chew on my feathers when I am stressed but if you give me something else to chew on, like toys or toilet paper, that will help me redirect my chewing to appropriate things. I love toys and I love to chew on wood! I can't fly because I've chewed on my flight feathers. If you think I would be a good fit in your home, please go to "how to adopt" on the website and fill-out an application to adopt me, Sugar! My mom is looking forward to telling you all about me!You can see more about me at https://mickaboo.org!

RescueGroups record ID: 20717079

What this home needs

• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

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• Still to ask the shelter

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

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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