The West Milford Animal Shelter has a beautiful and friendly parakeet in need of a home. Birds can be an excellent pet for people with allergies to other more traditional pets, such as cats or dogs. They can be great companions. Birds are no longer an item that is just placed in a cage and admired as a beautiful object. There are many Web sites, books and clubs dedicated to the care and well being of birds that can offer advice and guidance to anyone that wants more information. For example, most birds absolutely love to take baths, so separate cups of water for drinking and bathing should be made available. There are special covered bird baths that fit right into the cage door. They’ll prevent your bird from splashing water all over and you get to watch the show. Call the shelter at 973-728-2859.