#where to buy an african grey parrot

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Types of pets AOT characters would have

Characters: Erwin, Hange, Miche, Levi, Moblit, Eren, Armin, Mikasa, Connie, Sasha, Jean, Reiner, Bertholt, Yumir, Historia (Christa), Petra, Oluo, Gunther, Eld, Nifa, Abel, Keiji, Tomas, Nannaba, Gelger, Henning, Lynne

Erwin: He'd have a male Chinook dog named Soldier. They're hardworking, which he appreciates, but they're also loyal and family devoted, so that means that they're good with kids. He takes the best care of his dog ever.

Hange: Definitely has a male Leachie Gecko. And a big one. Takes the best care of it and has somehow lived for like 20 years and is still thriving. They named it Bennidect Bartholemu Cambel.

Levi: Hange won him a goldfish at the fair, and they named her Goldie. She's lived for 5 years and is in amazing health. Levi's actually grown to love Goldie a lot, which Hange kind of expected, but Miche and Erwin totally thought he'd give it back to Hange after like a week.

Miche: Has a huge male gray Bouvier des Flandres with longish hair and "bangs" that cover his eyes a bit. He probably named him Sherlock because he has "big locks of hair". Had to have his tail docked months before Miche adopted him, his tail got stepped on and crushed by a cow.

Moblit: Doesn't have a pet cause "Dealing with Hange takes the same amount of work" but he also helps with Hanges lizard because it's high maintenance.

Eren: He has a female African Grey Parrot that he named "Freiheit" which is German for "freedom." He talks to his parrot like it's a therapist. He also gets upset when someone says his Parrot's a girl, and he'll argue back with something like "no, actually he's a guy" even though the parrots a girl.

Armin: He has a male Eastern Box Turtle. He named him Squirt because when he adopted him, the first thing Squirt did was spit water at his face, so Armin thought it'd be appropriate to name him Squirt.

Mikasa: Female Maine Coon named Kiku. Her mother told her that the Kiku flower was her favorite flower and that it's believed the flower can prolong peoples lives.

Connie: Male Hyacinth Macaw he named Destroyer since he thought he (THE BIRD) would be able to destroy anything in its path (A BIRD). He trained his bird to attack anyone he points at while screeching "CA CAW!"

Sasha: Male squirrel she named Squirrelly. She didn't buy him from anywhere. She was literally sitting at the park and a squirrel came up to her and sat with her then followed her, and so she took him home and named him Squirrelly. That was 4 years ago.

Jean: Male Collie named Zeus. He thought Zeus would be a cool awesome name for a dog. He also trained him to chase Eren on his command.

Reiner: Female Boxer he named Rocky. He also specifically tried to find one with unpinned ears and an undocked tail. He takes her on hikes all the time, and she loves them so much.

Bertholt: Male Ferret named Mozuku. He loved to eat Mozuku as a kid, so he named his Ferret after it. Sometimes really late at night he has a dance party with his Ferret, and he definitely has spent hours to teach his Ferret one trick.

Yumir: Female Tarantula named Fang. She loves to scare Reiner with her. Yumir also takes such good care of Fang you'd almost think she loves her more than Historia. It's to the point where if she's at home, she'll take Fang out of her enclosure and just have her on her shoulder while she does stuff like chores or watch TV.

Historia: Female Beagle named Poppy. She dresses her up, and they watch TV together all the time. Sometimes they have "hype moments" where Historia hypes up Poppy by saying stuff like "LETS GO, WE CAN DO IT!!!" and they do it for like 10 min. Poppy is also those dogs that know every trick in the book. Historia has even taught her how to backflip and do hand stands. Poppy can also do a handstand and walk in a handstand.

Petra: Female Norwegin Forest Cat named Camellia. Petra's the type of person who walks her cat, but she loves it. Gives her cat super good food. Literally the happiest cat you will ever meet. Also the sweetest cat ever. Super playful and soooo soft.

Oluo: Male Irish Wolfhound named Captain. Loud as hell. Literally the most talkative dog you will ever meet. Super sweet dog, just very talkative. Also, if you put a bowl of food out in front of him he'll eat like Oluo has been starving him for months. Genital giant. His dog is a literal giant, is not even funny.

(man standing next to dog for size reference on how tall this damn dog is)

Gunther: Female Albino Ferret named Xiomara. When he was looking at ferrets, the people working there told him how Xiomara was turned down for adoption so many times the owner wanted to claim her as "unadoptable", and he was confused when he heard the reason was because of how she looked. But he thought the contrast of her red eyes to her white fur looked super cool, so he adopted her and named her Xiomara, and she's been his best friend ever since. He takes her everywhere is loves her so much, it's adorable.

Eld: Female Duck Tolling Retriever named Penelope. She has total attachment issues. They're basically attached to each other. Eld is going to the bathroom? So is his dog. She also does so many tricks and is so polite. And she attends doggy daycare, and lets just say she may be the teacher's favorite.

Nifa: Female hamster named Sunny. She's a total troublemaker. The food she's eating? Stole it right off Nifas plate. She eats clothes if you don't pay attention to her, she's escaped her cage, she almost drowned herself because Nifa fed her 2 minutes late. If your finger gets too close to her mouth, she will bite you.

Abel: Male Brussels Griffin named Scrappy. Will eat ANYTHING. You left the toothpaste out? That's Scrappys toothpaste now. You forgot your shoes? NVM those are Scrappys shoes. Also wears dog shoes every time he goes out.

Keiji: Female Pointer named Coco. She is the sweetest dog ever. Super gentle, doesn't bite, doesn't scratch, not aggressive, while all the other dogs are outside play fighting Coco's right next to Keiji. Whether it's her laying on the floor, her laying next to him, or her laying on top of him, most of the time Coco is with Keiji. Sometimes he even puts her outside to play with the other dogs because he's so attached to him.

Tomas: Female Texas Heeler named Luna. She's also a super sweet dog. She's also very, very energetic. If you get up even for one second, she'll get so excited. Luna's one of those dogs that will not stop spinning in circles. And every time you see her, she's panting as if she just ran the longest dog marathon ever. If you ask Tomas what she's like when they get home, it's normally the same story how she just is so exhausted she can't do anything.

Nannaba: Female Ferret named Phoebe. Very very energetic and loves to do tricks. She will climb everything. Walls? Climb. Fence? Climb. Furniture? Clime. YOU? CLIMB. Loves cuddling so much, she gets pissed if you get up while she's asleep. Also eats hair. She even eats Nannabas hair, and she has pretty short hair. One time in the winter Miche was growing out a beard for a dare and Phoebe started eating it while he was staying the night at Nannabas.

Gelger: Male rat named Rocket. Rocket is the craziest laziest rat ever. Sometimes Gelger has to hand feed Rocket his food cause he's too tired to get up, then 5 min later he's running around all over the place and sliding everywhere. He also poops soooo much. Gelger even took him to the vet once because he got nervous that something was wrong with Rocket because of how often and how much he would poop. Turns out he just poops a lot. When they go to other peoples houses Gelger has to put Rocket in a diper because hes worried about him pooping everywhere.

Henning: Male Cane Corso named Butch. When he adopted Butch he wanted a Cane Corso that still had it's tail and who didn't have cropped ears. Butch is so scary when you first meet him, but then he becomes the most lovable dog ever. He gives the sloberist kisses and is always drooling, but that's ok. Super strong. He's knocked over the whole barbecue grill before.

Lynne: Female Rabbit named Daisy. The sweetest bunny you will ever meet omg. She never gets in the way of anything and is even potty trained. She always shows off her tricks and is very proud of it. One time she even did a back flip but got scared when everyone cheered. Very unpridectible. One time it was getting late and everyone realized they haven't seen Daisy for a while so everyone was freaking out and when they checked outside Daise was sitting on top of an Opossum.

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no one stopped me. so now here’s wyoming heidi white y rivera aka saw dust.

one of the lost boys.

looks ~fifteen.

madison reyes fc.

why is her lost boy name “saw dust?” that’s a weird name. well, she made a bunch of props from the dust from their swords’ carving.

all those videos of people using saw dust, ramen, & super glue to fix their sinks? that’s wyoming.

yes, her parents did name her after the state. she’s just as confused about it as you are. were they high? maybe. it was the 70s after all. & they did meet at a rave.

she’s not even from wyoming. she was born & raised in florida.

has two last names, following the puerto rican tradition (which in turn, follows the spanish tradition) of giving a child the father’s first last name & the mother’s first last name.

