At
Birdline UK - Parrot Rescue we are proud of what we do for the bird population and its nice to know that our efforts are appreciated. Over time we have received lots of letters and cards from people who are touched by our work - which are much appreciated!
We have decided to publish the good wishes received as it not only demonstrates our appreciation but also gives regular visitors an insight to the scope of our work and progress updates of bird in refuges. In addition, to make it easy for people to add a testimonial we have added a function in the left hand frame.
[43 Testimonials]
Zoe
Dear Peter & Jan,
On 04/07/2004, my wife and I brought our Hahn's macaw (Zoe) to you for re-homing.
Even though we turned up at lunch-time, you still had all the time in the world for us and did not rush us. We will always be grateful to you for that time you gave us. The way you allowed Zoe to come out of her travel cage into her normal cage showed us that you genuinely care. It was nice to speak to Jan that night and to find out Zoe is making friends with you so soon. We woke up this morning and our home seemed so quiet and empty; but we were reassured by the knowledge that you will always have Zoe's best interests at heart.
We take great comfort from knowing that Zoe will eventually be happier with her new foster family because they will be around for her all day. If you have a digital camera, we would appreciate copies of any photos of Zoe (please e-mail them to to_piyush@hotmail.com)
Thank you again for all your help (and please thank Doddie for her patience too)
Yours sincerely
Piyush & Rita Patel
Tupence (african grey)
Hi Gary, Wendy,
Well where do i start it starts with my other african grey (animal) a problem bird (plucking)he has been plucking for 5 years and has no feathers only on his head we dried diet and had him cheaked by vets and tested we now put it down to just a bad happit i spoke to gary and wendy at one of there shows and explayned the problems i was having they spent a lot of time with me they said why do you not try putting (animal) with another african grey so we joined birdline
the new grey is named (tupence) it is a fantastic loving bird and (animal) took to (tupence with no problems. and after all the work i did on animal for all those years that failed did come true animal has now started to grow back his feathers on his back and now grooms when tupence grooms birdline helped me and i helped them by taken a bird of them and we cannot thankyou enough
yours sincerely
justin & mandy & family
Toby
Dear Gary & team at Birdline-UK
Can i just say thank you very much indeed for taking Toby and rehoming him at Birdline .
You were very good with me with all the upset going on in my live ,It helped me get over my loss knowing Toby was OK . It is really nice to now there are people out there that really care like you and your team once again thank you very much
Titch - our cockatiel
Some people say, it is only a bird... but to us it was so important to know what will happen to our cockatiel when we finalised our plans to move abroad and were told that we could not take our cockatiel with us!
So we got in touch with Gerald from Birdline - and we brought our cheeky boy to his home.
What a relief to see how much he and his wife care for all the birds there, how much attention they receive - we knew we had done the best thing possible.
Just hope our Titch is behaving like a gentleman when he meets his new cockatiel girlfriend - and we know, too, that he really needs the company of other birds.
Thanks again, Gerald, for everything!
Tilly, Declan & Forest
I would like to thank coralie for letting me foster tilly (sunconure)she is a cheeky little bird and loves a tickle,she has settled in well and everyone loves her.I would also like to thank Gary for placing declan & forest with me they are the most funniest pair of birds,especially "forest gump"as he is better known,he is so accident prone,they have both settled in very well and they call me mum now like my grey "ole".I am so glad i joined parrot-rescue and was able to help with re-homing these beautiful birds who give me so much pleasure,thankyou again.
Thomas
Hello Gary,
Thank you for being there at the other end of the telephone when I needed you. Thomas my orange-winged amazon parrot was clearly not happy being in our home with us, he hated human contact and would have nothing to do with anybody in the family at all. I wanted him to be happy and after much browsing on the web discovered your website. Richard Clay contacted me and came to get Thomas, he was wonderful so kind and understanding and made me realise that it wasn't all my fault that Thomas had ended up as he was but that birds were very easily imprinted by early owners and experiences. It is nice to know that Thomas has a home and carers for life and that he will be properly assessed by professionals and placed in the best situation for him. It is a terrible feeling as an animal lover to realise that you have failed with an individual animal but reassuring to know that there is someone there to help.
