After reading the article several times you have to admire the efforts of several people to help both Gulliver and the pup. It would be great if someone was allowed to fly to Christmas Island and pick Gulliver up and bring him home. If it was that easy Gary would have been there by now...

Welcome to TaoJones! He is the one helping to rescue Gulliver and Snickers find a home.

TaoJones,

If we can help through the internet with the welfare and keeping of Gulliver in his temporary home we will. Many people here have macaws and can help with his diet and care. Please have the ones on Christmas Island get in touch with us if they need assistance.

From the pictures that have been posted of Gulliver he appears to be a very health bird. He will no doubt pass a physical examine to enter the states.

I hope the news media keeps up with the story of Gulliver as it will surely help with his coming home.

gary

Although we have a rule against cross posting to other boards, in this situation where the health and welfare of Gulliver is at stake, we will allow deviation from the rule. Thank you for asking.

Hello, Gary. I am unfamiliar with the person/s on Christmas Island who will be the caregiver of Gulliver for the time he's there. Unknown to me, as well, is how long the authorities on the island will tolerate his presence.

We believe they may only allow up to thirty days, and that is not enough time to do what must be done. And we have no influence with the authorities there, so Gulliver is in some danger on Christmas for that very reason.

You're right about his state of health. He has actually been cared for by a wonderful, if poor, person on Fanning Island since early last December. There is video of him at Gulliver’s Island: Dedicated to saving one special bird. but it doesn't dwell on him long enough - it's more of an overall look at where he's being kept.

I believe Gulliver can be saved if enough people who care get involved. There has to be a way.

TaoJones

I would forward this info to The Ellen Degeneres Show. She is a big animal lover and would probably air this! She might be able to help in some way, as far as getting the message out there.

I dont understand why the animals would be destroyed?. Am I missing something?. Do they not allow animals on those islands?. I also dont understand why the owners aren't doing more to get them back.... unbelievable. I used to live in Modesto, CA .. how do they know Gulliver is from there?. There are several BYB's there so it wouldnt surprise me if Gulliver did come from there. I hope he's rescued soon .. this is so sad.

Many other countries don't allow in imported pets (or live animals period) due to disease, parasite, and pest control reasons (not to mention, escapees may equal an introduced species population explosion). Things as simple as the "common cold" as it were can be devastating to another organism that has evolved without coming into contact with anything remotely similar to said virus. Parasites can carry such diseases too, wiping out populations of wildlife.

You go Gary! We love you! Ruby and I will donate to help. Poor, dear, Gulliver!