SullysMom Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) This coming summer I'm planning on going on holidays for a week and have begun my search for a someone to watch Sully while I'm away, and it's already starting to stress me out! I don't have anyone in my family near by that I could have watch him so I've started to search for parrot boarding online and came across several in my area. However this makes me very nervous! The idea of leaving Sully with a complete stranger is a scary thought! Any advice or suggestions would be great! I just don't want to go about this the wrong way and stress Sully out anymore then I know he will be! Thanks! (Anyone from southern Ontario?! lol) Edited January 15, 2017 by SullysMom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 What I've found helpful is to network a little on some local FB parrot groups. Here we have North Texas Parrots and a few others that I regularly frequent. Then you meet those people at bird fairs, see their posts, you get a sort of feel for who they are - kind of like here at GF. However GF is very low attendence so there's likely no one here in your area. Where do you live by the way? I doubt anywhere near me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 For a long time we had a great vet who also boarded. It's easy to think all critters hate the vet & wouldn't that be stressful? But it was actually the opposite. After Phenix spent days being the center of attention & admiration, he didn't actually think the vet's was all that bad anymore. Routine check ups actually became a non-issue for the most part which was phenomenal. It made me feel pretty good because there was quality care 24/7 & the best possible medical assistance available at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I'm in Southern Ontario. Lindsay to be exact. Where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullysMom Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 I'm in Southern Ontario. Lindsay to be exact. Where are you? I'm from Brantford, about 2 and a half hours away. Would you be interested in parrot-sitting? lol I'd certainly travel the distance for peace of mind and pay you for watching him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I would, except there's no room in my tiny house for another cage. As it is Dorian's cage takes up half the master, and my computer and keyboard take up the rest of the room. If you're willing to drive though I can recommend someone. My groomer boards birds and she's fantastic. They all get their out of cage time and lots of yummy food. She's about a half hour south of me in Blackstock. I can give you her info if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullysMom Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 I would, except there's no room in my tiny house for another cage. As it is Dorian's cage takes up half the master, and my computer and keyboard take up the rest of the room. If you're willing to drive though I can recommend someone. My groomer boards birds and she's fantastic. They all get their out of cage time and lots of yummy food. She's about a half hour south of me in Blackstock. I can give you her info if you're interested. Yes please that would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I sent you a PM with the info. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I knew that one among us would have a solution, good job Acappella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Carol also recommends a place called The Parrot Hotel in Acton, ON. http://www.parrothotel.ca/About_Us.php It would be about 45 minutes shorter drive than going to her in Blackstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinD Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 One thing I have found as long as you KNOW, it is a safe environment, if you can keep them busy till you get back, they will be fine. Remember the old song "Every needs a little time away" from each other. Peter Cetara I believe. They are much Like us yet different. The difficulty is finding the balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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