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Chicago Parrot Bird Boarding, Training and Behavior Specialists
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MEET THE RESIDENTS OF THE POLITE PARROT Pete and Michelle Karras share their home with 19 rescued animals,and two toddlers, please take a moment to meet them all.
Welcome George
George was adopted from Ollie's Parrots Perch in Dekalb IL.
We adopted Natalie through The Buddy Foundation So far she just loves being here. She is getting along beautifully with Doris our other Cat, as well as becoming accustomed to all the parrots, dogs, rabbit, fish, and of course that big Green Iguana. She also loves our two little human girls that play with her all day.
Ellis was all naked when he arrived but thanks to BirD-elicious' Pluckers diet he is feathering out beautifully!
Fannie May On the eight year anniversary of my mother's passing. I was packing my car to leave Ma. to head back home here to Il. When my niece Alana who is seven, and just went through major brain surgery for Moya Moya Syndrome was standing next to my car with a stray dog next to her. I was very emotional about leaving my niece and all of my family especially on this day. I asked her whose dog it was and she looked at me and said " Auntie Shelly it's Annie" So after two flea baths and a trip to the pet store for flea spray, collar, leash, food, and treats. We warmly welcome Fannie May into our lives. She is a seven month old Border Collie mix. Rocky Rocky was rescued from a drug house. She had a colorful vocabulary and many behavior issues including feather picking. Rocky is now The Polite Parrot mascot and doing very well. Her vocabulary has been modified. She loves to be preened and will greet guests at our door during summer months as she spends days in our enclosed 3 season room. She loves being outside and going on bike rides with Michelle.
Sonny and Rocky Sonny came to foster here and Rocky decided she wanted him to stay. Sonny is on the right and Rocky on the left, as you can see Rocky is still battling with her feather destruction. Rocky and Sonny are kept in seperate cages side by side they will not be bred, they just like to share each other's company out on the sun porch here.
Uncle Michael, our mom, Uncle Ryan Rocky and her favorite cousin Felicia
Welcome Dragon who we adopted through The Green Iguana Adoption Society, shown on the left with his foster parents saying goodbye. On the right here now enjoying his new life and habitat.
Jazz Jazz came to live at The Polite Parrot after his previous owners broke his leg and banned him to a back room for being mean. Jazz has no idea he is handicapped and lives life to the fullest. He is also a real sweetie.
Tookie This is Tookie a Umbrella Cockatoo. He was rescued from a home where he was being hit with a broom and tossed around like a foot ball. He now lives with the Polite Parrot flock and loves his daily showers.
Tug Brought into our lives September 2004
Oskar and Buzz Oskar and Buzz Two of The Polite Parrot Residents out playing in their new jungle room.
Annie, Grandpa, and Tookie
  
Chloe Chloe came to The Polite Parrot because her owner no longer had time for her. She is the head of the Grey flock here and loves playing all day in the aviary. She is slowly recovering from three years of feather destruction. She readily greets everyone who comes through the door. Chloe's feathering process went quickly since she eats all organic Birdelicious!
Judy, Polite Parrot columnist African Meyers Parrot
Gizmo Gizmo has lived with Pete and Michelle for six years now when his owner gave him up due to lack of time. He is a Mustache Parakeet who is 18 years old and always wants to know "Where have you been?"
Joe Joe and his friend Buddy who was visiting. Joe and Fannie May.
Doris Doris came to live with us six years ago, as you can see she hardly moves off the living room couch.
Roger Roger was found in Michelle's front yard almost dead about eight years ago, as you can see he is doing wonderful. He enjoys lots of attention and scratches.
Oskar Pete, our dad with Oskar his best buddy.
Oskar showing off, Spaulding and Buzz Oskar, Spaulding and Buzz having their showers.
Emma and Destiny Yes we have human children too!
Our Aviary
In Loving Memory
C.C. C.C. was adopted through A.D.O.P.T. in Naperville by Pete and Michelle in 1998, C.C. moves sometimes. C.C. passed away on Dec. 10th, 2007 We truly miss our "Got Milk" Moustache kitty!
Jake Jake is a 13 year old lab collie mix, his job is to hold down the floor Jake passed away from heart failure on Dec. 20th, 2007 We miss him more than words can say
Annie IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY, AND MEMORIES A LANE, WE WOULD WALK RIGHT UP TO HEAVEN AND BRING YOU HOME AGAIN. ANNIE BELLE KARRAS DEC. 6TH, 1991- FEB.25, 2004
CREATURE On Sunday May 9th, Mother's Day 2004, Creature left us peacefully in my arms after battling major surgical recovery for six weeks. We were never sure of his age when we rescued him four years ago but we do know he was over ten years of age. He did a great job at healing but apparently it was his time to leave us. Creature died peacefully in my arms without any suffering. We will miss you our dear sweet boy, yet we know that you and Annie were always best buds, and now you are together again. CREATURE WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER AT PEACE MOTHERS DAY SUNDAY MAY 9TH, 2004
Keiko Keating has left us today Monday May 25th, he will be missed by all of us whose hearts he touched very deeply. March 12, 2003 - May 25, 2004
Ringo..Congo African Grey
Vivian..on the right passed from heart failure in Sept. of 2003, she was a member of The Polite Parrot flock for nine years after being rescued from a breeder. We all miss her sweet demeanor especially Cheeks. Cheeks has now joined Vivian in the skies of heaven as of April 20th, 2006. Fly free sweet babies!
Dave and Annie
Colby Stenberg.... June 7th, 2003... Colby was and will always be the sweetest little Timneh to walk into our hearts, we loved her as one of our own and her absence brings us great sadness. Fly like the wind sweet little girl!
Lucy Karras who left us about ten years ago after dealing with cancer. We miss you! |
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