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Found blue-and-yellow parakeet near Old Town Fort Collins
Fort Collins / North CO
Found
listing
Posted
about 2 months
ago
Description
Found a blue-and-yellow parakeet this afternoon around 3:45pm near College Avenue by Old Town Fort Collins. It’s about 9 inches from beak to tail, with a long tail and a distinctive red feather on the right wing. There’s a small gold leg band marked FC-17, and the bird seemed chatty but a little wary. I kept it safe in a pet carrier in my front seat while I try to locate the owner; the bird is healthy, curious, and loves fresh fruit. If this is yours, drop me a note on this app with the band code and where you last saw it, and we’ll arrange a safe meetup.
Approximate found location
Fort Collins / North CO
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How to safely return this item
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Verify the owner before handing it back
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- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
- Never post the precise location publicly. Share it only with a verified owner.
- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
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- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
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Keep communication on lostandfound.io
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