Once again thanks for your kindness and understanding, I will be keeping in touch to enquire of Thomas's current situation, all the best for the future, Jay.
Thank you Birdline
What a wonderful and caring service I have received from your Scottish representative Tina.
It was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made having decided to have my parrot rehomed.
From the day I contacted your organisation by email I received support and the reassurance and kind words I needed.
This made things so much easier , my parrot was welcomed into Tinas family, she went out off her way to find out his likes and dislikes.
I left my parrot in tinas care and I knew she would ensure he had the possible future.
I really don’t know what I would have done without your assistance
Thank you Tina and Birdline
Marilyn Mason
Suzi
Dear Gary;
Thankyou so much for giving suzi our goffin cockatoo a good home, you have put our minds at rest that she will be well looked after and always have a home with you.
We both loved her very much but we knew that our family could not take her on and we didnt want her to be passed around to anyone who wanted her as a bird just to be left in a cage all day without company as she has been used to being free nearly all day.
We are very glad that we found Birdline and hope that you have lots of luck as you deserve it for all the good work that you do.
Thanks again,
Anne & Gerald
Worman.
Spike
Dear Gary
Spike is settling in very well, he is a terrible attention seeker and can be very loud at times, he loves to play ball and dance (he's got very good rythm!). He loves all his new toys esecially his chimes (probably because there there the noisiest). He likes to play outside of his cage and laughs at you and hides around the back of his cage when its time to go back (naughty boy). He is always polite and says thankyou when you hand feed him, especially grapes, he tells you when its "time to go to bed", he's obviously had enough of my singing by then.
Will write again soon, and send in some photos.
Love Julie
Polly - Red Lored Amazon
as a new member, i would like to sing the praise of BIRDLINE and all of the hard working staff. yet again they have re-homed another parrot, called polly (simply the best)mccabe. Not only have they made my year but they have given polly a great home FOR LIFE keep up the good work. And i will keep you up to date on my dog/chicken Impersonator...Polly
thank you guy's
stuart waldram mccabe
Polly (Red Lored Amazon)
This is a year on after receiving Polly. She has come on very well, she is a pleasure and very comical! Thank you for bringing Polly into are home, it's lively and fun!!
Polly - Blue Fronted Amazon
hi peter
I have been watching polly's progress through the webcam and he looks alot happier now he has the attention he deserves. It's what my mum would have wanted.i notice he has a new friend a cockatoo I think. Thanks again for taking care of him, I'm moving to Scotland soon and I think it's great I can still see him no matter where I am. You provide a brilliant service and I hope you keep up the good work for many years to come.
many thanks
Adam McDonald
Pepe
We rescued Pepe, a Nanday Conure when he was just 2 years old as a companion for our Green Cheeked Conure Kaya. They did not get on at first but now are inseperable and love sitting together and preening each other. Pepe still loves interaction with humans and loves playing with bells. We would not be without him and he is very loveable and loves to preen us too, even though he squawks a lot.
Olive
Hello Gary,
Just to say that Peter and Jan have collected Olive and we were so re-assured when we met them as they are so kind and dedicated. Olive fell in love with Peter straight away and no problems.
I am sure she will settle in well and I will telephone Peter tomorrow to see how she is.
Thank you once again for all your help and understanding.
Kindest regards,
Sheila
Dear Peter - thank you so much for your e-mails photos and information on Olive - I cannot tell you how much this means to us as having have her live with us for over 20 years you can imagine we still do miss her but we were overjoyed to see how well she looks and in such wonderful condition and there is no doubt at all that she is very happy.
I am not surprised that she likes Celine Dion she also used to like Whitney Houston and was always trying to compete with her. Yes we used to love the telephone conversations as they are so funny.
Kindest regards,
Sheila
My Senegal Parrot
Dear Gary,
I am writing to say many thanks for all the advice you have given me about my Senegal Parrot. After receiving your guidance he has gone from a trembling, growling little horror to a happy, playful bird. He whistles, plays, show off, but best of all he has started to talk and imitate sounds.
