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This is so sad! This is such a common thing with so many animals and it’s horrible that people treat animals this way
I visited a bird sanctuary-ish place a few days ago and I cannot stop thinking about the two cockatoos that were there. They both looked a little old and especially sad. Above them, there was this big sign that said "CAREFUL THEY PECK" but all I got from them was signs of appreciation.
I stood there petting both animals for as long as possible. As soon as I stopped to rest my wrist, they screamed happily and then popped again their heads through the cage to be petted again. It really broke my heart to see how needy they were for love... I would've taken them home if I didn't happen to live on the opposite side of the country.
Both of them —and 90% of the animals there— were once pets that have been abandoned or taken away from their malicious owners. Please, don't buy birds (or any kind of animal at all), adopt them. And, if you adopt a bird, please make sure to know what you're stepping into: birds need a lot of care and attention —they are not at all easy pets— and live long lives.
Be mindful when adopting any kind of animal. They're living beings too, and deserve to be treated with love and respect.