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Meet Penelope!
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Penelope is the plush Puerto Rican Parrot mascot here at Parrot Sports Gear! She interns with a new local-Dayton company every week and shares her experiences with the world on social media. Penelope is a stuffed animal Puerto Rican Parrot (Amazona vittata), which happens to be is one of the rarest birds in the world. Puerto Rican Parrots can only be found on the island of Puerto Rico.
More Information on Puerto Rican Parrots
Historically, Penelope’s kind was widespread and abundant in mature forests all throughout Puerto Rico and on several nearby islands, but the destruction of most if its habitat and poaching in the 19th and early 20th centuries drastically reduced its population.
The parrot was listed as endangered and conservation efforts began in 1968 to keep the species from going extinct. At an all-time low of just 13 in 1975, the wild flock is currently climbing, but its future is still undetermined. There are a total of 79 adult birds in captivity in the aviaries of the El Yunque National Forest and Rio Abajo State Reserve. The remaining parrots are constantly monitored and managed through a cooperative effort between the Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Puerto Rican Department of Natural Resources. The Puerto Rican Parrot is bright green with a red forehead, blue primary wing feathers and a flesh-colored bill and feet. About a foot in length, these colorful birds feed mostly on wild fruits, particularly the Sierra Palm, but also consume flowers and tender shoots. During October when fruits are scarce, they turn to the Tabonuco Fruit.
Work with Penelope
Penelope is adopted out to different local-Dayton businesses each week for the chance to “intern” with the adopting company and share all about her experience. In exchange for Penelope’s adoption, Parrot Promo Essentials posts daily Facebook updates tagging Penelope’s location and what she is learning about that particular business. Each company who is chosen to work with Penelope receives:
- A Penelope stuffed animal of their own to keep
- Penelope’s Birth Certificate
- Penelope’s passport
- A special gift from Penelope
- $10.00 donation made to the Puerto Rican Parrot Fund on the company’s behalf
- And daily Facebook promotions on Parrot Promo Essentials Facebook page
Penelope’s Travel Log
Date: April 2, 2017
Location: Gardner Restoration
Date: April 11, 2017
Location: Level Up Nutrition
Date: April 17, 2017
Location: Casa Nunez Catering
Date: April 24, 2017
Location: Minuteman Press
Date: May 1, 2017
Location: Thomas & Grushon Insurance Agency
Date: May 8, 2017
Location: Hillside Chapel
Date: May 15, 2017
Location: Keller Williams Advantage
Date: May 22, 2017
Location: Hair Couture by Amy
Date: May 29, 2017
Location: Paintbrush Pottery
Date: June 12, 2017
Location: Rathweg Insurance
Date: June 19, 2017
Location: Dayton Discount Furniture
Date: June 26, 2017
Location: PureMD of Dayton
Date: July 10, 2017
Location: Rainbow Child Care of Beavercreek
Date: July 17, 2017
Location: TJ’s Gardens
Date: July 24, 2017
Location: Freedom Family Chiropractic
Date: July 31, 2017
Location: Coffman Y Swim Team
Date: August 7, 2017
Location: Beck Law
Date: August 14, 2017
Location: 24/7 Fitness
Date: August 21, 2017
Location: Holiday Inn Dayton/Fairborn
Date: August 29, 2017
Location: Imagen Brands
Date: September 11, 2017
Location: Extreme Microbial Technologies
Date: October 2, 2017
Location: Heartland Insurance Group
Date: October 9, 2017
Location: Aqua Tots of Beavercreek
Date: October 16, 2017
Location: Dayton Beer Company
Date: October 30, 2017
Location: Wallace Insurance Services
Date: November 13, 2017
Location: Bellbrook/Sugarcreek Schools
Date: December 18, 2017
Location: Anytime Fitness, Bellbrook
Date: January 2, 2018
Location: Ram Restoration
Date: January 8, 2018
Location: T.L. Brown Photography
Date: January 22, 2018
Location: Mutt’s Sauce
Date: January 29, 2018
Location: Fresh Coat Painters of Beavercreek
Date: February 26, 2018
Location: Buechner “BIG” Agency
Date: March 5, 2018
Location: Brookview Swim Club
Date: March 12, 2018
Location: Dots Market, Bellbrook
Date: March 19, 2018
Location: Greg Blatt Realty Group/HER
Date: May 14, 2018
Location: Polished Pillars
Date: June 11, 2018
Location: Dots Market, Kettering
Date: June 18, 2018
Location: Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Family Resource Center
Date: June 25, 2018
Location: Little Miami River Kleeners
Date: July 9, 2018
Location: 937 Payroll
Date: August 6, 2018
Location: Peak BI
Apply today for the opportunity to adopt Penelope!
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