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| Name: |
Cinder
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Age: |
Ten years old
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| Gender: |
Female
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Kind: |
Pied Cockatiel
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| Home: |
Dover, New Hampshire, USA
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Cinder
was given to us as a rescue, one year ago. She had been kept in
an outdoor flight cage, with wild birds, and was badly picked on and
beaten up. Her leg was dislocated and broken, and never treated,
leaving it badly deformed. Her crest was also almost completely pulled
out. And she had several sinus infections, that went untreated, causing
her to have chronic sinus issues and enlarged nares. Cinder arrived in
our home scared and untame, but after a few months of working with her,
she has become a beautiful, healthy, happy and sweet little pet. We had
her bad leg amputated, for her safety and comfort, and she seemed to
know we were doing it to help her. She is so much happier now, and seems
so much more comfortable. She plays with toys and eats anything you put
in front of her. She isn't crazy about handling, but will allow me to
pick her up without biting. She loves to go in the shower, and to sit on
top of her cage, in her wicker basket. She has adapted wonderfully to
having only one leg, and is a daily inspiration, because of her
determination and strong spirit. Cinder is a very special little girl,
and a gift that truly keeps on giving!
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