(source, if you want to read a bit more about this phenomena.)

when she writes her name, she signs it “wyoming rivera.” so don’t worry if you can’t remember the whole thing, she certainly doesn’t expect you to. it is a mouthful.

left for the lost boys in 1986, at fifteen.

as expected from a child of the 70s & 80s, wyoming is all about bright colors & glitter. even on neverland, she made an effort to have sparkle in her wardrobe.

and now in auradon, she can buy glitter eyeshadow or sequined tops or tiny stars to stick to her skin or colored eye liner. half of the time, her clothes don’t match each other or her makeup. be prepared for a headache from all the glam when she walks down the halls.

has an african grey parrot as a pet. its name is “minim.” as it came with wyoming to neverland, it was in age-stasis for quite a while. minim will live much longer than the 50-60 years pet parrots usually get thanks to this fact.

spends way too much time trying to keep fairy godmother from taking minim away. fg regrets letting the lost boys become students since they all give her a massive headache. this bird is the biggest headache of all the lost kids.

since she’s a product of the 70s & 80s who wasn’t around as the world was advancing, you can bet that wyoming falls hook, line, & sinker for phone & emails scams. it’s like watching your grandparents talk to the lady on the phone about their car’s extended warranty.

such a naive kid.

one of the “older sibling” lost kids (much like my other lost boy oc, rowan) since she joined up later than most. they others follow her lead & look to her for guidance.

even if she has a pirate’s pet.

even though she never got to participate, she is in love w/ roller derby. she’s got her own skates & everything. she will take full advantage of any long & flat surface to slap on her skates.

they are a neon pink monstrosity w/ mismatched laces & dulled wheels from all of the use.

begged fairy godmother to put her in shop class where she could continue to make random junk out of saw dust she scooped up from the floor.

her second favorite class is “history of woodsmen & pirates” w/ tinkerbell!

kind of upset she can’t room with the rest of the lost boys. they’re either too young or too male. however, this does mean she gets to decorate her room however she wants. neon lights? check. a disco ball? check. led light strips? check.

adults will describe her rambunctious. peers will call her sweet. it’s all about perspective.

since coming to auradon & resigning herself to growing up slowly but surely, she doesn’t use the name saw dust as often. really, only the other lost kids use it. every time she hears it, she gets nostalgia pings.

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All About African Grey Parrot for Sale

African Grey Parrots are some of the most fascinating and intelligent birds in the world. Their unique abilities to mimic human speech and understand complex concepts have made them a popular companion pet for many bird enthusiasts. These parrots have a distinctive appearance, with their grey feathers and striking red tails. They are native to the rain forests of West and Central Africa, where they live in large flocks and roost in trees. African Grey Parrots require a lot of attention and mental stimulation, as they are highly social and curious birds. If you are considering getting an African Grey Parrot as a pet, it is important to do your research and ensure that you are prepared to provide them proper care and attention.

African Grey Parrot lifespan

African Grey Parrots are highly sought after as pets for their incredible intelligence and their ability to mimic human speech. These birds are fascinating creatures that require a lot of love, care, and attention. One of the most commonly asked questions about African Grey Parrots is how long they live. The lifespan of an African Grey Parrot can vary depending on a number of factors, including diet, exercise, and medical care. However, on average, African Grey Parrots can live up to 50 years, making them one of the longest-lived birds in captivity. It is important for owners to consider the long-term commitment of caring for an African Grey Parrot and to provide them with the necessary care to ensure they live a long and healthy life.

African Grey Parrot care requirements

As any pet owner can attest, caring for an animal comes with a great deal of responsibility, and owning an African Grey Parrot is no exception. These intelligent and social birds require adequate space, appropriate nutrition, and plenty of mental stimulation and socialization to thrive. Providing an aviary or a cage that is large enough for the bird to spread their wings and move around freely is essential. A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, along with a nutrient-rich pellet diet, will help keep your parrot healthy. Furthermore, African Grey Parrots are highly intelligent creatures that require mental stimulation and social interaction to live a happy and fulfilling life. Regular playtime, training sessions, and interaction with other birds or humans can promote the bird's health and well-being. Therefore, providing a dedicated and caring home can ensure that African Grey Parrots are not only happy but also healthy, vibrant, and full of life. Before looking to buy african grey parrot for sale must know about the care requirements. African Grey Parrots require a serious commitment from their owners. If you're ready for the responsibility that comes with owning an African Grey, birdmanspetsources  is a reputable breeder that offers African Grey Parrots for sale. But before making your purchase, be sure to research their specific care requirements and prepare your home for their arrival. With proper care and attention, an African Grey Parrot can become a beloved member of your family.

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Secrets About African Parrots

Those who enjoy keeping pets at home will find that the African parrot is a great choice with some interesting traits. The origin of these birds can be traced back to parts of the tropical forests of central and western Africa, where they are found in the form of two main subspecies. These include the Congo gray parrot and the Timneh gray parrot, which can be distinguished by their size and coloration. Congo is larger and has light gray plumage which is distinguished by its dark red tail feathers and black bill. However, the Timneh is relatively smaller with a charcoal gray body and hints of maroon and gray on its tail feathers.

Some Secrets About Gray Parrots

Most of these talking Grey parrots for sale enjoy eating fruit, berries, nuts, seeds, as well as seeds and vegetables. One of the secrets of African parrots is that they have good climbing skills. They climb the top branches of trees to collect various types of food. This species usually tends to nest in trees and palms, or in water areas such as rivers and islands. They have the unique ability to mimic the sounds of humans, birds and mammals including domestic animals such as owls, cats and other species.

On top of that, talking African Grays also possess the most amazing cognitive abilities, along with the ability to imitate sounds exactly as they hear them. You can even reproduce the sound of a ringing telephone, microwave oven, doorbell and other familiar sounds. They can learn repetitive tasks by associating them with some common phrases. They also tend to form strong bonds with their owners and often demand their attention as they get bored easily and show their boredom by plucking their fur.

The average lifespan of African parrots is around 40-60 years, and some of them even manage to live to be 75 years old. Most male birds are larger than female birds and you may notice some differences, such as a narrower head and thinner neck in the female.

You can find these African parrots for sale but they are not cheap and will cost you over a thousand dollars but it is definitely worth the investment to have such a pet. These intelligent creatures can help break up the boredom of the home and create a more welcoming and interactive environment. You can check out some of the best parrot breeders in your area who are breeding African parrots for sale. African parrots can be your best friend to spend free time with.

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Reasons Why You Should Buy Parrots To Make Pets

Parrots are one of the most entertaining and beautiful birds. They are smart, can learn tricks, and provide companionship to some people. Parrots can make excellent pets if you're willing to put in the time and commitment. If you are thinking of buying a bird, you may have many options but they can be the best option to spend money on.They are very amazing and can be the best pet and the best companion you want. Here are some reasons why you must buy parrots: Parrots Are Extremely Intelligent Parrots have a high degree of intelligence. Studies have revealed that parrots have advanced capabilities to solve problems and communicate, and they can understand human-constructed concepts like math (addition and subtraction), colors, and shapes. It's been assessed that parrots have the same intelligence levels as a 7-8-year-old kid – that's quite impressive. Not only is their intelligence extremely impressive, but it's also very entertaining. You can spend hours talking to, communicating with, and teaching your parrot new things. They Are Easy To Train Training your parrot to talk, count, mimic, and learn colors can be an amazing hobby and is a perfect way to fulfill your time. However, remember that parrots don't just pick up on things when they are taught to do so. They always listen and can pick up on words even when you're not trying to teach them. They Are Beautiful Parrots are one of the most beautiful pets in the world. There are over 350 species of parrot in the world, and some of them display brilliant, bright, and beautiful colors in their feathers. While most parrot species are considered beautiful, some have more brilliant displays of colors. The world's most beautiful parrot species are The Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, Electus parrots, The Bronze Winged Parrot, The Dusky Lory, Galah parrots, Blue, and Yellow Macaw parrots, The African Grey parrot, Sun Parakeet, Hyacinth Macaw, Scarlet Macaw parrots. They Will Always Let You Know Their Needs Parrots are easy to read because they always tell you when they need anything. Parrots are vocal pets and will never stay quiet if hungry, bored, or unhappy. When something is bad or when they are unhappy, you will understand it. Parrots who can talk may convey their dissatisfaction in words, while others may squawk at you until you give them what they need. Either way, you will not need to assume when something is wrong because your dear pet will let you know. They Can Get Along With Other Pets Parrots can get along with other pets. Parrots can cohabitate with cats and dogs as long as they are introduced slowly. Dogs and cats should never be left unsupervised with their parrots, as instincts could kick in, and your parrot could be in danger of attack. You can also keep other pets if you have a parrot. Parrots can adapt to almost any situation, unlike dogs that don't get along well with others. It may take them some time to become comfortable with other pets, but it is possible. Advantages Of Buying Parrots Online Buying a bird online affords a prospective owner a wider choice of parrots, especially in colder climates where bird breeders are generally fewer in number. Your pet shop may only have adult birds or may only carry more common species such as Canaries, Budgies, and Cockatiels. In addition, even some of the best stores will provide you with low prices. However, you can find Parrots for sale near me in your location to get the loving bird.

