First things. This time tomorrow Sandra and I will be on a plane on our way to Brisbane. The neighbour can't deal with her attention demanding screaming any more and has demanded that she goes. I have a friend who has 5 acres outside Brisbane, has an assortment of 'toos and used to work at a wildlife sanctuary so Sandra will be living with her. We've decided to send some money each month to help with expenses. I'm staying for a few days to help Sandra settle in. This is absolutely heart breaking for us but we've been told by our avian vet that should it go to council we willl lose and may risk losing our other birds too. She's going to someone who we know who will look after her as well or maybe even better then us. Anyway, in honour of Sandra I justwanted to put up some pics.

Sandra came to us as a feather plucker at the end of October.


This was taken a couple of weeks ago (she was in a bad mood) and she's gotten even better.


Kisses with daddy


Kisses with mummy

Just being a 'too

Abby, I'm so sorry you have to part with Sandra. It has to be very difficult. It sounds like a very good home that she's going to. Prayers and good thoughts are being sent your way for everyone.

Im sorry Mary! She looks great though, and I really think you did your part!! Have a safe trip and check in!!

i'm sorry that you have to go through this - knowing that you picked out a good place for the girlie and you'll even be there to help her settle in, you're probably the one hurting most.... i hope everything goes well.... ((hugs))

ps: you should frame the picture of sandra and yourself - it's absolutely adorable

She is so beautiful. It sounds like this is for the best, no matter how hard it is! It's great that she has a wonderful home to go to!

I am so sorry. I remember seeing these pictures before and how proud you two look with Sandra. I'm so sorry.

I am sorry you have to part with Sandra but you are doing the best thing for her, she will love you for that forever.

Those photos are heartbreaking in light of the news that you will soon be parted. But at least you have the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you are placing her in great hands and a wonderful environment where she can scream all she wants with no adverse consequences. Sometimes a 'too just needs to be a 'too.

Hang in there.....my heart goes out to you and Sandra.

My heart goes out to you. So sorry. Thanks for taking her in and making sure that she now has a new wonderful home.