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(I've tried to limit the distribution to colorado and boulder in particular.
Apologies to anyone who receives this and is not in the area.)

UNUSUAL PETS & EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE
(by J.Sotelo-Senior Kennel Tech; L. Cass- Senior Animal Wlefare Counselor;
T. Cordova-Animal Welfare Counselor all Humane Society of Boulder Valley
forwarded by Barb Binder)

 Dogs & cats are the most common animals received at the HSBV. But we
also receive rabbits, ferrets, birds, pot-bellied pigs and reptiles.
We work with rescue groups to place these animals.
 Rescue groups adopt animals from shelters and place them in homes. These
volunteer groups respond to the need for specialized care fo nontraditional
pets and pay for veterinary care, food, shelter and sterilzation. They
are funded through donations, adoption fees and their own resources.
 Roban Humbard, our Senior Kennel Technician, has worked with ferrets
for 17 years. Roban assists Para Shimbo, a nationally known ferret specialist,
in the placement of rescued ferrets. Para has had 100% placement of
her ferrets and currently has a waiting list of eager adopters. Adoption
fees include spay or neuter, vaccinations and a vet check-up. Roban also
offers advice on general ferret care, proper housing, sterilization
and tips on how to ferret-proof homes.
 Terri Cordova, our Animal Welfare Counselor, has been working with domestic
birds for 14 years. In 1993 she began a domestic bird resuce service 
and has actively researched proper bird care, hygiene and diet.
Terri keeps a breed request file and has secured 100% placement of her birds.
Terri is a member of the Rocky Mountain Society of Aviculture.
 Flying Piglet Ranch, Hoggin', Pigasus Ranch and ClemenSwine Memorial
Pot-Bellied Pig Sanctuary are all local resuce groups for the
Vietnamesepot-bellied pig. Though it has recently been trendy to own
one of these yuppie puppies, many adopters aren't prepared for their
new responsibilities. Full grown pigs can double in size if
they are overfed and may develop behavioural problems if they are not
trained properly. These animals become neglected, abandoned or surrendered
to animal shelters. The rescued pigs received medical care, food and shelter
and are sterilized before they are placed with responsible permanent owners.
 There is no rescue group for Boulder County reptiles and amphibians, but
when the occasional iguana or turtle is surrendered to us, we consult
herpetologist Kamuran Tepedelen.  A few months ago, we received a dehydrated
malnourished, 12 foot Burmese python. Kamuran helped us place her with the
Denver Zoo where she inhabited roomy facilities and professionals
helped her shed her skin and restored her to health.
 For more info on rescue organizations, please call the HSBV at 442-4030

The HUMANE SOCIETY OF BOULDER VALLEY is located at 2323 55th St.
in Boulder, Colorado. We can be reached at (303) 442-4030.
Please stop by today and consider adopting one of our dogs, cats or
rabbits.