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What do you think of the "Is The Owl Video Cute" blog promoting that keeping any and all parrots in captivity is unethical and wrong? I worry they are spreading significant misinformation to people who don't know any better.

Their entire blog at the moment is filled with asks regarding this subject so I’m just going to tag them as a whole instead of a specific post @is-the-owl-video-cute

I haven’t read every single question they’ve answered so I’m not going to say I agree with everything they say, I simply haven’t got the energy to read them all so I can’t say I agree with what I haven’t read!

I agree with the general concept of these ethical topics.

When we’re talking about whether or not an animal should be kept in captive conditions we’re focused on a couple of main things

1) the quality of care provided in the average home

2) the breeding practices and regulations

3) the quality of life the animal will have in captivity

Parrots do not thrive in captivity. No parrot does. Not a budgie, not a macaw. None of them (as a general broad statement on their species as a whole) are able to exhibit natural behaviours regularly, live with less stress than in the wild, get adequate nutrition, exercise, or social outlets.

Are there outliers to this rule? Absolutely! There are anti-social budgies who live happily with people, there are people who go above and beyond with their care so the parrots can live happily! But that’s not the majority. And that’s what matters when we’re talking about a broad and complicated topic such as ethics.

As it stands parrot keeping is inadequate.

There’s no standards on their care, there’s more misinformation out there than there is correct information, it’s easier to purchase tiny habitats and fatty nutritionless foods than it is large homes and healthy options. Even if you want to take good care of your birds you have to jump through 1000 flaming hoops just to get the right information. The majority will not put in that effort and the majority will not have the funds, space or time to truly provide what they need.

When we look at parrots in captivity we find that they do not thrive even in the best of care! Most of parrot care is spent trying to prevent problems than it is about living a stress free joyous life. Most parrots struggle with plucking or other stereotypic behaviours, behaviours that are not seen naturally. These things only happen as a result of struggling with captive life, they self mutilate, pace, and pull at their toes to try to cope with the stress that captivity puts on them. Great care or not these things still happen! It’s just a side effect of living in a cramped captive lifestyle that can’t provide what the birds need.

Their social requirements are absurdly massive! Budgies are one of the most common parrots kept as pets and they have some of the largest flocks there are! Massive groups of birds hitting numbers in the thousands! They thrive in large groups where they can preen eachother, chatter together, forage together with safety in numbers. Most captive budgies get 0-3 flock mates. Can some budgies do okay with these conditions? Sure. Does the majority? No. That doesn’t even touch on the subject that just because they’re a social bird doesn’t mean they love every bird they meet. In the wild you can choose your flock, move away from birds you don’t get along with, etc. in captivity they often don’t get that choice. You buy a completely random friend for them from a wildly different genetic line and slap them together in a confined space expecting them to get along perfectly. It ends in a lot of stress, a lot of fights, a lot of deaths.

We haven’t even hit the intelligence level yet! This goes a little hand in hand with enclosure size. Parrots are smart, not just the big ones! A budgie holds the world record for the most known words, an African grey parrot has the same cognitive intelligence as a three year old human child. They’re complex, destructive and it takes a lot to keep those brains engaged. Imagine a three year old child and all the things it takes to keep their minds healthy, now hand that toddler a sharp weapon for a face and the capacity to scream louder than a jet engine. Frequent toy rotations, tons of money spent on new toys, training to engage the brain, changing up enclosure layouts, foraging opportunities, puzzle feeders, bird-proofing everything repeatedly because your bird chewed a hole in your drywall. It’s hard. Most birds don’t get enough of it. And the majority only get 2-3 uninteresting toys which results in a lot of distress and boredom that leads to an unhappy life and self-destructive behaviours.

The amount of distance a parrot travels in a day is huge! They have massive exercise requirements that the average home cannot provide. Yes even a large outdoor aviary isn’t suitable for a lot of birds! You’ll still see stress-related behaviours as a result of living in these habitats in some cases. And again, looking at the majority here they won’t even get that amount of space. They’ll be lucky to live in a 10x10 cube with maybe an hour of time to flap their wings.

Which brings us to wing clipping. Most parrots will never get the opportunity to fly which screws up their systems massively. Their brain ends up underdeveloped, their lungs end up weaker, even their heart can be weakened or just straight up smaller than a bird who was able to fledge and fly regularly. Let alone the amount of birds that end up with broken necks because the wings were cut too short so they smashed straight in to the ground or flew full speed in to a wall with no way to control their flight (wing clipping removes the feathers responsible for controlling direction, not speed.)

Majority of pet birds end up overweight due to inadequate nutrition and exercise (see:wing clipping). There isn’t even a brand of food I can find in a local pet store that I can feed my birds that actually fulfills their nutritional needs, yes even the stores that sell the birds don’t have what’s needed to even feed them. If you want to invest a ton of time in to research, working with your veterinary team, and formulating recipes you could make it work with seeds and veggies but it’s very very difficult to do that (and again, the majority of people will not). Seeds are high in fat and the average captive bird is not getting enough exercise to burn off all that fat, this can result in neurological problems and fatty liver disease which easily chops a birds lifespan in half.

Breeding. Where it sits right now parrot breeding (in the majority of cases) is disgusting. Most of the time the birds are kept in teeny tiny cages and don’t really come out, the babies may get handled just so they end up tame and easier to sell but other than that they don’t tend to get out much. Most birds are over-bred and in the cases of small birds they’re too tiny for most blood tests to be done. So things like ensuring two birds aren’t closely related to reduce inbreeding risks….. doesn’t happen. If you look at the world of dog breeding for comparison there’s a ton of regulations to ensure healthy pups. You can get x rays to check their bone structures and joints, blood tests for their Coefficient of Inbreeding, etc. the (good) breeders put a lot of work in to socializing, building confidence, and raising healthy stable puppies. That doesn’t exist for birds. There’s no attempts at socialization beyond making them hand tame, there’s no exposure routines to build confidence, there’s no health tests. The bird world also has this hefty habit of deliberately inbreeding to cause genetic disasters because they look cute. One line of budgies, for example, is so overbred for the sake of making the feathers large (desirable trait for more sales) that the birds can’t see properly and often have really dirty vents because the poop gets caught up in these oversized feathers. An offshoot of this attempt was the Feather Duster Budgie. A line of budgies who ended up with a genetic mutation through this process, their feathers never stop growing. They don’t live more than a couple years at most before they either die because the feathers were too heavy to access food, couldn’t breathe, or were otherwise inhibited by the weight of the feathers.

There’s a lot wrong with captive parrots. Even if we were to reform the whole pet care industry at the end of the day we’d hit the same result. Parrots aren’t healthier with us than they are on their own. Even with the risks of predation and disease in the wild the amount of stress they experience in captive environments and drastic accidents with escaped pets/ getting stepped on/ eaten by the family cat often shortens their lifespans in similar ways.

Here’s more posts I’ve done in the past regarding ethics:

https://flock-talk.tumblr.com/post/124943409618/theres-a-post-going-around-saying-how-you-should

https://flock-talk.tumblr.com/post/674550796203999232/but-you-have-birds-in-captive-conditions

https://flock-talk.tumblr.com/post/674631708422881280/hi-ive-searched-your-blog-for-budgie-related-asks

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NEIGHBORS FIC REC: Below you’ll find fics where Harry and Louis live close to one another. 

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Harry moves into a new apartment building, after a shitty break up with his last boyfriend, with every intention of making a fresh start. That is, until he meets his next door neighbour, with whom he is quite familiar…

📖 Something Blue & Someone New by @littleroverlouis (6k)

Single Alpha Louis moves into a new apartment building and doesn't realize he misses courting someone until meeting his next door neighbor, a charming Omega named Harry.

