Animal problems

I read with great interest Tuesday’s page one story on the Wallingford resident who could find any local or state agency to help him with the dead deer found in his condominium complex over the long Columbus Day weekend.
My wife and I spent a several hours on the phone on Labor Day trying to get some help for a live parakeet that landed in my pool area and wouldn’t leave. I called police, the dog warden, public works, the state DEP and several other agencies. We even called neighbors to see if one of them had a parakeet escape. Everyone was sympathetic, but no one could help. Out of desperation my wife called Petco in Wallingford. Andrea, a Petco empoloyee, said that if we could trap the parakeet and bring it to her, she would care for it. We were grateful for the offer, but a little worried about trapping the bird. It turned out to be easier than we thought. A half hour after we spoke to Andrea, the bird was secure in a box in the back of my Toyota Highlander and we were driving to Petco. Andrea came out and took the bird from us. Last I heard it was doing fine. Andrea was a lifesaver. Petco is fortunate to have such caring and dedicated employees.