I have a GRAY I have had her almost 50 years. I could not live without her. She talks, sings, and calls my little dog. She is to go to my younger son when I am gone. I have enjoyed every moment that I have been with her. If you truly love them they will give you the best days you have ever known.
Wow I have a horse 34 yrs old I had since birth I was there & owned her Mom. They took so intuitive,& smart. She's my best friend I wish they lived as long to as parrots. I'm trying to set world record horse longevity my you find same with your devoted friend as well❣️
@@migglemaggle9500 u should not judge. If her bird came from a domestic mother n not wild cought then she did right n have given it a wonderful life. If u turned it free as u suggest the poor bird has no idea how to go about surviving n nature and would soon die. N die a painful death. Don’t b so quick to judge unless u know the whole story. I don’t own any birds. N I wouldn’t for one simple fact they live a very long life. And they require a great deal of care. They get sick easily. Dogs r much easer to care for. So I have fur babies. My best friend has a parrot n that’s how I know some about them. N the expense and dedication it takes to have one. So again don’t b so harsh on ur judgement
These beings have the intelligence a 3 to 4 yr old human child. They have very strong family and social bonds and pair for life, have their true loves. They understand pretty complex concepts and trauma does scar them like it does for us. Not that these beings or any of our wider family need qualifiers to be treated with compasion, but that anyone could do this to these beautiful souls is beyond barbaric and cruel and it is our duty to protect them from the evils of our species. Blessings on all those that worked hard to reunite this pair.
I was so touched by this incredible story. It turned into a beautiful reunion. I hope these birds continue with a happy life and can heal from their trauma.
I had no idea that these birds were caught this way. There r people out there that have no souls. The fact the vet went to such extreme efforts to help this bird shows how much he loves animals. Being able to bring these two birds together is a love story. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😇😇😇😇😀
So happy to hear the miracle of reuniting these two parrots. My heart was breaking for the distraught parrot. Thank you to the care and research the doctor undertook to help this poor parrot.
My heart was. Breaking for this poor bird, then they found him someone from his family! Miraculous! I am so delighted for the birds and applaud the hard work of the doctor in tracing back for this bird. God bless him. Xx
Wow! This is practically a perfect description of what happens in human trafficking. I live in a city in the United States that is number #1 in the US in "H T" to see the horror in the children's and young people's eyes is beyond. This kind of behavior has been going on since the beginning, and with the advent of the shipping trade, only made it worse. We ALL must be on the alert for all who are in danger of being kidnapped and torn away from their families.
Having doné research on human trafficking/slavery for the past 15 years, makes me agree with you 100%. Just watching the deep stress and sorrow in this bird, imediately made my eyes water and, the similarity is..... I can't find words. Traffickers of all living have to be stopped and sooner rather than later.. So heart warming to see these 2 birds re-united - imagine if we could re-unite all, separated by trafficking... This being animals and humans. We are all nature!!
@PoofFox Ok. Whether the story is real or not does not make the storyline any less valid. People do need to learn about this. But thank you, seriously, for pointing this out. I do hate all the fake & or AI stories.
Birds are meant to be free, not caged. African Greys are extremely intelligent and beautiful. It breaks my heart that they are ripped from their families and homeland. Haven’t we evolved past this yet? Thank you to the bird sanctuary. You are heroes! 💕✨
@@Dflynnvespamania12 mine was hatched from an egg. It was not gotten from a disreputable means. And he wouldn’t know what to do if someone let him go in the wild. He loves roaming around the house.
We had two Greys for 15 years, and unfortunately died by unknown illness. 😭 I cried for weeks. It’s horrible to hear about this, because they are very intelligent. We would love to welcome him to our forever home, and also another Grey to be his mate. It is sad that they are tearing down Trees in the Congo. I believe we need to help Greys.
I have my African gray parrot for 24 years already- since he’s only four months old. Yes African grays become very attached to the one person. He’s like a 3 year old now - who never grows up - so you have to have lots of patience and give them lots of TLC!
Enjoy your sweet funny bird. I had a talking Quaker almost all her life, until she was 25. She was my best friend and daily companion. There will never be another such bird.
This made me cry. They say you can tell how a lot about a country by the way the people treat their animals. We have a long way to go to make conditions for our animals to have loving responsible homes. Myself and my three children have adopted many animals over the years. These workers should be commended for the compassion and tireless efforts to help these beautiful creatures ❤
Dr Michael your tireless efforts and sleepless nights bare the fruits of happiness and stress free of this crying parrots which if left ignored the plight of poor birds would be never ending. I salute you and Dr Allen to work closely and solved the most difficult and complicated issue regarding the African parrots and together the arrests of heartless illegal poachers who committed such crimes just to fill their pockets never considering what this creatures endured on their journey from their loved ones and those survived to end in packed cages like prison were no humans will understand their stressful cry.the fight against animals cruelty and illegal poachers is only the answer. You and all involved in helping this inocent voiceless creatures of God will be highly blessed by the creator .keep up your humble service and i pray for your good health long life .Love from Tanzania with tears of happiness
My blue n gold was very much MY bird and hated men so was very protective of me! These birds are wonderful pets and partners! If you get any exotic bird please don’t stick them in a cage but take them with you everywhere you go! My macaw and my cockatoo would ride on my bikes handles while I biked and they rode on my cars seat dancing and shouting at other cars as we traveled! I took my macaw grocery shopping with me and Publix loved having him laugh and dance as I shopped!! They are better pets than dogs or cats because they are so understanding of humans! When I cried my birds would love on me and sleep in bed with me! Thank you so much for helping these birds and continue to destroy these evil smugglers!
