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Pepper is Missing in San Marcos, CA

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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

September 22, 2026

Location Last Seen

San Marcos, CA 92069

Nearest Landmark

Woodhaven and Topanga

Name

Pepper

Sex

Male

PawBoost ID

73415396

Species

Bird

Description

Dark grey cockatiel - parrot like bird with crest and about 7” tall. Tame

Message from Owner

Help! Our cockatiel got out this morning. He’s very tame and sees us and his sister as his flock so he’ll be very frightened. We hand raised him since he was a young bird. My daughter will be devastated when she gets back from school. Let me know if you see him. We live in Santa Fe Hills at the top of Las Posas.

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Victoria B.
2 weeks ago
Carmen Ortiz do you have the link?
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Carmen O.
2 weeks ago
Hello somebody on Nextdoor posted a bird that looks like him
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Victoria B.
3 weeks ago
Cynthia Joy Bliss Thank you!
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Cynthia J.
3 weeks ago
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Victoria B.
3 weeks ago
Betty Cooper Thanks for advice. Pepper actually hung out with us in our home for a couple hours a day so should have no problems finding a landing spot but that means he might have flown far since he’s relatively fit. He’s very tame so I’m Hoping he’ll find a human to land on… I walked all over and put up a bunch of flyers.
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Betty C.
3 weeks ago
Caged birds do not normally know how to "land" once they fly so their often stuck in trees, side of trees - our sweet baby was holding on to the neighbors stucco! Walk around, not only looking up but down around bushes, etc. Call to it, whistle, whatever your baby is used to hearing! And then be quiet and listen!! We live in the area and will walk around calling for it. I hope they get home!
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Victoria B.
3 weeks ago
Diane Walker Thank you Diane. I’m hoping he’ll approach a human for help soon.
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Diane W.
3 weeks ago
Praying this Dark Grey Cockatiel finds their owner very soon or someone else that can help them 🙏 Shared ❤
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Victoria B.
3 weeks ago
Susie Gee Thank you!
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Zaydah R.
3 weeks ago
Posted on Lost and Found birds of the US https://m.facebook.com/groups/637611853061306/permalink/3712827022206425/?mibextid=Nif5oz To Pepper’s owner: We are so sorry to hear your bird is missing. Here are some ideas to assist in your search. *Create a post on Pawboost, NextDoor & Ring, if you haven’t already. *During the daytime: use a wireless Bluetooth speaker to broadcast flock calls or your voice, shake treat bags or anything that might attract attention to food, put the cage out where it can be seen. *During the evening when searching is over, design & print off flyers with photo & contact information. These can be encased in a ziplock to keep weatherproof & posted in areas where allowed like parks, poles & any nearby gathering areas. Also drop off some at vet clinics, pet supply stores, anything within a 5 mile radius. Contact local shelters/rescues & even the police dept - they do pick up found/stray pets all the time. Make sure the world knows - neighbors esp ones that have bird feeders/baths/pools. Hand them out while searching the area. Join every local social media group there is. Run an ad in your local newspaper - some run one for free in lost & found (or cheap). Also check with local bird watcher groups - they’re always out & about. Flyers cannot be placed in mailboxes. *PLEASE CHECK WITH LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTERS & FILE A MISSING PET REPORT*
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