Posted by Miss UK
Hi All,
Im looking to Re-home a Pet and I was wondering how I went through with this has anyone been through this with any Org's such as the RSPCA?
I would love to own a cat but im worried about it clawing my furniture can
kittens at a young age be trained to stop this?
Another pet im looking for is a Parrot im after one of these more then a
cat as ive kept birds previousley wild ones at that!
if anyone can please help me in anyway i'd be very happy
Cheers Kerry!
...Read last post to understand whats going on lol....
WARNING FULL OF COCKATIEL'S lmao
and other peoples cutey Parrots
[ This Message was edited by: Miss UK on 2011-09-09 13:11 ]
Posted by masseur
last year we went to our local RSPCA as we wanted to get a rescue dog, and we were extremely lucky to end up with a pure pedigree poodle which was 7 years old. now a year later we're still feeling priviliged to have been able to get this dog as she's a beaut!
there's alot to do before the RSPCA will hand over an animal for rescue/re-homing so the best bet is to go and introduce yourself to your local RSPCA and let them know what you want and to show some interest and if you match their requirements in terms of accomodation and suitability it won't be long before you're matched with what you are looking for.
Posted by Miss UK
Thanks for that Masseur your lucky to get a Pedigree,
Poodles are lovely Dogs
I have been intouch with a parrot adoption scheme however they didn't get back intouch with me, ive Joined the RSPCA online and sent them a Enquiry on the subject lets hope they can advise me further!
ive just joined a Parrot forum and im sitting there in tears cos the Birds are Beatiful and I wish i could own one desperatley (I know im sad) lol
ive just wanted one of these birds for such a looong time now ive got my own place it feels like the right time to Enqire
Posted by shelly58
Can I just ask do you work full-time? We've had large parrots all our life and they do require a lot of attention!! they are not the pet if you are at work full-time and actually is neither a dog
Parrots need a lot stimulas to keep them happy otherwise they end up unhappy and stressed which in turn lead to feather plucking to the point of making themselves bleed! and being aggresive, they love human company and like to be placed where they can see everything going on.
As for a dog ive got 6 ranging from a chi to a rottie, which also need a lot of looking after and personally i actually do home checks for the RGT in which we would'nt consider rehoming any dog if she/he was going to be left for more than a max of 4 hours a day.....but like i say this all depends if you work full-time if you dont then its a choice of which you feel you want
Sorry if i sound a bit off putting but ive seen enough unwanted dogs and stressed parrots in my lifetime because a person fancied one as a pet without going into or learning everything there is to need to know before embarking on getting a pet
Forgot to say if you need any addresses etc pm me and ive got a few you can get in touch with
[ This Message was edited by: shelly58 on 2009-04-20 12:00 ]
Posted by golemsmate
very right shelly, a good pet for a full time worker would be an adult cat, ours can survive easily without us and can be outside for most of the day (9-5) without worries
not the same with a kitten though they need contant attention and looking after. we were also lucky by our cat just came to us house trained and everything. We looked for the owners but couldnt find any so he's ourss!
Posted by Miss UK
I don't work fulltime at the moment but that may change as ive been kinda lucky getting past 2 interveiws and got a trial
I understand they need 24/7 care otherwise they go insane many Birds do ive kept pigeons and a goose so I know, everyone needs some attention Birds are the same aswell as any other animal you can't just abandon them for the sake of it..
Ive made some enquiries btw and the birmingham Animal centre is my next bet now so i'll see what happens anyway!
Posted by Miss UK
OK so a friend of mine wants rid of her Cockatiel and has asked me if I would like it "Well of course I would"
ive been intouch with my council to findout if it's ok to accept the little chap and next week if all is fine he'll be my new lil lodger
Posted by Miss UK
and presenting my new little birdie which ive renamed "Teallie" lol
[ This Message was edited by: Miss UK on 2009-04-30 16:35 ]
Posted by RyaN
a ha! Quality! He looks a proud one
Does he have a little mirror in there?
Posted by tranced
congrats for your new peTeallie.
take care of it!
wont ya have a cat?
