AboutRev. Dr. S.August Abbott Expertise Certified Avian Specialist; Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council member; Own animal rescue org; National Wildlife habitat #66378; bird care, nutrition & behavior consultant; International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants Associate; National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club member; published bird care, info and behavior articles and guides.
Ongoing education in exotic bird behavior and nutrition
I can answer behavioral, nutritional, environmental, characteristic/personality questions as well as general health and health care.
No animal emergency can ever be addressed on the internet. We cannot see your animal, perform an examination, provide necessary care or medication.
Please value your companion for the priceless, living creature they are; not for what you might have paid for them.
Experience Certified Avian Specialist.
For more than 30 years I've worked with veterinarians, protective facilities, nature centers, preserves and on my own in providing care and education with regard to multiple animal species, including raptors (hawks, kestrals, owls, etc) and marsupials. In recent years I've focused on parrots, usually rescued from abusive or less than ideal situations and helping educate owners as to proper care. Expert in behavior studies and modification of problem behavior.
Organizations 4AnimalCare is the organization I run as an animal ministry; World Wildlife Association, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club and more
Publications Bird Talk Magazine articles about rescued and problem macaws.
Education/Credentials Doctorate, Ordained Minister
Question Hello. I just want to give you an update on Polly who is talking away right now on my shoulder. She says hello to you about 50 times haha. I know Charlie is with me because I looked on her casket and I got a white feather. I know it's of her. I've got a picture of Charlie in a frame in my room which is somewhere that is strictly of limits to Polly. I did what you said to do with Poly getting her started on a healthy diet. I'm fostering a Jack russel terrier called Rex who loves Polly. They have talking matches and Polly always wins. Rex was very under weight when we found him. Another day and he would have died.
Danielle.
Answer Thank you for following up like this. It's so nice to learn that you have Polly in honor of your dear Charlie and such a commemorative to Charlie
I hope you have many, many happy years ahead! You're doing a great job!
