Happy National Bird Day!

Happy National Bird Day! Not only that, today marks its 10-year anniversary - that's 10 years of putting exotic birds in the spotlight, and bringing much-needed attention to the issues they face, including exploitation, abuse, loss of habitat and poaching.

You can help spread the word by sending a National Bird Day virtual e-card. It's fun, fast and free. The more people we make aware of this, the better. : )

National Bird Day in the News

Only two more days until the official celebration of National Bird Day - and it's been getting some good press.

Today an article written by Born Free's Will Travers which appeared in the Huffington Post.

An article by Denise Kelly, president of the Avian Welfare Coalition appeared on Truthout.

And my article made it into the the Capital Times.

There are some great activities planned for National Bird Day. What do you have planned?

National Bird Day Posters

National Bird Day is just 5 days away - but there is still time to participate. One way is to download one of the beautiful posters provided free from the National Bird Day website, and place them wherever your heart desires.

You can try asking local store owners, grocers, humane societies, book stores and public libraries.

My local public libraries and Dane County Humane Society have agreed to put up these posters. And this week I will be asking other local businesses.

The posters are pretty and colorful and are sure to grab people's attention. And that's what we want: as many people as possible to appreciate, and understand the plight of, birds.

New Items on Sale

Our Bungalow 360 Fox Messenger Bag is one of the items we've recently marked down. Check our our Sale Page for other discounted merchandise. These items are on sale for a limited time.

We also have fan pulls on sale. We will be closing out our collection of pulls, so if you've been thinking about purchasing some, now is a great time.

National Bird Day News

I loved getting this in the mail today: a Mayoral Proclamation from Mayor Paul Soglin declaring January 5, 2012, as National Bird Day in Madison, Wisconsin.

Why not try getting a Bird Day Proclamation for your city? Just go to the National Bird Day How do I Get Involved page and go to Recognize. You will find a sample letter (and proclamation) that you can edit, then send to your mayor.

You will also find other ways on the page to participate.

Getting Your Order in Time for the Holidays

There is still time to receive your gift in time for the holidays, but the days are getting shorter. Please order as soon as possible, no later than Monday, to ensure holiday delivery.

We ship via US Postal Service, using First Class Mail and Priority Mail. First Class Mail takes on average between 2 to 5 days to arrive, and Priority Mail, on average, between 2 to 3 days. Please keep in mind that delivery times can take longer, depending on your location, and especially during this time of year.

We offer Express Mail upon request, but please note that this service is very expensive, in the range of $20.00 or more, and charges will apply. If you would like Express, please let us know. The Post Office does not guarantee overnight delivery, and sometimes packages arrive in two days.

Still Time to Shop for the Holidays

We're getting down to the wire, but there's still time to shop for the animal lover on your list, and receive your gift in time for the holidays. We ship orders either same or next day.

We ship fast, within one day of receiving payment, often the same day.

Visit us online at PJ Publications and Gifts to shop a fantastic selection of animal lover gifts and accessories. We have hundreds of animal items - including those with a bird, cat, dog, horse, farm animal, reptile and amphibian, sea animal and wildlife theme. Our merchandise is cruelty-free; and we work hard to source products that are made in the USA or in a fair-trade setting. : )