Hello everyone. I suppose this post is geared more for those who are considering an African Gray, for any of the thousands of reasons to want one. Or maybe it's just a way to get some of my feelings out right now, IDK. One week ago Monday I lost my CAG. He was only 24, but had heart disease, congestive heart failure, and epilepsy. Believe me...it was not for lack of what I did for him. There were no ends to what I did for him. Anyhow, I am ripped in two. Grew up in the country and have lost so many pets...but as you know, a Gray is NOT a pet. He is a companion...and really was like my third child. For all these years I never flew to visit family, we drove. For him. Showers, naps, good mornings, good nights, camping, hiking...I can only see now that he managed his way into EVERY. LITTLE. CRACK. OF. MY. LIFE. In nearly 20 years my wife and I have only been away twice for a single night...for him. All this to say that I am aching for him back...which leads me to getting another...because you CANNOT replace what a Gray gives to you. I told him when he died...I could NEVER give back to you what you have given me. I'm 50 years old. A young gray is out of the question based on how long that CAN live. (despite the rumors, two Vets in Denver area told me they rarely see them live past 30-35...who knows). Everything you read or hear is different. So my age leads me to the only thing I now believe in....rescuing a parrot. That's all I would consider. However, if one bonded to me for rescue...I have to be honest and admit my selfishness...I cannot lose a friend like this again. I just...I just can't.
If you have the capacity, there are broken, lonely and hurting birds out there that NEED YOU. Please consider going that route.
Never doubt this, my friends...next to my wife and kids and knowing Jesus, he was the greatest thing to ever happen to me.
Anyway, thanks for listening.
If you have the capacity, there are broken, lonely and hurting birds out there that NEED YOU. Please consider going that route.
Never doubt this, my friends...next to my wife and kids and knowing Jesus, he was the greatest thing to ever happen to me.
Anyway, thanks for listening.
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