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Re: Petition//Karen

Posted by Mikey on 6/13/07
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    On 6/13/07, karen wrote:
    > On a more serious note
    > I purchased a rejected breeder OWA
    > (8 years old when I purchased him)
    > He is a beak shaker who accidentally kills the female.
    > It took about 6 months of love and patience
    > (also pine nuts) to gain his trust but it can be done.
    > I have had him for about 6 years now.
    > He is a loved member of our family
    > But can never be trusted with another bird.
    > I also have a TAG that was given up for screaming & biting.
    > -He was 10 when I purchased him from a refuge with over 50 birds
    > He had bad habits that were redirected in a matter of weeks.
    > He is now my shoulder bird.
    > Both of our guys are in Macaw size cages with lots of toys.
    > They get fresh food 2x a day and good pellets when they want them
    > They are out for 1 hr in the morning and about 6 hr each night.
    > In the living room with the family.
    > DO NOT BELEAVE THAT A BREADER CAN NOT MAKE A GREAT PET!
    > It takes time, love and tenderness.
    > So if you want to save a bird
    > drive down to FL and purchase one or two.
    > I will not buy a baby bird when there are so many in refuges.
    > I also volunteered 1 - 2x a week at a refuge for 1-½ years to learn.
    > I go to charity events and try help people understand and keep their
    > birds happy. Get involved with parrot 911
    > DO SOMETHING CONSTRUCTIVE!
    > It does not cost anything but time and an open mind.
    > PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS.
    > I DID AND HAVE LEARNED MUCH!
    > You will get further in life with hard work than harsh words
    > Learn before you judge.

    Karen, yes, all kidding aside, that extremely well said, concise, to
    the point and most important, it's true. It's good that there is a
    person around that will try to make an serious impact on the
    mentality of people and also try to promote a side of things that many
    don't bother to think about. My hat goes off to you. Good work. I've
    sent you an application to join the team.