THE RSPCA is taking care of a roaming lovebird after she was discovered loose in a garden in Norton sub Hamdon.
The vibrant lovebird – a member of the parrot family – was so friendly that the stunned homeowner had the ability to capture her and take her to a regional veterinarian, who then got in touch with the RSPCA for help.
RSPCA animal rescue officer Dean Wilkins said “She is lovely and friendly, and we’re sure there’s someone out there who’s missing their beloved pet. I have taken her to our West Hatch animal centre near Taunton where she is being well looked after.
“The team there has named her ‘Tequila Sunrise’ as she’s so colourful.
“We were hoping that her owner might be found but unfortunately, this lovebird was not microchipped so we have been unable to trace them.
“And despite putting up posters locally and posting on a lost and found site, no one has come forward with any information, so Tequila Sunrise will now be put up for adoption and hopefully someone will soon offer her a forever home.”
Every year, the RSPCA handle numerous roaming and abandoned family pet psittacines (birds that come from the parrot family consisting of lovebirds, macaws and parakeets).
Sadly, the RSPCA frequently discovers it very challenging to reunite these birds with their owners as lots of are not microchipped or ringed.
The RSPCA prompts individuals to take actions to ensure their family pet bird can be favorably recognized, with a microchip or closed ring.
The charity promotes using a parrot passport, which will help with the recognition of a bird, needs to it ever be lost and discovered.
The passport likewise includes suggestions for brand-new owners to help keep their birds safe and secure.
The RSPCA likewise suggests that captive birds are housed in an aviary where possible however, if kept in a cage, it is important that bird owners enable the chance totally free flight daily by offering time outside the cage to perform this natural behaviour.
Anyone letting a parrot have complimentary flight within a house ought to make sure doors and windows are protected initially, to avoid unexpected escape.
Anyone thinking about rehoming a rescued bird from the RSPCA can visit this website.
The RSPCA has a new animation to explain to individuals how they can best help animals in requirement.