Posted by Miss UK
Yeah ive buying toys almost everyday and little treats,
he's getting used to the mirror I got yesterday
he escaped from him cage when I was out and it was a nightmare to get him back in, my poor hands are covered in bites I wont be handling him alot i swear
Posted by Miss UK
On 2009-04-30 15:00:54, tranced wrote:
congrats for your new peTeallie.
take care of it!
wont ya have a cat?
I did consider a kitten but it would be unfair for it cos im out on a day in basis, Teallie has my radio on whilst im gone and hes happy
Posted by shelly58
ahh bless he's cute
congrats on your new pet if you can get any small fruit tree branches you'll find he'll love these to strip and gnaw lol plus also use some of different thickness as perches which will help his feet as well (more natural than plastic perches)
Posted by Residentevil
Congrats. Do you let it fly around your flat when you are home?
Posted by lukechris
Aww
Posted by Miss UK
Im after 4x Bird feeders for the cage as there abit pecked and broken,
he actually escaped through one lol I found him sitting at the pc maybe he was intending to post here lmao!
btw I would like him to come out of the cage but one thing at a time,
when I put items in his cage he's attemping to bite and keeps opening his beak!
im hoping he will eventually get used to me and he will perhaps come and sit by me shame the other owner didn't attempt to bond with him
i'll look-out for new perches Shelly
and of course more toys he's gonna be spoilt of course
I gave him some crispy salad to nibble at and he's lovin that,
when I eat something he's just has to eat too funny bird
[ This Message was edited by: Miss UK on 2009-04-30 16:30 ]
Posted by lukechris
On 2009-04-30 17:28:50, Miss UK wrote:
Im after 4x Bird feeders for the cage as there abit pecked and broken,
he actually escaped through one lol I found him sitting at the pc maybe he was intending to post here lmao!
btw I would like him to come out of the cage but one thing at a time,
when I put items in his cage he's attemping to bite and keeps opening his beak!
im hoping he will eventually get used to me and he will perhaps come and sit by me shame the other owner didn't attempt to bond with him
i'll look-out for new perches Shelly
and of course more toys he's gonna be spoilt of course
I gave him some crispy salad to nibble at and he's lovin that,
when I eat something he's just has to eat too funny bird
[ This Message was edited by: Miss UK on 2009-04-30 16:30 ]
, we used to have a cockatiel and when we were out it used to make phone noises
And yes we were out the neighbors told us our phone had been ringing all day
Posted by Miss UK
haha im gunna ave to change the tone on my landline then lets hope he will have a go at Immatating it
Posted by smilerthe cheshirecat
Which radio station is Teallie mostly listening too?
Posted by lukechris
On 2009-04-30 18:23:28, smilerthe cheshirecat wrote:
Which radio station is Teallie mostly listening too?
Talk sport big footie fan
Liverpool he squeaks
Posted by shelly58
one thing about toys is swap them around every few weeks i.e dont let him have them all at once as it can stress them....try giving him some grated carrot
mine use to love it and a bit of rich tea biscuit lol
You will be able to get him to bond with you but it will take time ...we use to tame down wild parrots by just spending time talking and feeding titbits, then next stage would be to try and get the bird to step up onto a perch while holding the perch just under its chest....as time went on the perch got shorter till it was replaced by a finger or hand in case of large parrots lol
Im sure you'll have great fun together with the odd bite here and there
Posted by lukechris
Yep and shelly, do they hurt
Posted by shelly58
On 2009-04-30 22:13:12, lukechris wrote:
Yep and shelly, do they hurt
but not as much as a large parrot bite now that does hurt! [ This Message was edited by: shelly58 on 2009-04-30 21:42 ]
Posted by Miss UK
He listens to Radio 1 im gunna ave to buy a wind-up radio
though my electric costs alot
he also likes my Techno music especially Carlo Resoort 0
Class hes trying to sing it
Eastenders theme tune he goes mental at im
beginning to think he hates it
he done his first Wolf Whistle at me today so looks like he's getting settled,
I wish i could get him used to my hand all I get from him is bloody fingers atm he has one painful nip everytime he gets you you bleed!
Oh and shelly I know how it feels like being bit from a parrot I got bitten by one when I did work experience at school at the Birmingham nature centre haha it's something you will always remember!
them birds kick ass! but cockatiels bloody well hurt too!
Posted by smilerthe cheshirecat
Any use to you?
