#64853 - 11/01/04 02:26 PM
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Ditto, to the above posts. Empathy, is the feeling that is needed in dealing with the outcome of X. By putting yourself in X"s spot- and upon obtaining a cert. vet's opinion detailing the amount of pain X may be in. You will do the right thing. I am sure many of the members have at sometime in their lives, put a pet to sleep in order to reduce its further pain due to illness ect. A tearful decision nevertheless, but one that in certain circumstances spell out a rescue of a different kind. It is a rescue by way of ending a poor pet's pain. On the otherhand, if surgery and meds can help correct problems, so that x could live on in a painfree loving atmosphere. Then what better type of rescue could that be. I would not be so concerned whether X is truly a rescue because of the money transaction needed to obtain him. In my opinion, the minute you took X away from its less than humane environment. You not only became a physical angel to X, but you performed a rescue of the highest level. YOu knowingly bought a suffering bird that you knew might not make it. You knew that no one would buy it due to its appearance. You also realized that if it wasn't going home with you. It more than likely would end up in the trash had you not paid the devil. Yes, X is extremly lucky to have been sighted by you- because it was you who rescued him, regardless of monies being exchanged. goodluck today on the appt keep us posted Susan
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#64857 - 11/01/04 05:43 PM
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Hey LCT, This may hit a raw nerve with some, butI agree with LH. When a bird is suffering this severely, word terminology doesn't mean a hoot to me. I've been there and done that several times over and I won't hesitate to it again should the need arise. Sorry if this offends anyone, but there are times when our beliefs are overtaken by compassion. Many people may not consider this a true rescue, but if these same people were in this poor birds situation... I bet the word *rescue would take on a whole meaning ... Good luck with your bird and I hope we hear some good news soon....
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#64858 - 11/01/04 06:30 PM
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Oh LCT, what a sad life this bird has led. Bless you for taking him away from it. Even if there is nothing that can be done for him, and the vet has to put him out of his misery, at last he will be at peace. I will pray for him and hope that the outcome is positive. This post will help remind everyone why we should not be buying from breeders  . I will be holding you and X in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know what the outcome of the vet visit is.
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#64864 - 11/03/04 08:23 PM
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LCT,
Bless you again for taking in this bird. I agree with Liviray, you are awesome. You "Get It" about these birds. Thank god this bird found you. I hope that he continues to do well and that he can just be a bird for the rest of his years. I will be holding both of you in my thoughts.
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#64865 - 11/03/04 08:33 PM
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"I just don't want anyone getting the idea that ex-breeders should be tamed and forced to accept interaction with humans. I consider that cruel. " (edited - thanks to whoever fixed this for me!!!) I agree with you wholeheartedly on this. I have a stunning male G2 - wild caught former breeder - and 2 wild caught male Senegals who are confirmed "don't touch me" birds. I simpy offer them sanctuary and enjoy them for what they are. I only wish it WERE possible to undo what has been done and return them to their rightful place. My thoughts and prayers will be with you LCT and X. Thank you so much for what you are doing for this creature.
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#64866 - 11/06/04 07:07 AM
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Here Here Laurie, As you know. I have an EX BREEDER Bird Sam..... and what has been done to him, only he knows!!!! And let me tell you it has'nt all been good. We have had him for going on a year in January, and he is getting along quite fine with "the household"..... He will be pet, when he wants and he will come up, on his terms only. He is very HANDSHY..... I think he may have even been HIT! I agree with Laurie whole heartedly.... Call me sometime you have my # Sandy
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