The First Flamingo Fly-By in Monroe County!

A migratory flock of pink flamingos landed in Monroe County today! Did you get a chance to see this gregarious gang of fundraising flamingos before they took wing this afternoon. Early birds in East Stroudsburg may have witnessed our fuschia-feathered friends about 6am as they landed on the lawn at 243 East Brown Street. News crews flew to the location of Pocono Dental Associates and Wellspring East Holistic Center to document the first recorded sighting of flamingos in the county. Apparently the birds have been drawn to Monroe County searching for safe shelter to alight permanently. Assisted by animal lovers and volunteers from AWSOM, the Animal Welfare Society of Monroe, the flamingos sought temporary rest and refuge until permanent protection can be located. Resting peacefully while drawing stares from local residents, the real reason for their roosting was learned.
Apparently the county has been without an animal shelter since January of this year and our long-legged friends have stopped by to help raise awareness and much needed funding to re-open a shelter. The growing flock has threatened to land at local businesses and "poop on their premises" until business owners pony up at least $250 to help fund an animal shelter run by AWSOM! Imagine the mess this assemblage of pink poopers could cause if not herded away? Pocono Dental Associates and Wellspring East forked over $500 to quickly and quietly move the flock to a new location, but where? Watch the AWSOM website at www.awsomanimals.org to follow the flock and learn more about all our furry and feathered friends. We're considering GPS tracking or even microchipping a migrant or two to follow their whereabouts and learn where they'll show up next! For an additional $250 donation, business owners can even direct the migration to a friends(?) lawn or business. 100% of funds raised will be used to help house homeless pets in Monroe County and there will be future opportunities to add the pink flamingo to your birdwatching lifelist. Watch for their arrival in your neighborhood soon and be certain to donate to AWSOM now! Naming opportunities are even possible for private individuals to name one of these wonderful waders after a friend, loved one,boss, co-worker or even a favorite pet name.