Thank you, thank you, thank you! You wrote letters, made calls, and signed petitions–and the remaining “Troy Parrots” were rescued.
Here are some of the facts as reported by the Troy Daily News:
“… the 16 remaining birds on Daniel Ratcliff’s property were turned over to a Florida-based sanctuary where they will live out their days…”
“(owner) Ratcliff – with the help of legal counsel – relinquished his rights to the birds just prior to the sanctuary removing the birds…”
“The Miami County Humane Society – since the beginning of August – has been investigating a case where several dozen exotic birds were found – some dead, some living in unsatisfactory conditions in an unoccupied house on State Route 55. Seven birds were found dead, according to Miami County Humane Society Agent Sharon Karns, and 10 other birds were taken to a Dayton veterinary clinic.”
“Miami County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Dave Duchak said Tuesday an investigation into the alleged theft of other birds in the house by a bird rescue group previously working with Ratcliff continues. Ten other birds were removed and taken the Dayton South Veterinarian Clinic, where calls to check on their status were not returned Tuesday.”
“The 16 remaining birds include 12 macaws, one each of a bare-eyed cockatoo, African grey, white-eyed conure and an Indian ringneck parakeet.”
Thank you for all that you do and are continuing to do.
I only just read about this whole thing now, but I’m so happy the remaining birds were rescued. Good on those who worked to keep them safe and cared for.