TABC was very fortunate to host another successful seminar last month. This year’s speaker gave us another set of ‘tools’ for our ‘toolbox’ to be used in our day-to-day interactions with our birds. If you missed Ms. Friedman’s presentation, I would encourage you to go to her website and sign up for her trainings. Using positive behavioral supports can help shape successful interactions with pets and people and has been proven to work!!

November is the month that TABC holds nominations for Board of Directors. Ballots will be mailed to all active members. The results will be announced at the December meeting. Please vote if you receive a ballot!

This month also serves as a reminder to be thankful for the blessings that we all have! I often hear how someone’s parrot has added humor or adventure to their life and sometimes in very dramatic ways. I certainly am thankful for what each of my birds has added to my life! To say that they have added adventure would be an understatement! The truth is, our pets bless us in many ways. In these hard economic times, it’s important to remember that as people struggle to make ends meet, birds sometimes are last on the list of priorities. If you come across a situation like this, please consider sharing your blessings by giving the owner a bird toy or a treat. Sadly, with the economic downturn, TABC and adoption agencies across the country are seeing an increase in people needing to place their birds because they simply can’t afford to keep them any longer or the family has to move to a smaller, more affordable place and the bird isn’t allowed. If you have the ability to support a bird in need, please consider becoming a foster provider or, better yet, adopt a bird in need! If these aren’t options, please consider sharing by making a donation to a shelter, adoption agency or sanctuary. It doesn’t take a lot to make a huge difference and in doing so, sharing your blessings with others!

Have a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving!

-- Leanna Rein, President

The Alaska Bird Club • P.O. Box 101825 • Anchorage AK 99510
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