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Popeye is a a cockatoo, who likes music. She listens to it, dances, and even sings. When she was adopted by her new family, Popeye immediately bonded with the man. And when she found out he plays piano, she totally fallen in love.
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[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

Give it up to Popeye and his piano man 😍

[@Hello-fz3cj]

She’s a she

[@F_Tim1961]

Take care that that the primaries do not grow out. One loud car horn or a n unexpected door slam outside and you are in real trouble. Particularly if there is any wind. You can get harnesses but persuading a bird set in its ways to accept one may be impossible.

[@susanryan2802]

Cockatoos and parrots are Gregarious and need company. This bird is lucky to have a loving home. His future needs to be considered because they can live a very long time. Perhaps his first owner got to frail to care for her himself.

[@anggiaanggia7618]

Excuse me I need further informartion bout "they don't want her anymore" after 14 years????

[@barbarah9917]

Ty so much for taking her in, a lot of people get rid so sad n their abused.❤

[@Parrotgirl-Tattoo]

I adopted an older bird. His owner died, & nobody wanted him, because he was old & cranky. He brought a lot of joy to my life, & I'm glad that he was able to finish out his life in a home he felt comfortable in. RIP Joey ♾❤🕊

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

Thank you for adopting him 💜 RIP Joey 💜💚

[@sharonkeetch596]

May have been cranky losing his best friend and none knew how the man made him happy and relaxed. You gave that comfort not knowing what he was missing.

[@karenfayekal]

Bless your beautiful heart ❤️🙏

[@reginaduncan3714]

😢

[@lorihimes1786]

How old was the cockatoo when he passed away?

[@irishkazolotse]

For starters, she has all her feathers intact and does not pluck herself bold - thats a very good sign she is a happy bird! And then you see this beautifully calm family, they love her and she loves them back!!!! Thank you for sharing, this us totally awesome, you made my day ❤️ 😊 ♥️

[@rhonda7070]

It hurts to think how her heart was broken. Glad she was able to bond so strongly with someone else.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

We are too. ♥️ Thank you Rhonda.

[@carebear4554]

My heart melts when she calls him papa. That is so sweet.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

The sweetest friendship 💜

[@Max-cj8vm]

She’s obviously saying Popeye which is her name

[@ReadyDaddy]

mate, clean ur ears, she is repeating "hello popeye" cos obviously.her owner is saying thaz

[@steelmill888]

I'm glad she found her a good home.

[@MineKynoMine]

Forever? She might outlive them lol

[@Acheron666]

@@MineKynoMine More than likely. Large Parrots like Macaws and Cockatoos live for a loooooong time. My great grandmother had a Macaw, who was passed to my grandmother when she died and now my uncle has him after my grandmother died.

[@allisonjames2923]

I used to get attacked mercilessly by magpies when I was young so I struggled to like birds much. Until I saw a magpie obviously heartbroken over its mate who had been hit by a car. They were so lost, nudging their buddy & staying close. Now I watch loads of chirpy videos & am amazed at what special, funny & loving creatures they are

[@katgrey6239]

She's a beautiful soul! So glad she adopted you two!!!

[@clydeisblue]

I imagine the only way you could part with something so adorable is if your health is failing or some circumstances beyond the person's control. GOD BLESS

[@Chaos-bq6mc]

@@clydeisblue You really scooted around saying "death" lol

[@tinajimenez-spalding6804]

MIGHT COULD BE CALLED "FATE" ❣ GOD BLESS ALL OUR HEARTS ❣

[@bubblesdelight]

☺☺

[@chrisfoster9080]

The connection between an animal and their human is a joy to experience. Unconditional, and pure.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

Very very special

[@user-uk6yz1my8h]

How can you just "not want a pet anymore" after 14 years. This bird is so special. Like all animals, they make this world better.

[@craigharrison4070]

Because they are not accountable!

[@mayganphynix8267]

all animals deserve to be loved, just like us. including the individuals that most people see as food. ❤️

[@lms1068]

There's a special place in hell for people who dump animals, I'm sure of it.

[@Ran-dom1]

nah you gotta consider what a person goes through in life, what if they had to move out of state different country, family, money. Theres always others reasons then not loving. There was no story about the bird being in bad shape parrots tear out feathers when living a crappy life. Seems like he or she was in good shape. You never know, you really never know without the backstory.

[@craigharrison4070]

Yes !

[@fadlyshalimi5922]

Nothing is more rewarding than an animal loving you because you know that their love is genuine and pure.

