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How old is too old?
- Thread starter Shelli
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Age discrimination is against the law in any shape or form. I was good enough to go to Kuwait 7 times but when I came home to stay home I couldn't adopt a birdie! Lucy, Sergei, and Newt all looked pretty bad when I got them and they may never look picture perfect. But if they had been in A1 condition, I doubt I would have them. Us older folks generally have the time and funds to offer birdies an incredible life. They are even in my Will along with a trust fund to keep them together and cover all their expenses. I wouldn't think twice about letting someone like me adopt!
Two of my 3 adult children want them! So down the line they can decide who's in the best position to take them.
My 3 all have Masters degrees, wonderful careers, spouses and children, and I couldnt be prouder of them!!!
I did not mean to set up a discrimination lawsuit.
Age & disability....I don't think a 90 yo quadroplegic is going to find it too easy for a rescue to approve them...A rescue can find reasons & not mention other reasons & choose the best candidate so they can't be proven or sued for discrimination. I don't think no matter how loving they are that I would put my bird in such a situation or be forced to under the grounds of discrimination. Some of these rescues are tenacious with courses required & all sorts of clauses but it has the birds best interest to think of not the person trying to adopt. I would not put it past them to pull credit checks & criminal reports on candidates. What good is a new home when the person can't pay there bills & spends time behind bars?
I'm sure they have rights too...
I'm sure they discriminate in child adoptions...we may all have equal rights for ourselves but the birds & childs rights have to be considered too...
If someone told me they were looking for a younger person with less health issues I'd have to understand & not take them to court for discrimination.
Age & disability....I don't think a 90 yo quadroplegic is going to find it too easy for a rescue to approve them...A rescue can find reasons & not mention other reasons & choose the best candidate so they can't be proven or sued for discrimination. I don't think no matter how loving they are that I would put my bird in such a situation or be forced to under the grounds of discrimination. Some of these rescues are tenacious with courses required & all sorts of clauses but it has the birds best interest to think of not the person trying to adopt. I would not put it past them to pull credit checks & criminal reports on candidates. What good is a new home when the person can't pay there bills & spends time behind bars?
I'm sure they have rights too...
I'm sure they discriminate in child adoptions...we may all have equal rights for ourselves but the birds & childs rights have to be considered too...
If someone told me they were looking for a younger person with less health issues I'd have to understand & not take them to court for discrimination.
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Exactly...perfectly put John
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Many times rescue's are their own worst enemy.
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Absolutely i agree. Unfortunately, not all, but quite a few rescues are hoarders and have no intention of letting any go .Many of these so called rescues keep animals in overcrowded deplorable conditions.
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I have read about parrots since I was 15 years old. I found a women that lived close to me that had several parrots that no one wanted, she had the time and was financially stable and most of all she loved them. I think these days it would be called harassment on how I would stop by, ask questions and follow her around. She looked at me one day and said "your not going to quit coming here are you?" I said no and thought she was going to kick me out. She handed me a broom, garbage bags and got me a bucket of water. When my friends started dating and going out, I'd come home with bird poop on me spitting feathers out of my mouth. 34 years later I got my first rescue parrot, Nikki, a CAG, who was my everything. I lost her after a year long fight with aspers. It showed me that I don't have control over what happens in life no matter how young or old you are. In many ways I wish I would have gotten a parrot sooner but looking back on my life there were many times I would have struggled with money for vet bills, room mates, college, marriage, divorce another marriage. Now, 58 years old, financially stable and home I share my life with 2 rescue BFAs but I've really been thinking about another one.
I agree with everyone. It's not about the age you bring home a deserving bird, but what you've put into place to make certain they'll be provided for should you precede them in death. You could pass on at any age before your birds do, whether you're 20 or 80.
I got my very first bird when I was 57 years old. And now I have 13! I've had multiple discussions with my husband and with all my kids, and they know what my wishes are for my beautiful flock. It's all in writing, too.
I got my very first bird when I was 57 years old. And now I have 13! I've had multiple discussions with my husband and with all my kids, and they know what my wishes are for my beautiful flock. It's all in writing, too.
Seriously??? If they could only see the beautiful set up you have for your birds, and how much you've spoiled them!
Aww, thank you!!!
As long as you know how to use a broom, move on in!!
Awww, that's not right!
IKR! Hurt my feelings! My mom's 93 and still kicking. I figure I've got another 30 or so years to go! Lol
You getting this 2 plus inches an hour rain!!
It's tsunami out there!
Not yet...supposed to roll in before long