Without your help and expertise I don't think he would be here now. I can't thank you enough about your advice line except I hope you continue with it for many years to come, it is important to have someone to turn to fore advice as Pet Shops don't have someone who is an experet on parrots and birds.
Many thanks once again, keep up the good work I'm sure I'll be on the phone or web site again during the next six months.
Oh! the kebab idea is working already!! thanks.
Yours sincerely,
Jeanette (from Birmingham)
Merle
Dear Peter
We have just taken Merle (who I believed to be a boy i.e. Merlin) to Jenine and David Gardiner at Caversham. We popped there earlier in the week to talk to them and visit their Aviary and were very impressed. Such dedication and love was good to see and I am hoping that Merle (they informed us today that Merlin was a Merle!) will settle in with their birds in the Aviary.
If not, we will have Merle back and obtain another homeless bird as a companion. Perhaps at a later date building an Aviary.
In the three weeks Merle and I have been together I feel we have "bonded" to use an up-to-date phrase - very well and I have to say I have certainly shed many tears both while having her here and hearing her sing and talk to the birds outside and wishing she could join them (her wishing and me wishing for her) and also today saying goodbye to her. I will miss her very much indeed. We had breakfast together at 6 am when I let her out of her cage (she was only put in this in case there was a fire in the night and I would know where she was), and until 9 pm when she went to bed we were constant companions. I thought at this stage and age in my life I understood most things, but how one can get so attached and to love a little creature in such a short space of time I'll never know. Buddhist preaches non-attachment but I'm finding this very hard indeed. I keep seeing her little face before me and it is very upsetting.
She was getting to trust us and although I could have given her the love and care she deserves, I feel strongly that she needs to be with other birds - her own kind and even though she was out of the cage most of the day, it was still "inside" a building. An aviary with other birds I hope will be so much better for her.
Many thanks for your help. Jenine is going to keep me informed of Merle's progress.
Sorry to have gone on so, but I'm sure you'll understand how I feel.
Kind regards
Pat Kessler
Max (African Grey)
Hi Peter. Just a quick line or two in order to thank you for your prompt
attention regards our African grey,Max.
Doddie got in touch with us straight away, and further to our telephone
conversation, we took Max to her place last week. Doddie and Dave are
perfect people for the job. We are now 100% happy with the decision to use
your org. to rehome Max. Iam sure she will make a wonderfull pet for the
right people. She has provided us with many hours of pleasure over the four
years in our care, and we are very sorry to have to let her go.
We would not hesitate to put your name forward to anyone we know who finds
themselves in the same position.
Manyh thanks. Tim & Sarah Muir
Mac & Baby
We wish to thank Gary and Wendy for travelling to the far north west of Scotland, to help us out with our birds, we had 5 assorted parrots, they belonged to my husband George and lived in his garden centre for many years, I however only inherited them six years ago, they came to live with us in the house and very soon took over, well Mac the macaw and Baby the lesser sulphur crested cockatoo did! Mac bonded very strongly to me and dominated the relationship from the beginning, and baby soon became his partner in crime. they ended up being screamers, and I alone could handle Mac, but as I said he always had the upper hand. I spoke to Gary several times over a 12 month period, and never once felt put under pressure to part with my birds. when they came to Scotland, they came saying "if I couldn't let my birds go, then they would go away without them, no problem". It speaks for itself the commitment these two wonderful people have to parrots, as they never once mentioned reimbursement for travelling, all that distance ,on what could have been a wild bird chase!!
Watching them handle all five parrots and finding myself handling two parrots that previously have only been handled by my husband, and have many times offered to bite me if I got near enough, was a revelation I will never forget. The bottom line was that it was all our lack of understanding and not the birds that had caused the problem in the first place, and it was still not too late to change my mind, but I knew by watching them that Mac and Baby needed more than I or my husband had time to give and our remaining three birds are a lot happier, not being overshadowed by the other two screaming everytime we went near.
