Lost Kizzy out the Door!

[Abu Colo]

Call these guys?

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[bug_n_flock]

That video is so stinking *cute*!

From phone

 

[Ladyhawk]

Got back from 955 Cemetery Lane. It's up on a ridge. For the first time in my life, a really great view gave me a sinking feeling. Tuolumne County is vast. There is more wilderness than people. I have no idea where to look.

 

[Abu Colo]

That video is so stinking *cute*!

From phone

Only in Japan... but it is actually useful to show that you have to think like a bird: either your lost bird wants to come home but doesn't know where it is, or he is chasing the call of the wild and living his life seeing the world and having bird sex.

 

[bug_n_flock]

Kizzy is under a year old, I highly doubt she is having bird sex, lol.

 

[Abu Colo]

Kids these days...

Anyway, I hope Kizzy is found. I suppose there is nothing for it but to keep looking around woodlands at peak times for gregarious birds to flock and hope to hear an Amazon.

 

[Ladyhawk]

I think I will write the local radio station and see if they can do something. I don't have money for air time. I intend to send them a letter written by hand, asking for their help. I could use help with the wording.

Today when I visited the woman who lives on top of the hill, I started bawling. I have hardly left my home and when I do, I can't talk about it without falling apart.

 

[SailBoat]

I think I will write the local radio station and see if they can do something. I don't have money for air time. I intend to send them a letter written by hand, asking for their help. I could use help with the wording.

Today when I visited the woman who lives on top of the hill, I started bawling. I have hardly left my home and when I do, I can't talk about it without falling apart.

If I may; Yes a hand written letter, but also, provide it typed and assure you double space it. This will allow them to, fit inserts it, and greatly increase the likelihood of them using it!

 

[Ladyhawk]

I think I will write the local radio station and see if they can do something. I don't have money for air time. I intend to send them a letter written by hand, asking for their help. I could use help with the wording.

Today when I visited the woman who lives on top of the hill, I started bawling. I have hardly left my home and when I do, I can't talk about it without falling apart.

If I may; Yes a hand written letter, but also, provide it typed and assure you double space it. This will allow them to, fit inserts it, and greatly increase the likelihood of them using it!

Thanks. Words fail me right now. I'm not sure how desperate I should sound. I am pretty desperate, but I'm not sure I should show it.

 

[AmyMyBlueFront]

You don't want to sound too nonchalant either.."oh my bird got out and lost"..you Do have to show emotion..explain on how you have raised her since she was three weeks old,how you have nutured her and watched her grow into a sweet,loving,fun feathered companion. Maybe explain about Gabby too..enclose a couple pictures of Kizzy growing and enjoying life.
Explain how your heart is hurting,but don't mention about how you cry all day and can't function.Tell how you have looked and looked and the extent of your search...fliers and facebook and getting in touch with vets/pet shops/authorities.
Maybe mention your offering a reward,for her safe return,but don't say how much?

I wish we lived closer,I'd be out there every day with you..:02:



Jim

 

[GaleriaGila]

The media love a good human interest feature! I hope something really catches on!

I would say: bare your heart!

 

[T00tsyd]

I just thought I would pop up to let you know that I was thinking about you today and hoping that you are holding up.

 

[bug_n_flock]

Same here. We're not going anywhere. Thinking of you and Kizzy.

 

[Violet_Diva]

What with being in England, unfortunately there's not much I can do to try to help find Kizzy.
But when recently ordering back issues of Parrot Magazine, I found they have a registered list of lost or stolen birds, so I tried to log Kizzy as missing on the online list, but they accidentally listed Kizzy as a Conure?!? So I'm trying to get them to correct it!
I've still got my fingers crossed for you x

 

[FlyBirdiesFly]

Any sign yet? C’mon, Kizzy!

 

[Ladyhawk]

Sorry. No sign.

I'm having a very difficult time functioning. There are certain things I should be doing, but I'm stuck. I would like to saturate Tuolumne County with fliers, but I'm too ill. I still want to write the radio stations, but my mother says no one listens. That's it. People without Internet might be listening to the radio. It's possible they haven't heard about Kizzy's disappearance. There are huge areas where you can still only get dial-up here.

