This Week's Adopt a Pet (Local)

This is Mickey and he's a Cockatoo

Size: Large
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
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Notes: Mickey is an adult male Cockatoo who came to us on 1-22-05 when his elderly owner was hopspitalized and no one could care for him. He has been vetted and disease tested with no issues. His is loud as all cockatoos can be. He likes to say "Hi Mick" over and over. He is hand tame with no issues and gets along fine with other animals. He has been exposed to other birds, dogs, cats, children and ferrets.

However, he is considered "special needs" and will require a special owner. We have put $1000's into his care and are at a point where we can do no more medically for him. He came to us with an open fracture of his leg that was never treated. The wound itself is healed, BUT the leg must be covered with wrap monthly to prevent him from self mutilating the area. The vets don't know if he suffered nerve damage, BUT if left uncovered he will open the skin and cause great damage to himself. He has been on psychotropic drugs, but we do not feel that is fair to him as he still mutilates if given the chance (if the leg is not wrapped).

He will be adopted with his cage, toys and all supplies.

There is no shipping and he may not be used for breeding.

Please, please if you can't give him the extra care he deserves, do not apply.

it's only once a month re-wrapping that you can be taught to do yourself, but he will need this for possibly the rest of his life. I would do this for a good friend, would you?

We will require multiple visits prior to adoption to ensure the best fit for him.

He is located in a foster home in Jackson, NJ.

He's available through Wings of Hope in NJ.