OMG poor birds, what these smugglers do to them. Heartless bastards. Poor baby cried so much, from trauma. He wants to be free. His freedom was brutally taken, they live long and have family . It’s like a human with family was kidnapped. It’s heartbreaking. It’s missing its family. Now he’s isolated and in hell. He misses his mate. They mate for life. How rare that they found his mate in another shelter. They recognized each other. Unbelievable, these two birds got reunited. Wow, what a story, how lucky for this bird. Wonderful.
Ahwww poor thing 😢 it breaks my heart to see such a smart and beautiful bird .. he deserves good care,love and tenderness. He's been used for research or smuggling drugs .This is awful, sad, and so bad .. hope he will get better and have a happy ending in a good family. Trafficking of animals should be more investigated and punished hard . I'm really sad to see this video .
To those judging Betsy's lashes, it is a beauty trend favored by young African-American women. Not all beauty trends appeal to all people, and it is beyond stupid to criticize such trends. Some of the beauty trends used by white women appear ghastly to other races! It's best not to throw stones at others's glass houses when you reside in one yourself!
I'm Glad The Story had a Happy Ending I Felt So Bad For That Parrot 🦜 Thank God He Found His Friend 🦜 I Hope He's Feeling Much Better and He's Happier Now God Bless The Parrots 😊 🙏 💞
This is complete bunk. These are still shots of a healthy young grey with a fake tear, supposed vet tech, and healthy young greys at a breeders. The noise the bird was making in the beginning of the show was a begging or soliciting call. This is all harvested from different places on the web and is not a real or coherent story.
I have had two African Grey’s. There was a short time that I had both of these rescue birds at the same time. They are extremely smart! And figured how to let themselves out of their locked cage. One found another home (i hope) the alternative isn’t good since I lived in the unincorporated area. I rehoused the other one to a younger person that had another African Grey. Because I knew the bird would outlive me and I had to live in a smaller house in a subdivision postage stamp lot after I got the shaft in the divorce. Now I have 4 lovely small parrots that should live almost as long as I do. I don’t want my children to have to go to a total stranger if they outlive me.
I'm 42 and am getting a Quaker parrot in a couple days I sure hope it doesn't out live me but my son who's 17 now will take good care of it if so. I'm sorry you lost your greys.
I am so relieved to read that their story had a happy ending. As we saw, there are many many more that don't end well at all. I am so sick and tired of hearing stories about how humans do dastardly things to animals with no care for anything but money and probably spending it ay the local bar or casino. We must pray poachers be delivered from the addictive demonic cycle of hurting animals or a few cents spent carelessly and perpetuating this terrible cycle. And pray harder that strict laws protect animals and punish poachers and abusers so badly they will never want to do this again.
I had an African Grey for years after the previous owner passed. They are loving smart and would always recommend them if someone is looking for a lifetime parrot pet.
I am in tears for what happened to this bird and the others in his family group. African Greys will do anything for a friend or family member who needs something. Scientists did an experiment on this and wrote it up in a journal. Greys are very intelligent and very kind of given the opportunity. Other birds have also recognized this trait. A lot of other species of parrots pick African Greys to be their friends. They have a calming effect on both humans and other birds when treated right. I was lucky to have an African Grey that I loved with all my heart. I always told her how much I loved her and how she was my baby and best friend. I always had another parrot friend for her also . She always had the food she liked always had toys and fresh water. She was never anxious and never plucked. I got her from a person who loved her as a baby but could not keep her. I looked into her background and found she had been hatched in a bird store from a wild caught pair. Felt so sorry for her parents but at least she had been allowed to stay with them and her siblings for four months. She was the a wonderful bird and I would always have a Grey. She could talk to me and understood me. Ashe would even ask me if I was OK when I didn’t look right. She was never destructive nor destroyed my things. I thank you for saving and reuniting these 2 Greys. I do believe however that they should live in a huge aviary and have a family. That would be more natural. Hope those poacher gets what is coming to them and more. I have read that in some parts of Africa these birds are completely gone. More than sad. If the government would get rid of the poachers they could return some of these birds to their natural homes in a breeding program like they are doing with the Spix macaws. Greys are intelligent and emotional and sensitive and kind. People who have them should treat them with love and respect. and not take them for granted.
11:32 FOR WHAT??? Greed?? God, I pray you show these smuggler demons the same mercy they showed those poor birds. I am such an animal lover that I can barely watch this! Wildlife that’s forced against its will to be tortured I can’t think of anything worse. I’m so PROUD of that veterinarian that did all that hard work and research to reunite a tortured bird with his mate. Thank you THANK YOU!!!
