PetSmart urged to stop sales of exotic birds

The Arizona Republic

Former high-profile madam HEIDI FLEISS showed up at PetSmart Inc.'s annual meeting in New York City on Wednesday to beg the Phoenix retailer to stop selling exotic birds.

Fleiss, whose life was laid bare in the 1995 documentary "Heidi Fleiss: Hollywood Madam," has become a self-proclaimed advocate for avian rights.

Three years ago, she acquiesced to a deathbed request to care for a friend's flock of exotic birds.

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*DOG TIP*

If your dog has been diagnosed with fleas, be sure to treat the environment.
Eggs, larvae and pupae are in your home hiding in carpeting and upholstery.
Carefully vacuum carpets, sofas, baseboards and under furniture. Discard the
vacuum bag immediately and mop floors with soapy water. Clean basement and garage floors and replace or wash all pet bedding.

*CAT TIP*

Is your cat overweight? Your veterinarian will quickly be able to determine this and to what degree using a standard Body Condition Scoring system (BCS). Ideal, overweight and obese status are quickly and relatively objectively determined by observations when your vet performs your pet's physical examination.

*BONUS PET TIP*

A parrot has very strong beak. Therefore, you should prepare a metal cage to keep it in. When the parrot plucks its feathers, it means it is sick.

Put the parrot in the sun when the weather is fine.
Repeat the same one word for a week and the parrot will remember it for life.