PLEASE TAKE THIS SIMPLE OATH BEFORE YOU BUY OR ADOPT A PARROT                                                                     If you don't want to read this important info at least scroll to the bottom of the page to see Keates   1. I promise to research thoroughly the species that I am interested in. 2. I promise to be kind and gentle and never to strike my parrot for any reason. 3. I promise to learn about the health of my parrot and to get medical attention   should the need arise. I will make every effort to find a good recommended avian specialist and to have his or her number handy in case of emergency. 4. I promise to devote the time each day that is needed to keep my parrot happy. 5. I promise to take the time to prepare the proper diet required for my parrot and to take great care in keeping its food containers and cage superclean. 6. I promise to house this parrot in as large a flight or cage as my wallet and space will afford - and not to buy a parrot until I can afford to supply proper housing. 7. I promise to take the commitment of owning this parrot seriously and to think hard about any changes that might be imminent in my lifestyle that would put me in the position of having to give up this parrot (marriage, travel, pregnancy, etc.). 8. I promise to buy a bird from Premium Parrots if I am confident that I can keep all of the above promises.  [subliminal message]    ****************************************************

THE SAD REALITY OF THE LIFE OF MANY PARROTS   A BIRDS EYE VIEW..... Will you take me home with you?  I can't promise I'll be good  No one has taught me how to act  Or behave as a parrot "should".   My first owner didn't treat me right  He said that I was "bad"  He never forgave me that first bite  After that, he was always mad.   He shoved me back into my cage  And so I started to scream  Then he hit me in a rage  And my life became a bad dream   So now I scream and yes, I bite  I'm angry and misunderstood  But please please take me home with you  Love me and I'll be good  Please let me come home with you  And spend some time with me  I can be sweet again I know  Take me home, you'll see   My next owner swore at me  I learned to say things back  So now my words are crude and rude  Please cut me some slack   If you let me come home with you  I'll learn some nicer speech  If you are kind and give me time  I'll change my vulgar screech   I'm really just a baby  And so misunderstood  Please let me come home with you  I can learn to be good.   My next owner just HAD to have me  She thought I was "way cool"  But now she doesn't have time for me  She's busy with boys and school.   That's why I began to pluck  I'm not pretty any more  I won't be much of an ornament  If that's what you're looking for.   I may never grow new feathers  My chest may always be bare  But my soul I know could heal itself  If only someone would care.   My last owner died and left me  She said that she'd made plans  But she never followed through on them  And I've fallen into bad hands   Please overlook my failings  Please end this pain and strife  Please please take me home with you  I'll be your friend for life.   Please take me home and treat me right  And let our friendship grow  Please let me come home with you  This time it will work, I know   I HOPE THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE BIRDS OR ARE THINKING OF WELCOMING A PARROT INTO YOUR LIFE TAKE THIS TO HEART! ****************************************************  If you have a parrot that you can no longer care for,    what ever the reason, please contact me. If for some reason I personally cannot take in your parrot  I have a fairly large NATIONWIDE network of dedicated colleagues that will be glad to give your parrot a loving home.  No matter where you are located I may be able to help. *****************************************************  So far I have taken in nine Hyacinths Macaws [and many other parrots] that could no longer be cared for by their owners.  Any parrots that I take in will live out their lives enjoying quality food, clean water, any necessary vet services, plenty of room and mental stimulation, and whatever it takes to keep them healthy and happy. All Hyacinths Macaws [in any condition or age] that I accept, will remain in my care.  Please do not ask me to give you an old Hyacinth Macaw, or any other parrot.  I have my dedicated network already.  **********************************************************

This is a very happy Keates with his new mom Kathy.  Keates had 2 broken bones in EACH wing plus several other health problems.  One of the broken bones was protruding thru the skin for quite a number of years and the area was badly infected. Notice that his left wing eventually had to be removed. This photo was taken several months after the  8 month ordeal to fix and heal his wings. Keates is a very happy, healthy, well adjusted, old soul now. You can learn more about Keates sad history, his several operations by Dr. Pete Sakas, his recovery, and VERY happy life now.  Click on the photo below, taken during his recovery.  LINK IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE Please help the critters that can't help themselves..........

Please visit my guestbook to read the final note from Dr. Sakas about Keates Saga.  Thanks for looking.

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