[@allisonjames2923]

So glad she found new people to love who adore her in return. I can’t imagine what made her previous human give her up, but must be a bigger reason than just getting tired of her 😢 Hope they’re ok too.

[@watsonspuzzle]

Me, too. It must have been difficult.

[@ItsJustLisa]

Popeye is a very lucky girl. Her new parents love her for who she is and she has a new “mate” who clearly lets her love on him. The part where he was still in bed and she was snuggled with him under the covers was precious.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

We love Popeye. He’s so adorable and we’re glad we could post his story 💜

[@ellenmorgan9857]

God bless you for giving this sweet angel a home.

[@s.terris9537]

A friend of mine recently visited a Nature Sanctuary in Australia where he met a Cockatoo who is 100 years old! I'm so glad this beautiful bird has found your loving family. Thank you for bringing her home.

[@ashsmee]

There’s no feeling like having a bird choose you! It’s magical.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

❤️❤️ Such a touching story ❤️ Thank you for watching ❤️

[@JawadKhan-dn8ip]

Bird dont choose lol if it was up to the bird im sure it be rather free in the wild it us that decide if we want to buy a parrot as a pet or not let be realistic and use our brains and common sense parrot dont choose we humans (owners) choose

[@ashsmee]

@@JawadKhan-dn8ip don’t shop adopt. And yes a bird can choose someone.

[@JawadKhan-dn8ip]

@@ashsmee nope adopting isnt always a good choose as abused bird often have problems with also there alot more to adopting than just getting a re homed bird also bird dont choose their person grow up pleas they dont have the brain capacity to choose their owner we choose them we are there owner we own them we buy them the parrot never so oh hi i want to be ur pet if it was upto the parrot im surr it just fly away that why im against free flight

[@ashsmee]

@@JawadKhan-dn8ip lol

[@rosebudadkins6803]

Popeye is so precious. Love her! 💕💕💕

[@josettemonachino4162]

This is the sweetest thing I’ve heard in a long time. It brought tears to my eyes. Just beautiful.

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today? And how is the weather over there??

[@stephanies7937]

So happy Popeye was able to bond w his new family. Birds don't often do that. Tu for giving her the chance that she needed. And hopefully she will have many years of happiness w her new family ahead of her. 💖💖

[@Creamstp]

When you have the love of a parrot, you have the love of a very deep feeling being and you must love them back with all you have. She is a very loving Feather Baby...

[@tex24]

Wow! That is so beautiful!

[@lindaaspromonte1514]

What you say is so true.

[@BabyBugBug]

I have had birds since I was 6. What you say is 100% true. Many people don’t understand that birds love very deeply.

[@abeautifullife5303]

This is the sweetest Cockatoo story I've ever seen!💓🦜💓

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

Thank you 🦜Such a beautiful bond

[@TheGhostFart]

@@ebriuscantus5359 who hurt you sweaty

[@jimso771]

What a heartwarming story ❤️ I’m so glad that there is wonderful people in the world 👌she knows she is loved and she will give back love to you for many years.

[@VirgoKat]

She is so beautiful and such a soft, sweet soul 💜🙏💫

[@Gold6240]

She's the most chill Cockatoo I've ever seen. She looks truly happy and comfortable in her new home. 💙

[@phoebsc5993]

I love her head swinging to the piano. So darling....

[@Flirri]

Her voice is so cute, what a sweetie!

[@gracewatson2084]

She's great therapy!!! Adorable!

[@paulsargeant3764]

Birds 🐦 are such underrated pets 🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦

[@_schonwald]

Birds deserve the respect to live their own free lives with their own kind, not used as pets

[@daniellewatson8352]

@@_schonwald Rubbish. Didn’t you watch Popeye with her owners?

[@RKZX2]

@@daniellewatson8352 nope. rubbish to you. birds do NOT belong in cages. don't want to hear i don't know what i'm talking about either. as i had parrots for 24 years including an Umbrella & Molluccan cockatoo. and also 10 years volunteering at 2 parrot rescues including one of the largest in the US. but any improvement in a parrots life is a plus.

[@warrax111]

​@@RKZX2 I had a bird (cockatiel) from childhood, and I agree with you. After seeing him pass away, I would not buy another bird into the cage, nor buy it to children. But I have same opinion about dogs. The only pets are respect, the people should have, are fishes and plants. It's too desperate, to steal animals from nature, because you need a little hug, because your life is sad. We do not have right to steal animals and ensnare them in our ill relationship fall. They get cancer and degenerative disease from it, that they don't have in nature. Also, by buying a bird, you are supporting bad bussiness, that steals them from nature, taking their freedoms.