These birds truly are amazing. I have not had the pleasure of owning one but been acquainted with them through a bird club. I definitely advocate for reputable bird rescue and sanctuaries!!!
I was sobbing as you told that story. Thank you for all the efforts you made as well as your staff. You did not have to do any research on this bird but God gave you a heart for it!❤😊
I can't understand why human beings wants to have such birds as pets when these beautiful birds should be flying free. Life in captivity is no life for the birds or any other wild animal kept as a pet.
Most of these birds were born and raised in captivity… they cannot be released because they never received the skills to live wild. Releasing them would be a death warrant. I have known many such birds and their owners. They fly free, are not kept in cages except at night. For any animal that cannot live wild…it isn’t a bad life.
Unfortunately not all birds can survive in the wild like for instance my friends umbrella cockatoo has epilepsy seizures And can’t fly well but glide ok
We have breeders, so why do people buy parrots that are stolen? We have rescue groups, too, so why not find a reputable breeder? I'll never understand, why people would want a traumatized bird. This is just so sad. When people are not educated, stealing for money would be tempting. God Bless Betsie, for understanding this bird, and acting, and Dr. Mitchell, for his deep dig. St.Gall, Patron of Birds; pray for us.
Compassion is God's law. Those without it will not be saved. There are many demonic people here now. God bless the vet and Betsy for finding the mate and reuniting the pair.
Then why the hell doesn't one of the thousands of undetectable men in the sky do something to help? It's almost like none of them exist! Religion makes people sound so fmgormless
I have had a African grey parrot for 32 years and like the previous comment I could not live without him. I love him dearly!! ❤❤❤ Also I also have a second African grey for 10 years that I adopted and love her just as dearly!!❤❤❤ I only get my parrots from reputable breeders. I just love my parrots!!!❤❤❤
I had one I took care of for a year for a lady that lost her home I was amazed everyday at how smart he was , his name is alphie and he is back with his real mom now giving her lots of kisses
It’s hard to understand how people can be so cruel for the sake of money to capture these amazing birds in such a disgusting manner. Birds are very intelligent and they not only have the ability to learn human ways but they are emotional creatures and deserve to be loved and receive the best care
You can establish human relationships that leave you. But anyone that has established a relationship with any pet knows, you have a bond that can never be broken. As long as theres compassion from the human, the animal never fails you.
Oh this hit hard my Africa Grey passed 2008 I still am not over it JJs last words love momma I told him everything played and loved him30 yrs I miss him so much 😢
I don't have an African Grey parrot, but I do have a domestically bred. Yellow nape Amazon, I I have had plenty of interactions with Greys. All parrots are exceptionally intelligent, sensitive, and monogamous. If they have no bird mate, they will bond with their human carers, which is a huge responsibility! You not only need to feed them properly, and give the abundant fresh c!Dan water and a very clean environment, but you have to interact with them for several hours a day, provide enrichment, toys, and foraging games for them. I won't get into the debate about clipping wings. I don't like it, but most of the time, we cannot provide A safe environment for fully flight ed avian companions and keep them safe from injuries. MOST people are not equipped to care for these incredible, intelligent creatures, and in captvity, the cannot live their best life. Unfortunately, those bred in captivity are not able to survive in the wild, and so we have the responsibility to care for them as well as we can (or better!)
I’ve heard about this trafficking, the cruelty people show to animals and their fellow humans is beyond my comprehension. I love African Grey’s. A local store sold hand raised birds and had a beautiful Grey. He seemed to like me and would sing and dance when he saw me. He always tried to steal my wedding rings. He would carry on until I let him grab it. He was so cute, holding the stone in his beak, head cocked, looking in my eyes. I wished I could have bought him, but I had 4 cats and a huge dog in a small house. Someone else did take him, I hope he’s doing well, is happy and loved.❤
I cried through out this video. We think animals don’t remember and they do. Dogs do too. My dog went through horror his first two years of this life and he is now 11 and once in an awhile I can see the panic in his eyes. And he tries to get small and shivers and looks terrible. So be kind to animals. These birds don’t deserve this ever
That is so wrong what gives us the wrights to do them bird’s that way. I have a Mitred she is 30 years old now. She stays free all the time. She doesn’t fly very much arthritis in her wings she tell you they hurt when she does. She stays with me all the time. Goes to the store, yard work about the only place she does not go with me is work . Sometimes I even bring her with me. She is a friend and a family member can’t imagine be with out her.
The pair of aviary birds are captive bred and are very young, as seen by their black eyes. The initial grey in the video is a mature grey and captive bred. These birds shown are props to tell the plight of the despicable wild-caught trade in parrots, but certainly not the Grey this story revolves around. Wildcaught parrots, especially greys GROWL and SCREAM when frightened near humans and anything other that is alien and predatory is within his/her sight! Thank you for exposing the brutal heartbreaking wildcaught trade in parrots and know that all exotic wildlife, both avian and mammal suffer huge trauma. It is evil greedy crime against nature, against conscious sentient beings!