I am now handling all three parrots with a some confidence and even our moody African grey has begun to accept the situation. Gary and Wendy have promised to come up again sometime and visit with us, and I intend to show them that all the effort they put in educating us in such a short time was not wasted.
If you are having a problem, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, don't hesitate to call them, they're the most genuine parrot people you will ever meet, and their aim is to educate you and help parrots.
Once again our very grateful thanks go to both Gary and Wendy for all they did.
take care,
sue, George and crew lochcarron
Lucy
Dear Peter,
Thank you so much for all your help and kindness regarding Lucy. Roddy and I are so thrilled she will stay with you and that she is close to us for visiting purposes. We will come as soon as we feel able.
Leo
Thank-you!
I'm missing Leo terribly! The house is horribly quiet without him. I hate coming in and not getting a hello! I'm so pleased he seems so happy! Tell him I love him! Even though he won't understand! :-)
Speak soon.
Kerry x
Kiki
We picked up Kiki recentley and we fell in love with her straight away,
we fostered kiki because we wanted a bird that we could love and care for,
mind you we didnt know what a cheeky timnah grey she can be, especially when she tries and pinches food of your plate, and takes a walk when she feels like it. but we have a lovely companion for life, and once again thanks to Coralie and Steve and all at birdline for there help
Jesse Buxted
Jesse came to me me from a work collegue who could no longer look after him. He had rescued Jesse from a very unsuitable home and was doing the best he could to care for the bird.
When i first saw Jessee he looked like a oven ready chicken, hence the addition of buxted. Jesse was owned by a student who he used to adore, he used to shower with her, sleep with her, you name it they did everything together. That is, until she upped sticks and went to uni leaving Jessee with her mother. Jesse and the mother hated the sight of each other. He was kept in a cage 1 foot wide by 1 1/2 feet high, wasnt allowed out, had no toys to play with. He was kept like this for around 6 months+ so all Jesse had to do with his spare time was to pluck his feathers out. Even when I collected him he was still caged in that tiny prison cell, it took him three days to pluck up the courage to venture into his new accomodation.
When I collected Jesse he was completely bald apart from his head, and painfully thin and scared. We cared for Jesse for around 6 months, his confidence grew, he grew back feathers on his wings and tail, but, nothing we could do would stop him from plucking his breast and back. We consulted and paid a bird psychologist to help us with him, it turns out though that this guy knew less about parrot care than i did. We did everything in our power to try to break him of this, from making him forage for feed, toys, we spent hundreds on vets bills, specialist feed, calcium etc etc the list is endless.
We finally concluded that what Jesse so desperatly needed was a structured routine, and at that time i was working shift patterns that even i had trouble getting to grips with let alone Jesse. I advertised for months for a suitable home for him and although we had a lot of interest out of the ten who came to see him so we could have a chat none turned out to be in any way suitable. I was at my wits end, i dont know if you can relate to this but i felt that i was letting Jesse down, i knew he needed a loving owner who had the time to set up a routine with him, and who could understand what it entails to look after a bird like him, but i just couldnt find one.
One day and i am eternally thankful for that day, i spotted parrot rescue online, i was very wary after being in contact with other organisations but i thought i would try them so i called. I spent over an hour talking with Gary, the advise he offered was fantastic. After much deliberation i decided to hand Jesse over to people who could help him. I am so pleased that Jesse no has a new home and even better a home with someone who loves him. He has feathers growing now apparently, i feel like a parent who's child has flown the nest and has landed on their feet after the sadness of leaving him behind and the ensuing mornings of opening the curtains to hear only hello baby from my conure and not morning Jesse. I was gutted!
I would like to say a big thankyou to Gary and all the other volunteers who helped us and Jesse, even though we gave money at the time it never felt like we had done enough, so again i would like to say, if there is anything we can do to help we would love to be more involved, more involved than just donating money when we have some spare.
These people are genuine and provide such a wonderful service to birds, from what i saw on the day of dropping Jesse off i cannot fault them, their combined knowledge is far superior to anyone else i have chatted with!