[@warrax111]

@Miraak It's not YOUR amazon. You do not possess it. It was created to have freedom. It don't belongs to you. It's only your illusion.

[@zibabird]

Bless you both for adopting/rescuing this precious being. Wishing you many ,many more joyous years together.

[@karengoodman6103]

Birds are the only animal other than man that can keep a beat to music.

[@pearlgirl6840]

She loves the sound of his heart.

[@Marxon1134]

It takes so much to satisfy the needs of these birds, glad to see them being met.

[@laurafedora5385]

What a sweet girl. So glad she’s so happy now. I’ll give some credit to the owners for giving her up if they weren’t able to care for her the way she needed.

[@psa7211]

What a lucky bird. She is so loved and thriving. It seems sad that his previous owner gave her up, but she now has a wonderful life. She doesn't look like a bird that wasn't cared for because she doesn't have the signs of a stressed bird that has plucked out a lot of feathers. Overall your bird looks like she has landed in a great place and you both have added to each other's lives.

[@mattdeans9873]

The kind of love you'll never get from a human. What a divine soul is Popeye

[@debipraythatiwasmorelikebe9224]

Sometimes people get sick and have no money but they gave him a chance to have a better life.

[@FREEDOM195844]

Incredible story! Thanks for giving her such an incredible home!

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

Thank you for watching!

[@clintwestwood1895]

I like how when she dances to the music, she does the symbol for "infinity" with her cute little head and neck. Love is forever and she is signing it with her body, Shes genius.

[@tracyturner-browne4012]

When you take on a pet, they are yours and your RESPONSIBILITY and your GIFT until the end of their lives. Period.

[@user-fr5eo9ni5u]

I just melt when she says "Hello Pappa" and also the way she says "I love you."

[@SAHALALKENANI]

" her previous owner had her for 14 years and he didn't want her anymore" there is a huge gab of a story here.

[@vanessashelton3732]

I'm glad you adopted her. She couldn't be happier x

[@danielbrown1724]

What an absolute precious bird 💜💜💜 Now that’s true love right there 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thank you for loving this bird with everything you have. She deserves nothing less

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

You’re right - she deserves all the love she is getting ♥️

[@debrafrakes6479]

my heart sank when you talked about her at first. your husband, her HERO........

[@Pe-S]

She's the sweetest, most special little girl. So trusting and loving despite her past.. 🥺❤

[@catzeiler]

How is it possible that the former owner after 14 years not loves that precious bird anymore.

[@M.i.L.F_and_Coffee]

We don't need the former "owner", we don't care who it was. I also wonder how can someone just do that, AFTER A QUATER DECADE OF LIFE !!! i don't like such people. WE WANT SEE HOW THE LIFE IS BEAUTYFUL - NOW - with the fulltime happy Family - Birdy is happy - we are happy - and so it should be ! 🍺

[@patsylvest]

I was wondering the same thing. Maybe they were getting old and less able to take good care of Popeye.

[@peachygal4153]

@@patsylvest Often that is it. They go into a nursing home and none of the family want the pet usually because they already have pets. One situation I heard of the daughter had cats and the dog of her mother did not get along with them. Fortunately, for them, a cousin took the dog. If the pet is surrendered that is better for them be rehomed than put down. Many people do that

[@sc6611]

It’s easy to judge when you don’t know the story of a person.

[@THEgaming-kf6ki]

Parr her

[@darlaperry1704]

His loss,ya'lls gain!! Match made in Heaven!!!😇😇😇🥰🥰🥰

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

😍😍😍😍

[@bethschaeffer1545]

I wish everyone could see these stories!!! Rescuing birds has saved my life❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

Aw thank you Beth, we would love to hear more if you’re willing to share!

[@janined5784]

So sweet. What a joy to have an animal relate to you like that. She's found her forever home.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

She sure has and she’s one lucky bird 🐦 ♥️

[@anikavandelden2317]

Beautiful family. Both this lovely couple and this sweet bird are lucky to have each other ❤ That's what true luck and love looks like to me. Made me tear up 😌

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

A lovely family and a lovely story ❤️

[@87clits]

How could you not want her? She's so lovely and sweet. So a lucky family to have this bird.

[@87clits]

@@nowvoyagerNE yes I am well aware of their life span what does this have to do with the story?