I had an African Gray years ago! He was purchased in New York! Very Young still bottle fed. I had no idea the place was not legit until I became an Animal Advocate. I'm sure this Dark Concrete Establishment was not legit. I bottle fed Petey until he could eat on his own, I fed only the best of Fruits, Nuts and Supplements! He would want to Regurgitate food and feed me, he thought I was his Mom. He called my Daughter Heather and told me, " I Love You Mommy" then my Husband and I divorced and he wanted to get rid of Petey. I begged him to let me keep him!!😢😢 he wanted the money it cost for the bird and it's huge cage. So the best I could do was I asked an advent bird handler who was very knowledgeable of many different breeds of Parrots to buy Petey and all that went with him. He accepted!! I was Very Greatful Petey would receive the BEST CARE AND LOVE UNTIL HE PASSES. I was still Devastated, had hand raised him myself while my Husband worked. I Hope he lived a Great Life and didn't miss me too much.😢
One of the pet stores near me had what I believe was an African grey parrot it had several perches and was aloud to Rome the store…one day the workers were going to clean the perch area.. they call it to “mount their shoulder “ But it came to me instead and slept on my shoulder while they cleaned its area.. I guess it felt safe around me 🤷♀️😊
I have a GRAY I have had her almost 50 years. I could not live without her. She talks, sings, and calls my little dog. She is to go to my younger son when I am gone. I have enjoyed every moment that I have been with her. If you truly love them they will give you the best days you have ever known.
Wow I have a horse 34 yrs old I had since birth I was there & owned her Mom. They took so intuitive,& smart. She's my best friend I wish they lived as long to as parrots. I'm trying to set world record horse longevity my you find same with your devoted friend as well❣️
Not every pet bird is wild caught. I LOVE my
Monk parrot
Gave You Your best days.
Being Free could have been the birds’ best day.
@@migglemaggle9500 u should not judge. If her bird came from a domestic mother n not wild cought then she did right n have given it a wonderful life. If u turned it free as u suggest the poor bird has no idea how to go about surviving n nature and would soon die. N die a painful death. Don’t b so quick to judge unless u know the whole story. I don’t own any birds. N I wouldn’t for one simple fact they live a very long life. And they require a great deal of care. They get sick easily. Dogs r much easer to care for. So I have fur babies. My best friend has a parrot n that’s how I know some about them. N the expense and dedication it takes to have one. So again don’t b so harsh on ur judgement
It saw those fake eyelashes and thought they were dangerous. And stupid
These beings have the intelligence a 3 to 4 yr old human child. They have very strong family and social bonds and pair for life, have their true loves.
They understand pretty complex concepts and trauma does scar them like it does for us.
Not that these beings or any of our wider family need qualifiers to be treated with compasion, but that anyone could do this to these beautiful souls is beyond barbaric and cruel and it is our duty to protect them from the evils of our species. Blessings on all those that worked hard to reunite this pair.
I was so touched by this incredible story. It turned into a beautiful reunion. I hope these birds continue with a happy life and can heal from their trauma.
That poor traumatized bird. I keep thinking that it is missing its mate and flock. We must love all species
This bird had a person not a flock.
Maybe @@bethwasserman2882
Poor beautiful birds. Some humans lack actual humanity!! Thank you for this educational video.
the video is made up (some people DO lack humanity tho)
I had no idea that these birds were caught this way. There r people out there that have no souls. The fact the vet went to such extreme efforts to help this bird shows how much he loves animals. Being able to bring these two birds together is a love story. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😇😇😇😇😀
So happy to hear the miracle of reuniting these two parrots. My heart was breaking for the distraught parrot. Thank you to the care and research the doctor undertook to help this poor parrot.
Thank you for reuniting these parrot soul mates and finding out about the trauma and cruelty they went through. Very emotional story.
Poor baby! Karma will come for those who are greedy!!! Blessings to the doctor and Betsy and others who went beyond their service!
I Agree 💯💯
Amen
My heart was. Breaking for this poor bird, then they found him someone from his family! Miraculous! I am so delighted for the birds and applaud the hard work of the doctor in tracing back for this bird. God bless him. Xx
Oh, so sad to see him cry, I know that all of you will help him. Thank you. God bless you all.
I'm glad that the birds got to see each other again.
Very kind of you guys to reunite the crying parrot with his buddy. God Bless you for helping this parrot. 💖💖💖💖💋💋💋
I'm so glad the two birds were reunited. It made my heart sing.
Wow! This is practically a perfect description of what happens in human trafficking. I live in a city in the United States that is number #1 in the US in "H T" to see the horror in the children's and young people's eyes is beyond. This kind of behavior has been going on since the beginning, and with the advent of the shipping trade, only made it worse. We ALL must be on the alert for all who are in danger of being kidnapped and torn away from their families.
Having doné research on human trafficking/slavery for the past 15 years, makes me agree with you 100%.
Just watching the deep stress and sorrow in this bird, imediately made my eyes water and, the similarity is..... I can't find words.
Traffickers of all living have to be stopped and sooner rather than later..
