Sue has been a Whitby Team Member since March 2004, and is known for her animal rescuing. Fourteen years ago while working in a pet store, she came across an injured Lutino Cockatiel (named Gizmo). Sue took the bird home and nursed it back to full health, which started a lifelong love of birds with Gizmo at her side.

With experience working at a vet clinic, and years in a store that specialized in birds and exotic animals, Sue focused on animal husbandry and nutrition courses to improve her skills. This led to more bird rescues: Ringo, the potty beaked Blue Headed Pionus (who came into her care knowing a few choice words); Molson, the charming and comical Pearl Pied Cockatiel with no toes; and a blind and diabetic Albino Cockatiel, just to name a few. Despite being in rough condition upon their arrival, some of these rehabilitated birds (including Gizmo) later went on to win ribbons in local shows

Over time, Sue has placed around 50 birds into new homes, and has provided care for a number of rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, and even a timber wolf. She's currently working with a wildlife rehab centre to become involved as a foster parent to other animals in need.

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