[Kirby]

Hi everyone,

I don't really want to get into details, but it involves Memphis and Maya (as well as my other pets)

In all, I leave for college in 7 months.. and the agreement was that my mom take care of my pets while I am away.
Sadly I am not allowed to have pets in my dorm room at college (it's a 3 year program), and my moms relationship with my step dad are going down hill, they may split up, and she will be in a 1 bedroom condo for a bit (mostly to save money and not have to worry about having a big house like we have now just to herself).

So this means, that my fish tanks (cichlids and goldfish) are having to be taken down, the fish will be sold, and I'm not sure where my tanks will go (a 46g bowfront and 10g. I hope I can keep them?!), my dog and cat my mom is keeping, my horse will be leased out, and that leaves the birds

I have thought about it, talked it over with my mom, and various close freinds, and I think the best thing to do would be to take down the nest box, enjoy them as pets for the next few months, then rehome them to an awesome home close by... permenantly

To sum things up, I am looking for someone local (I'm in Southern Ontario Canada near Toronto) and will be looking for a home for Memphis and Maya within the next 7 months or so. I only want a good home for sure, preferibly someone I know (such as a board member), and someone who can keep me updated on them.
I have cage(s) that they can come with if needs be so if you do not have an adequate cage I can show you pictures. I am willing to give my smaller cage (20" x 20" x 25" I think) for free with them. It is more of a temporary cage, but will do the job for a bit as long as they get a lot of out of cage time.

They are both very tame, adorable as can be, they are pretty bonded, will breed one day (they are setup now and are showing great signs), and are very healthy birds. I can also give the new owners their breeders information if you would like to know more. Maya is 16 months old, and Memphis is 13... give or take a few weeks for both birds.

This decision is killing me in many ways, and I never thought I would have to part with my own pets who I helped finished handfeeding (Maya) and have watched them grow up

So, is anyone on this forum in our area looking for new birds? They MUST go together, and let me stress how good of a home they need. These guys deserve only the best, and I will do what it takes to find them that.

Thanks guys,

Nathan

 

[Aly]

WoW....that IS very sad.

 

[Kirby]

You don't have to tell me I can't believe I have to do this. Im not sure you anyone knows how much they mean to me, it's like your siblings being torn away from you. These next few years will sure be tough... being bird, or pet-less in general to be honest

 

[Aly]

I don't mean to get into your business but if your mom is able to keep the dog and cat in a condo, why wouldn't she be able to keep two tiels as well. I have a one bedroom condo, they don't even have fees for birds..only dogs and cats...

 

[Kirby]

Becuase it is small (compared to what we have had), she doesn't really like them in general, she will not be able to give them a lot of attention, and it's too much for her to worry about ontop of daily life, the elderly cat (who is not doing good), and our rambunxious 2 year old dog. My mom gets very stressed out easily, and I would like her to have the minimum about of stress on her as possible. Adding 2 needy tiels to the mix with me gone is not something she will enjoy

 

[Laura]

Nathan I am so sorry you have to give them up, I can only imagine what you must be going through

 

[Avalon_Princess]

You should be able to take your 10g tank with you, most places allow them at least.

That's really sad, I'm pretty lucky with my animals in that we own a farm and a few more pets won't matter, though I'm hoping I'll be able to go to a uni close to home so I can stay with my pets, it would be horrible to have rehome them.

 

[Aly]

Aren't you able to live off campus or attend another school? I don't mean to upset you but you knew you were going to college before you got them...

 

[xxxSpikexxx]

Thats terrible I would take the breeding box down.

 

[Kirby]

I have called the school and no I can't even have a 1 gallon with a betta. ZERO pets are allowed in residence.
Yes I can live eslewhere, but then it comes down to priorities and I feel that living in residence is better for me. I can't live at home becuase its a 1-2 hour communte. Plus I do not have the money (am about to turn 18) to support a house 'just' for the birds. Know what I mean? I understand where you are coming with, but you don't understand the situation so it's not as easy asyou think.
Also, I did NOT know my mother was unable to take them, until today when I found out she put a deposit on a condo this morning. So sorry that I don't know the future...

Yes the box will be coming down, and I have e-mailed a few of the people who have contacted me about babies, to see if maybe they could adopt them from me? Some of them are amazing families/people so I am hoping one of them can! That would be perfect.

 

[**TielHeart**]

I am so sorry to hear about this , I'm sure you can find them a great home though!

 

[atvchick95]

aww i'm sorry to hear this, if I lived near you i'd be more then happy to take them, but i live in a whole different country

Even if you can't find some one to rehome them permanitly perhaps one of your close good friends can foster them until your done with school - if you think about it 3 yrs really isn't that long (gotta think postive) good luck

 

[Kirby]

Great thinking atvchick, however I have already asked my only freinds I trust enough with them (the birds) and either they are leaving for college/uni aswell, or their parents don't want them

I will see what the lady I asked says, she wanted one of their babies, but Im hoping she may want them instead? Im thinking positive, and Im glad if I do have to rehome them (probably ) I have 7 months to find the best home possible. Being in this position sucks

Kirby

 

[Kirby]

I have great news to report!

So remember how I e-mailed that awesome lady who was interested in a baby from Memphis and Maya, well! I got a reply from her today. Here is the most important line she said in her e-mail:

"I am very interested in adopting them from you and look forward to be able to provide them with a new home."

as well as this " I can tell you now though, that you probably have found their new home !!!"

Im so excitied! I truely think this is a perfect match for them to go. She will be letting me know if she can take them 100% (asking hubby) tonight possibly, and I will let you guys know. I also offered her the nest box incase she wants to breed (In a way I hope she does, I'd love to maybe get a baby from them once Im out of college?), all their toys, some good books I have, their left over millet and seed, and anything else she would like.

I am not sure when she would, or when I would want her, to take them. Probably not for a while. But I am so exctatic that this plan I thought might work, may indeed and we will all be happy (well I will miss them to peices, but it makes me happy to know they are going to a great home). What an awesome match, and I hope that they can visit a few times before we let them go, to get accustomed to one another I will keep you all informed.

 

[atvchick95]

that is awseome if she does take them and when she does MAKE sure she has your Email and you have hers and tell her you'll except lots of pics/ videos to keep updated on them Makes it easier bieng away from them if you can at least see pics of them still thriving and bieng in a loveing home

 

[nic bike]

That sounds very promising! And it would be good it you could stay in touch! and if she ever bred the two you could by one the babies when you have finished with your school.

 

[xxxSpikexxx]

I hope it all works out great for everyone

 

[Serenity]

Aw, sorry to hear that. I'm moving to Toronto in a couple weeks, but I think our apartment will be crowded enough with 2 cats, 3 budgies, 1 tiel and 1 mouse.

Glad to hear they may have found their new home, though!

 

[Kirby]

Thanks everyone, Im so depressed about it all, but knowing they are going to an amazing home just makes it feel better, and that I'm doing the right thing for them, my mother, and myself.

I have asked when she breeds them, if I can have a baby (or two) when Im done college, so I will see what she says! That would be so awesome, to have the genes from my very 1st tiel(s)

I'm also going to recruit her on this great forum, so she can keep you all updated aswell when she eventually takes them, and to know she will always have a place if she needs help with anything

Kirby

 

[**TielHeart**]

Congrats! I hope everything works out. Make sure you ask her if you can visit them on occasion (you know....4-6 times a week...LOL.)!