New Hampshire SPCA Searching for Parrot's Owner

STRATHAM, N.H. - An Amazonian Parrott named Mayday was found by New Hampshire SPCA discarded in a trash bag on Friday, May 11.

According to the New Hampshire SPCA, the bird was found among donations to the shelter on Friday when a staff member noticed a soft carrier inside a white plastic bag. She pulled it out assuming someone had simply donated it.

She was stunned when she opened it to find what is believed to be a Blue Fronted Amazon.

According to the NHSPCA, the bird was taken immediately to be evaluated by our in house veterinarian, Dr. Stephen Gentilella who determined that the bird was not in immediate distress.

According to video surveillance, the bird was dropped off just after 9 a.m. on Friday by a blonde woman in a dark colored sedan.

“We were deeply saddened that this beautiful young bird was discarded in such an uncaring manner. Since it was nearly 2 hours before the Adoption Center opened, we are grateful that the bird didn’t suffocate inside that plastic bag,” said Lisa Dennison, Executive Director of the New Hampshire SPCA. “It is against NH law to abandon an animal like this. However, the NHSPCA is not seeking prosecution. We want to encourage the woman that brought the bird here to contact us so that we can provide better care.”

Rescue workers are concerned because since arriving on Friday, the bird, now known as “Mayday”, hasn’t shown any signs of eating.

“He hasn’t eaten, which is a concern. Without information from his original owner, we are definitely at a disadvantage. He will be seen by a veterinarian for evaluation on Monday,” said Director of Operations, Desiree Roberts.

Mayday appears to be a bird that self-plucks his feathers and has a sweet but nervous disposition.

Abandoning animals is a misdemeanor in New Hampshire.

If you think you know this bird, the New Hampshire SPCA is very interested in any information you may have. Please contact the NHSPCA directly at 603-772-2921 x 111.