@Fia Baby
Short answer:Craigslist
Long answer: I wanted to rescue. Phoenix Landing replied to my request and said I was too far out of their coverage. they require an in home visit. I knew this when I emailed them, but Tenn is in their footprint and I’m Alabama so I gave it a shot anyways.
I’ll also contacted papyago. They replied after a few weeks. I told them in my email that I had a unique work
environment. I went on that my family owned a small business and we all decided together I could bring a large bird to work. I would finally be able to give one the attention it needed. They replied and said, nice try and that it sounded cool in theory but we would hate it.
I didn’t try to convince them otherwise and I think they missed an opportunity to place a bird with people who understand commitment. She didn’t see me, see my house, or see my office. I was actually beginning to build a large indoor/outdoor aviary for sister. I thought our small staff would enjoy seeing her and I finally had the means to provide more than a cage for one.
I didn’t take it personal. It was what it was.
I went back to craigslist and there was one ad that didn’t appear to be a scam but my faith in Craigslist was pretty tarnished. I had seen sisters ad before but I had overlooked that the contact number was in the ad and the area code was actually a local area code. I sent the person a text and they responded.
The owner was a young man. He told me was recently divorced and had a rare opportunity to fulfill his dream by accepting a job in Montana. He said he didn’t want to part with bird but he had to do this.
I told him about me and my experience. I even offered to give the bird back to him if he returned to Alabama. I offered this because I read a new owner should prepare a rehome plan before you ever bring one into your home. I didn’t anticipate that happening but after reading that online and knowing how they bond, I made the offer. He told me he wouldn’t be taking her back. He seemed very nice and normal. He answered a few texts over the next day or two. I knew there were risk involved doing this and accepted.
He had never taken her to the vet. Once I took her my communication shifted from him to the vet.