The following post is from a Facebook plea by Viki Bullock
Basically right now we need people to write letters/emails to the media, WHIOtv and the Troy Daily News, who recently did a story about the 10 Troy Parrots. The Sheriff’s office wants to return the birds back to Doug Ratcliff. Please voice your our concern over:
- The fact Miami County Deputy Sheriff wants to pursue criminal charges against MVBCR (Please be sure to include the R or the word Rescue 😉 when it’s obvious they were the only entities here concerned about the well being of the birds
- they’ve been falsely accused of deception and theft (the birds were signed over to Ratcliff with witness)
- that had HO Karns done her job properly, this situation wouldn’t have gotten to the point it has
- the fact the Sheriff is advocating that the birds to be turned over to the same man, and I use that term loosely, who’s neglected and abused these birds for years,
- The fact a well respected Dr (Brauer) has been providing necessary and life-saving care for these 10 birds for almost 3 months now that otherwise the previous owner denied them of.
- The fact Dr B is requesting entire ownership of these 10 birds speaks volumes! He’s already thousands of $ into them but it’s obvious the almighty dollar is not the priority here for him, otherwise he wouldn’t be requesting ownership. His concern is the safety of these birds
- He is willing to take responsibility for the Troy Birds and insure he will find proper rescue/sanctuaries that will continue proper care for the rest of their years.
- The fact he is the epitome of the oath he took as a veterinarian:
Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of livestock resources, the promotion of public health and the advancement of medical knowledge.
I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics.
I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.
You guys get the gist. You guys get the gist. Please keep them professional, no unnecessary derrogatory name calling/comments.WHIOTV
Attn: Caren GoldenTroy Daily News
Melody Vallieu
