No one wanted this 'crazy' shelter parrot. Then a woman took him home.

[@sandyallen1523]

I love that your husband's heart melted when your parrot said "Papa" the first time.

[@cocoaorange1]

That was sweet.

[@IceHibiscus]

It was probably the first moment where the humans confirmed that Vandal finally found the right place in the universe.

[@4bibimimi]

Her husband was wearing his Seahawks t-shirt but it did look a lot like vandal.

[@giovanna722]

Oh, the softly whispered " hi, baby" melted my heart! So sweet. He's gorgeous.

[@verasaucedo8876]

You are very Lucky to have that Magical Bird !

[@ESLteacher62]

He looks so much healthier since you adopted him. What a beautiful bird. Thanks for rescuing him.

[@inawrocki207]

That is just a downright happy, content birb. When they lay on their backs, wholeheartedly in such a vulnerable position; that's the most profound trust they can give you. My little green turkey of 15 years does that fun nonsense with us and we just love her.

[@suchabadkitty1293]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Um.... NO.

[@KellyP_]

@@suchabadkitty1293 YES! The day of the Lord is near! Repent!

[@oxydator]

@@KellyP_ There always have been some who thaught and told about the end of days being neigh since writing had been invented and most probably even many tens of thousand years before since the dawn of mankind when we first started to form complex sentences.

[@sphere82]

​@@KellyP_Blah blah blah....lol.

[@donnarichardson7214]

He stopped feather picking, a sure sign of healing. May you all live long and prosper.

[@x13xautumnsx]

Him whispering "Hi, baby" melted me. 😭

[@Gregory.Evans66]

So true about birds picking their human.

[@m.y.o.b.724]

Such a sweet and heartwarming story. Looks like he picked not only mommy but daddy, too, lol. Wishing you a wonderful life with Vandal.❤️

[@Lamiishere]

Cringe af 🤓

[@AsheeBep]

@@Lamiishere Just like you 🤓

[@user-wk8vk7uq6e]

Love from France too . 🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜 🇫🇷 ❤ 🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜

[@krissyhimes9357]

I love people that save animals ❤️ 💕 ♥️ 💓

[@rozalina531]

🙏🏻😇🤍✨️

[@bethplocar1803]

Me, too, KrissyGirl!

[@giselec6773]

😍💞

[@ADT2525]

I love animals that save people❤

[@maryjowatkins6126]

❤️

[@1stGregA]

You've done yourself a service. As a multiple pet rescuer, I've learned that we are generally the rescued, vs the other way around. 6 trips to the sanctuary = a lifetime of dividends. Peace

[@enge.marcelo]

"They choose you", this is 100% true. I used to have a parrot, I was his owner for years, untill a neighbor's granddaughter wanted to pet him. My parrot just fell in love, climbed on her shoulder and got upset when she left. I was sad to let it go after so many years, but I knew they were soulmates.

[@lizyave8961]

REALLY????? YOU LET IT GO???? I COULD NOT DO THAT...!!!! I WOULD MOVE BEFORE I GIVE MY PET TO SOMEBODY ELSE..!!! I GUESS YOU ARE NOT A SELFISH PERSON LIKE ME...!

[@modsquad20]

@@lizyave8961 If you love something, set it free.

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

That is so big of you! My friends let one of their fave dog go to me... They said the same thing.

[@Blue24Osprey]

It was totally right, generous, considerate and unselfish of you to respect that parrot's choice. They are, after all, sentient beings and do feel love.

[@tamtamette7]

@@lizyave8961 the thing here is to understand that your concept of “pets” is kinda wrong. They are companions, emotions of their own and as any living being even if treated kindly and lived somewhere, you eventually connect with someone and that becomes “your” person.

[@zibam982]

That is so sweet. It always saddens me to learn people abandoning their pets. The fact that you already have committed to this bird for years to come is very comforting. Thanks.

[@kathleenking47]

Perhaps, they may have lost their place and couldn't keep him

[@zibam982]

@@kathleenking47 I was talking in general terms.

[@belarte7063]

Vandal did not have a good owner previously...on the other hand ..he ended up with the best one he can possibly have...so even his first 7 yrs were totally miserable he has another 70 or more of good ones coming 😍

[@hollyshaw-elliemae]

i know right? my mother is getting up there in years and we have started to discuzz me moving back in with her to help take care of her, im 50, so its a life changing thing for us both. she mentioned id have to get rid of my cats and i told her she will have to hire a nurse then, because, i love my mom and will be there for her absolutely, but im not getting rid of my 2 cats who have never known anything but me. she will have to get used to them or i dont come.