Trust them they are there to help!
Rufus
Hello Gary,
My sincere thanks for your time, care and advice on the telephone Thursday evening. It is a great relief to know that Rufus will be well cared for and a real bonus that I can get news of him too. I was really concerned at what to expect after my email for help, but delighted and greatly relieved by your obvious care to help both pet and owner. Your knowledge of the needs of birds clearly came across, and readily dispelled any fear I may have had about passing him on when I am unable to give him the attention he requires.
Following our conversation I found Birdcare Co.website and have ordered both 'Daily Essentials' and 'Calvicet'. All should be with me in a day or two, and I can start to treat him. I may just bother you again to check up on the dosages, presumably two will carry instructions.I anticipate it being some time yet before my need to travel abroad again and if in this time I can hopefully start the recovery to his former self, I shall be very happy.
I will in the next day or so be forwarding a cheque to cover membership and an initial donation towards your worthy cause.
You may post this on your testimonials page if you see fit.
Thanks again,
Ron Ruth
Holly
April 14th 2003
Peter, thank you so much for helping us with Holly. We were all very, very sad as we drove
away but very much comforted knowing that she was with you and Jan. You and Jan are the first people who have really helped – with all that has been going on in my life I had yet another big problem and you completely took that problem away from me. That means so much.
I will keep in touch.
Many, many thanks,
Laura
28th April 2003
Hi Peter,
Have just read my e-mails and am sitting here with such a broad silly grin all over my
face - thank you so much for the picture of Holly!!!! The thought of her being outside and all the attention she would get is just too wonderful for words.............
Thanks so much
Laura
Harry the KP
It feels like a very long time since I handed Harry over to Doddie, but its been a matter of weeks. I miss him terribly. The only thing that makes it easier, is knowing he is with Gary as I couldnt have wished for a better new owner. Thank you
Harry & Pepi
Dear Gary
Just a quick note to say thank you for taking on Harry & Pepi. With a new job taking me away from home. I found that I wasn't able to give them as much attention as they deserved. I hope they will come to give you as much pleasure as they did for me over the past 12 years. Many thanks again and all the best for Birdline UK in the future,
Jez
Goldie the Blue And Gold
We just want you all to know, although we were not Birdline members, we contacted Gary and Wendy when we bought Goldie as a Rescue. I was pertrified because she was in a terrible condition, Gary and Wendy put my mind at rest and calmed me down. They even loaned me a cage for this bird and supplied me with a huge range of bird supplements, without asking for the money up front or anything. They truly do put the welfare of the birds first and I rely heavily on their advice via phone and email. Neither Gary nor Wendy made me feel like I was a nuisance and only ever offer positive advice. I would have gone to pieces without their help. I thought that Goldie was in an unrecoverable state and bought her out of pity, but Gary and Wendy emailed me a pic of a bird that they are helping and I realised very quickly that they must see some terrible sights, and Goldie will no doubt make it and become an even more valuable member of our growing birdy family. THANKS GARY AND THANKS WENDY
Gizmo & Cracker
Dear Gary,
I want to say thank you very much indeed for taking my 2 tymnah grey parrots in.You took them due to my asthma getting no better - you were very patient with me on the phone due to me being upset at having to let them go and never pushed me once into giving them up.
I was more concerned about the birds being happy than myself - I need not have worried though !!,you keep in touch with me frequently and tell me how they are getting on and have also sent me photos of them.
I was amazed at how quick they both settled down with you ! and how happy they are ! it put my mind at rest almost instantly as I thought they would miss me ! :o( but they haven't due to the loving care Birdline have given to them.
The work you all do at Birdline is so incredible and no bird could ask for a better place to spend their remaining life with !!
I urge people who cannot look after their birds to get in touch with you instead of letting them suffer quietly - they are all as human as we are !!!
Thank you once again for everything you have done for me and also for the other people who quietly slip away without giving you all the thanks you deserve.
