Reunited and it feels so good...

About 2 years ago I decided it was best for Matty, my miligold macaw, to be rehomed. I felt it was sincerely in her best interest to be with somebody that could give her more attention and time. At the time my son was between 3 and 4 and Matty absolutely hated him. I feared for him losing a finger, despite my best efforts of supervision. (My son loves animals, and has a hard time keeping his distance sometimes.) Despitr the ache in my heart, I made the difficult decision to find a new, caring home for her. The first person was great to her, just never was able to bond with her, so along came her next owner with whom she did eventually bond with. Both were great to her and I kept in touch with them for awhile. I had some issues with my email getting hacked and lost touch with the second owner. A couple of weeks ago I had an epiphany and I looked up the second owner on Facebook (I'm not sure why I hadn't thought of it sooner). To make a long story less long, we both decided Matty should come back. I was ecstatic, to say the least. She is back and it is almost like she never left. The next day after returning home she was back to "feeding" me. I am so fortunate that she had wonderful people in her life, who loved her. However, I do feel bad that it probably caused some heartache on the other end.

I know some will probably think I am a horrible parront, but I did what I thought was best at the time. My son is thankfully more respectful of her large beak than he was. My husband is not thrilled, but he will get over it. Nonetheless, Matty is home where she belongs and I am happy to have her here.

You're not a bad parront... you had a tough choice to make.

And it sounds like it all worked out in the end...

First off, let me say no one is here to judge or belittle anyone. We've ALL had hard decisions to make at one time or another.

With that said...I commend you for always thinking of Matty and staying in touch with the adoptive homes. I glad Matty is back with you and it seems she is happy , too.

Post some pics! We'd love to see her!

Sounds like you made a tough decision at the time and never lost hope.

Not a bad parront, that 's called doing what you think is best for an animal you care greatly for.

I'm glad it all worked out for you!

This made me cry because I am in a situation where I need to find Rio a new home. It's just not a happy place in my home right now, and I know it's affecting her. I don't know what the future holds, I am trying to do what is best for her. I am so emotional about it, it's a very hard decision to make. I am so glad things worked out for you and your beloved Matty. No one should judge you, or me for that matter. Each person has to weigh thier own circumstances. I feel so bad, because I love her so much.

Socalwendy, is there a temporary place that Rio could go? I should have sought that in my situation.

I am trying to upload some pics, but am having some difficulty with my photobucket account. I am going to try an alternative route.

Very pretty!

Ok, I'm going to have to figure this pic posting out again...

Very pretty

Congratulations, beautiful macaw!!

I wish I was closer to CA. I would gladly offer Rio an extended vacation at my home while calm and happiness returns to yours.

Matty is gorgeous! I know you must be thrilled to be reunited. Thanks for sharing Matty's story, I'm glad it turned out so well.

He is so pretty. I'm glad that he is back with you.