New Jersey "Update on rescued birds"

To Alexi,

I wanted to send you this update and additional information concerning the rescued birds in New Jersey that I e-mailed you about yesterday.

Channel 6 ABC in Philadelphia had a short feature about this on tonight's 6:00 PM news. The birds were found locked in a small van ~ people heard the birds inside the van and called the Atlantic County SPCA. Apparently, an 80-year-old man who breeds birds had brought them to New Jersey from Arkansas to sell; it is unclear why he left them locked in the van or for how long. Because of his age, the Cruelty Officer, Nancy Beale (who was shown on the news with the birds) did not want to prosecute him, and instead, convinced him to relinquish the birds.

18 of the birds died, but the rest appear to be healthy. There are around 1,000 birds (these were all crammed in a small van!!). According to the news, the birds are safe but are in great need of cages, either loaned or donated, besides, obviously homes.

I also have an additional phone number and an e-mail address for the people to contact to help - I will list all contact information below.

Thanks again, to everyone who may be able to help and for circulating this alert.

If you can help in any way, contact:

Rescuer Claudine Platt at 609-909-3714 or 609-730-3133
Also, here is Claudine's e-mail: cplatt21@comcast.net.

Claudine is working in tandem with Atlantic County SPCA Cruelty Officer Nancy Beale.
You can reach Nancy at 609-027-9059.

The birds are lovebirds, cockatiels, parakeets and finches.

Thank you so much for your kind hearts! Arlene

Courtesy of: Arlene