HELP BRING MY PRECIOUS BIRD HOME!

**BRING MY BABY HOME** PLEASE help me RECLAIM my precious hand raised GREEN CHEEK CONURE, named TEQUILA! LOST, FOUND, turned in on 1-26-2020 (as per official report) to local Animal Services, and ADOPTED out!! This FUNDRAISER is a genuine offer for a COMPENSATION FEE and PLEA to the Adopter to return my girl Tequila! In the event the Adopter declines the donations, sadly, it will be utilized for a Legal Fund to reclaim her. Any residual monies will be distributed to local Rescue endeavors. LOCATION, SARASOTA, FL (See news footage SNN TV) This story has gone viral regarding my Tequila, who much to my horror, escaped as I entered my home! Normally, she is in her own room but on this day, she was somehow by the front door, tried to fly to me, became startled, and flew out the door! I was in a panic, searched and called for her, put her cage and toys outside, and did everything possible to locate her. Within a day, Tequila flew to the shoulder of a passerby, a mere 3 blocks from my home. Thankfully, the finder turned Tequila into to the Animal Services, but I feel the likelihood of finding her would have been greater, *IF* Tequila had been listed by the Shelter with the numerous Lost and Found Pet Groups, Bird Sanctuaries, and reporting factors! No such report was generated as I could determine, so my desperate attempts to advertise locally and online, make phone calls and scour the neighborhoods were in vain! Animal Rights Activists, friends, neighbors, workmates and strangers all over the country are standing with me in organizing this COMPENSATION package for the ADOPTER. I would like to point out that my TEQUILA is a year old, and the Adopters are elderly senior citizens, residing in Punta Gorda. The life expectancy of a Conure is 15 to 25 years, and I expected to love and care for her until the very end. The Adopters do not know *anything* about my Tequila in order to provide continuance of care regarding Tequila's likes, dislikes, habits, fears, and diet. Link provided below. I TRULY *appreciate* their fondness and care given to my Tequila, so in order to keep this matter *confidential*, I offer this COMPENSATION FUND, to expedite the return of my beloved TEQUILA! Our collective goal is to quickly reach the sum of: $2,000.00 for the Adopter, along with a wonderful offer of a young Green Cheek Conure, to be DONATED by "Birds of Majestat Avairy". The return of Tequila could take place in a neutral environment, by Volunteer Advocates. The Adopter was finally contacted by the Shelter, informing her that I had been searching for Tequila and very upset. The adopter initially stated she would think about it and discuss it with her husband. A week later, I was informed their final answer was a devastating "NO", as they stated they loved my Tequila and purchased a cage and toys. If they became so attached in a week's time, IMAGINE HOW I FEEL, after hand picking her from the Breeder, hand feeding, and developing an unbreakable language, and bond with my bird! In addition, my Golden Retriever "Buddy" is also mourning the loss of his best friend, as they were equally bonded. Sadly, Buddy is experiencing health issues, and will most likely be put to sleep soon. I am HEARTBROKEN, DEVASTATED, and GRIEVING this monumental loss, while attending school full time, and working part time. My focus is, and will remain, RETURNING *MY* TEQUILA, no matter what it takes! PLEASE, see links to the SNN TV news coverage, and the follow up story. Updates will be posted on this GOFUNDME, please stay tuned. In the event the Adopter again declines my *PLEA of MERCY*, the intent is to move forward with the legal procedures, and full transparency and accountability of appropriation will be documented, but I PRAY they open their hearts, return my baby, and grant me the peace we so deserve! I am aware that they love birds, so they MUST understand the deep bond Tequila and I have! THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to all of my *BRING TEQUILA HOME* supporters, I would be lost without you. Sincerely, Tracy Zito & Tequila