Cockatiel missing near Vigo County Courthouse, Terre Haute
Description
I lost my silver-gray cockatiel yesterday around 3pm near the Vigo County Courthouse on 4th Street in Terre Haute. He's about the size of a paperback and has a bright yellow crest with orange cheeks, plus a blue leg band stamped 'TH-04'. He’s shy and tends to hide in shrubs, so he could be within a couple blocks of the courthouse area or behind the pharmacy on that block. This bird is a family treasure—my daughter’s birthday gift and the one creature who always cheers us up—so we’re really hoping to get him back. If you’ve seen him, reply to this listing or email [email protected] with any sightings.
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