Margaret (london)
Evie (Grey)
I was just like to say a huge thank you to all at Birdline who made it possible for us to adopt Evie, she is just the most wonderful bird, and delights us on a daily basis with her laid back, happy go lucky nature. We look forward to many happy years with her. Thanks to Birdline! Keep up the wonderful work you do.
Elmo
Hi Ken
Thank you so much for the e-mail and pictures of Elmo. Andy and I are still trying to get used to the fact he's gone, the house is so quiet. We miss him dearly, but I am so glad he is in good hands and has settled in so quickly. The pictures of him eating his French Fries really cheered us up as we have felt really down and upset since he left. He certainly is a little cutie and it's nice to learn more about what kind of Conure he is.
Obviously Andy and I want to keep updated on his progress so we will be in touch soon.
Thanks Ken you've made one of the toughest decisions we've made slightly easier.
Best Regards
Andy & Maxine
Crumble,Coco and Marzipan
Birdline have rescued my flock when no-one else could help us. My child is very poorly and needs specialist treatment in Australia. Obviously we cannot take our flock with us but birdline have offered to care for our birds for us until we get back to England. We have been able to phone their carers everyday to check up on them and feel able to visit as often as we need too. The birds are better cared for than we ever dared hope and we know they will be safe and well when we come back to England to pick them up. To anyone who finds themselves in similarly difficult circumstances i say you can trust Birdline!
Crackles - Ducorps Cockatoo
Dear Gary, Amanda & family
Thank you! Firstly I have to thank you, Gary. As I wrote in the guestbook section of your website I was terrified of what was going to become of Crackles. You gave me all the information I needed via telephone or email to put my mind at rest and to assure me you and your organisation would be the best thing for Crackles. How right you were!
You sent me Amanda. She came along today with her husband and son and wiped away all my doubts. Amanda asked all the right questions (she was better informed about birds than I was!) and Crackles was quite calm with the situation seeing as she is only used to me. She even seemed to like Amanda's husband! I never would have believed it! I am confident that she will be well loved and well taken care of. I am invited to visit Amanda's home and to call her whenever I like. I will receive emails complete with photos outlining her progress. I am VERY happy about this!
I knew that giving Crackles up was the best thing for her but it broke my heart. Now, though, I know I made the right decision.
The forms that had to be completed even asked what the bird loves or hates and if there was a bedtime routine! How impressive.
Amanda, I don't quite know what to say to you...is 'thank you' enough? I know Crackles will love you, your family, your Greys and your dogs as much as she loved me!
Good luck everyone. You deserve all the very best for the wonderful work you do for these precious creatures.
Best wishes,
Paula
CoCo, Crumble and Marzipan
Saying Thank you doesn't seem enough for the peace of mind and kindness you've given Nigel and I. You guys are fantastic.
Love Sarah, Nigel, CoCo, Crumble and Marzipan
Coco Crackers Cockatoo
Hi All, A Massive thank you to Gary and Wendy for allowing us to try with Coco. He's a grumpy bird who thinks he is 6 foot tall, he's got a serious problem with feet and an even bigger problem with visitors. But what a sweetheart otherwise, Tried him in the kitchen when we got home, oh my god he screemed the house down, so moved him to the laundry room (in between my office and my kitchen) which he seems to have settled down well in. We spend a lot of time together and he likes to be heard ah! ah!. He has got his self a bit of a reputation from what I can gather but I personally think he just needs understanding. It might take me 50 years and 10 toes but i'm going to try my best. If any one out there has had similar experiences with cockatoo's i would love to hear from you as suggestions are always helpfull. I want to do my best for this lovely bird cos he's seriously growing on me.
Cockateil Heaven
Dear Birdline:
Thank you very much for putting me in touch with Jennine and Dave who took in my two young Cockatiels when I became allergic to them. I hated to part with them, but when I saw the wonderful new home they were going to, I was much relieved. Jennine and Dave are really wonderful - they care so much for their many Cockatiels - creating a fantastic and loving home. I even get updates, so it seems like hearing from a child at boarding school. Birdline helped me survive as well as helping my birds.
Good work. You deserve support!