Louis is working up the nerve to officially ask him to court, but what if Harry secretly beats him to the punch?

📖 I'll Keep You Warm by @parmahamlarrie (5k)

Louis is the kind of guy who keeps his head down and minds his own business. He’s lived on the same street for years and barely would recognize the buildings, let alone his neighbours. That’s all about to change however, due to a broken key and an unexpected snow storm.

📖 The One With the Lemur on the Fire Escape by @louisandtheaquarian (3k)

Louis is an overworked bartender hoping to save up enough extra tips to buy a new air conditioner before he literally melts during a scorching NYC heat wave. Harry is the new neighbor that wakes him up by moving in his sole day off at 6am. An NYC enemies to neighbors to friends to lovers AU featuring a rickety fire escape, the 2021 Euros, Lirry bickering like a divorced couple, and enough OT5 clichés to rot your teeth. (If Harry's pastries don't get them first.)

[latenightsleuth]

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The Loxahatchee Horror – Could It Happen to Your Aviary?

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If everyone in your household should suddenly disappear, would anyone notice? If they did notice, would they have the initiative or the authority to break into your house to rescue your birds from starvation? In the case of Moses Lall, the well-known bird importer, the answer was no–at least not in time to save the lives of most of the approximately 1,000 birds whose cages lined the open field behind his rented house. On June 15, l994, after the continued urging of several concerned parties, local authorities entered the property. The gruesome sight that they beheld was something that should appear only in ones’ worst nightmare.

What Happened

Moses Lall and his aunt, Lila Buerattan, both natives of Guyana, South America, had lived on a rented 5-acre ranch in Loxahatchee, Florida, since December of 1992. They had moved to the rural community with the idea of starting a large bird-breeding farm. They spoke with no one in the local avicultural community, nor did they interact with anyone at any of the surrounding ranches. They lived extremely private lives, and no one, except their veterinarian, was ever permitted to see their birds. In fact, they even refused to purchase a license that would have allowed them to legally breed and sell birds within the state of Florida. When approached by Florida Fish and Game officers the previous year and urged to purchase a permit and undergo the minimal inspection procedures, they declined. They claimed that the birds were not for sale or breeding, and were being maintained for their personal pleasure. Most of us locals who knew of them never saw them, and were aware of their existence only because we all used the same feed company. In fact, it was the feed company that began sounding the alarm that something was wrong.

On June 9th, the driver for Bird Haven Feed Company arrived to deliver the weekly supply of primate biscuits, sunflower seeds and dried corn to Lall’s farm. No one was there to let him in. Finding no one at the gate to receive the feed was highly unusual. Realizing that they never purchased reserve supplies, and not wanting the birds to go hungry, he piled the feed up in front of the gates. They tried to reach Lall by phone to make sure all was well, but no one answered. Feeling uncomfortable about the situation, they returned the next day. The feed was still piled up outside the gate and had been ruined by the rain. At this point, they called several local aviculturists, as well as Lall’s veterinarian. The questions put to all of them were the same: Do you know where Moses and Lila are? Do you now them well enough to jump the fence, walk through the pack of dogs and go around to the rear of the property to see if someone has been feeding the birds? They all gave the same negative answer.

Between the 11th and the 15th of June, several concerned parties, including the seed company and the veterinarian, began calling the authorities and demanding that action be taken. As birds were starving to death, the concerned parties were sent in a circular motion from one agency to the next. The Palm Beach County Sheriffs’ Department, upon hearing the story, said that animal abuse was the jurisdiction of the Palm Beach County Animal Control. When Animal Control heard the words macaws and parrots, they explained that jurisdiction over exotic birds had been taken way from them and given to Florida Fish and Game. Florida Fish and Game explained that since the facility was not permitted by them, they had no right to enter. They added that if, in fact, birds were starving, a misdemeanor had been committed and that was the jurisdiction of the Sheriffs’ Department.

On June 15th, the feed company contacted Bob and Liz Johnson, who rescue abused, mistreated and crippled birds through a branch of their nonprofit organization, Life Awareness Inc. At that point, Liz contacted me and Dr. Susan Clubb to get a full update on what avenues had been pursued. Upon discovering that pleas for action had been thwarted by “red tape,” she called the Sheriffs’ Office and made demands. After “much insistence,” they reluctantly agreed to send out someone to investigate. The deputy immediately called the Johnsons and reported that our worst fears had been realized. The Johnsons, Dr. Clubb, I and my daughter Stacie raced to the scene to offer assistance in the feeding and care of the birds. By that time, all three of the previously contacted agencies were present.

We were totally unprepared for the sight that we encountered. It was a horror beyond belief: row after row of cages with either dead or dying green-winged and blue-and-gold macaws. Literally every pair of macaws had at least one dead member. Several had succumbed to starvation and dehydration, with their heads in their empty food bowls–a final desperate move with the hope that food would arrive before their last breath was drawn. Although the collection was made up predominately of large macaws, there were also hundreds of smaller parrots and toucans. These included Amazons, hawk heads, African greys, Jardine’s, Pionus and mini macaws. Most of these had succumbed. There were several cages with 25 to 30 birds in them that had either one or no survivors. It was a miracle that any of the birds were alive.

The feed company had told us what the farm’s approximate weekly consumption was. By taking inventory of the feed that was left in the garage, we were able to determine that the birds had not been fed in at least 10 days.

Inside the house awaited another horror. Incubators, still operating, contained dead babies that had hatched but were never fed. Aquarium brooders that were lined up against the wall all had one or two dead baby blue-and-gold macaws. All had starved to death, sitting on clean bedding, while waiting for their next meal. An open bucket of handfeeding formula was on the kitchen counter with a bowl and spoon next to it. It appeared as if someone had changed the bedding in the brooders and was ready to mix up some formula when he or she was interrupted. With our assistance, Dr. Clubb was able to tube-feed those that were too weak to eat or drink. One died in Bob Johnson’s hands while it was waiting to be tube fed. Another 60 birds that were too far gone died the following day. In all, there were only 335 birds left alive from the flock of almost 1,000. The following morning, the birds were taken to the Palm Beach Animal Control facility. Food donations, as well as volunteer labor from all the local bird clubs and organizations, began pouring in. When Lall’s family from Guyana tried to claim the birds as family property, they were presented with a bill for $130,000. The majority of this bill was Animal Control’s standard charge of $10 per animal per day for the care of confiscated animals. Ten dollars per day multiplied by 335 birds adds up very quickly. As the Lalls fought to regain the birds at a more reasonable price, the bill rose to approximately $180,000. On August 22, a judge ordered that the birds be auctioned off individually to the general public in order to raise the most money. Exactly what happened to Moses and Lila is still officially a mystery. Those who knew them said that they truly loved their birds and would never have deserted them. Moses and Lila are now considered dead. The murder investigation cannot proceed any further until their bodies are found. There were also two other people staying at the farm that were originally considered missing. They were Daljeet “Harry” Gobin, a fellow Guyanese, and Felix Eyuom, a reptile dealer from Africa. Harry Gobin is being sought for questioning.

The purpose of this article is not to try to solve an unsolved crime. It is to make everyone aware that such things can and do happen. Although this situation may be unique due to its magnitude, it is not unheard of on a smaller scale. It is not uncommon to read about animals dying from lack of care due to the undiscovered death or incapacitation of those responsible for their care.

What You Can Do

To prevent such a calamity from happening again, each and every one of you should have a plan. This plan should ensure that, should anything happen to you, it will be discovered without delay and your animals will be cared for. This can be as simple as a regularly expected phone call to a friend, a relative or someone’s answering machine. A simple statement like “I’m okay” is all that is necessary. The receiver of the regular call must be ready to notify someone who has been given written authority by you to break into your house and aviaries to care for your birds if you cannot be located. It must also be specifically stated, in a notarized document, who will hold and care for your birds until your whereabouts are discovered, or until your estate is settled. Your birds must never be allowed to be considered legally abandoned.

Lall’s birds were considered abandoned. They suffered the ultimate fate of being sold to the highest bidder without regard to the bidder’s expertise. Two thousand people converged at the auction on September 10th. Most were there to buy a cheap bird for their kids. Most bought bronco wild breeder macaws with the intention of turning them into pets.

Luckily, due to some generous monetary donations, the Johnsons were able to purchase the birds that were blind or crippled. These were purchased to be retired to the parrot sanctuary that they maintain.

