12/21/2024
Animals are not holiday gifts. The decision to bring a parrot into your family includes everyone, and should never be a surprise. Parrots (including budgies and other parakeets) can be a decades-long commitment, with some species living 80+ years. Bringing home a parrot is a major lifestyle and financial change in your household.
Even if you are prepared to be the primary caretaker, gifting an animal to children sends the message that the animal is a commodity. Animals deserve respect and care. Please consider adoption this holiday season, and make it a family decision!
