That's a red flag.If I recall, the policy was not to let anyone on the property for fear of upsetting the birds. Apparently, even if you were relinquishing a bird, you couldn't tour the facility.
That's a red flag.If I recall, the policy was not to let anyone on the property for fear of upsetting the birds. Apparently, even if you were relinquishing a bird, you couldn't tour the facility.
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this is hard to read. these poor birds and this poor woman for her life to be reduced to this. there are no words
it had to be unmanageable for a long time. the words advanced decomp sends chillsholy crap. Those photos are absolutely heartbreaking.
I know it's an old post but what was the WPR situation?This brought back flashbacks to the WPR situation. I believe people who start sanctuaries are good intentioned. I don't know enough about the conditions of this place to comment on it. It could have been very well run before the person died. I don't know. But the problem with any sanctuary (and rescue) is they need money to be maintained. And often, that's not something people starting one are prepared for. They think people will just donate out of the goodness of their hearts and they can take in all the birds they want and everything will be fine and happy. It's not reality. And unless they have a fundraising plan, it's not going to end well for the birds. People don't want to think of a rescue or a sanctuary as a business but it has to be run like one to succeed. I am fortunate that the rescue I help with understands this and are always looking for ways to keep income coming into the rescue. (Which is why we sell toys at bird fairs, etc.)
This one of the most heartbreaking things I've read. I'm crying for this poor helpless girl. Words can't even express how sorry I am for you to have lost her this way and for her to have suffered like this for no reasonI agree with the idea of having a back up plan and a "check in" particularly for those who live alone and have pets. I for one have always made sure that every animal on my farm has a water supply that would last 3-4 days at all time and for most of them their water supply is always a week. I did this because I was always afraid something might happen and I wanted them to have time to find my animals. It is truly scary that so many animals don't have that kind of protection. Every rescue needs to have at least two people to check on the animals no matter what. Sadly I witnessed this tragedy happen first hand to a golden eagle I work with. We had always worked with her in pairs but when I left, they put a new person in charge and he dismantled all the safety protocols we had put in place (despite my complaining of the risk). A year later he left without telling anyone and sadly since no one else was charged with checking on her my beloved Eagle starved to death despite living in a very public place. I was heartbroken and it all could have been prevented simply by requiring two people at all times.
Oh, the one in Canada? I believe I have read about it and will check out the video. Thank you. So sad what happened with them and the WA lady. We almost relinquished a bird some years ago to the WA lady and thank God I couldn't wrap my head around the rule of no one being allowed inside... We kept him instead, until we find the right home.This explains it better than I can.
Warning, it will make you cry. What started out as good intentions- a bird sanctuary where people could leave their birds- became a horror story with 100s of parrots living in horrible conditions. Greyhaven rescue stepped up to save them. Our Danita's Coco is from WPR and I believe, Floyd.
Thank you for your thoughts. It took me a long time to recover from her loss. You just have to really love on the ones you have right now!!!This one of the most heartbreaking things I've read. I'm crying for this poor helpless girl. Words can't even express how sorry I am for you to have lost her this way and for her to have suffered like this for no reason
Wise words indeed. You sadly never know what might happen tomorrow to anyone human or animal.Thank you for your thoughts. It took me a long time to recover from her loss. You just have to really love on the ones you have right now!!!