[@devilmecare]

Sometimes people that have pets die and they end up at shelters. Just because the bird cusses doesn't mean the owner was a bad person. They just had a potty mouth. The owner might have died of Covid. I could care less how he ended up at the shelter. At least he has a home and he's loved and that to me is all that matters.

[@calikiwi]

I love that she is literally letting her kids know he’s part of the family, for as long as there are members of the family!! Awesome that they’re being raised with him!

[@isitoveryet9525]

I think it’s one of the reasons parrots shouldn’t be pets….at least not as common as they are. Shelters are filled to the brink w birds who’ve lost their owners & it’s not realistic to expect your family to take up a 20,30,40 year commitment Bc you wanted a parrot

[@gailtoburen6693]

Watch the fingers!!!!

[@martynBVT]

yes, these long-lived intelligent birds need to be with their flock for their life

[@yeeaahBUDDY]

LiTeRaLlY

[@Fragrantbeard]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1no thanks

[@peoplehavetherights]

Dear God, this reminds me of my 25 year old pal, Tula, a Scarlet Macaw. He was my pal, after only a few weeks, he climbed out of the large cage and spent time walking on my arm in Albany, Oregon. He was my pal. He drank from water fountains or with orange juice, walked through the local park, and he learned to talk...once he said, "Tula, come home" to himself after he walked into the house off the tree, cackling and laughing the whole time. He was only flying once, but still had full flight feathers. I sure miss him,my beautiful pal.

[@BjornMaxson-ju5rv]

Hello there, how're you doing!!!

[@Saint.Holy.Sinner]

am good how are you @@BjornMaxson-ju5rv

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

To this day nothing made me laugh more as a child than going to my friends house and hearing his parrot re-enact an argument his parents had the night before. Complete with 100% accuracy in regards to an impression of the person speaking and all the swear words used. Amazing creatures that can embarrass you in a heartbeat 😂

[@donnarichardson7214]

They are the definition of "little pitchers have big ears." And mouths.

[@zibam982]

That's hilarious. 😆

[@MikMoen]

Little kid's mind: "Haha that's really funny!" Reality: There's a Divorce coming.

[@WhoThisMonkey]

Oh well if you hadn't slept with the postman, I wouldn't have bought an RX-8!

[@kirk1968]

Amazing! Bahahahaha

[@tutitu123]

no surprise that Vandal won papa's heart! those little endearing calls for papa melts everyone's heart immediately. I am very happy for you, Vandal, for your family loves you so very much 🥰

[@jroysims44]

There's nothing stronger than the bond between good people and animals.

[@mikecimerian6913]

Birds take bonding to another level. :)

[@biokosmos]

I always laugh a lot when I hear a human being (Homo sapiens, a primate, of the order of mammals) say: "animals know, do, say, etc etc" as if the human being were not an animal ! LOL It's really insane not even knowing what one is. WE ARE ALL ANIMALS! All sentient being are individuals and are intelligents and cutes. The word animals don't mean nothing, because you are an animals. This demented human-animal distinction is at the root of everything wrong and evil on planet Earth. At most we can speak of the various different species, but in substance they are all the same.

[@sarahthomas2922]

Actually there is - between mother and child.

[@jroysims44]

@@sarahthomas2922 True. Of any species.

[@mobydoug]

A human/bird marriage made in heaven. You brought this beauty back from ruin with unlimited, unconditional, love. The two of you bring out the best in each other.

[@shadowdancer2131]

What an adorable bird. He knew you needed him

[@joannahelmer5637]

I'm glad that you were brought into each others lives at just the right time. You could see that he was stressed with all the bald spots he had. Thank you for being awesome and giving him a good loving forever home. Peace and love to you and your family 💚💙💜

[@SignOfTheTimes008]

They are a sweet match.

[@b1njjj95]

It's always the "crazy" ones that end up being the most affectionate and full of personality. Vandal looks like such a sweetheart that was fortunate enough to be given a better life. His old owner was most likely abusive. Poor thing.

[@bhoogvliet]

My cat was the last of the litter. No one wanted him. So i took him home and he is the most affectionate cat ever ❤

[@b1njjj95]

@@bhoogvliet Aww! How kind of you. :)

[@Empathy4Animals411]

Yes, you can guarantee this bird was abused and neglected. Even the owner of the rescue had no empathy for him, which is not cool at all.

