Meet Jo

Meet Jo, an approximately 28 year old severe macaw. Jo was in very bad shape when she was surrendered to us. With proper care and a good diet, we're hoping to turn around some of the damage that was done to her in her previous home. It's too late for her eyes, however. Jo was fed a very poor diet the effects of which, over time, led to fatty lipid deposits in her eyes. There is no way to fix this, and her vet has described the impact to her as always looking through a dirty window. Jo is still settling in. Her release paperwork said that she preferred men, but she has not shown that preference at the Center. She is a little hesitant coming out of her cage, but she loves being out. She has not shown any aggression and has been very gentle with the volunteers. Severe macaws tend to be one-person birds, though we're not sure if this will be true of Jo -- she's still showing us her true personality. Please stop by if you'd like to meet her!