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Share this as there is strength in numbers! Educating current & potential owners is key to decreasing the number of parrots surrendered to rescues & sanctuaries! Without proper programming, impulse purchases will be made, some parrots will not be given …
Petition For Animal Planet to Air Parrot Prorgramming
Thanks to the 440 members who've joined this cause! It's hard to believe the numbers we've accumulated since I created it last Friday night! I knew it was something I personally wanted to see as the Organization I'm a part of takes in many birds, many because …
Educational Programming for Parrot Owners
The human fascination with parrots dates back to the time of Alexander the Great (4th century AD). For centuries parrots were rare in captivity and limited primarily to wealthy collectors. However large scale importation of parrots from the early 1970’s until …
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You are awesome!!! Just saying. :-)
My mom owns a Sun Conure who is the sweetest, most hilarious bird ever... but just like any animal, it's all in how they're raised, and it's an ongoing process. They do take a lot of time and attention, but you get every bit of it back in over the top personalities and love.
The rule of thumb is " if given all the information necessary and or training (from reliable source(s))" you are able to make a reasonable and smart decision... :)
So...apparently many are lacking education and or training... if these animals end up in shelters or rescues.
Parots are unique and wonderful pets, but they are also extremely intelligent and require a dedicated owner. This is not a throw-away pet, it is a wonderful companion who can be demanding and willful. Education is key to making sure people get a bird they can handle and enjoy...which is in the birds' best interest.
When I got my first bird, I had no idea what a commitment, and at times to be honest, what a chore it would be. Thankfully for my Casper, a Goffin Cockatoo , one of the more so called "difficult" parrots, I didn't back out when I Did find out. The screaming, the chewing, the mess, the biting, the enormous cost of food, toys, cages etc., I was able to take it all in stride, and instead of throwing my arms up and giving up, I educated myself and just loved him for what he was. Something I...
…When I got my first bird, I had no idea what a commitment, and at times to be honest, what a chore it would be. Thankfully for my Casper, a Goffin Cockatoo , one of the more so called "difficult" parrots, I didn't back out when I Did find out. The screaming, the chewing, the mess, the biting, the enormous cost of food, toys, cages etc., I was able to take it all in stride, and instead of throwing my arms up and giving up, I educated myself and just loved him for what he was. Something I continue to do to this day 15 years later. To me, the positives far outweighs the negatives.
Unfortunately that is not the case for many, and they find themselves in a situation that they can't handle. The bird gets neglected, or even abused. I had no idea how many birds were in rescues and "unwanted". I just wish I could have known beforehand, so I could have made an "educated" choice. If I knew, I would still have gotten a bird but, I would never in a million years have purchased a one, I would have rescued instead!
That's why I'm signing this petition, so that others can learn, and decide if they are able to handle being a "parront", a lifetime commitment to a child that never grows up!
This cause is not about ME! This cause should be important to everybody! Americans are putting forth an effort to recycle glass, plastic and newspapers but do not think twice about allowing thousands of cats, dogs, birds or horses to be euthanized because they are not wanted. America needs to wake up and get their priorities straight! I am personally involved in an exotic bird rescue and find that these unique creatures are also treated as disposable. In most cases, the owners do all the...
…This cause is not about ME! This cause should be important to everybody! Americans are putting forth an effort to recycle glass, plastic and newspapers but do not think twice about allowing thousands of cats, dogs, birds or horses to be euthanized because they are not wanted. America needs to wake up and get their priorities straight! I am personally involved in an exotic bird rescue and find that these unique creatures are also treated as disposable. In most cases, the owners do all the wrong things and place the blame on the bird. They choose not to accept any fault for their inability to care for them. The pet store are also to blame, only looking at the bottom dollar and sending their customers out the door with little to no knowledge of how to care for their newly acquired exotic creature. These birds cannot and should not be treated like a dog or a cat. These birds are not domesticated and require specialized care. Unlike dogs or cats, not just anyone should have a bird. At the rescue, we try to educate the public about what it takes to care for these precious creatures and have found forever homes for many birds. I believe any additional means to educate the public about birds has my vote.Animal Planet exposure could go a long way with turning around the disposable bird mentality that America seems to have acquired. I welcome their participation / intervention in this crisis!