[@LisaRicci-kd6iy]

It's amazing how people are so quick to judge these perfect beautiful animals, not realizing the love that they are willing to give you and how much they have to give I am so glad and grateful for you God bless you and your beautiful family and Vandal of course❤

[@LisaRicci-kd6iy]

And clearly a piece of s***!

[@rondashelton6561]

He is absolutely precious & I don't think that he could have found a more loving forever home

[@wintersanctuary]

How true…you are absolutely wonderful people xxx💛💙💚🤍

[@linda6987]

First, thank you for the rescue! He needed you and you needed him. I’m so very sorry for your loss. In time it will heal. Animals are so sentient, they know more than we give them credit for. Vandal is a pretty chicken! I love the shot of your husband sitting in his lawn chair grinning - priceless! Vandal loves you and I love that he protects you. The - no shoes in the house is a good one! I’ll have to train my cat! Thank you for sharing Vandal with us! A match made in heaven! Love love ❤️

[@robertp.wainman4094]

A lovely and very true comment!

[@Madenthewest]

Hmm 🤔 I didn’t know Parrots were chickens 🐓

[@sharonsolana]

Such a sweet reply! 💛💙💚❤💛💙💚

[@Misskittenfish71]

@@Madenthewest the lady that rescued him called him "a pretty chicken" in the video.

[@marieandreas2123]

So tender. Love that you & family love him & he loves you.🙏💖🙏

[@louisegalluzzo1749]

I love this, I also had a rescue parrot who’d been abused. He was a Timneh African Grey and a bit wild. I was a child when he came to us and he was so in tune with me. Sadly, after having him for 20 years, I found him dead whilst I was pregnant. I was devastated and wish my daughter could’ve met him. She loves watching videos of him, and I recently had him tattooed on my leg so that in some way, he’s still with me.

[@philhudson...5017]

😓😓😓. Beautiful story... 🌹🌷

[@louisegalluzzo1749]

@@philhudson...5017 Thank you, lately I’ve been dreaming about him every night, it was over 9 years ago I lost him and I think I’m finally ready for another. I’m so glad I have videos, I just wish I had more. 💔

[@philhudson...5017]

@@louisegalluzzo1749 I couldn't imagine your loss at that time, he was in tune with you because you guys were inlined in sync, Animals are less stressful than humans.🤔🤣... Stay safe and enjoy your journey..🙏🇳🇿...

[@BabyMango]

These close spirits never leave us! 🦜

[@somerandombirb60]

Awww, so sweet

[@xyz7572]

This made me tear up, especially when she said “thank you Vandal, for saving me”. Thank you for sharing this with us ❤️

[@ZerotZallander]

Yeah I ended up being teary-eyed through the video. It is a lovely story :)

[@user-sb5zz2rl1j]

Me too.

[@dustymiller65]

❤️There Are So Many Kinds Of Love❤️

[@dustymiller65]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ *I'm not quite sure that you understand the context of that verse in relation to this video??

[@lz7839]

I did too.

[@irinaivanovic9792]

This brought a tear to my eye! What a wonderful story. Thank you so much for rescuing him! xoxo

[@BjornMaxson-ju5rv]

Hello Irina, how're you doing today??

[@teresawelter7530]

3:02 Sometimes it's astonishing isn't it? When my grandpa died and I was just so lost and crying, I took a walk and came by some horses. One just locked her eyes on me, ran to the fence and pressed her head into my belly. She let me pet her and cry and that felt so comforting...thank you sweet horse ❤

[@ProfessM]

Day my dad died I was sitting outside his place crying my eyes out and along comes their charming little cat who cuddles up to me till I could stand and go help my mom. That cat now visits my house a few streets away from where she saw me cry. Think she is checking on me. Animals just know what we need. So I thank your horse pal and hope you are doing well.

[@suchabadkitty1293]

Pressed her head into your belly? You must be REALLY tall!

[@stephaniepiazzese2602]

Yes it’s so amazing and mysterious that they know EVEN MORE THAN WR KNOW ABOUT OURSELVES. Sometimes, I have found that the most “ discerning” and caring animals, do not live as long. It must take a lot out of them. ❤

[@neanda]

wow

[@charlessalzer2763]

Animals know. They just know.

[@Visitor2Earth]

One of my earliest memories as a kid is the Parrot my Grandpa had, Elmer. Elmer lived to be almost 70 years old, and was a VERY smart and talkative bird.