[@Cusifaii]

Always remember that you don't know the full story. The bird was in good shape, and had a great character. Clearly it was raised by a loving owner I'd dare say. A lot can happen in a person't life.

[@Lionheart1188]

@@87clits Ffs how dense are you

[@1929modelagirl]

Both my Quaker & my Blue-Crown Conure were neglected rescues. They both (6 yrs apart) learned trust and became incredibly affectionate. Cockatoos are generally snuggly birds and he is obviously quite happy & secure. He wasn't mistreated. Blessed be

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

😇 Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@lolinontot7642]

2:50 right there, is the definition of bird happiness. Just look at her. Squishhh.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

:') So much love too!!

[@dww2006]

I don’t understand how after 14 years someone can just not want a pet. So undeniably selfish. She is so sweet and the relationships she developed is so amazing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@clydeisblue]

I was wondering the same thing. But then my wife said maybe the person's health was declining And had to part with the bird. That wasn't amazing video.

[@dalelc43]

This person cared for it for 14 years, that's way more effort than typing a sentence. Have you ever cared for a cockatoo?

[@elenalatici9568]

It's a miracle she didn't pluck out all her feathers from depression and anxiety after being thrown away. That's all I'm going to say, or I'll get thrown off KZbin. Subscribed.❤️

[@lisagfrerer9429]

@Deezcutz2022 so true, i had 2 galahs in my life and the require so much attention, mental stimulation and to be 100% part of the family, a huge commitment and if you cant provide it they need a home that can

[@joycetunley5258]

IF her previous owner has had to get RID of Popeye - could be for one of several reasons 1 Owner had to go into Care 2 Moved somewhere that DOESN'T allow ANY FORM of Pet 3 Hospital I. Myself Had a pair of Umbrella Cockatoos that were almost like Popeye in their Loving Ways. FORCED to GET rid of them - due to WRONG DIAGNOSIS by Hospital Specialist (He claimed I had Psittacosis< Parrot Fever) when I mentioned what had Happened [ to a Parrot - Breeder HE replied °°You WOULDN'T be Able to come IN HERE - if you'd had THAT CONDITION !! ] Having to Get Rid of them - was Literally HEARTBREAKING & Almost 30 Years AFTERWARDS I STILL MISS THEM !!

[@debralynnpaxton5238]

Thank you all for loving, rescuing, and nurturing babybirdie, Popeye to life and health ❤️🙏♥️

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

Thank you for watching ♥️

[@lillianflorence6056]

Why did the owner not want her any more, she is lovely, bless her

[@marsha6004]

Very rare that she just lays on his chest. Beautiful story.

[@WhiteWolfBlackStar]

I'm so glad you decided to get this birb.. She's adorable, I can see she's really happy! This is so wonderful. ✨🕊✨

[@napoleonsparis2058]

Very nice musical selection on the piano 🎹! Lovely family, lovely bird! 👍♥️

[@hammerheadxray8152]

When i was young my mother took me to a second hand store. While wondering around I heard "Hello?". I was young and dumb so I followed the hello and found owners Cockatoo in the back. Long story short I got to sit there for an hour petting and cuddling with this friendly bird named Casper. Good childhood memories

[@michellelowe7082]

Awww seeing her hugging him was so sweet.

[@nanettealsop]

She is adorable and so lucky to end up with you guys. I can't imagine giving such a sweetie up after 14 years, unless there was a really good reason of course.

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today? And how is the weather over there???

[@prayerworks11]

Sing to her. She'll sing Opera. She's beautiful and you two are so kind.

[@elizabethmartin3389]

I’m so grateful to both of you.

[@linda5278]

They need forever homes! I'm happy you are making a difference for her.

[@Jennifer_Laz]

She found the perfect family with you! I'm so grateful for that❤️

[@linda6987]

Sweet! Thank you for the rescue! ❤️

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

❤❤ They really found each other ❤

[@mellow5123]

Precious. THank you for loving and taking care of her.

[@monica012077]

🎶 "I whip my hair back and forth." 🎶 She is too cute! 😅

[@Marycedarcreek]

Aww, she is so sweet. How touching of a story 😊

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

♥️💚♥️💚

[@angel12boucher17]

Such a beautiful story….thank you for rescuing her….and loving her….there are so many cockatoos that are misunderstood and abused….people like you both are very needed in the world

[@Guinnivere]

She is magic. What a beautiful soul.

[@juanitaross5492]

Birds love and have human emotions too. I just love how sweet she is.

[@hari.prasadv]

Men & pets! There’s something unexplainable between! My cat and I are exactly like this too!