Posted by Miss UK
haha now thats gunna give my bird a heart attack i'll just live with the sore hands
Posted by smilerthe cheshirecat
It does look abit extreme... will give you that one
Maybe....
Shows the love doesn't it
Posted by nikolat
Nice
You'll have to bond with her before you can let her fly around. Trust me, I know from personal experience
But they are nice birds, none the less. I got a parakeet after mine escaped (remember the personal experience I mentioned? Oh and don't ask me how
), and he's simply adorable
Posted by Miss UK
Im gunna buy a BIGGER cage for him cos I think the one I got is too small plus I would like to get him a little lady for companionship it will make my life easier to when im out having to worry about him
is this cage suitable to rehouse him and a lady?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TABASCO[....]7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
Shelly I bought a Wooden perch yesterday sort pics out tomorrow cos im heading out tonight
[ This Message was edited by: Miss UK on 2009-05-02 19:43 ]
Posted by shelly58
that cage is more than suitable for 2
they will have plenty of room in there together....BUT a word of caution not all get on together, you are best keeping them side by side for a few weeks till they get use to each other...then put them together but keep an eye out as its usually the female's that can be aggressive!....good luck
Posted by Miss UK
Thanks for that Shelly,
I have joined a Parrot forum and have been seeking very useful info as they also mention other Birds like Budgies and Cockatiels
I want to find a pal for "teallie" ive found out that he's a "Cinnamon Cockatiel" not a "Grey Cockatiel" so i'll be needing a pal of his species i think! I wonder if I should try and get him a girlie lol btw..
he sures love my pc
Posted by shelly58
awww bless he's so cute
Posted by Miss UK
My Sweetie is doing great now Shelly
thats the latest Pic
Posted by Miss UK
This evening I went and bought a New edition a Cute little Youngster Cinnamon Pied cockatiel she is only a baby alot smaller than "Teallie" and is very Skittish, I took a big risk tonight cos i didn't want to leave her in that Port'e'box any longer once i got home so I opened the box inside "Teallies" cage and out she came, "Teallie reaction was "Wolf whistles galore" then he did some excitment dance, both of them are getting on so I will keep a closer eye on them tonight!
Thats the pair of them
Sandy
[ This Message was edited by: Miss UK on 2009-05-23 01:04 ]
Posted by adnansanni
@Miss UK: Congratulation. They both look cute.
Posted by lukechris
Aww
Posted by tranced
both look cutier now. which one is teelie though?
Posted by Miss UK
Thanks guys,
they certainly do look cute together "Teallie" keeps trying to preen "Sandys"
head but she ain't having none of it lmao!
she is not very good at getting around the cage she keeps flying everywhere and dropping to the floor,
I hope she watches how "Teallie" does it btw...
Tranced, Teallie has the dark beak and Sandy has the pink beak
Posted by Residentevil
Birdy love
Posted by blerk
Oh my, they are very cute! I like the little 'blush' they seem to have. I hope they get along great, it's always nice to have a playmate! Keep us posted and post more pictures
Posted by Miss UK
Ive been away for a few weeks cos Sandy become ill ive been nursing her back and shes got back to shape Pheww
ive also discovered she could be another boy Tiel lol
here the latest pics
Sandy has become so tame and sits on my hand
[ This Message was edited by: Miss UK on 2009-06-11 23:37 ]
Posted by Miss UK
Ive been abit concerned about these guys since ive caught the dreaded Pig Flu
but apparentley birds have a higher body temprature to us and so cannot contact
anything of humans phewww!
Splish Splash I was taking a bath
Walt Disneys "Sandy and the Teallie (Tramp) "
[ This Message was edited by: Miss UK on 2009-07-31 21:15 ]
Posted by markphil
@miss UK I want to see your face
Posted by 198747
they are both cute
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Posted by hihihans
As long as you don't sneeze in their cage
hope you get well soon.
Posted by tranced
Can this join the club?
[ This Message was edited by: tranced on 2009-08-02 21:05 ]
Posted by Marly
Here's another family member
Picture was taken, when I accompanied a friend to buy a N95, we took some pics of the family pet to check the phone's camera.
Posted by pmerryman
I would love an African Gey, but the mrs would kill me.
Posted by lel0uch
Nork it
Posted by Residentevil
Tranced I had one of those blue ones when I was a kid.