All the birds were sold in small temporary holding cages with no doors and with two tiny metal cups. The idea behind no doors was to keep the public from opening the cages at the auction site after the purchase. It was explained to the buyers that the birds should be transferred to suitable housing after they were removed. Unfortunately, two weeks later buyers were still showing up at local vets with their purchases still in the temporary cages with no doors and nothing but the two tiny cups for food and water. As time went on, a large percentage of the birds were diagnosed with papilloma infections.

All proceeds from the publication of this article will go to support the parrot sanctuary run by the Johnsons. Private donations are also appreciated. Their address is Life Awareness Bird Sanctuary, P.O. Box 641032, Miami, FL 33164.

[malpractiice]

GENERAL

name: avery bennett

alias(es): none

gender: cis female

age: 29

date of birth: january 7th

place of birth: palm springs, california

hometown: los angeles, california (lived in cambridge, massachusetts for the majority of her adult life, moved for university and stayed for work)

spoken languages: english

sexual preference: bisexual (preference for women - more info here)

occupation: psychiatrist

APPEARANCE

eye color: grey

hair color: brown

height: 5′6″

scars: several small scars on her abdomen from laparoscopic surgery for her endometriosis; small healed gash under left eye (more along the far edge of the top of her cheekbone, really); quite a few keloid scars on the back of her right arm, right hand, and right shoulderblade from a broken glass door

burns: some very healed, minimal scarring from a very, very old burn on her left palm, where it was held down onto a glass stove element during her youth

over weight: no

under weight: no

FAVOURITE

color: maroon, peach, rose gold, black, red

hair color: n/a

eye color: n/a

song: through glass by stone sour

movie: flatliners

tv show: x-files

food: strawberries or eggs

drink: coffee, whiskey, bourbon, iced tea

book: frankenstein

HAVE THEY

passed university: yes

had sex: yes

had sex in public: yes

gotten pregnant: no

kissed a boy: yes

kissed a girl: yes

gotten tattoos: yes, several

gotten piercings:  yes, ears and nose

been in love: platonically, yes

stayed up for more than 24 hours: constantly

ARE THEY

a virgin: no

a cuddler: sometimes

a kisser: sometimes

scared easily: no

jealous easily: no

trustworthy: yes and no (she’ll screw anyone over if it benefits her, but she won’t do so otherwise and will avoid it if possible)

dominant: yes

submissive: rarely

in love: no

single: yes

RANDOM QUESTIONS (tw for self harm/suicide mention)

have they harmed themselves: yes

thought of suicide: yes

attempted suicide: verse-dependent

wanted to kill someone: yes

have/had a job: yes

have any fears: she’s both claustrophobic and terrified of death (particularly via ovarian cancer like her mother, as endometriosis increases the risk)

FAMILY

sibling(s): none

parents: her mother passed away from ovarian cancer when avery was 23, and her father is alive and well, but serving a life sentence in prison and not in contact with avery (by her choice, not his)

children: none

pets: she’s a bird person, and took care of her grandmother’s african grey parrot for ten years after she passed until the bird’s own death (she was very close to buying another - or maybe some conures - before she came to work for mount massive, and now fills that hole in her heart by befriending and caring for the facility’s crows)

TAGGED BY: @5minutetorture (thank u so much ilysm) TAGGING: anyone reading this, i’m tagging you specifically

[bayoubluebirb]

Read This Before Buying A Bird!

There are some things to be considered before going to a pet store and buying that cute little conure or cockatiel in a cage, adopting a bird from a shelter, or homing a bird from a small independent breeder. Addressed questions: How much money are you willing to spend? Are you okay with the possibility of having a furniture-destructive animal in the house? How much space do you have? What is the climate and your neighborhood like? How long are you away from home per day? How much time can you commit?

How much money are you willing to spend on your pet per month?

- I probably spend about $50-$100 on my bird a month on average. On big trips to pick up perches, trees, or cages, it’s more along $200-$800.

- Birds are not cheap. They can range in price, but typically a healthy hand-reared budgie will cost anything from $50 to $100. My Peach Faced Lovebird was $140. I have a male Solomon Eclectus that was almost $2000. African Greys, Congo and Timneh, range $2500-$3500. Macaws range $2500-$23,000, etc.

- Cages are expensive! A good quality cage that is not full of harmful metals or paints, will cost between $200 and $5000. My SL Eclectus’ cage is pure acrylic and was almost $800. He will be getting a larger cage and that is $1500.

- Birds do need annual vet check ups, and they require exotic veterinarians specialized specifically in Birds. Because they need a special doctor, it also costs more. Co-pays are usually around $150-$400, and procedures and medications can be off the roof expensive.

- If you cannot afford to feed yourself, provide yourself with necessities and a couple wants, and are living comfortably, a bird is not the pet for you.

Are you okay with them possibly destroying a few beloved things in your home?

- Birds are often described as animals that take and don’t give back. They are natural foragers, and need stimulation to keep them entertained. Your parrot may chew at your door frames, your door itself, couch cushions, Leather materials, kitchen supplies, etc.

- Birds have extremely sensitive respiratory tracts, so if you aren’t willing to give up that lovely PFAS chemical we Environmentalists like to call The Devil We Know, AKA Teflon, then a bird is not for you.

- If you aren’t willing to trade in bleach, vinegar, non-stick, cleaning sprays and window cleaners, for something organic, trusted and approved by your avian vet, then a bird is not for you. It is much more expensive, but it would not only keep your bird safe, but also you safe!

How much space do you have in your home?

-Even if your bird’s wings are clipped, you need enough space for your bird to spread its wings and maneuver about.

-Birds talk a lot, so if you appreciate your quiet time, don’t get a bird if you live in close-quarters.

-Talk to your neighbors first before you buy a parrot if you live in an apartment or townhome. Yes. The birds will scream. Yes, your neighbors will hear it.

-If you want more than one bird, even if they’re the same specie, never house them in the same cage, even if it’s giant! Birds are NON DOMESTICATED animals, and it’s important we mimic their habits in the wild as to not frustrate them. Birds are animals that while in flocks, are incredibly spread out unless they’re mates or conversing. Birds are always alert, and are watching and listening. They need their space.

What is the climate like yearly?

-Where do you live and what is the temperature in each season?

-Do you get snow in the winter? Many people up north have birds, but it’s also more pricey to own a bird up north due to the extra expenses needed to keep the bird warm.

-How warm/cold do you keep the air on in your house?

-What species of bird are you considering? They come from all different habitats. The Peach Faced Lovebird, for example, is native to sub-desert regions like Namibia and Angola. Probably not a good idea to get a Peach Faced Lovebird if you keep your home below 19°C/66°F.

-Birds NEED vitamins (D3) they get from the sun, just like people! If your weather is consistently unable to provide these vitamins to your birds, you either need to purchase a UVB/UVA lamp, or you just should not get a bird.

What is your neighborhood like?

- Down in Florida, Texas, and many other states with high-demand parrot breeding and shops, there’s a lot of thievery. Make sure you live in a safe environment.

- If you live near chemical/manufacturing plants, or has an immediate family member that does, a bird is not for you.

- Birds are very sensitive to pollution. Please make sure your neighborhood is clean, because not only is it bad for the pets, but also the people!

- How noisy is the neighborhood? Do you live in New Orleans and pop big celebrations for Mardi Gras? Do you live in areas with lots of fireworks or loud noises? This can startle your bird. It can bring them stress!

- If you plan on flight training and/or bringing them outside on a harness, is your town/city very busy? Is there a lot of traffic? Are there birds of prey that live nearby? Hawks WILL and HAVE swooped down to snatch a parrot off of someone’s shoulder for a snack, and have even snatched them out of the sky while free-flying. Please be careful!

How long per day are you away at work/school?

- If you work a full time job and are a college student, you will not have time to take care of a bird and be able to grant your bird’s needs.

- How many hours a day do you work/are away from home? Parrots on average need AT LEAST six to seven hours a day out of their cage!

- Birds need attention, but not in the sense where you need to throw them a ball or cuddle with them. Being in the room with them out of the cage is even plenty to make them happy. They want you to be with them, but not on them!

How much time can you devote to your bird? How patient are you?

- Birds are a lifetime commitment. Depending on the species, your bird can live between 15 and 100 years. Do not adopt a bird unless you have accepted that this bird will be with you through everything. If you move, if you get married or divorced, if you have children, if you get other pets, etc.

