Petey the Parrot Has Feelings And A 100-Year Plan: An Animal Rescue Story

A parrot might be the only “pet” you ever meet who could still be around when you’re old. That’s not a fun trivia fact, it’s the starting point for responsible parrot ownership. We dig into the hard reality that parrots can live for decades and even reach 100 years old, and how that mismatch between a bird’s lifespan and a human’s changing life often leads to surrender, rehoming, and heartbreak for an animal built for long-term bonds. We also get specific about why parrots are so vulnerable ...