Lost Parakeet Found at Massachusetts Restaurant

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A Fall River restaurant owner had a surprise guest on Easter morning - a lost parakeet that showed up at her front door. The owner, Susie Amaral of Alianca Platter House, posted about the bird on Facebook, asking for help to find its rightful owner. The restaurant staff is currently caring for the bird while they try to locate its home.

Why it matters

Finding the owner of a lost exotic pet like this parakeet is important to ensure the bird's wellbeing and return it to its proper home. Parakeets are popular household pets, but they can be challenging to care for and may struggle to survive on their own if they escape. The restaurant's efforts to locate the owner demonstrate a community-minded approach to helping a lost animal.

The details

The parakeet is believed to be an Indian Ringneck parakeet, a species not native to the Fall River area and commonly kept as a pet. Susie Amaral, the owner of Alianca Platter House, posted about the lost bird on her restaurant's Facebook page, asking for help to find the rightful owner. The restaurant staff has been caring for the bird, keeping it in their storage area while they figure out next steps.

• The lost parakeet was discovered by the restaurant owner on Easter Sunday morning.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The restaurant staff will continue to care for the parakeet while they try to locate its rightful owner through social media and other outreach efforts.