Charlie & Crystal
Dear Gary & everyone at Parrot Rescue
Just wanted to thank you once again for letting us adopt Charlie and Crystal our two Nanday Conures. They give us hours of fun and laughter with their cheeky antics and are such a big part of our family. You showed such kindness when we sadly lost our previous conure Charlie at Christmas, until that time we had no idea of all the wonderful work you do for our feathered friends. You are always there to give advice when it's needed. Once again thankyou and good luck with the fund raising for the new hospital!
Paul & Jennette
Charlie - Orange-winged Amazon
We became a safe house for Charlie two months ago and although he is still hand shy he has settled in well and has become a family pet. Charlie is not the world,s best talker but he interacts well within the family unit and for some unforseen reason has fallen in love with our Jamie ( 11years). Jamie has Charlie chuckling, wolf whistling, and mimicking various weird noises. He even drinks from his mouth and cleans his teeth ( hope that isn't a health hazard for the bird). Charlie enjoys his ladder and likes to be swung on it. He has become a member of the family and starts his day having breakfast with the kids. We love him to bits and thank everyone at birdline for allowing him to come to us and for the pleasure he gives us. big thanks to everyone xxx
Charlie - Amazon
Peter and Jan,
I just want to say a big thank you for taking Charlie, it has been a very sad day for us both but I do know you will take good care of him.
When I came home from work yesterday my home seemed to very quiet, no Charlie shouting Hello alwight. I do miss him so much and we will keep in touch . I just hope my neighbours appreciate how hard this has been for us. I am sure we have done the correct thing and I know with confidence that Charlie will be well taken care of. Thanks once again.
Kelly & George
Charlie
I would like to thank nicci and coralie for there help in letting me adopt charlie the citron crested cockatoo,he has settled in well but is still quite nervous,hopefully i will regain his trust but for now he does things his own way and sometimes gets told off by my african grey "ole".Thanks again kim
Charlie
Dear Gary,
An update on Charlie
Having collected Charlie from you and delivering him to the elderly man whose parrot had been stolen from him two months previously, I have seen Charlie a couple of times now. As you may remember, I am a housing
officer who saw how distressed one of my tenants was was when his bird was taken and how much he missed him. He thought very hard about accepting another bird because he had been so attached to his old one but within a few days Charlie had transformed his life. He is such a characterful little bird
and has given George a focus to his days again. When I collected Charlie he had lost quite a lot of feathers but these are already growing back again. He was whistling to George when he left the room and some of his fellow residents of the Sheltered Housing where he lives, are all very impressed with him so he not short of company! Unfortunately I didn't have access
to a digital camera when I visited him but I will make sure that I get you a picture in the next couple of weeks and I bet you see the difference!
Please be assured that Charlie is kept in a secure place and does not
spend any time in the communal area where George's last bird liked to sit and
talk to other residents.
Thank you so much for deciding to let me foster Charlie on behalf of George.
This has made such a difference to his life and it has been a joy to see.
Best wishes, Amanda Hampden
Charlie
Hallo Peter
Many thanks for your informative response to my e mail regarding Joan Bader's parrot Charlie. I have printed off a copy and posted it to her. I think she may telephone you......
Thanks again and kind regards
Basil
I'm absolutely amazed by how quickly Basil has taken to his new home. Especially as he'd only really been handled by 2/3 people before ,it must have been a meeting of minds!(not that I'm implying Caroline's a "birdbrain" or anything! though I'm sure she would agree that that expression is totally unfounded - if Basil was stupid he wouldn't be able to take all this in his stride the way he has). If there is any further news or pictures we'd love to see them.
With Thanks,
Emma and Henry
Albert
First of all we would like to thank steve and coralie for taking our african grey called albert to there home, and knowing that he is happy with other greys in the aviary, we got him from one of the cowboy shops in our county, saying that he would talk, and be able to tame him within 3 months, we couldnt still go near him after 8 months, and we tried everything possible, but thanks to all at birdline in helping us, and to all other people thinking of buying, check out where you buy first.
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