Oh, I'm not DawL, haha! I learned ASL These past few years while getting my BS. I took ASL as an elective since I often do work with therapy dogs and fell in love with the language. In another life, I'd love to be an interpreter.
Also, Elvenking, like I said, you can't save everyone, but I found myself thinking "you know, I'd do the same".
Have you thought of going to the daughter about it, the one who originally owned the bird? She might have a bit more empathy for the situation.