[@KellyP_]

Wow! 70!! ♥️♥️

[@lilgoobgoobrgob]

What species was he?

[@gabeeaglesland1378]

@@lilgoobgoobrgob He’s an Macaw 🦜 from South America, I forget which one the colors…

[@Grind_harder]

Sounds like a super like able bird!

[@batmanforpresident9655]

GOD BLESS these people for adopting these beautiful animals!!

[@altvamp]

That had me in tears it's nice to see some body so kind doing something positive in this world, it's a rare thing. I can see they are both very loving and caring people.

[@Chucky096]

That whisper..."Hi baby" oh my heart🥺🥺🥺😩❤️

[@mohamedeusoff65]

The sound of Vandal's " hello " is so beautiful & touching. Likewise his calling of " Papa " can melt anyone's heart !! Love you Vandal , God bless you & your family.

[@noreenconvay8775]

I have been LOOKING for years for a bird!!!! Please help me to, To find a forever friend!!! Thank you for reading!!!

[@LizzyDidntDoIt]

I’m so happy he finally has you and Shame on those rescue people for saying “he’s crazy, you don’t want him”. That’s just awful. So glad you took a chance with him 💜 He’s so happy now

[@mehere8038]

I kinda feel that, but on the other hand I respect them for being honest & trying to rehome birds that have a good chance of a good life, rather than sending out ones that will likely come back to them over & over again, each time in a worse state than the last time, due to the rejection. By being honest with her, it also tests if she's really going to commit to a bird that most would find too much for them

[@LizzyDidntDoIt]

@@mehere8038 that’s very true. Yeah, I see that point. Just like with dogs or cats. It just made me sad.

[@mehere8038]

@@LizzyDidntDoIt yeh, I see it more like a child with a bird, cause they're so intelligent, so like saying that a foster child is "crazy & you don't want him" It's horrible! but there are foster mums out there that are going to say "oh yes I DO want him! You watch me show you he's NOT crazy". So if it's done right & for the right reasons, it can be a good thing, but it can also be a bad thing, especially if done in front of the child/bird & the attitude carers use with the child/bird constantly tells them they're seen as crazy & unwanted by those caring for them. Doing that is the fastest way to make the child/bird act up & in the way they've been labelled. I do hope they're just trying to match well & trying to do the most good for the most number of birds they can & it certainly is possible that's the case. I like to try to be positive & give people the benefit of the doubt, especially people engaged in activities like volunteering to rescue troubled birds, cause it's likely they're good people at heart, with good intentions

[@darlaperry1704]

I thought the same thing😡😡

[@laurat1129]

I don't have any experience with birds, only fostering dogs (and some cats), but I lived in a one-br apartment with two or three of my own, also worked full-time and volunteered in rescue then. While I'd never say to an interested adopter "this dog's crazy, you don't want him/her", I think it's great that this woman kept visiting Vandal and developing a connection with him until she was sure. In my case, I'd usually say: "If I can do it, you can, too; but you've got to be willing to do whatever it takes." Interestingly, a few of the more challenging dogs got placed with adopters who then got involved in rescue as well (and were better at it than I was!) Meanwhile, my "foster fails" (who became my own) were the easiest, go figure. If you pose it as a challenge to someone, often they and you will know who's ready to rise to it. I imagine that given how long these birds live, the attention they require, how they bond or how stressed they get with change, a rescue might rather they stay in sanctuary than to be returned for whatever reason.

[@DeltaForce86]

ALL THEY NEED IS LOVE!!! THAT WAS A BEAUTIFUL, HEARTWARMING, INSPIRING VIDEO!!! EVERYTHING YOU SAY ABOUT BIRDS PARROTS IS TRUE, AND POTENTIAL OWNERS WOULD DO WELL TO LISTEN TO AND HEED THEM// THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

[@punkyjuarez763]

Okay this one has me balling like a baby 🥺. When she thanks him for saving her and all of the sweet amazing things she said about how much he means to her is EXACTLY what I needed to see & hear today. I wish all humans could love other humans and animals this way. Our world needs this kind of love so badly. Thank you so much for this most amazing and beautiful story 🤍🕊️🤍

[@jenniferromero7626]

True true

[@bluebee5266]

*bawling :-)

[@marnyfrancesca2526]

Exactly 💯 how I feel!

