Man Saves Escaped Macaw in Midtown

One New York City parrot had an exciting weekend, and the NY Times recounts the tale of the red-tailed macaw. Seems it escaped from an office in Hell's Kitchen while its owner was vacationing, which left an employee's boyfriend, Frank Guido, on a wild bird chase for 26 hours. The paper reports back saying he pounced "from rooftop to windowsill to billboard, in sun and rain," trying to capture it. Finally, yesterday afternoon he trapped it on some scaffolding. The 55-year-old was left to capture the bird on his own because after calling the NYPD, FDNY and Animal Control... no one came to help. He told the Times, “They don’t help. Nobody cares.” The NYCACC suggests that if you lose your pet, you contact the closest shelter—but has no advice listed on their site for an escaped bird that you can't get your hands on. Maybe just take PETA's advice and don't get your hands dirty in the world of exotic animal trade.

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By Jen Carlson in News on August 24, 2009 9:40 AM

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blondeinthecity

After reading the title, I was more excited about reading the comments than the actual post.

NannyState

Of course it escaped. Even the birds have had it with that neighborhood.

just saying

The solution is simple. Just clip the bird's wings.

In fact, most veterinarians recommend wing clipping to keep pet birds safe.

felixthecat2

why don't we chop off your legs? Why stop a bird flying when it is their nature. shame.

just saying

Yeah--and why should anyone stop you from making ignorant and stupid comments when it is your nature?

felixthecat2

A Parrot With Sad Eyes by Sally Brooks

What is the solution to the growing problem of so many neglected and unwanted parrots kept in captivity? God only knows! As long as the demand is high and there are bucks to be made, they will continue breeding more baby birds, importing, and even smuggling wild parrots into this country.

JenChungsBaby

Damned right nobody gives a shit about your stupid bird.

felixthecat2

LOSER

McFister

Maybe just not editorialize about things you are ignorant of.

Brooklynbobby

"The 55-year-old was left to capture the bird on his own because after calling the NYPD, FDNY and Animal Control... no one came to help."

Gee!!! No kidding!!!