When Is it Time?
We don’t ever forget the animals we’ve lost
This is a very difficult and delicate post to write, and one that brings a lump to my throat just considering: The question of when a pet’s time has come, and whether to consider euthanasia, is easily the most difficult part of animal ownership. Ending needless suffering is a responsible thing to do. It’s difficult because no one wants to do it too soon – or ever.
I have had many pets in my lifetime. For most, ...
Meet Parrot Rescue Assistant, Monique!
Monique and senegal Zaza
My journey started off rather dodgy to be honest, I have always loved animals. Big or small, cute and “ugly”, I just couldn’t get enough of them. However, I never had a particular interest in birds, they just never stood out to me. Sure they were beautiful, but they never seemed all that special.
So how did I end up here? Well, even though I knew nothing about them, I decided to get ...
Dog Behaviour vs Parrot Behaviour
Wild birds like this chickadee can teach us a lot.
I have been involved in my dogs’ training since I was old enough to walk. It has always been a fascination of mine – animal psychology and behaviour are my passions. Due to some really wonderful trainers, I was taught what to look for in canine body language. Parrots, of course, were the only ones to teach me about avian body language. There simply is no book or person that ...