[@bruceradzwion6160]

It really does warm the heart 😀 ❤

[@bruceradzwion6160]

Yes, she's so very good for Vandal, and Vandal is so very good for her. As if they were meant to be togeether. I love watching the two of them together, priceless 😀 💕 She's so happy, and proud to be with Vandal....just warms my soul

[@janetdear6429]

🤧 aww he's gorgeous, bless you for saving him. So sorry you lost your mum, may she rest in peace, 🙏 great video thanks 🖤

[@afterthestorm221]

You know somebody truly loves and cares for a pet when they insure safety and security for that pet after they're gone. 💚

[@karenstephenson6768]

Oh my goodness, he's so sweet. I love how he knew your hubby needed someone to love too..."Papa" is as good as saying "I love you". Losing your mama is so hard and I feel blessed knowing that Vandal is loving you.

[@alexnaismith9979]

I finished watching this video with tears rolling down my face. A beautiful story with a beautiful bird and a beautiful woman. I am so glad that you found each other and you are both getting back to a better life. Losing your mother is hard. I lost mine recently. Love to you your family and Vandal from me in Scotland.

[@neanda]

Yeah me too, I had to grab some tissues. Lovely video, parrot, and this woman has pure heart

[@devotedfan9841]

Me too. I’m still wiping them from my eyes. 😢💙

[@Mrs_Sensu]

Same here! What a beautiful soul - inside and out! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@mrb2643]

I wanted to hear him swear

[@ifsugarman]

russian woman btw

[@mayhembeading3737]

This is very heartwarming. It's funny how she called him a chicken. (I have a Polish crossbeak chicken who is an indoor bird. She flies, will come when we call her like a little puppy, and she loves riding around the house on her humans- she acts like she can steer us. She's my "wonky parrot".)

[@fjayneym7887]

Maybe you should be on geobeats!

[@ladylaois8184]

That’s wonderful 😊

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

I call my parrot a chicken all the time too! I didn’t know that’s a common thing amongst parrot owners lol. Cracks me up. :)

[@apfelprincess45]

Hilarious footage of Vandal looking at himself in the coffee table. All pets have to choose their owners, it's the only way that they can bond with you. I wanted a cat from the shelter in 2007, my husband wasn't keen. However he came to look with me and a tiny kitten who was sleeping woke, detached herself from other kittens, jumped/fell from a chair and clambered up my husband's leg. That was the one we had to have. In 2015 he was sick and had to spend 6 nights in hospital. Every night she would do a careful tour of the house looking for him before subsiding on his side of the bed. On the 7th day when he finally came home she couldn't believe it was him. She ran to him at the door mewing loudly, he crouched down and she stood up with her paws on his knee purring and telling him not to go away again and leave her. It was so touching. He is her person. In 2022, 16 years later she's still with us, ruling the roost.

[@TheHiredGun187]

@0:40 "You don't pick them...they pick you" never a truer work spoken

[@virginiaboone8163]

There are so many sad stories about these birds. Thank you for sharing a happy one and thank you for loving him so much.

[@justlee4now449]

I did not know that.

[@gemm6343]

@@justlee4now449 Me neither! Mind you there are also so many sad stories concerning humans too and other horrific animal cruelty taking place in this messed up world!

[@rob_cd]

All love to Vandal and his beautiful family ♥️♥️♥️

[@lj401]

Well Vandal is one smart cookie because he chose his people very very well. You are a beautiful family! Wonderful to see an animal so loved and cared for and giving the same right back to his people.

[@BruceWayne15325]

What a beautiful bird. I'm glad you were able to rescue him. Our parrots are like our children as well. I couldn't imagine not having them around.

[@elenistavridou9082]

Thank You 💐for sharing Your Story ! Very Touching & I feel Grateful 💖for Your Love to This Adorable🦜 little Soul !!!🙏

[@mauricetucker8535]

Vandal has it made ! He's got family who he lives very much ! These animals do make great companions ! Love and live long Vandal !! Thanks for caring and sharing !

[@elldee_87]

Omg can't get over how smart he is he even whispers lol so adorable

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

My god - obviously, his previous home was toxic. He seems so happy now! Thank you for giving him a loving home

[@gordona2820]

Well lets not assume that, if you cant swear in front of your own parrot in your own home then I give up. We also dont know the circumstances, maybe the previous owner passed or was just in a situation where he could not keep it. Like everyone else I think its nice that the parrot seems happy.

