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Pet Forum / Birds / Birds / March 2004Bird boarder horror stories
I boarded my sun conure, and when I came to pick him up, they tried to give me the wrong bird. Fortunately mine recognized me from across the room and started a ruckus. I'm sure I would have noticed, but he noticed first. Jim > I boarded my sun conure, and when I came to pick him up, they tried to > give me the wrong bird. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I'm sure I would have noticed, but he noticed first. > Jim What was the point of this post? You never gave any info on where you boarded your bird so that others can avoid them, you didn't elaborate as to how they managed to get the birds mixed up. I was surprised that they would make a mistake like that. I guess it could happen when they move them around. As for the place, it could happen anywhere, so be careful. Jim >>I boarded my sun conure, and when I came to pick him up, they tried to >>give me the wrong bird. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > boarded your bird so that others can avoid them, you didn't elaborate as to > how they managed to get the birds mixed up. And what was the point of *your* post? Personally, I appreciated the info... Do you think, *maybe* you turn so many people off because you speak like such an authoritarian? Maybe the original poster did not *want* to give info...what with libel suits and such, and the legal system being so tweaked and controverted. > > What was the point of this post? You never gave any info on where you > > boarded your bird so that others can avoid them, you didn't elaborate as to > > how they managed to get the birds mixed up. > Do you think, *maybe* you turn so many people off because you speak > like such an authoritarian? Totally agree. She can be *such* a blabber. Always has to butt her a.s into EVERY f.cking thread. Can't imagine what having a "conversation" with her would be like in real-life - doubt I'd get in a single word. Total turnoff. > > Do you think, *maybe* you turn so many people off because you speak > > like such an authoritarian? [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > with her would be like in real-life - doubt I'd get in a single word. > Total turnoff. ROFL. And of course *your* post was really on topic and enlightening wasn't it? hehehe > > kimberlee_vanderhoof@yahoo.com (Kimberlee) wrote in message > news:<e9a72772.0401171450.7723241c@posting.google.com>... [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > ROFL. And of course *your* post was really on topic and enlightening wasn't > it? hehehe Of course it wasn't enlightening. We all know that you are the most polific poster to this group and barely a thread goes by without your 2 cents being added. -- Steve > > Do you think, *maybe* you turn so many people off because you speak > > like such an authoritarian? [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > with her would be like in real-life - doubt I'd get in a single word. > Total turnoff. With MB indisposed at present she is missing her main backstop and is having to suffer the ' slings and arrows' from all without her usual inevitable support. A new experience no doubt. V. I didn't want to give the name of the store because the mistake was on the part of a young employee and not the owner of the store. The owner is a nice lady, who's trying to run a business. I didn't explain very well.... This is a newly opened boarding facility where you bring your pet in and they put it in their own cages. Without a band, all sun conures look alike to an hourly employee. I can see how a mix-up can happen. I do not like boarding my bird anymore. For a lot of reasons. I now use a pet sitting service. They walk dogs, feed cats, take care of birds, and so on. The price is pretty much the same, it's probably less stressful on the animal, and it's a lot safer. Jim > And what was the point of *your* post? > Personally, I appreciated the info... [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >>>boarded your bird so that others can avoid them, you didn't elaborate as to >>>how they managed to get the birds mixed up. > I didn't want to give the name of the store because the mistake was on > the part of a young employee and not the owner of the store. The owner [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > birds, and so on. The price is pretty much the same, it's probably less > stressful on the animal, and it's a lot safer. Thanks for enlightening us. Your initial post made it seem like the boarder didn't know her r's from her elbow or was trying to give you the wrong bird because of something dishonest. Now it seems like she simply needs to train her staff a little better. A pet sitter may be a better option because not only is your bird in familiar surroundings but you have the added security of someone being at your home for part of the day too when you are away. > Thanks for enlightening us. Your initial post made it seem like the boarder > didn't know her r's from her elbow or was trying to give you the wrong bird [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > familiar surroundings but you have the added security of someone being at > your home for part of the day too when you are away. My biggest concern would be that of catching something from another boarder or from the birds that are sold in the store. If one of the very basic concepts of bringing a new bird into a collection is quarantine, how could a community boarding situation be anything but risky?  SignatureSincerely, Joanne If it's right for you, then it's right, . . . . . for you!!! Play - http://www.jobird.com Pay for Play - http://www.jobird.com/refund.htm Looking for Love? - http://www.jobird.com/hearts.htm > > Thanks for enlightening us. Your initial post made it seem like the > boarder [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > -- I have to agree with you there. I realize that this doesn't help anybody not in Minnesota or wanting to send their bird to Minnesota for boarding but I would reiterate my praise for Avian Suites. They have great protocols for keeping birds quarentined from eachother (although they will keep families of birds together in one room in separate cages if the owners wish that). They are better than a pet sitter who just comes in to feed and play once a day because they play with the birds at various times during the day and allow them outside of cage playtime. They take notes on each bird and weigh them every day so you can see any changes when you get back. They also require yearly well bird checkups for all of their guests. The last time I was there they had several out of state guests visiting so I guess people have to go out of their way to get that level of care. I don't work there or have any financial interest in the place, I am just a satisfied client. www.birdboarding.com mm > > I didn't want to give the name of the store because the mistake was on > > the part of a young employee and not the owner of the store. The owner [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > familiar surroundings but you have the added security of someone being at > your home for part of the day too when you are away. > I didn't want to give the name of the store because the mistake was on > the part of a young employee and not the owner of the store. The owner > is a nice lady, who's trying to run a business. And that dipshit of an employee doesn't need to be held accountable for anything so you just didn't mention anything about the specific business? > I didn't explain very well.... What are you talking about? you didn't explain a God damned thing. -- Steve > What are you talking about? you didn't explain a God damned thing. Actually, "they tried to give me the wrong bird" probably explains it well enough for most people, when you think about it. > > What are you talking about? you didn't explain a God damned thing. > > Actually, "they tried to give me the wrong bird" probably explains it > well enough for most people, when you think about it. Actually, that statement is the "fact" of your post that wasn't explained. -- Steve My girlfriend Susie left her parakeet with her boyfriend while she attended business school. When she went to get the parakeet back, she heard the bird all the way from upstairs...."fat Susie", "Ugly Susie"...clear as a bell. You really gotta be careful! >My girlfriend Susie left her parakeet with her boyfriend while she attended >business school. When she went to get the parakeet back, she heard the bird >all the way from upstairs...."fat Susie", "Ugly Susie"...clear as a bell. You >really gotta be careful! If he thought she was fat and ugly, why was he her boyfriend? How did Susie react to this? He didn't! She was a gorgeous girl! He did it as a joke! |
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