Hi from south africa

[Chefbeattie]

Hi everyone

thanks for all the supportive replies to my frantic first post. My names Ian and my wife Ingrid and I live on the eastcoast of south africa south of Durban in a small town called Margate and we have a 6 year old grey called waldo. We got him from a breeder because he was ill and we had previously done rehabilitation on wild birds successfully. Waldo had severe aspergillus which we treated by nebulizing him 6 times a day for 6 months. Because of this his heart is enlarged and he has scarring on his lungs. We doubt he will live to a ripe old age but he's lucky to be alive. So everyday is a blessing and we love him dearly. We are happy to have found such a supportive community online! Thanks for the well wishes!

[Ray P]

Hi Ian, Ingrid and Waldo and welcome to the grey forum

You are awesome for taking in a ill grey and making the rest of his life the best it can be.

If you have any questions all you have to do is ask.

[Acappella]

Thank you for taking in Waldo. I think it's very brave to open your heart to an animal when you know his long-term health prognosis is not great. He's very lucky to have found you.

[Luvparrots]

Welcome to you and Waldo. I look forward to getting to how him! Welcome to the Grey family!

[danmcq]

Wow, what an inspiring rescue story!! Going in to this and knowing the odds were high of death and spending the money to try and save him regardless.

 

You are great examples to all here on the forum.

 

I have no doubt that Waldo is thankful to you two as well.

[TWIX]

That's super nice of you, welcome to the forums.

[judygram]

Hello Ian and welcome to our family, glad to welcome you but sad to hear your grey is sick.

I am very grateful you could give Waldo a good home for however long he makes it, at least he will be loved and given the best chance of survival but it has to weigh heavy on your heart, not all of us could do what you are doing, don't think I could, it takes a special kind of person but I am glad that you chose Waldo.

[brianlinkles]

Welcome to you Ingrid & Waldo! It's so great to hear of someone taking in a grey with special needs. He is very blessed to have found you!

[Greywings]

Bless you and welcome, big hearts and kind souls appreciated. So glad Waldo found you.

[aerial.2000]

welcome to the family

[murfchck]

Welcome! Congrats and many thanks for taking Waldo into your home and heart!

[Guest candismalli]

welcome, and wow- it is amazing what you were able to do for Waldo. He truly is lucky to have you!