[@momcat2223]

So happy that Nadia and family realize parrots have a very long lifespan and are already planning for pet parent transfer when the time comes. One of the saddest videos I've ever seen was made in a sanctuary for birds who had imprinted and then been abandoned. The images of those poor - quite literally insane - birds still haunt me. Much respect to this family!

[@ProjectExteria]

"dOn'T TaKe hIm hE's CrAzY" *Vandal being an absolute cutey* Sometimes it's great to have some crazy in your life^^

[@mirandaandrews2872]

I loooove how happy and safe the parrot looked in the picture

[@Soapartisan875]

So beautiful to see the healing that a loving family can provide to an abused pet . What a wonderful family. May they share many wonderful and loving years together ❤.

[@mimisalvator]

why wouldn’t anyone want him? what a personality. this story brought tears to my eyes. love him!! I’m so happy you have him now 💖

[@shoelacedonkey]

Perhaps they were having difficulties, perhaps they died, perhaps they turned out to be allergic (happened to be the case with me)... but yeah, perhaps they were inconsiderate dickheads who thought of Vandal as a an accessory and got bored. Things happen. Glad in this case he found an excellent family for, hopefuly, the next few decades. 😄

[@victoria_m13]

so many people got parrots knowing absolutely nothing about them. it’s a tough animal to look after, especially such a big species like makaw. that’s why there are so many birds in shelters

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

@@shoelacedonkey indeed! But i think the OP meant why wouldn't anyone at the rescue want him, since the rescue person was saying that about this parrot.

[@flparrotz1]

Such a heartwarming video. You were destined to be together, no doubt about it.

[@emperorofpluto]

Kudos. Parrots can give so much unconditional love - they bond with their loved ones more intensely than a human - and that unconditional love can be healing and uplifting. Six years ago I went through a traumatic change when I got sick, lost everything and was even homeless for a while, and the only reason I'm still here is my parrots. They are flying antidepressants who can heal our pain, but they have to be treated with respect, dignity and compassion.

[@thepiousskull]

"more intensely than a human" Sure...

[@robertdeguglielmo7257]

Flying antidepressants 😂😂

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

💯 this! My parrot has kept me on this planet for decades with my depression from disability! I’ve had him for 31 years now, and I don’t know how I’ll manage when it’s his time. He’s a Pionus, so he doesn’t have the mega-lifespan of these macaws. He’s already showing a lot of old age signs. 😢

[@Blubb3rfisch]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 youre gonna be okay. The only thought of losing a pet hurts so much. Don’t think about it yet. It’s nothing you can ever be prepared for. Just have a good time with your baby as long as It is here and be grateful to have such blessing in life. You are not alone. Life can be so beautiful. You are beautiful and im sure that spending his life with you is such a blessing to him as well

[@dianemilligan7370]

Wonderful, wonderful that you found him and he found you!❤️

[@robertwilliams060]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@k9maiden64]

It would take a pretty cold heart not to melt when Vandal said "Papa!" I am thrilled Vandal found such a wonderful home. Parrots pick up the actions of others they are raised around, so it is no wonder if he was with a person who swore and threw tantrums Vandal picked up that behavior. The longer he is with your wonderful family, the more he will emulate you and your family. He is a character and so much fun!

[@trackstxar]

I have a cold heart then because I’m breathing

[@prissilou]

I'm glad to see that Vandal got a great family, birds live a lot longer then people think they do, and I worry about them because I know they are left alone after their owners die or can't take care of them anymore...We had a bird and my husband couldn't bring himself to cut his feathers, and when the bird got away, my husband sat on the porch and cried...

[@chey7691]

I trained my birds after one of them got out, thankfully we found her. But I couldn't stand the idea of them getting lost, so I trained my lovebirds to free fly. First step is getting them to come to their name, and not spook to loud noises.

[@carolbuckley7900]

So sorry. 💖💖💖

[@colleenrusso9379]

We had a green cheek and he flew out the window and my kids and husband were crying thank goodness we got him back. Unfortunately we lost him when we let a sitter take care of him. We had MANY more years with her. She was gonna buy us a new bird but my husband said no cuz no bird could replace our “Louie” to this day we want to get another bird but now we have 2 cats and my husband is afraid that the bird would get hurt.

[@timalysheva]

Надя! Вы- светлая душа! Счастья вам и вашей семье!

[@karrygisborne818]

Your video made me cry 😭, it is such a beautiful relationship. Recently a red-lored amazon came to my life because nobody else wanted to adopted him, I didn’t know if I would be able to make a good job, but when you said “you do not pick them, they lick you” my heart felt humbled because Iago (my amazon) loves me and I know he is happy with me and I am happy with him. Thank you.

