Chefbeattie Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Welcome to you and Waldo. I look forward to getting to how him! Welcome to the Grey family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWIX Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 That's super nice of you, welcome to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianlinkles Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Bless you and welcome, big hearts and kind souls appreciated. So glad Waldo found you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerial.2000 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 welcome to the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Welcome! Congrats and many thanks for taking Waldo into your home and heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest candismalli Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 welcome, and wow- it is amazing what you were able to do for Waldo. He truly is lucky to have you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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