>>> My husband has always wanted an African Grey. Considering that we're 65, I >>> guess I'd better get him one pretty soon and then write a trust for its >>> care.
African Grays are just the best. I'm sure mine is totally boring to visitors, because she will NOT talk in front of strangers - not a peep. But, her vocabulary is amazing, and her ability to combine and recombine words appropriately is downright spooky. The good thing about parrots is that they live so long - it seems like I'm always in mourning for a dog or cat. But, it's also the bad thing about parrots - they "mate" for life, so it's hard for them to change homes, so if you make a commitment to take one on, make sure you're serious. Parrots are the easiest pets in the world if you are a parrot person, and if you love them...but the most difficult pet imaginable if you aren't suited. I don't think many people are suited...however, I'd bet we'd find a higher than percentage of potential parrot homes on a list like this than in the general public. Like all animals it seems, they are being over-bred these days. They are truly great pets, but absolutely NOT for everyone. The older I get, the more cynical I become about throwaway pets. I think finding little Frank the pug as a throwaway at the ripe old age of 10 weeks was my final straw. It just breaks my heart to see people breed lightly - any species - without doing their part to rescue. My mantra for all species: If you don't rescue, don't breed...and please spay and neuter your dogs and cats. Karen Karen Thomas Wingate, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.30/1127 - Release Date: 11/12/2007 9:19 PM