[@mazie7952]

Ahhh. He's beautiful!!!?💯💕❤️

[@andreamoore6477]

i just kept looking at how young she looked. she is beautiful. im sure kids are too. and kind hearted. im sorry about her mom.

[@vladvampirelord8910]

Beautiful.

[@rachelanderson200]

I have had birds my whole life and cannot thank you enough for sharing this story! God bless you and our feather babies!!! ❤️🦜🦜

[@DeliaLRuiz]

What a beautiful family adopting a rescue parrot. ❤️ God bless you for helping a pet who needs love. 🙏

[@DLionheart]

What a BEAUTIFUL story! I'm thrilled that Vandal got saved and he saved right back! He wasn't "crazy"; he was wounded and now, he's healed! 🥰

[@majorxdf]

It greatly bothers me that anyone could abandon such a beautiful animal.

[@southernpaganprincess7739]

It’s not that they abandoned them. It’s that they made the right decision to rehome them because they adopted a pet they weren’t meant to have. Nothing worse than abusing an animal. Rehoming a pet even to the shelter is better than neglect or abuse. Shelters exist because people love animals and this is why they exist.

[@pagandragon830]

​@@southernpaganprincess7739💯 You never know what happens to create situations that require rehoming. Things change - many times for the worse. It's good that people can give the animal a fighting chance with an amazing home. So long as they don't go to a kill shelter it's all good!

[@clberka]

This (adoption) is pretty much the only way someone should end up owning a bird like this. They really just belong in the wild. Having said this, I'm a total bird lover, and would be the type of person to end up in this situation. Unfortunately, I know how long they live, and I have no children, so would never put a bird through this type of thing, unless it was a parakeet, or other bird that doesn't have such a long lifespan. I loved the video, and you are giving your sweet fourth baby the life it truly deserves. All the best.

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

Their mom has to die first? 😳

[@catsinq5726]

I don't have children either and feel the same way you do - I would love to have a bird but won't live long enough to be a lifetime owner for the bird. I love your idea of getting a parakeet. They're tiny, but just as intelligent as the larger species. I'm sure there are plenty of them in shelters, too. Right now I have five cats so no birds for me, but I encourage you to give a tiny birb a home!

[@mehere8038]

why not adopt an elderly rescue bird?

[@m.tieman5863]

@@mehere8038 Good suggestion. Clberka, if you really want a bird, you may look into adopting a senior bird. I bet many people pass them by.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

💯 The OP and this whole thread.

[@giselafiege7169]

We need more humans such as her and her family!

[@michealsteve3699]

You’re beauty wish I could watch you smile 😊 endlessly @giselafuege

[@peggymiller9064]

Tears of joy for you both are flowing down from my eyes❤

[@AtomicElectronCo]

I LOVE WHAT YOU'VE DONE. Parrots are very very very special animals with big hearts. They need protection, help, understanding, loyalty, dedication for years...and love more than anything!!!

[@coffeecrimegal5968]

It breaks my 💔 when I hear of an animal being mistreated! & with rescue animals you can tell they have a way of letting you know what happened to them:( Then there are those of us that will give them the time, patience, & ❤.. And being the amazing animals they are they’ll learn to ❤& trust again❣️ Thank you for letting Vandal choose you to do that for him:) I was chosen by an American Bully named Remi 4 years ago.. 💚 🦜 ❤️🐕

[@krissyhimes9357]

This is so sweet!!!

[@rocioaguilera3555]

Parrots are very intelligent and cute. I'm very glad that you rescued him and you and your husband treat him like a son. He looks so happy. Animals teach us love, compassion, friendship and gratitude.

[@biokosmos]

I always laugh a lot when I hear a human being (Homo sapiens, a primate, of the order of mammals) say: "animals know, do, say, etc etc" as if the human being were not an animal ! LOL It's really insane not even knowing what one is. WE ARE ALL ANIMALS! All sentient being are individuals and are intelligents and cutes. The word animals don't mean nothing, because you are an animals. This demented human-animal distinction is at the root of everything wrong and evil on planet Earth. At most we can speak of the various different species, but in substance they are all the same.