So heart warming to see these 2 birds re-united - imagine if we could re-unite all, separated by trafficking... This being animals and humans. We are all nature!!
This whole story is fake. It's not real. The pictured bird is Apollo and "Dr. Michael" is a man named Dalton whom owns Apollo.
@PoofFox Ok. Whether the story is real or not does not make the storyline any less valid. People do need to learn about this.
But thank you, seriously, for pointing this out. I do hate all the fake & or AI stories.
@@Jetmab04 agreed
To compare this to human trafficking is extremely emotionally tone deaf . Go virtue signal somehwere else.
This is a terrible trade, they should be able to live out their lives in there natural habitat in peace, l❤
Birds are meant to be free, not caged. African Greys are extremely intelligent and beautiful. It breaks my heart that they are ripped from their families and homeland. Haven’t we evolved past this yet? Thank you to the bird sanctuary. You are heroes! 💕✨
Sadly, some humans are still living in the
Neanderthal
age.
@@Dflynnvespamania12 mine was hatched from an egg. It was not gotten from a disreputable means. And he wouldn’t know what to do if someone let him go in the wild. He loves roaming around the house.
@@nisar8009this is what people who say animals should be free need to read.
umm.. NO...Men have not evolved past making a buck off anything..Smugglers.. Big Money in animal trafficking...
Birds and other animals can live wonderful enriched lives as pets. The anti pet brigade can piss off.
We had two Greys for 15 years, and unfortunately died by unknown illness. 😭 I cried for weeks. It’s horrible to hear about this, because they are very intelligent. We would love to welcome him to our forever home, and also another Grey to be his mate. It is sad that they are tearing down Trees in the Congo. I believe we need to help Greys.
They are so intelligent!
Two beautiful parrots reunited after such an ordeal ❤❤
Bless your hearts for helping these Birds find each other through your kindness and compassion to help them!!
A terrific story with a happy ending! Thanks to the experts who worked together for a happy ending to this complex story.
I have my African gray parrot for 24 years already- since he’s only four months old. Yes African grays become very attached to the one person. He’s like a 3 year old now - who never grows up - so you have to have lots of patience and give them lots of TLC!
Enjoy your sweet funny bird. I had a talking Quaker almost all her life, until she was 25. She was my best friend and daily companion. There will never be another such bird.
Get your parrot a mate if you can.
That's so incredible way to go. Miracles happen everyday this is one fabulous miracle
🎉
This made me cry. They say you can tell how a lot about a country by the way the people treat their animals. We have a long way to go to make conditions for our animals to have loving responsible homes. Myself and my three children have adopted many animals over the years. These workers should be commended for the compassion and tireless efforts to help these beautiful creatures ❤
God bless your efforts to reunite these beautiful parrots❤️
The parrot is a social animal. It needs another African grey to keep him company in addition to the bird therapy.
Sounds like avian PTSD.
This whole story is fake.
Did anyone hold this angel?!! Love & warmth!
It missed its mate, it wouldn’t have helped to be held.
Dr Michael your tireless efforts and sleepless nights bare the fruits of happiness and stress free of this crying parrots which if left ignored the plight of poor birds would be never ending. I salute you and Dr Allen to work closely and solved the most difficult and complicated issue regarding the African parrots and together the arrests of heartless illegal poachers who committed such crimes just to fill their pockets never considering what this creatures endured on their journey from their loved ones and those survived to end in packed cages like prison were no humans will understand their stressful cry.the fight against animals cruelty and illegal poachers is only the answer. You and all involved in helping this inocent voiceless creatures of God will be highly blessed by the creator .keep up your humble service and i pray for your good health long life .Love from Tanzania with tears of happiness
That doctor doesn't exist, the photo is of Dalton from birdtube channel ApolloandFrens
@@rustyshackleford7660 sorry if he does not exist it will go to his soul.🙏 RIP
@@gulamvira3644 dude no
Doctor mitchel is made up
He's not dead
@@rustyshackleford7660 sorry give me up-to-date feed back that I don't get confused
Profoundly touching & also sad story. So happy these two birds got peace & joy finally! 😍🥰🥰
The video is ai generated, partly
My blue n gold was very much MY bird and hated men so was very protective of me! These birds are wonderful pets and partners! If you get any exotic bird please don’t stick them in a cage but take them with you everywhere you go! My macaw and my cockatoo would ride on my bikes handles while I biked and they rode on my cars seat dancing and shouting at other cars as we traveled! I took my macaw grocery shopping with me and Publix loved having him laugh and dance as I shopped!! They are better pets than dogs or cats because they are so understanding of humans! When I cried my birds would love on me and sleep in bed with me! Thank you so much for helping these birds and continue to destroy these evil smugglers!
