Birds are extremely high-maintenance animals. Their cages must be cleaned daily, and they need fresh fruits and vegetables. They're also physically and emotionally fragile. They are flock animals and need socialization. |
Donna was not in the rescue business. This was kind of thrust upon her. All the birds that were evacuated to the Lamar-Dixon convention center and Louisiana State University were later taken to her house, and she now has almost 300 birds. |
My husband and I did what we could after Katrina. We donated to the Red Cross and the Humane Society. But I kept thinking about the birds. It kept me awake at night, wondering how I could help them. |
This is going to be an ongoing need. The goal is to keep these birds healthy until they can be reunited with their owners. |