I know one thing that is wrong: I haven't been able to cry. I need to, but my mother got angry with me for not acknowledging her emotions, I've felt like a zombie ever since. I meant no slight, but the pain is so bad, I can't focus on anything else. I don't know what my mother is feeling, but I feel like I've been hit with a sledgehammer. People who have been struck with a sledgehammer rarely ask, "So, how are you doing? Is there any way I can help?"

There are two other people who--under different circumstanced--could at least listen, but they've met with their own personal sledgehammers. I can't help them, but I wish I could.

I do not believe Kizzy is coming back, but I can't know that for sure. Not knowing is unbearable. Had she died, I could have begun the grieving process, but I feel lost and hollow inside.

Could someone help me do a few more things on Kizzy's behalf? Right now I just want someone who will urge me to do things on my list, someone with whom I can "check in." It may not work, but a try wouldn't hurt me.

 

[Carl_Power]

People do listen to the radio, usually in a morning driving to work so its worth trying and why cant you have a cry? If you need to then youve every right. Its better to get your feelings out because it can lead to anxiety and other things and you really dont want that on your plate too. I want you to look after yourself while searching still. Do try the radio, big hugs and my thoughts are with you and Kizzy. Its not horrible to take a breather either ok x

 

[wrench13]

Yeah - morning radio and drive home time radio - I would certainly try that. You want motivation? Get of that butt and GET YOUR BIRD BACK !!! Thats right YOUR bird, not some jerk who found her, YOUR BIRD. Kizzy deserves your ultimate efforts, GO ! NOW! DO IT!


Too harsh? I hope not, we all want you to see your baby again
PM me the list, let me see what I can check off for ya. Get moving!

 

[eagle18]

For those who might have missed it, my mother and I just did a mass-mailing, targeting all local animal-related stores and veterinarians; all veterinarians and animal-related stores in Modesto; all bird stores and bird clubs in California. Well, I was trying for all of them. I'm sure I missed quite a few. We sent 100ish letters with three fliers and a cover letter in each one. If you are in a bird club that receives a flier, please include a picture of Kizzy and relevant information in your next newsletter.

For my next mailing, I was thinking of all avian veterinarians and all animal-related stores in Merced, Stockton and Sacramento. Modesto is the hub that connects Sonora with the rest of California. Merced is the first halfway decent-sized city to the south of Modesto. Stockton and Sacramento are north of Modesto. Most people from Sonora who want to go north skip Manteca; if they want to go south, they skip Turlock. Unless they went to those cities specifically to sell Kizzy, she probably isn't there.

It's hard to go east in California because of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The best place to get through is Donner Pass east of Sacramento. On the other side is Reno and then nothing for miles and miles through the Great Basin.

If someone sold her, I'm hoping they thought Modesto was far enough away. If so, there's a chance our fliers will reach the person who has her. I just worry they will keep her anyway. Still, if they want a parrot, $1500 should do it. They could get a younger one in the spring, raise it themselves, etc.

If you can think of a better target group, please let me know. I wish I could target all of California, but I can't.

Regarding craigslist: My brother is in law enforcement and he suggested we stay away from craigslist. When my nephew used craigslist after losing his cellphone, a lot of con artists called with various angles. It wasted their time and my nephew didn't find his phone. Still, I'm tempted. My brother won't approve and I would need his help. I shouldn't handle any calls from craigslist. If someone threatened to keep Kizzy or even harm her, I would be vulnerable because I love her so much. My brother could stick to his guns and refuse to talk to them until they produced a picture of Kizzy.

Sorry, I'm babbling. The shock has worn off. I'm ready to talk with people who understand how I feel. My mind is working a bit better, so I'm trying to think like someone who would abduct Kizzy.

"If someone threatened to keep Kizzy or even harm her, I would be vulnerable because I love her so much."

Why would somebody threatened to harm her?

Have you taken advantage of your local newspaper?

Craigslist is free and you don't have to provide your phone number, your email address will work.

 

[Kentuckienne]

Local news stations often have a "Lemme Doit" type person who helps with odd this and that. You'd be surprised what they help with. They are always looking for the human interest story, much better than a boring problem. With a picture, or video, a short story of your history together, how strong the parrot-human bond is, how great the sense or loss, and a cub reporter might well be ready to put it on, on a slow news night. I've seen it happen. TV or radio, even if only a few people see/hear, those people know people and will share an interesting story or mention a reward.