Party's Over!

[Feather]

You know that one of the largest animal rescues in the United States started out as a group of friends that went together and bought a very large piece of land to keep the animals that they had rescued.

At the time they did not even have a vet to treat the animals. It is "Best Freinds" in Utah. If you have not heard how they got started, their story will make your hair stand on ends.

Maggie I do not have my raccoons anymore, but I was blessed with them for 11 years. One morning about 6 wks ago, early before the sun came up I thought I heard that very special little sound they make. Just the sound brought back beautiful memories. I thought what other animal makes that noise? It must have been a crow. But what are crows doing up this early?
Being on opossum watch, when the dogs go crazy, I go out with a flash light because I know there are more baby opossums than two. There by my pond was a great big raccoon. I've seen him twice now. We have never had them here ever. Our wilderness foothills are being turned into human homes and there is no room for our wildlife. I've lived here 20 years, and was so happy when I saw a single squirrel in my yard a year ago. He disappeared! Believe me this raccoon visit is not normal.


The opossums (Razz and Tazz) are darling with their little pink noses. They will be big enough shortly for the rescuer to take and set free.

[mr squeaks]

I support Best Friends in Utah. They do indeed have MANY animals. Their magazine is always a joy and sometimes sad to read.

I wish them continued success and will continue to support them.

So glad to hear the possums are doing well!

[Lady Tarheel]

Feather, 11 years was a long time to keep your raccoons. I know you miss them. I know I don't need to tell you to be very careful around the ones you see in your yard because of rabies but mention it in case others don't know.

Many years ago we were at the beach and around dusk, Lewis found a teeny, teeny baby opossum on the ground. We looked everywhere for the mother but couldn't find her. Apparently the baby had fallen off her back.

The little fellow was loaded with fleas - never saw so many on a dog. He would burrow in Lewis' shirt and only a little pink nose would stick out. Of course we tried everything to keep him going but he died a day the next day.

We try to check out roadkill because often there are babies that may have survived on the mother's back. A lot of the mammal rehabbers get them in that way.

[Feather]

Oh Yes Maggie,

I can relate to the big fleas! They are clean now! On a web-site that Lin (Mary Jane) provided me, it also says to check the pouch of an Opossum that has been killed in the road, as many times her babies are able to survive. My husband says, "NO WAY! You have had me do some wierd things but I WILL NOT CHECK THE POUCH OF ROAD KILL" But I will.

Feather

[arnieismybaby]

Hi Pete,

I'm really sorry to read of your dilemma. I know only too well what you are going through, having gone through the same trauma myself a few months back with my so called office neighbours - who happen to be a firm of Solicitors. They claimed that my feeding such a huge flock (around 20-25!) of pigeons was turning the pleasant, quite, traffic free court (their words not mine) into an environmental health hazard.

Okay, so I've been waiting a while now for these idiots to trip up so that I could get my revenge, and today, finally, the opportunity presented itself.

For the past week, instead of placing their commercial waste into the official Corporation of London refuse collection bags, they have been putting all their rubbish into regular black sacks. The waste disposal guys will not remove any rubbish placed in black bags, something which all the offices in this little area are more than well aware off. This rubbish (some 12 bags in all) is now spilling out onto the main pedestrian walkway and it smells. Some of bags have been ripped, so I'm guessing that foxes have been at it. Of course, this type of rubbish attracts rats! Now in my opinion rats are far more problematic vis-a-vis environmental health than pigeon! So, this afternoon, rubbing my hands rather gleefully, I telephoned the Corporation of London and have now lodged a formal complaint with the Corporation of London, citing the bye-law about littering the public byway.

I guess some of you will think that I'm being childish, but I feel that I have finally been able to stand up for the rights of the pigeons!

Anyway, I wish you all the best, and hope that somehow or another you can find away around the problem you are facing, and continue to feed your feathered friends.

Michelle.

[mr squeaks]

Originally Posted by arnieismybaby

Hi Pete,

I'm really sorry to read of your dilemma. I know only too well what you are going through, having gone through the same trauma myself a few months back with my so called office neighbours - who happen to be a firm of Solicitors. They claimed that my feeding such a huge flock (around 20-25!) of pigeons was turning the pleasant, quite, traffic free court (their words not mine) into an environmental health hazard.

Okay, so I've been waiting a while now for these idiots to trip up so that I could get my revenge, and today, finally, the opportunity presented itself.

