Tribute to Memphis

Dear friends,

This is one of the hardest posts I will ever write and I dedicate it to Memphis.


On Saturday Aug. 8 Lucy (our American Standard Pitbull mix) and Memphis (our brindle whippet mix) escaped, again, under the fence in our back yard. The neighbors called to let us know they were spotted in the neighborhood so Jeremy went out to get them - he came home with Lucy but not Memphis - she was nowhere to be found. She didn't come home that night, nor any night since. She has been missing 8 days.

For those of you who know us, we live on the edge of Mt. Rainier timberland (literally across the highway). At this point Jeremy and I fear the worst. Memphis had a collar with identification and she was micro-chipped. We put up flyers, posted to Craig List's lost and found, notified the neighbors, contacted the local vet, continually check the shelter listing and drive the neighborhood just in case she is finding her way home. We don't know if she is dead or alive... what we do know is that she is in God's care. It's a bitch not knowing.... and we are VERY sad.

We love you Memphis! We will continue to hope and know that we will see you again someday in heaven. Here are a few more snapshots of our amazing Memphis!

White is Beautiful!!!!!

As some of you may know we are hand-raising two African Greys - a Timneh and a Congo Grey. Both are sweet babies and at 9 weeks old they are learning what their wings will do for them. It's so cute to see them using their nails to grip the carpet so that they can practice flapping their wings. It won't be long and they will take off - I can't wait - flight without control - LOL.

Now for why white is beatiful.... Well you see, the Congo Grey has two white toe nails. I have heard of this before but have not seen it until now. Here are two snapshots taken today - one featuring baby CAG's feet showing the white nails and the other snapshot of baby CAG playing. Enjoy!

Elena

Launch of first newsletter

There are SO many different channels to keep in touch and get our messages out these days - One of the ways to build a social network is through Twitter (Beaker's is now on Twitter - 'beakersparrotpl') - it's amazing how many tweets you get.

At the end of July we also launched our first newsletter called Beaker's Bits. We will be sending Beaker's Bits out to our mailing list. If you would like to be on our mailing list, please visit our website and click the join mailing list link. We promise not to spam folks and to communicate newsworthy info.

Take it easy!

Elena