I'm looking for you cockatiel-Valentine!!--music by Nelda Cain

On June 1, 2008, John carried his favorite cockatiel, Valentine, in a small pet carrier along the 300 Precita block of Bernal Heights. He wanted to share his love of cockatiels with a friend by sharing Valentine with her.




The gusty day frightened Valentine, and when, by accident, the handle of the carrier failed and created an opening, Valentine swept out of the carrier & up 1000 feet into the sky! Though John followed him the best he could and searched every back yard he could access, Valentine was gone.

Valentine is a very special, tame male cockatiel who says his name, Valentine, over and over again, occasionally peppering it with "I love you, Valentine!" John is heartbroken by the loss of his friend.

John has looked for him everywhere, putting up posters, posting on craigslist and parrot911.

In the meantime, he has found three lost cockatiels he had hoped were his. They are not—so now we are hoping their owners can be found, too. Here they are:

On July 14th, a skittish male cockatiel was found in a garage in west Oakland. He has a toe which was broken long ago and has healed and callused. He was found with many scars on his face; he has surely endured some great trauma.

In Pacifica, on July 26th, a very tame and sweet male cockatiel was found. Though he is friendly, he is not Valentine.

On August 4th, a presumed male cockatiel was found in Potrero Hills. He's semi-tame and has a dark feather on his head.

John is offering a $1000 reward for the return of his beloved Valentine. If you believe you have seen his bird, please email him at JAF7@aol.com

Story by Patty

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• love
• parrot
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• cockatiel
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[LizardG16]

Miracles can happen. And I hope it does fir you I hope you tried singing as well thing that he was attracted too maybe that will help :(

[Chloe2040]

“Not one sparrow [or cockatiel for that matter] falls to the ground without God being aware of it" (Matt. 10:29). I hope you find comfort in knowing this - God keeps His word.

[ThePattycake1313]

Shoot, my female keeps shooting out babies. For a grand I'll give you a new one. She has 3 that are not even weened and just laid another clutch. Hope you find your bird!

[CockatielAngel]

this story breaks my heart :(

[Janellbird]

@homero152 I am so sorry! Birdies are so special. I had 4 tiels. One died of lymphoma in February. I have another one that is not doing too well right now.

Luckily my 20 year old Sam, and 4 year old Joker are strong.

[Janellbird]

I love this beautiful little bird!

[kokoriena]

it's so sad:( i can't help searching cause i live in a another country but i wish you goodluck

[homero152]

Tomorrow it will be 1 year since Valentine flew off. I just hope that a loving family took him in cause just the thought of losing a bird like that, let alone to illness, just breaks my heart.

[mageybk4]

mine died yesterday im heart broken if i see a picture of him i cry

[tbirdtricia]

Feel so sad for you ! You must be heartbroken! I had one stolen about 12 years ago (in Australia) and I still miss her- so you ever get yours back?Tricia