Bravo-thank you for advocating for these sensitive loving birds💟
OMG poor birds, what these smugglers do to them. Heartless bastards. Poor baby cried so much, from trauma. He wants to be free. His freedom was brutally taken, they live long and have family . It’s like a human with family was kidnapped. It’s heartbreaking. It’s missing its family. Now he’s isolated and in hell. He misses his mate. They mate for life. How rare that they found his mate in another shelter. They recognized each other. Unbelievable, these two birds got reunited. Wow, what a story, how lucky for this bird. Wonderful.
bird can't cry
also the video is bull
God bless you, animals are a gift from God. ❤
Birds are God’s angels on earth and should be treated as such. Bless all those who care for and about these beautiful beings
Ahwww poor thing 😢 it breaks my heart to see such a smart and beautiful bird .. he deserves good care,love and tenderness. He's been used for research or smuggling drugs .This is awful, sad, and so bad .. hope he will get better and have a happy ending in a good family. Trafficking of animals should be more investigated and punished hard . I'm really sad to see this video .
You will be happy to hear the video is complete bull
Betsie has tarantulas on her eyes!
Surely she doesn't think that is attractive???
@veravaughan5876 she sure does.
From extreme fingernails to extreme eyes ... style @@patriciakelly5451
😂
To those judging Betsy's lashes, it is a beauty trend favored by young African-American women. Not all beauty trends appeal to all people, and it is beyond stupid to criticize such trends. Some of the beauty trends used by white women appear ghastly to other races! It's best not to throw stones at others's glass houses when you reside in one yourself!
I'm Glad The Story had a Happy Ending I Felt So Bad For That Parrot 🦜 Thank God He Found His Friend 🦜 I Hope He's Feeling Much Better and He's Happier Now God Bless The Parrots 😊 🙏 💞
Wow amazing they could find the birds mate. Beyond amazing and hope the poachers get what’s coming to them!!!!
This is complete bunk. These are still shots of a healthy young grey with a fake tear, supposed vet tech, and healthy young greys at a breeders. The noise the bird was making in the beginning of the show was a begging or soliciting call.
This is all harvested from different places on the web and is not a real or coherent story.
The Vet was Awesome !!!
There is still hope for humanity!
I have had two African Grey’s. There was a short time that I had both of these rescue birds at the same time. They are extremely smart! And figured how to let themselves out of their locked cage. One found another home (i hope) the alternative isn’t good since I lived in the unincorporated area. I rehoused the other one to a younger person that had another African Grey. Because I knew the bird would outlive me and I had to live in a smaller house in a subdivision postage stamp lot after I got the shaft in the divorce.
Now I have 4 lovely small parrots that should live almost as long as I do.
I don’t want my children to have to go to a total stranger if they outlive me.
I'm 42 and am getting a Quaker parrot in a couple days I sure hope it doesn't out live me but my son who's 17 now will take good care of it if so. I'm sorry you lost your greys.
you will be fine with the Quaker Parrot. They are fun little birds.
Maybe he thought Betsy’s fake eye lashes were birds!
😂😂😂😂😂 there hard to ignore
It's wonderful that the two of you foundation mate for the grey. God Bless you and alk those who helped.
I am so relieved to read that their story had a happy ending. As we saw, there are many many more that don't end well at all. I am so sick and tired of hearing stories about how humans do dastardly things to animals with no care for anything but money and probably spending it ay the local bar or casino. We must pray poachers be delivered from the addictive demonic cycle of hurting animals or a few cents spent carelessly and perpetuating this terrible cycle. And pray harder that strict laws protect animals and punish poachers and abusers so badly they will never want to do this again.
I had an African Grey for years after the previous owner passed. They are loving smart and would always recommend them if someone is looking for a lifetime parrot pet.
Why recommend when the birds should be allowed to be free? They are not pets.
The parrots reason for the distress is beyond shocking !!!
What is beyond shocking is this story !!
Think we need to NOT recommend them then trafficking might lessen
How about putting people in a cage for a change ? 😂😂😂@@HoneyBumblebee300
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This treatment of the birds is terrible! This is so sad!
Very sad story that is so cruel and should be condemned
The parrot thought Betsy had spiders for eyes and was scared
My thoughts exactly 😅
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Very funny, ha ha 😂
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I am in tears for what happened to this bird and the others in his family group. African Greys will do anything for a friend or family member who needs something. Scientists did an experiment on this and wrote it up in a journal. Greys are very intelligent and very kind of given the opportunity. Other birds have also recognized this trait. A lot of other species of parrots pick African Greys to be their friends. They have a calming effect on both humans and other birds when treated right. I was lucky to have an African Grey that I loved with all my heart. I always told her how much I loved her and how she was my baby and best friend. I always had another parrot friend for her also . She always had the food she liked always had toys and fresh water. She was never anxious and never plucked. I got her from a person who loved her as a baby but could not keep her. I looked into her background and found she had been hatched in a bird store from a wild caught pair. Felt so sorry for her parents but at least she had
been allowed to stay with them and her siblings for four months. She was the a wonderful bird and I would always have a Grey. She could talk to me and understood me. Ashe would even ask me if I was OK when I didn’t look right. She was never destructive nor destroyed my things. I thank you for saving and reuniting these 2 Greys. I do believe however that they should live in a huge aviary and have a family. That would be more natural. Hope those poacher gets what is coming to them and more. I have read that in some parts of Africa these birds are completely gone. More than sad. If the government would get rid of the poachers they could return some of these birds to their natural homes in a breeding program like they are doing with the Spix macaws. Greys are intelligent and emotional and sensitive and kind. People who have them should treat them with love and respect. and not take them for granted.
