tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post6820204939845400905..comments2024-01-05T00:53:26.014-08:00Comments on Parrot Musings: UnwantedMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post-51711432216862163052008-12-30T00:41:00.000-08:002008-12-30T00:41:00.000-08:00Have you ever read the book "Of Parrot and People"...Have you ever read the book "Of Parrot and People" by Mira Tweti? I'm not quite finished with it, but I highly recommend it. I feel so horrible about the plight of these beautiful creatures, and so many rescues can't handle all those pouring in on a daily basis.DoodleBirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854477111469071787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post-35466801653247351602008-12-29T13:26:00.000-08:002008-12-29T13:26:00.000-08:00I have to agree with you completely. There are so ...I have to agree with you completely. There are so many birds in all the rescues around here, and I know I can not take any more in right now, at least until my two foster budgies find a home.<BR/><BR/>I completely understand your worry that you will encourage people to buy parrots, that can be really hard. It is a constant worry of mine, that I will inadvertently encourage someone to get a parrot. Hopefully, as long as I follow it with realistic, yet feel good, stories of adopting parrots, people will take that route.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295001210939902600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post-78017452069123616292008-12-29T12:45:00.000-08:002008-12-29T12:45:00.000-08:00Thanks for the kind words. It is heartbreaking.I ...Thanks for the kind words. It is heartbreaking.<BR/><BR/>I have considered deleting this blog on several occasions; worried that I might be encouraging people to buy parrots.<BR/><BR/>It's so difficult. My parrots are wonderful, sentient creatures, and I want to portray that here. However, most homes are not equipped to deal with them, so I do try to emphasize it's not all fun and games with them.<BR/><BR/>Hope you guys had a good Christmas as well. I just can't believe 2009 is right around the corner!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post-38508629318233740322008-12-29T12:32:00.000-08:002008-12-29T12:32:00.000-08:00Hi Mary,I don't know how you manage it, working at...Hi Mary,<BR/><BR/>I don't know how you manage it, working at the rescue as you do. It must be heartbreaking seeing those birds, knowing how much love and affection they could give if only they had the chance.<BR/><BR/>If only people would be more thoughtful about the commitments they take on when they buy a bird, maybe this would happen less. Blogs like yours are valuable to help people find out what it is like to live with birds on a daily basis, I wish more people would read it before making a decision.<BR/><BR/>Hope your Christmas was good, and all the best for you and your flock in the new year.Tony Wildishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584234504494919337noreply@blogger.com