- If you don’t think you’ll want the same bird for twenty+ years, do not get a bird. There are countless in avian shelters and sanctuaries right now, and it’s heartbreaking to see. If you wouldn’t sell your child because you got bored of them or were struggling to care for them, don’t sell your parrot.

- Parrots grow extremely attached to the people they’re used to being around, and in that case have many emotions similar to humans. They put trust in you, and rely on you, and love you. Rehoming them after multiple years of building that relationship can cause self-mutilating behaviors, depression, aggression, and even death from loneliness and feeling abandoned. If you cannot handle strong emotions and a deep attachment, a bird is not for you.

- Many parrots love to learn, and many are stubborn. They are extremely smart animals and among the most intelligent in the world, so keeping them stimulated with daily training is essential.

- Birds bite, and when they bite, it hurts... A LOT. I have been bitten until bleeding by an African Grey, I have been bitten by a previously abused Yellow-headed Amazon, I am constantly bitten by my Lovebird that I am trying to train to be less aggressive. Birds bite, and no, if you don’t understand why you aren’t allowed to scream “Ow!” when it happens, a bird is not the pet for you.

- Birds are not dogs, nor cats, nor horses. Negative reinforcement will only enable Negative behavior in your parrot! You must have the patience to, even when they bite you, praise them for it. You want them to know that biting doesn’t get a reaction out of you and that it won’t make you give them more or less attention. They will eventually learn this and try to find other ways of communicating with you.

- Birds do not bite to communicate by nature. You must take time to learn your bird’s body language. They will always give you at least FOUR warnings before they bite you hard. Please, learn to speak to your bird. They cannot learn English fluently like everyone else.

Please, let me know if I should do some more of these helpful pointers! By no means am I insinuating you should not get a bird, because I love hearing about people’s emotions and excitement toward them. They’re wonderful companions. I merely aim to inform people before they make a big lifetime decision like adding a feathered friend into their family!

[kennyparrots]

The African Grey Parrot Makes a Superb Pet

African Dark parrots have many charming characteristics and parrot sweethearts will observe that an African Dim Parrot is one of the most straightforward parrots to keep as a pet. Not just that, the African parrot is an extremely famous pet parrot for some reasons. Their uncommon talking and mental capacities implies that they connect well with their proprietors and are a delight to have as a most loved pet.

Since time is running short, these parrots will foster an enormous jargon and it has been accounted for that they discuss well with their proprietors whenever given the motivation.

What does an African Dim parrot resemble?

Buy african grey parrot it is a medium measured parrot of around 10 to 14 inches which likewise makes him an ideal pet since he is not difficult to house and to deal with. Of course, the male is bigger than the female, yet all at once just barely.

Albeit practically the same apparently, there are two distinct kinds of African Dim. One is the Congo African Dim which has a light dark body tone, exceptionally light dim to white on the head and with a splendid red tail. The other is the Timneh African Dim with hazier dim quills on top, light dark chest and with a maroon shaded tail. The general body work of both of these parrots is a lot of something similar with the two genders, yet the female will in general have a marginally smaller head and a more thin neck than the male.

Not shocking when you consider the life expectancy of different parrots, the African Dark has a long life expectancy so a proprietor should can make a drawn out obligation to the parrot when they choose to take one on as a pet. They can satisfy 60 years which is very astonishing when you consider the typical family pet.

Keeping your African Dark solid and cheerful.

This parrot has an exceptionally high knowledge which truly intends that in the event that not kept entertained they will become exhausted and this isn't great for his general prosperity. An exhausted parrot will foster a few vices and rapidly as well, which could be difficult to switch. A few signs to search for to check whether he is exhausted are:

- Feather picking

- Testy and antagonistic

- Gnawing

- Self-mangling

According to the pet parrot's perspective, one of the propensities that will cause him hurt is that of plume picking. Assuming you at any point notice your parrot taking out feathers move on to this issue straight away on the grounds that it isn't great for him to have uncovered patches where he has culled out his quills.

Another issue is that they can turn out to be exceptionally cranky assuming they are exhausted and this will make him a disagreeable companion. He will probably begin gnawing and be very awful to people around him. On the off chance that truly bothered, he will even self-disfigure.

Very much like any shrewd creature a pet parrot needs communication with its proprietor consistently and needs excitement to keep it blissful. This doesn't imply that you should play with it for hours daily, yet your pet likes to have a specific measure of opportunity and play with its proprietor.

The African Dim do prepare flawlessly so partake simultaneously and show him a few deceives that he will cherish doing and individuals will cherish doing with him. Likewise hang some toys in his enclosure so he can play with them when he is all alone.

Be 'one of the herd' to your parrot.

Right at home, the African Dim would fly in a group so they truly do will generally regard their proprietor as one of the herd. Due to this the parrot will frequently appreciate having the side of his head scoured and somewhat of a scratch there as well, yet he won't partake in his body being taken care of. You will frequently see with a gathering of parrots that they will more often than not kiss around one another's head. It is a propensity for parrots.

Assuming you have your pet parrot around your face really do be mindful so as not to let it 'kiss' you around the mouth (and they love to do this) since people can move microscopic organisms from their mouth to the bird which isn't sound.

In the event that being kept by a family, kids need to comprehend the character of a parrot since, supposing that they really do get nibbled, it harms as the parrot's nose is exceptionally hard and sharp and is intended for opening seeds and nuts. On the off chance that a youngster disturbs a parrot they could get chomped, even by a serene parrot.

African Dark parrots will engage for quite a long time, yet provided that they are painstakingly cared for with the right eating regimen, social necessities and lodging. Appreciate helping them to talk and watch them play out the stunts that you show them and they, at the end of the day, will do assuming you give them the toys to play with.

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[iwatchanimeoccasionally]

Ok, @topaxi said they’d like a post of all the animals I’d like to get so here it is.(under the read more because I am insane and there is so much)

This is a lot (and I know I’m not going to get everything on the first go so this is a work in progress) so let’s start with the smaller categories.

The first category is something I will never actually own because A) I am autistic so a lot of loud noises is something that I CANNOT handle and B) I don’t have the time to devote to them that I would need to keep them happy.

Birds: African Grey Parrot, Cockatoo, some kind of dove or pigeon, and a chicken. As you can probably tell, I haven’t put a ton of thought into these because I know I will never really own a birb.

Reptiles: Tortoise, preferable and African Spurred, but I’d take something smaller. I just think they’re neat. A bearded dragon because they’re hecka cool and cute. I really want some type of snake but my sister is deathly afraid of them so they’re a no-go if I want her in my life even a little bit. 

Amphibian: Axolotl. Have you seen them? THey’re awesome. I don’t want to maintain an aquarium, otherwise I’d have one by now. But maybe someday I’ll be patient enough to have an aquarium pet. 

Cats: An Oriental shorthair. I like long faces and they have a dumb meow. I mostly want a white one right now, but that might change and I might want another if I do get my white guy. I’d also take a maine coone, a savannah cat, an ocecat, or just rescue who is just right. I’m gonna be honest, I’m not much of a cat person but I believe they’re closer to the supernatural than other animals and I’m terrified of anything supernatural so when I move out on my own I’m gonna need a cat of my own to help me out with that stuff. Mostly because i like pets to be guardians and protect me just as much as I protect them and the most and least I expect for protection is warning when there is something there that shouldn’t be.

Rabbits: I will probably never get another rabbit, honestly. Larry is my entire world and I adore my other two rabbits, so I can’t see me being able to move on and get another rabbit if any of them pass. And they are a lot of work that I just am not sure I want to commit myself to again with the dogs that I want to get. However, I do still dream of having a sandy and fawn flemish giant (gotta catch ‘em all), a rex, a french lop, a holland lop, a dutch, and probably any other breed that I see.

Foxes: I just want a fox. I’m not picky. I just think they’re cool. Again, I never will because they’re too much work and require too much time and aren’t really good with any other pet, especially rabbits, but I can dream.

Farm animals: I want a cow, a goat, a couple sheep, a pig, and a horse. I’m not picky about what kind for any of them. Except maybe the horse. Let me do some research and get back to you. But, unless I win the lottery, they’re just not financially viable and, again, I don’t have the time to give them the care they need.

And now the big category, Dogs.

