We speak of pets as members of the family, a notion generally referred to in
the warm fuzzy sense. But there can be a dark side to a pet's role as family
member: When a family is infected by violence. The animals in that household are
just as likely to have the same problems. An individual who abuses and expresses
rage and humiliation through violence does not choose a large virile subject as
a victim. The first victims are often animals. While animals may remain a
favored target, the violence expands to include human Ted Bunday, Albert DeSalvo
(the Boston Strangler) and Jeffrey Dahmer are only a few of the notorious serial
killers who began their careers with animals. Most victims of such abuse do not
become serial killers, but those who work to protect animal The late
anthropologist Margaret Mead once wrote.
"One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a child is to
kill or torture an animal and get away with it."
Let's help TOP THIS ABUSE by contributing to Strictly Bird Society to HELP
STOP THE ABUSE of our most cherished animals. By contributing whatever you can
to help maintain the Society with Food, Cages, Birds, Training, Financial
Contributions. Which goes for education, food, Medical treatment, cages, or
whatever the need may be.
PETS MAKE THERAPY FOR THE PATIENTS
They jump onto peoples arms onto the Hospital beds. Yells out Hello, at
patients at close range. "Remember when they cooed to you?" asks recreational
therapist Debbie. 95 year old Monica smiles as she remember Sparky a Ringneck
Dove who "volunteers" at Pueblo Manor Nursing Home in Pueblo, co. The 95 year
old was in the Pueblo Manor for the last 3 years and met Sparky as she awakened
from her sleep. One of the first things she did was pick up Sparky and then was
talking to her. Which was the first time she ever showed any kind of interest
toward anything.
The Strictly Bird Society coordinates the Pet Visitation Therapy Programs
(Show-N-Tell) at most of the nursing homes and Retirement homes in Colorado.
Strictly Bird Society train's volunteers who want to help the older
population of elderly people. The animal visits are vital to recovery for many
of the older people, that feels that no one cares about them anymore.
We start with simple things we know are going to be successful. And because
holding a pet is something they're choosing to do, they're more apt to do it."
said the Birdman. Kramer (Birdman of Colorado) brings in JASON a Triton Cockatoo
or BABY a Blue & Gold Macaw about two times a month. Kramer says BABY is
understandably spoiled about the visits than her comically stoic stars lets on.
He knows when people are sick or do not want any kind of attention and its
O.K. with him. The birds look past the tubes, all of the vices or halos, or
blank stares, and accepts them no matter what. If the animal accepts them Then
they can go onto other things.
Therapists can use the birds to help people physcial strength which has been
injured and has left them with limited motion. By using our bigger birds which
weigh around 20 to 4 lbs. As weights, or use one of our speaking birds for the
Speech Defected patients. The patient tries to coax them to talk.
At Pueblo Manor, the volunteers work with the staff by using the Exotic
birds that are trained specifically for use in therapy.
Patients reach for and talk to the birds, and talk about there experiences
they had with there pets which they used to have.
Many Pet Therapy programs focus on what the psychological healing affects
have on humans. But with our Pet Therapy program it is more goal-oriented for
physical as well as Psychological / rehabilitation.
The therapy is more oriented in helping them to improve their memory in
patients that mught have Alzimers Disease. And it makes them think about what
they're doing. People really remember it and look forward to the birds to come
in. It doesn't matter if a bird is large, small, exotic or a common bird.
Strictly Bird Society checks all the animals carefully, to make sure their not
afraid of any people that make quick jerky motions.
If you would like to get involved in this program or would like a
Show-N-Tell program contact them at 719-542-3974 or by Email at
catholic@aculink.net.
They are a Non-Profit 501C3 Charitable Society.
Sanctioned by the American Association of Zoological Parks and
Aquariums.
At present there are only (3) three establishments in all of the United
States
Strictly Bird Society In Colorado
Busch Gardens in Florida
Christ Davis Aviaries. In California
that is using the Exotic Birds for therapy with the Physical Rehabilitation
Programs.
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