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Read the story (PDF) - World Parrot Trust

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One of <strong>the</strong> most important things <strong>the</strong> small community of people who truly <br />

appreciate <strong>the</strong> magical spirit of parrots can do is help to reduce <strong>the</strong> need for such <br />

refuges in <strong>the</strong> first place. Among o<strong>the</strong>r things, we can educate o<strong>the</strong>rs and raise <br />

awareness about <strong>the</strong> gravity of <strong>the</strong> decision to adopt a parrot. Prospective owners <br />

should consider <strong>the</strong>ir decision as carefully as <strong>the</strong>y would any o<strong>the</strong>r lifelong <br />

commitment: <strong>the</strong>y should be able to say with confidence that <strong>the</strong>y agree to take <br />

this bird for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. <br />

Places like Zazu’s House are rare but not uncommon. A quick online search will <br />

locate multiple parrot rescue operations in your area. Any amount of time, money, <br />

or o<strong>the</strong>r resources you can afford to donate will be greatly appreciated by humans <br />

and parrots alike. For more information on Zazu’s House, visit <br />

www.zazushouse.org, or look for <strong>the</strong>m on Facebook. <br />

Content and photos copyright © 2012 Emily Lott Robinson. All rights reserved. <br />

16 ZAZU’S HOUSE BY EMILY LOTT ROBINSON

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