First is another collie. I’m not sure I’d stop at just one more because they’re great dogs, but I also can’t imagine owning more than two at once because I work in a grooming salon so I know exactly what they need in that regard and there’s only so much work that I want to bring home. But, specifically, I’d ideally get another sable merle, or just sable, from the same breeder I got Barkley from. Preferably same parents and everything so they’re siblings. I think that’d be cute. Oh, and I want a girl this time. 

Then, I want to rescue a greyhound. They look so dumb and are so funny and I love them. They’re super fragile, though, or at least that’s what I’m told, so I need a lot more financial stability before I can even consider that. Plus more room. I believe our house is big enough for another dog, but not a greyhound. 

Borzoi. Named Z. Because I have a friend who, for a while, really like that “the birds work for the bourgeoisie,” meme so I think it’s funny. Plus, I was watching Ocean’s 8 and the ex-boyfriend is shown walking two of them for a moment and I thought they were beautiful dogs that look like number 1 and number 2 on my list mixed together so I immediately thought that I need all 3 so I could have the whole trilogy.

A border collie. They’re probably my favorite breed but I have a mental block that I can’t get one without replacing Midnight so I want a blonde female to get as opposite from him as possible. (Her name was going to be what I’m going to name my next collie, but it’s more fitting for the collie now that I’ve decided to get another) There are generally more health problems for blonde border collies, though, and you’re almost guaranteed to have to buy them from breeders, which I don’t especially want to do. I mean, I’m fine with going through a breeder for collies but I’d rather rescue for other breeds. I don’t know why but that’s where I’m at right now.

Great Dane. I want a horse dog. I’ve always loved big dogs, in general if an animal has a large size I want it. And there’s this one named Pip who comes to my work and he’s so big and so much fun and I adore him so I want one now.

Irish Wolfhound. I think wire hair looks really cool and, again, I like big dogs, so I’ve wanted this breed for years. About 10 years, to be specific. One named Castiel comes to work for nails and I talked mom into letting me brush him out one time and damn, did he look good.

Smooth Saint Bernard. Purely because of a dog named Daisy who came to my work and she was the sweetest girl. She recently passed, about three months ago I believe, and I cried when I heard.

Standard Poodle. I don’t really want a curly coated dog because that doesn’t seem like fun daily maintenance, but I really love the way black standard poodles look. Especially with a clean face and clean feet. Plus there are so many fun, cute haircut options to play around with. 

Shih-tzu, Maltese, or Japanese Chin: I won’t actually own a small dog, until maybe when I’m old, but they’re all real cute.

Pit Bull. They’re so cute and sweet and I love them so much. 

Old English Sheepdog and/or Bearded Collie. They just look like such big dumbs and I love that in a dog.

Bull Terrier. I’m a sucker for long faces and they’re basically nothing but a long face.

Afghan Hound. They’re similar to Borzois to me, honestly. Just long face skinny bois with long hair. Which I like.

Smooth Collie. Specifically blue merle. I hate the way that color pattern looks on rough collies, but I think it looks fly as hell on smooths.

To be honest, I would love to own any herding breed other than a german shepherd. And I have a type, I love the long, sleek, skinny bois. (And american eskimo was never on this list, nor would it ever have made it, but I love Oso to death and he has made it so I have the most patience with eskies at work because they need to be handled a specific way and he has taught me the correct way)

[superwolfiestar]

Kitten(Gravebeaks Oneshot fanfic)

"Mark, what the bird is that?"

Mark looked at Falcon with complete and utter confusion spread across his face. (Mark usually looked confused, but this was an exception for today he was looking utterly confused!)

"What's what?"

That! In your hand!"

Oh! That's just my new pet kitty!"

"Your...?"

"Kitty! Yeah! And isn't it the most cutest witto-wickly kitty you've ever seen!?"

"Ickly…?"

Mark squeezed the bundle of grey fluffy goodness tight to his chest, making its eyes bulge slightly.

"Mark! I don’t think having a pet around in the mansion would be a good idea!" The Falcon bird told the parrot. "That kitten is so small like the size of the tennis ball, it would get lost and hide around the mansion! We can’t keep it!”

“Hey! Don’t call my baby “it”!” Mark hold his kitten very tight to his chest. “It a “He”! And his name is Mark Jr.! I name him after me!” He press his kitten to his cheek. “He’s my son! A cute and adorable witto cutie baby boy! How can’t you resist this cute adorable little baby!” He said as he held the kitten up and right close to Falcon beak.

“Meow” the kitten meow out as Falcon gazed down at the small cat. It looked back through bright green eyes. Those eyes looked so loving, so gentle, so inviting, so…

No! He can’t defeat the cuteness, he have to be strong and manly. Real man can’t be interesting in cute thing like pet, that’s what his father taught him.

Mark Jr. then lick the top bottom beak of Falcon, as his paws tap at his beak repeatedly. Mark let out a “awe” of this adorable sight.

“Awwwwww he started to like youuuuu! Can we keep him! Can we? Can we? Can we!?” Mark jump up and down like some child wanted some toys.

Taking a care of small kitten is a big responsibility but it just one kitten. How bad can this be?

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Falcon regret this, he regret saying that in his head.

"Kittens, Mark," Falcon says, in furious a bit. "Kittens."

Mark surveys the scene in the living room fireplace. "Yes," he says. "I can see that."

There are twelve, no, thirteen kittens running around, at their living room. It's difficult to count them because they keep darting in and out of sight, hiding under the sofa or between the cushions or behind Marks legs. Mark himself is sitting cross-legged on the floor, like some kind of old, grey curly-haired, elderly cat lady, and holds one black kitten in one hand and one white kitten in the other. Falcon wouldn't be surprised if Mark turned out to be hiding more under his jacket.

Since Mark doesn't seem inclined to venture any more information about what's going on, Falcon shoos the kittens away from the couch armchair and sits down. From the floor, the kittens look at him reproachfully.

"How did this happen?" Falcon asks, ignoring the kittens. He's not picking any of them up. He's definitely not caving in under the pressure of their big kitten eyes. He's not. Part of him is still hoping against hope that those kittens are some lost kitten looking for a family to be adopted. Surely Mark told everyone on social media of wanted a kitten better than the alternative, which is that this morning Mark robbed a pet store. Maybe he should have bought a adult leash so Mark wouldn’t steal more kitten.

"I'm not a psychopath," Mark says, scratching one of the kittens between the ears.

"I didn't say anything!" Falcon complains.

Mark scoffs. "Please," he says. "Your train of thought is more than obvious." Then he proceeds to explain in minute detail how he knew what Falcon was thinking about, just with his skills of observation. Halfway through, Falcon loses track of what the African parrot bird is saying and instead stares at a kitten who's trying to unravel yarn ball with its tiny claws. The yarn ball is winning, much to the kitten's dismay.

"All right," Falcon says when Mark pauses to catch his breath. "I believe you, you're not crazy. Then I suppose there's a perfectly good reason why we have thirteen kittens in our living room."

"Fifteen," Mark corrects him. He doesn't venture any reason for the kittens, good or otherwise.

Falcon groans. "Mark! Why are there fifteen kittens in our living room?"

"Because I want to keep them," Mark sniffs.

Eventually, though, the threat of forced feline eviction gets to him. Mark is lucky that Falcon is so remarkably well-adjusted, otherwise he would have already been booted from the house along the kittens.

"I bought them," Mark explains, wrapping his hands protectively around the nearest kitten. "When you sent me to buy milk for Mark Jr. I saw them and bought them home with me."

Falcon is impressed that Mark remembered about the milk. He'd only been trying to get the lazy parrot to do grocery shopping for about a year. "Fifteen kittens, though? Where did you even buy fifteen kittens? Not at Petsmart, I hope."

Mark hoards the kittens closer. "From a man in the old pet store," he replies. "He was selling kittens and I bought them all."

One of the kittens, a calico critter smaller than Mark's fist, mews in protest at being crowded against Mark's chest. Falcon rescues him before it's squished. "Right, man on the street, that's not suspicious at all," Falcon says.

He gets a scathing look from Mark in return for the sarcasm. "Do you take me for a fool?" asks the parrot who went to buy milk and got home with fifteen kittens.

Falcon takes a deep breath and pets the kitten in his lap. It purrs happily. "I understand if you wanted a pet," he says. "But... fifteen? What are you even going to do with fifteen kittens?" He's hit by a sudden, nasty suspicion. "You aren't going to use any of them for your crazy robots experiments or whatever, are you?"

Mark let out of a dramatic gasp and looks outraged at the idea. "Of course not! I simply like having them around. They make boredom more tolerable."

