Animal Reports: Parakeet Captured Outside Bank of America

Jan. 3, 11:19 a.m. — A Monroe resident reported an Exotic on the loose over on Elm Street near Route 111. By the time Animal Control made the scene, it had vanished. But the witness' description established it had feathers and was airborne. Maybe an eagle, she thought.

At 12:06 p.m. another resident reported capturing a bird in the parking lot of on Monroe Turnpike. It was being held for Animal Control in her Lord & Taylor shopping bag.

The exotic was obviously the same one named in the earlier report. Animal Control responded and received not an exotic, not an eagle, but a young parakeet on scene. It was not known whether the bird made a deposit before being rescued.

Animal Control took custody of the shivering bird, which was impounded and re-warmed.

Identification is being sought by the registered numbers on the budgie's leg band. The numbers will tell Animal Control where it was bought. Monroe's Choice Pet on Monroe Turnpike said it had no missing birds and is aiding in the search for the owner.

Due to the previous donation of a large bird cage by a Monroe resident, the lost bird will have a warm and comfortable home at Animal Control until its owner is found.

Wildlife Encounters 

Dec. 29, 9:12 a.m. — A sick raccoon was reported by a Forest Road resident. Animal Control verified that it was very ill, and it was put down. It was removed without incident. No rabies testing was required because no pets or people were exposured to the sick animal.

Jan 3, 10:31 a.m. — Another raccoon was reported hit and killed by a motor vehicle on Route 111, near Old Zoar Road. 

Over the past week, deer active in their search for food were hit my motor vehicles at several locations: Two on Purdy Hill Road, one on Cross Hill Road and one on Hattertown Road.

Canine Complaints

Dec. 30, 12:23 a.m. — A Knorr Road resident complained about a barking dog left out in the cold. The Cold Spring Road owner was located. The dog was taken inside. It was confirmed that the dog was properly licensed and vaccinated. The owner received a verbal warning for Nuisance Barking.

At 2:40 p.m. an officer came upon two stray dogs on Barn Hill Road at Captain's Hill Road. The owner was located and given a verbal warning for Roaming Dog. Both animals were properly licensed and vaccinated.

Jan. 1, 1:13 a.m. — A neighbor reported a barking dog at 27 Cutlers Farm Road. A second complaint was received at 2:17 a.m. The owner was located and the dogs were taken inside and the dog door secured shut. The owner was issued a written warning for Nuisance Barking and another for Failure to License.

Lost and Found 

Owners of one cat and three dogs reported their pets lost last week. Happily they all called back to report they had been found.

Jan. 3 — A Shelton owner is not so lucky. His pure bred, six-month old black and tan Rottweiler pup, an un-neutered male, is missing from its East Village Road home. If you see him (see photo), call animal control.

The Monroe Animal Control office and pound is located in the school bus yard at 447 Purdy Hill Road. It’s the small, reddish brown building to the left and is open to the public seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Remember. Monroe’s creatures were here first. Respect them. Enjoy them. And if you need help with them, call Officer Ed Risko at Animal Control (203)452-3760. For an Animal Emergency call (203)261-3622.