- Meet Lou. Abandoned in a foreclosed home, Lou is one of thousands of parrots in need of rescue. From the wilds of Costa Rica to suburban America, a lovable, quirky cast of parrots will reveal their unforgettable tales and the bittersweet world they share with humans. Their outrageous intelligence and uncanny ability to communicate in any language has made parrots one of the world’s most popular pets. But unlike dogs and cats, parrots have not been domesticated. With high decible squawks and complex behavior, they are hardwired for the wild. Add a lifespan of up to 70+ years with their intense need to bond, and a life in captivity doesn’t always have a happy ending. With shelters and sanctuaries struggling to meet the demand, too many birds like Lou have no place to go.
There's something quite poignant about a parrot in captivity that decides to pluck out all of its feathers. Really sad how most of these birds are beautiful, but unwanted. People say they want a parrot and then don't follow through. Just an impulse commitment that can severely harm the poor bird. Pretty good documentary on the lives of domestic parrots.
This is spot on. It is really sad. The parrots are trying to form a lifelong bond with their person, while at the same time dealing with living it's life in a cage, in a house, without a mate - things they certainly haven't evolved to do. What I don't think most realize is the immense emotional and psychological impact this has on birds. They just aren't domesticated in the same way that dogs and cats are. I've been helping out at a parrot rescue for awhile now, and we're filled to the brim with the number of birds we can adequately take care of, and we have requests for surrenders almost everyday. It really is heartbreaking to see the birds that are given up because people had no idea what sort of commitment they were getting into in getting a parrot.Really sad how most of these birds are beautiful, but unwanted. People say they want a parrot and then don't follow through. Just an impulse commitment that can severely harm the poor bird.