I am so glad to help this lovely bird THANKYOU🦜🦜
11:32 FOR WHAT??? Greed?? God, I pray you show these smuggler demons the same mercy they showed those poor birds. I am such an animal lover that I can barely watch this! Wildlife that’s forced against its will to be tortured I can’t think of anything worse. I’m so PROUD of that veterinarian that did all that hard work and research to reunite a tortured bird with his mate. Thank you THANK YOU!!!
These birds truly are amazing. I have not had the pleasure of owning one but been acquainted with them through a bird club. I definitely advocate for reputable bird rescue and sanctuaries!!!
It might be homesick
@@lucybuckley2579 watch the video
I was sobbing as you told that story. Thank you for all the efforts you made as well as your staff. You did not have to do any research on this bird but God gave you a heart for it!❤😊
Stuck in plastic bottles 😮 God's eye is on the sparrow and he numbers the very hairs on our heads this must be so upsetting to our creator 😢
Exactly my thoughts, thank you for saying this, I’m so upset. 😭
I can't understand why human beings wants to have such birds as pets when these beautiful birds should be flying free. Life in captivity is no life for the birds or any other wild animal kept as a pet.
Most of these birds were born and raised in captivity… they cannot be released because they never received the skills to live wild. Releasing them would be a death warrant. I have known many such birds and their owners. They fly free, are not kept in cages except at night. For any animal that cannot live wild…it isn’t a bad life.
Unfortunately not all birds can survive in the wild like for instance my friends umbrella cockatoo has epilepsy seizures And can’t fly well but glide ok
My African Grey came from a rescue, clearly previously neglected. They're a lifelong commitment.
omg some people cant understand that birds born in captivity can fly free they have no experience
It's a necessary evil when where they can live is disappearing at a rate of knots
Thanks for your tenacity and and dogged investigation you did to bring these two Greys together. ❤❤
It's a miracle that "Betsie" didn't collapse under the weight of her false eyelashes.
And that's all you got out of this story?
Funny!
The story was very educational and amazing. What a miracle that they were able to reunite these specific greys!
To be so kind you gentle type with your middle finger?
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Incredible empathy . God bless 👍
It's flat out an ai video
That is so awesome. I pray you keep them there and together.
We have a Grey and he completes us. I get a kiss good-morning and tells me when it is time for bed. Randy is so smart.
Awww so very emotional poor babies
We have breeders, so why do people buy parrots that are stolen? We have rescue groups, too, so why not find a reputable breeder? I'll never understand, why people would want a traumatized bird. This is just so sad. When people are not educated, stealing for money would be tempting.
God Bless Betsie, for understanding this bird, and acting, and Dr. Mitchell, for his deep dig. St.Gall, Patron of Birds; pray for us.
Compassion is God's law. Those without it will not be saved. There are many demonic people here now. God bless the vet and Betsy for finding the mate and reuniting the pair.
Amen✝️
Then why the hell doesn't one of the thousands of undetectable men in the sky do something to help? It's almost like none of them exist!
Religion makes people sound so fmgormless
I have had a African grey parrot for 32 years and like the previous comment I could not live without him. I love him dearly!! ❤❤❤ Also I also have a second African grey for 10 years that I adopted and love her just as dearly!!❤❤❤ I only get my parrots from reputable breeders. I just love my parrots!!!❤❤❤
I wish doctors would care as much about people as they do these birds.
That's Dalton and Tori from Apollo and Frens!
How can you put a bird in a plastic bag??? Real tears...
Or a plastic bottle ☹️🥲😢😭❣️❣️❣️
It's a fake AI story, the African Grey is Apollo from ApolloAndFrens.
How horrible. The poor babies
Beautiful story
Could you please drag this out longer.
Do please. Talk slower. Add some useless information 😮
Thank you Dr Michael in Jesus name amen 🎉.
Thats amazing and now i can fall asleep❤❤
❤ i love it this ending of this story and the peoples who helped this touching. Story
God bless to all
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Come lord Jesus Come, no more pain no more sorrow HALLELUJAH and Amen
This makes me angry. It is heartbreaking to say the least. Poor creature. The people that do this are monsters.
Great story, great ending. Yet didn't like the fact of finding the yellow tag under old, dirty papers at bottom of cage....
I really care about all birds.
God is wise. he put love in every thing. some animals, have more love than, humans.
I had one I took care of for a year for a lady that lost her home I was amazed everyday at how smart he was , his name is alphie and he is back with his real mom now giving her lots of kisses
This baby is so sad and in need of lots of attention and 😍 ❤😢
I hate greedy toxic narcissists … poor bird 🦜
It’s hard to understand how people can be so cruel for the sake of money to capture these amazing birds in such a disgusting manner. Birds are very intelligent and they not only have the ability to learn human ways but they are emotional creatures and deserve to be loved and receive the best care
No it's not. Greed and desperation account for 100% of your soughtfor reason. Your comparative comfort is not reflective of the general reality.