They watch one of the kittens amble across the carpet and bump its nose against one of its brothers or sisters. This make Mark heart so happy that he let out a squealing noise.

"All right, we can keep four or five." Falcon concedes. "Maybe my sister can help us spread the word, see if there's people who want to adopt a kittens..."

"No," Mark protect and holding a kittens in his arms. "We're keeping all of them. They are all my children!!!! You hear me?!?! My. Precious. Children!!!!”

"Mark..."

"All of them!" Mark exclaims, so forcefully that many of the kittens are startled and run away from him.

Falcon sight and pets the kittens. "I suppose it's better than the time when you shoot holes in the wall," he says.

He let him keep all of his children because he want to see his parrot bird boyfriend to be happy. If that make him happy, then Falcon is happy with him too.

Later that day he has to go out, because Mark forgot to buy milk. He pray that Mark didn’t get more kitten with he’s out when he get back home.

[sisyphus-prime]

Me: I don't like birds,

Also me: *helps mom with the bird feeder*

Also me: *spends time watching the birds out my window at the bird feeder*

Me: I just don't see the appeal of ownin on

Search history: *what is the best set up for a bird*

Search history: *where to buy African grey parrots*

Me: yeah I just don't like birds :/

[alarriefantasy]

Annoying neighbours? Thnx!

I got a bit carried away here! I ended up making an all-around neighbors fic rec - BUT, since you wanted specifically, “annoying neighbors,’ I put * next to fics that are what you’re looking for! :) :) Hope that’s not too confusing! 

                                        Neighbors Fic Rec

*Won’t Let Go of You for Nothing by AFangirlFantasy

Words: 3k

Louis’ new neighbor is playing their music offensively loud, and he’s fucking pissed. Every night this week he hasn’t been able to fall asleep because of it, but tonight, Louis refuses to suffer again. Taking matters into his own hands, Louis goes over to knock some much needed sense into their brain.

Things may or may not go the way he plans.

Or a Love/Hate neighbors AU

someone new by larrytale

Words: 3k

After realizing that standing around and worrying is only wasting precious time, Harry braces his hands on the wall and takes a deep breath, trying to will his nerves away. He needs wifi.

“PENIS!”

He has to stop himself from laughing after the word leaves his mouth, the absurdity of the situation finally catching up to him.

Return The Favor by Taayjaay

Words: 3k

Louis has a habit for almost burning his apartment complex down while cooking. His new neighbour helps him out.

it’ll all come up roses by neonmoonlight

Words: 4k

or the one where louis really doesn’t hate his neighbor who keeps waking him up at the crack of dawn. ft magic, liam, niall, and zayn barely being mentioned, harry and his fucking motorcycle, a date and a kiss.

Through the Wall (Through the Wall) by taggiecb 

Words: 5k

The prompt

“We live in adjacent apartment and one day I accidentally knocked a hole in the wall and into your living room. I’m really sorry oh my God you’re naked” AU from qulcksilvers.tumblr.com

Gimme Gimme by CarlyLovesLarry

Words: 5k

or where Louis is a broke college student with a hot new hunk of a neighbor

Lust for Life by larryent 

Words: 6k

AU. After Louis moves into a new flat, his fit next door neighbour who happens to be a baker brings him cupcakes to welcome him into the building.

*Can’t Shake You Out by fackinglouis

Words: 8k

Or the one where Harry and Louis have lived in the same building for three years but just meet now and bond over their crazy neighbors.

you've got a friend in me by graceana

Words: 8k

Louis talks to himself a lot so he buys a hedgehog and flirts through post-it notes with his fit neighbor who makes wonderful apple crumble.

there was a reason i collided into you by sockslwt 

Words: 9k

AU where Louis and Harry are neighbors who meet in the elevator of their apartment one morning and it becomes a routine for them. Louis pines a lot. Then one day, Harry doesn’t show up at the elevator like he usually does, and well, Louis might panic.

*Get Off of My Cloud by Marora_Daris 

Words: 9k

Harry is the most annoying neighbour that sexually frustrated Louis could have. Niall decides it’s a good idea to handcuff them together.

Featuring guinea pigs, animal print leggings and inappropriate boners.

London Calls Me a Stranger by Thatscoolbutwhataboutlarry 

Words: 9k

“Hello, my beautiful, conceited coquette.”

“Hi, daddy.”

Or the one where Harry is a tease, and Louis is his new neighbour.

*3B Neighbour by orphan_account

Words: 10k

Dear Neighbour,I love the sound of your rooster alarm, it’s sucha joy waking up 5 in the morning. Can you get itany louder?

Or: a mysterious neighbour keeps slipping the worst sort of notes under Harry’s door.

You and Me and the Devil Makes Three by moodlighting

Words: 10k

AU. Louis moves in next door to Harry. Louis has a ghost, Harry has an extra futon and a crush.

*I’ll Make This Feel Like Home by 5ft9

Words: 12k

Harry can’t sleep because the cat next door won’t stop meowing. He goes over to confront its owner, things go surprisingly well, and the cat ends up being the cutest thing that he’s ever seen. Well, besides its omega owner.

A love story quickly blossoms.

in midnights, in cups of coffee by suspendrs

Words: 15k

Or, Louis is overworked and cold, Harry is stressed out, and they might be in love.

*Cut to The Feeling by ishiplouis 

Words: 15k

Louis has just moved into his new apartment in the fancy Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London. All was well until he notices that his neighbour rarely closes the curtains which makes for an unlikely friendship to form.

Or AU where Louis is a ghostwriter working from home, and Harry is his firefighter neighbour who happens to have the cutest dog on Earth.

*Sweet Cheeks by NoShitSherlock

Words: 17k

Louis is an innocent, pretty in glasses, flustered mess of a high school sex-ed teacher who gets far too many dirty compliments and taps on the ass from his students. Harry, the lacrosse senior star and bad boy of Rowan High, gets transferred to Mr. Tomlinson’s sex-ed class after humiliating his previous teacher. It’s just what he likes to do.

Harry becomes set on humiliating Mr. Tomlinson who just so happens to be his next door neighbour, but it backfires when sexual comments get made. There’s one thing about Harry Styles: he doesn’t do teachers.

Until he does.

please don’t be in love with someone else by wildestdreams 

Words: 18k

The one where Harry and Louis are neighbors and there’s a lot of overthinking, misunderstandings, Backstreet Boys sing alongs, embarrassing moments in the hallway, and pining. They somehow still make it work.

*That’s How I Know by allwaswell16 

Words: 19k

Louis Tomlinson has just landed his dream job, coaching soccer at Augustus University. When he moves into a new house near campus, he meets his very fit new neighbor, English professor Harry Styles. Although their first meeting leads to an instant mutual dislike, the more Harry gets to know Louis, the more he likes what he sees.

Or the one where Harry’s African grey parrot spills his dirty secrets to his very hot neighbor.

In Dreams by dolce_piccante

Words: 23k

When Harry moves to a new city, his new flat come with a number of sweet, anonymous gifts and surprises that brighten his days. Could it be a friendly ghost? Another friendly presence in his new building is his tattooed neighbor, Louis, who seems determined to put a smile back on his face.

*A Whole New World by backonefish 

Words: 24k

Louis has moved into his new apartment to start his new job as a teacher. Things would be great. If only his arsehole neighbour didn’t wake him up every morning by playing piano.Shenanigans ensue. Like a very inadvisable kissing bet.

hit me with your sweet love, steal me with a kiss by icedwaters

Words: 27k

or louis is a 22 year old photographer in his third year of uni, and harry is his 19 year old cat-loving neighbor.

Curtains, Cataclysms, and Constellations by aclosetlarryshipper

Words: 30k

Harry doesn’t understand the boy next door.

People don’t normally send surreptitious messages through the form of symbolic emotion and quick glances if they want to be left alone. Right?

No. His new neighbour is trying to say something to him.

(And if Harry decides to devote his entire summer to figuring him out, it will be a summer well spent.)

*Two Steps Behind by sacredheart (orphan_account)

Words: 38k

Or, Louis is two years younger than his neighbors, Harry, Liam, Niall, and Zayn, and he grows up bending over backwards to get their attention and acceptance. Especially Harry’s

Just Me, You, And This Box of Matches by tomlinsunshine 

Words: 87k

Louis is fairly sure that his new neighbour is going to destroy him. And also their apartment building, and the dumpsters outside, and all the forests within a thirty mile radius. But. Mostly him.

updated: 03.24.2019