A particularly callous case of animal abuse shows once again that private keeping of exotic animals is often underestimated. Apparently everything became too much for the owner of an Eclectus parrot and he simply put his “darling” and its cage in the garbage room.
The fact that she was just a burden for her owner that had to be gotten rid of quickly and discreetly is actually an opportunity for a better future for the two-year-old parrot lady. Because the appearance alone and the state in which he was carelessly thrown out the door like garbage speak volumes.
Apparently the bird also had to spend its life in the cage in which it was found in a garbage dump in Hietzing. Even laymen can see at first glance that this ‘wire dungeon’ does not correspond to species-appropriate accommodation at all.
Almost no feathers left
At the VetMed University in Vienna they are now caring for the abused foundling in a moving way and have now given him the name “Malou”. Veterinarian Fiona Fröhlich carefully moves the heat lamp aside and opens the quarantine aviary. “We are investigating whether the missing feathers have medical reasons or whether the animal itself caused this. These animals are highly intelligent and sensitive and can pluck out their own feathers if stressed or improperly handled,” says the friendly doctor.
Abandoning an animal is a criminal offense and is punishable with high fines. Because the parrot lady wears a ring on her foot, her origins from an Upper Austrian breeding farm could already be traced. The further route to the buyer is currently the subject of research.
According to information from the “Krone”, the bird was sold together with another specimen, because it is also prohibited to keep these animals alone. Where the partner animal is located must now also be clarified. In any case, one thing is clear: if the animal owner can be traced, he will have to answer for a number of crimes.
“I really hope that someone here can be held accountable. This sad case once again shows how difficult and expensive it is to keep exotic animals. Getting rid of a pet in this way shows great irresponsibility and must have consequences,” warns Maggie Entenfellner, manager of the animal corner of “Krone”.
With thanks to the “Friends of the Animal Corner”
Thanks to the generous donations from its readers, the Animal Corner will contribute to part of the treatment costs for “Malou”. Only after all medical details have been clarified will it be decided where the protégé will find a good home – we will report on that further.
Source: Krone
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