Parrots don't shed tears
There is little hope for humanity.
Aww poor baby he just wants his momma
Do Dalton, Tori and Apollo the grey, from Apolloandfrens, know, that you use their photos for your story??
They do, but this guy didn't ask them for permission
I thought it was Apollo’s dad! And that panting is not distress it’s sexual frustration, my girl goes through it 3 times a yr….this is so stupid
You can establish human relationships that leave you.
But anyone that has established a relationship with any pet knows, you have a bond that can never be broken. As long as theres compassion from the human, the animal never fails you.
Amazing!! So glad for the birds!! So many don’t get a chance
It was great that they followed through and located the captive birds and saved as many as they could. God bless them.
Oh this hit hard my Africa Grey passed 2008 I still am not over it JJs last words love momma I told him everything played and loved him30 yrs I miss him so much 😢
I don't have an African Grey parrot, but I do have a domestically bred. Yellow nape Amazon, I I have had plenty of interactions with Greys. All parrots are exceptionally intelligent, sensitive, and monogamous. If they have no bird mate, they will bond with their human carers, which is a huge responsibility! You not only need to feed them properly, and give the abundant fresh c!Dan water and a very clean environment, but you have to interact with them for several hours a day, provide enrichment, toys, and foraging games for them. I won't get into the debate about clipping wings. I don't like it, but most of the time, we cannot provide A safe environment for fully flight ed avian companions and keep them safe from injuries. MOST people are not equipped to care for these incredible, intelligent creatures, and in captvity, the cannot live their best life. Unfortunately, those bred in captivity are not able to survive in the wild, and so we have the responsibility to care for them as well as we can (or better!)
I had no idea I knew smart actually even more than we humans & more loyal.
Most people don't realize that parrots have the emotional level of a 3 yr old human, and require the same amount of
Isolated animals suffer greatly. Stop hurting animals!!!!
Poor little parrot. 🦜
Animals do NOT cry!! You have to pay attention to their behavior. empathy and care are what is needed :) 🦜🐓🦝🐎🐑🐕🐈⬛🐮🐵🌷🌱
I’ve heard about this trafficking, the cruelty people show to animals and their fellow humans is beyond my comprehension. I love African Grey’s. A local store sold hand raised birds and had a beautiful Grey. He seemed to like me and would sing and dance when he saw me. He always tried to steal my wedding rings. He would carry on until I let him grab it. He was so cute, holding the stone in his beak, head cocked, looking in my eyes. I wished I could have bought him, but I had 4 cats and a huge dog in a small house. Someone else did take him, I hope he’s doing well, is happy and loved.❤
I cried through out this video. We think animals don’t remember and they do. Dogs do too. My dog went through horror his first two years of this life and he is now 11 and once in an awhile I can see the panic in his eyes. And he tries to get small and shivers and looks terrible. So be kind to animals. These birds don’t deserve this ever
Correct, no animal deserves this, however the video is likely fake
That is so wrong what gives us the wrights to do them bird’s that way. I have a Mitred she is 30 years old now. She stays free all the time. She doesn’t fly very much arthritis in her wings she tell you they hurt when she does. She stays with me all the time. Goes to the store, yard work about the only place she does not go with me is work . Sometimes I even bring her with me. She is a friend and a family member can’t imagine be with out her.
The pair of aviary birds are captive bred and are very young, as seen by their black eyes. The initial grey in the video is a mature grey and captive bred. These birds shown are props to tell the plight of the despicable wild-caught trade in parrots, but certainly not the Grey this story revolves around. Wildcaught parrots, especially greys GROWL and SCREAM when frightened near humans and anything other that is alien and predatory is within his/her sight! Thank you for exposing the brutal heartbreaking wildcaught trade in parrots and know that all exotic wildlife, both avian and mammal suffer huge trauma. It is evil greedy crime against nature, against conscious sentient beings!
I had an African Gray years ago! He was purchased in New York! Very Young still bottle fed. I had no idea the place was not legit until I became an Animal Advocate. I'm sure this
Dark Concrete Establishment was not legit. I bottle fed Petey until he could eat on his own, I fed only the best of Fruits, Nuts and Supplements! He would want to Regurgitate food and feed me, he thought I was his Mom. He called my Daughter Heather and told me, " I Love You Mommy" then my Husband and I divorced and he wanted to get rid of Petey. I begged him to let me keep him!!😢😢 he wanted the money it cost for the bird and it's huge cage. So the best I could do was I asked an advent bird handler who was very knowledgeable of many different breeds of Parrots to buy Petey and all that went with him. He accepted!! I was Very Greatful Petey would receive the BEST CARE AND LOVE UNTIL HE PASSES. I was still Devastated, had hand raised him myself while my Husband worked. I Hope he lived a Great Life and didn't miss me too much.😢
One of the pet stores near me had what I believe was an African grey parrot it had several perches and was aloud to Rome the store…one day the workers were going to clean the perch area.. they call it to “mount their shoulder “ But it came to me instead and slept on my shoulder while they cleaned its area.. I guess it felt safe around me 🤷♀️😊