Corky the African Grey Parrot

By Kevin Robinson in Miscellaneous on Apr 8, 2008 8:00PM

The past couple of weeks, we've been taking a look at the different kinds of pets that are available for adoption. This includes dogs and cats, as well as rabbits, and all of them come from shelters that take in animals that have been abused or come from homes where the people can no longer care for them. But small and furry animals aren't the only pets that wind up in shelters.

Corky is an African Grey Parrot living at A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife, a parrot no-kill shelter in Northbrook. Corky's owner fell ill and could no longer care for the bird. Corky is described as shy about stepping out his cage, but once he's out, he enjoys sitting on towel-wrapped arms. [Ed note: Who doesn't?] He has some problems with feather growth on one wing and needs some extra attention to stay healthy. As a result, he can't fly.

If you'd like to give Corky a good home (he prefers women), or if you want to check out other exotic birds that are looking for a family, check out the Refuge's adoption process, and then get in touch to find a bird that's right for you.