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Warren, MI 48089
 The evening of November 13, 2007 Meribar Pets in Warren, MI burned. We arrived at the scene in time to assist, however the danger was too great that evening and so we returned the next morning when we could see. Sadly, many animals lost their lives in the fire. The night of the fire the firemen returned to the smouldering building several times but could not find the tortoise. The next morning the tortoise was Larry Knapp's priority. He entered the building and headed to the area where the tortoise had last been seen. Silence, then a LOUD shout 'I FOUND THE TORTOISE AND HE'S ALIVE!!!" Several other animals lived, however we put many small charred carcasses into body bags. At the end of the day we took the tortoise (now named Flash) to the vet. We are still medicating a few burns but this is one tough tortoise! He is staying at the KARE facility temporarily. To read about The Meribar Petstore Fire Cick The Picture of Flash!  As Detroits' auto industries "join the global marketplace" loving pets are left behind. Some are locked in basements, some are taking to highways and pack activity may soon be seen. This is a desperate situation due to the high incidence of Rabies in Michigan. It appears that this is reaching epic proportions and no end is in sight. Can we depend on your help and financial support in these trying times? Michigan leads the nation in people leaving the state. Animals are often abandoned. What once was a great pet now sleeps in alleys, beside houses, near garbage cans, in dark, deserted places or trapped without food in their former homes. We saw many of the same conditions in the aftermath of hurrcane Katrina, however this disaster is manmade, born of greed. This is sadder than nature's fury because it could have been prevented. The animals didn't decide their "bottom line" was better served by cheap labor and cheap parts. They are innocent victims. To quote Ghandi "The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Will you help us help them? |
Knapptime Adoption Rescue and Education is primarily a parrot rescue however we are not blind to the plight of many more unfortunates. We are a 501(c)3 organization, EIN 61-1412833, and donations are tax deductible. At present animals are being abandoned at an alarming rate. We seek to be part of the solution to this growing problem. We are not abandoning parrot rescue, simply stretching to help more unfortunate animals in need. Yesterday, as volunteers were leaving, a yellow lab came running up the road closely followed by a red car. I stopped the car and asked if that was their dog and they replied that they had chased it away from the Interstate a block away. As a rescue team we maintain numerous emergency items. We grabbed a large dog catch pole, caught the dog and immediately saw that she needed to see a vet. We rushed her to an emergency vet for puncture wounds, dehydration, malnutrition, bleeding. The doctor treated the most immediate problems, gave her antibiotics and now she is in need of a vet, food, and a place to call home that won’t abandon her again. This girl has bones protruding, scars from ???, is terrified of almost everything, eats like she has never seen food, is unspayed and has given birth but her milk is dried up. The vet estimates her age between 2-3. As more homes face foreclosure and people enter to clean, animals in varying conditions are found, some alive needing care, some dead. We need your assistance with funding to remain part of the solution. If you can spare 5-10 dollars it will go to help abandoned animals. They shouldn't have to suffer for mistakes they didn't make.They are also innocent victims.  
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 Wish List 
We have been asked to put up a wish list. Here's it is! You may have some of these items laying around the house, in the basement and if you don't need them anymore We do! One for emergency, one for parrots, one for general needs...
Sanctuary Birds These are the Special Needs Birds at K.A.R.E. Most of these birds are permanent residents at Knapptime. Each one of these birds has their own story to tell. Special Needs birds will forever need our help at K.A.R.E.  |
 Rescue in New Orleans: September 4, 2005 Knapptime Adoption Rescue and Education (KARE), a 501(c)3 avian rescue based in Southeast Michigan, deployed to Baton Rouge Louisiana in support of Hurricane Katrina's avian victims. KARE's deployment team joined the massive animal rescue just beginning to get underway. Along with 911 Parrot Alert, Mattie Sue Athan, Julie Burge, DVM, and many other well known and willing hands we got to work. Many birds are safe, warm and in their homes thanks to all for the efforts. After several weeks in the field KARE's team returned to Michigan. We rested, recollected needed supplies and returned for the final effort. This time we stayed a month, through Christmas and New Years. Our Mission: At present, companion birds are the third preferred pet in the USA. We find loving, adoptive homes for unwanted or rescued companion birds with people who are experienced in bird care or are eager to learn. We believe that all pet birds deserve quality care, love, and respect and that bird owners should have access to the most current bird care information possible. Knapptime Adoption Rescue and Education (KARE) is a Rescue and a Temporary Sanctuary Facility for exotic birds. We provide birds a stable,loving home for the duration of their stay at KARE. We do not sell or breed birds. We offer birds for adoption in accordance with the KARE adoption policy located at URL http://www.knapp-time.com/HowToAdop.html. Knapptime Adoption Rescue and Education (KARE) was incorporated in the State of Michigan on June 18, 2002. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our Federal EIN number is 61-1412833. KARE is recognized as publicly supported charitable organization. Our goals: Educate persons interested in bird ownership about the proper care for pet birds. Provide an avenue for persons who can't keep their bird, but want to ensure a quality new home for their pet. Find homes for displaced birds in permanent adoptive homes or shelters/sanctuaries, depending on the bird's individual needs, with persons who understand and respect birds for their uniqueness. Rehabilitate and correct behavioral problems in birds resulting from neglect, abuse, or improper care. |
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To help the birds at KARE click the button above. Please note, when sending PayPal donations, the email address Knapptime @comcast.net no longer belongs to KARE. The correct email address is nknapp@wowway.com Donations can be mailed to: 13778 McKinley Ave Warren, MI 48089  |
How Can You Help?
Sponsor a specific bird who is in need of a cage, continuous medical care, and the additional love of a human. Become a contributing member. Your donations will help provide for toys, food, vet bills, replacement cages, special perches for the severely handicapped. Your donation is tax deductible. You can provide a permanent adoptive home. These birds often have changed homes a number of times. The average companion parrot will 7 different owners in it's lifetime. It is our ambition to find permanent homes for each bird where he or she can find security and a sense of belonging. You can be a releasing parent. If you cannot keep your bird for reasons of family, money, logistics, etc., please consider donating your bird to Knapptime. We have a waiting list of adoptive homes. We will do all that we can to insure that your pet gets the best possible home. You can donate supplies or funds to our effort. Your donation is tax deductible. You can volunteer your time or expertise towards the operation and survival of the program.  What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas! In mid September 2006 a call came into Knapptime about a lost Congo African Grey parrot. At first we recommended all the usual things, list him in the local newspapers, list him on 911ParrotAlert, put his cage in the yard, put his favorite foods in his cage, play his favorite music so that he can hear it. We went with the one mile/one month theory that says a bird will stay in a one mile radius of where he flew from for the first month. Flyers were made, posted locally, reward offered and Dusty was seen several times, but not recaptured.(Dusty Continued) |
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