Introduction: Professional bird sitter, pet sitter, groomer, and behavioral consultant
As former manager of the "original" 33rd & Bird (with the late Michael Held), I had the joyous, but formidable responsibility of caring for literally hundreds of birds (finches to macaws) in a "real-world" environment. This unique and specialized experience has been invaluable in providing my numerous clients with top-flight bird care!
Services include:
On-site and In-house bird sitting (any size and species)
Behavioral consulting
Boarding (safe, lovely, bird-friendly apt)
Grooming - Finches to macaws
Located in Pelham, NY (Westchester) - 20 miles north of NYC/30 minutes from GCS on the Metro North. 500 yards from Pelham station
Serving the tristate area
Im-peck-able" references from both owners and their birds!
Full-time flexible schedule
Medications okay
Compassionate, experienced, and knowledgeable
Referral exchange:
Dr. Katherine Quesenberry - DVM Board Certified Avian Vet - Animal Medical Center, NYC
Long Island Parrot Society (LIPS)
Bird owner/guardian of a Jardine's parrot for 30 years
Former bird groomer for PAS (Parrot Adoption Society) Maspeth, NY. (grooming approximately 50 parrots, varying in size and species)
2002-2010 - Volunteer avian manager at the Rusk Center For Rehabilitation Medicine/NYU Medical Center, caring for 20 plus birds in the following capacity:
Educating staff members
Organizing play time and interaction with staff, patients, guests, and children
Diet planning
Behavioral issues
Fund drives for used toys and cages
Please feel free to call or e-mail.
Thanks for your interest!