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

What's her name? That's amazing 💗

[@hari.prasadv]

@@CuddleBuddiesChannel Whiskey 🐱

[@nathansharma87]

Thanks for giving this bird a loving home forever ❤️

[@Rain-yh9ws]

This made me cry..i love animals & those people who love them too.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

😍😍

[@PlanetYokoshima]

Anyone can fall easily for a gentleman of a pianist ; - ;

[@cindyaraya7317]

Awww! Popeye, you are absolutely precious!

[@ritaannettesalvadori8408]

Cuánto me alegro que la cuiden y le den amor! Me hace muy feliz. No entiendo cómo hay gente que abandona a los animales. Es una canallada. Gracias por amarla y hacerla feliz. Es hermosa.

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hola linda. ¿Cómo estás hoy? ¿Y cómo está el clima por allá? Veo que ustedes animales? Eso es bueno de tu parte. También amo mucho a los animales, porque tengo dos perros..

[@gertrudewest4535]

You have been blessed when a bird chooses you.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

👏 ♥️

[@KT-ov6vd]

her voice is the sweetest

[@hunterf258]

I'm always in awe how a bond is created between people and birds. 🥰

[@swish007]

man you can see the completely innocent and pure love in her face toward him. she is SOO special!

[@angelaegan7511]

What an absolute joy. Thank you for rescuing her.

[@cynthiastretch844]

Beautiful story an heart happy that she has someone that loves her so much thank you for rescuing her

[@consuelomorales2106]

Qué Hombre tan especial, maravilloso!!

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Parrots LOVE metal. My 2 loved black metal. Louder the better. Birds regrow ear hairs, so their ears don't technically suffer damage, and loud music may possibly simulate the 'acoustic bath' feeling they get when in a large flock ❤🐦

[@mayganphynix8267]

wow they don't have ear damage? that's amazing I'm jealous haha! I've wondered that about why they love music so much, this is neat to know. ❤️

[@mapple34]

Ahhhhhh thanks for this explanation, makes sense

[@K.J.H_]

My parrot may not get ear damage but I definitely get ear damage from my parrot 😅

[@saturn2896]

My dad is a metal head and our parrot starts dancing every time he plays his playlist lol

[@saturn2896]

@@K.J.H_ Felt. When he starts, ours can be so loud-

[@ScottParisi]

What an amazing relationship. Cute bird. I so wish people would hold their phone sideways for video recording.

[@armchairwomanmao2922]

PLEASE be committed to ANY birb, they outlive humans!!

[@HenryChinaski614]

Thanks for helping this poor little one😻😻😻

[@joannemurdock7899]

she's such a sweet grateful living cockatoo, I'm so glad she is now with kind people that appreciate her🥰💕💙🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

Thank you for your sweet comment Joanne. She sure is so lucky now and we are glad she’s safe 😇

[@ginasalinas7892]

She looks so happy, this was meant to be

[@EastCoastReefer]

She found the perfect home.

[@julissaarredondo6444]

What a beautiful story ❤I’m sure she’s never felt the love that you both show her , and I bet ur husband can’t wait to come home to her just as much as she cant wait for him ❤so cute 🥰 blessings to you all 💘

[@reeree6682]

How wonderful that you all found eachother in this crazy world of ours. So glad to see all the love!

[@elizabetharias3150]

Thank you for rescue her and love her.

[@terrigelbaum8066]

Bless you all your days for loving this animal, protecting her.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

💜

[@michaelbelcher3622]

Yeah, how in the hell do u have a pet for 14 years and then decide " I don't her anymore "" wtf, that is a cold heart..it's awesome that she found a new family who really appreciates and values her.

[@muc405]

How do you know the previous owner didn't want her? They might have been getting old, put in a nursing home, had a terminal illness, maybe they were losing their mental capacity to take care of themselves let alone a pet. You don't know the whole story, you're just assuming that's what happened.

[@wholeNwon]

@@muc405 Exactly!

[@minaryeon9259]

@@muc405 exactly especially if he cared for her for 14 years and she is a very expressive bird. Maybe he is sick or going through something. Anyone who owns a bird knows if he treated her badly she would not be like those but very reserved and depressed.

[@joanrobijn4118]

She's adorable ❤

[@lindaaspromonte1514]

You guys have made this little creature feel that life is worth living. She has joy

[@kitty-vj6yv]

After 14 years how can someone leave this angel Bird . Gosh just look at him they are real angel's on earth with feathers ❤️❤️