For the past week, instead of placing their commercial waste into the official Corporation of London refuse collection bags, they have been putting all their rubbish into regular black sacks. The waste disposal guys will not remove any rubbish placed in black bags, something which all the offices in this little area are more than well aware off. This rubbish (some 12 bags in all) is now spilling out onto the main pedestrian walkway and it smells. Some of bags have been ripped, so I'm guessing that foxes have been at it. Of course, this type of rubbish attracts rats! Now in my opinion rats are far more problematic vis-a-vis environmental health than pigeon! So, this afternoon, rubbing my hands rather gleefully, I telephoned the Corporation of London and have now lodged a formal complaint with the Corporation of London, citing the bye-law about littering the public byway.

I guess some of you will think that I'm being childish, but I feel that I have finally been able to stand up for the rights of the pigeons!Anyway, I wish you all the best, and hope that somehow or another you can find away around the problem you are facing, and continue to feed your feathered friends.

Michelle.

Hardly...I think you were wise to contact the authorities to prevent a worse hazard to your area than the pigeons could ever be! BRAVO!

[Trees Gray]

Hi Michelle,

Thank you for reporting the misuse of waste management.... which is causing quite a health hazard.

....and they were worried about a few little pigeon ...gimme a break!

[arnieismybaby]

Originally Posted by mr squeaks

Hardly...I think you were wise to contact the authorities to prevent a worse hazard to your area than the pigeons could ever be! BRAVO!

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Originally Posted by Trees Gray

Hi Michelle,

Thank you for reporting the misuse of waste management.... which is causing quite a health hazard.

....and they were worried about a few little pigeon ...gimme a break!

Thanks for the support - I feel even happier now My boss thinks I'm being mean ... I disagree.

Michelle

[Lady Tarheel]

Michelle, well done!

What goes around usually comes around.

[Pete Jasinski]

Revenge is sweet isn't it Michele! Well the ordeal is over for now as it was only a warning that was issued and no fine levied. GET THIS! I was just informed that is ILLEGAL TO FEED BIRDS AT ALL IN SUMMER HERE!!!! If that isn't a load of poop I don't know what is I figured out who lodged the complaint because I was told he was very belligerent and nasty. Looks like I'll be needing a second strike from the SPPs as the original target was not the complainer.

[arnieismybaby]

Originally Posted by Pete Jasinski

Revenge is sweet isn't it Michele! Well the ordeal is over for now as it was only a warning that was issued and no fine levied. GET THIS! I was just informed that is ILLEGAL TO FEED BIRDS AT ALL IN SUMMER HERE!!!! If that isn't a load of poop I don't know what is I figured out who lodged the complaint because I was told he was very belligerent and nasty. Looks like I'll be needing a second strike from the SPPs as the original target was not the complainer.

Revenge is definitely sweet! I still, sneakily, feed my little guys, and I think they have finally got the message that they will find food in the mornings, when nobody else is around, and not in the evenings. So the pigeons are making less of an appearance. I only hope that you can sit back and bide your time and hope that the nonentity that reported you likewise does something stupid enough for you to lodge a formal complaint. As for it being illegal to feed birds in the summer - what a load of tosh!

Michelle.

[mr squeaks]

Originally Posted by arnieismybaby

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Thanks for the support - I feel even happier now My boss thinks I'm being mean ... I disagree.
Michelle

Be willing to bet that your boss is NOT a pigeon person either!

[Trees Gray]

Originally Posted by Pete Jasinski

Revenge is sweet isn't it Michele! Well the ordeal is over for now as it was only a warning that was issued and no fine levied. GET THIS! I was just informed that is ILLEGAL TO FEED BIRDS AT ALL IN SUMMER HERE!!!! If that isn't a load of poop I don't know what is I figured out who lodged the complaint because I was told he was very belligerent and nasty. Looks like I'll be needing a second strike from the SPPs as the original target was not the complainer.

Hi Pete,

Does that mean it is okay to feed the birds during fall, winter and spring?

It has been fall for 3 days now.

[Pete Jasinski]

Originally Posted by Trees Gray

Hi Pete,

Does that mean it is okay to feed the birds during fall, winter and spring?

It has been fall for 3 days now.

It is legal to feed all the birds Treesa......EXCEPT the pigeons I've been told in a "nice" way to cease and desist all feeding because the pigeons come to my feeder and I WILL be fined for the next offense.
I'm happy Gracie is going to be with you in a pigeon friendly environment far away from all my local jerks!
I'll be calling you in the AM with Gracie's travel arraignments

[mr squeaks]

Uh, I don't get it. IF you can LEGALLY feed all birds EXCEPT pigeons, HOW do you keep pigeons away????????????????

Like Forrest said, "stupid is as stupid does" or something like that...

BTW, Squeaks already "marked" the complainer's abode as I mentioned above. The SPPs will have a "shining" target!