[@carine-scrap]

This is such a beautiful and touching story. Animals are the best for us, Humans should respect them. 🙏🏻❤️ Take care, he's precious

[@GunnerAl9]

Great job selecting the one that no one desires. Pets do select their owners and Vandal selected you. Macaws mature around 6 to 7 years and select their mate, which probably why he choose you and your husband. Keep making him part of the family. My macaw was a green-winged and bonded with my wife, but he became dangerous when we had a baby as he was too jealous. We found an older lady who lived alone and needed a companion and Rocky bonded with her quickly - a great match.

[@mehere8038]

What happens when she dies though? She's obviously going to die well before he will!

[@kathyoneill4011]

So glad you could find him a loving home

[@RobertoBren]

Glad that was a success story. My wife and I also took on an 8 year old "crazy" Harlequin Macaw. After many months of painful bites and a lot of patience, she's now domesticated and trusting enough to be handle and even enjoys going on walks.

[@TeresaPretorius]

You two belong together!! Sooo much shared love and special moments!!! Thank you for giving him a forever home with lots of love ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@krellman7]

What a beautiful story. Once you have a parrot, you will never look at birds the same way again. They are very special creatures. I lost my Eclectus Parrot on January 13th and miss him terribly. These little guys enrich our lives in so many ways and are so intuitive. I’m so glad you found each other.

[@annewatkins1434]

I'm sorry for your loss. 💔

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Sorry to hear about your Eccy. Parrots are so special to us; it's very hard to part.

[@krellman7]

@@michelehemlokhexwhite4310 Thank you very much. I really appreciate your kind words. I hope you have a great day.

[@krellman7]

@@annewatkins1434 Thank you. I appreciate that. I hope you have a great day.

[@vicaroo001]

I am so sorry for your loss. It's agony.

[@annapohl5953]

What a transition for the bird! You can definitely see he is feeling better. Two soul mates found each other!

[@davidmeckley3773]

He looks much better than when you got him. Bless your heart for taking him in!

[@annbond5040]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. I hope you have Vandal for all the wonderful years. 💕💕

[@KAZUNARl]

Relationships with animals are always special… I‘m happy the parrot finally found a new family who treat him good and love him

[@GottaLoveGoats]

This is so sweet. I love people who will take on animals that no one wants. These "unwanted" animals are usually the most rewarding to love. Thank you for taking this beautiful bird. Parrots are so connected to their human. This poor little baby must have been heartbroken when he was abandoned but thank you for saving him!!! Now he has a sweet and loving family!

[@starrider4878]

He’s beautiful, enjoy 💜

[@dm-31024]

God bless you for rescuing, caring for and being committed to this beautiful parrot. ❤ 🙏

[@odietamo9376]

Whew! This is the very definition of a heart warming story.

[@Sukey.]

Aww I love talking birds, they're the best! I wish I had one. This baby is so happy and loved, I wish all of them could have the same destiny

[@madalen532]

I feel the same way about my cat, Reggie. It's such an incredible bond when the animal chooses you.

[@Hydragames648]

He’s so handsome and beautiful and to see him healing but also become part of the family for a long time to come and he’ll love and entertain the family

[@Granny_Cat_Lady]

Oh my goodness I'm crying my eyes out here ... he is adorable, & thank you for realising that Vandal wanted you to be his Mummy Human 💕

[@pawshands9706]

I pray for a day when rescues are obsolete. Until then, keep loving and helping. These birds should never be "pets".

[@danielbrown1724]

Loved it when he whispered “hi baby” 🤣🤣🤣 Too cute, you’re both amazing people for showing this beautiful bird the love that he deserves. Side note, anyone that abandons an animal doesn’t deserve to have one in the first place. To people like that, animals are just objects to play with until their cuteness runs out. Makes me sick 💜💜💜🦜🦜🦜💜💜💜🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@okapaddathiokaplanning6156]

Well, if you ask me, the cuteness never runs out. They could be old af and still stay cute all the same as when you first met them. It's the people who don't realise what an honor it is to be able to receive such unconditional love from a creature that's not even the same species as they are. most of the humans don't deserve to be on the same planet as these countless other beautiful, pure and majestic lifeforms inhabiting it.

[@tangerinetangerine4400]

Sadly as long as the law views animals as property to be sold and discarded they will be treated as such. The law needs to change to view them as living beings with needs that can feel pain and sadness. People who mistreat animals need to be given consequences just as if they were mistreating a human. The pain is the same.

[@LydiaCarr-ne3pi]

Sorry for your loss ov your Mum. You are so kind to rescue him, he is gorgeous and happy now.❤❤❤❤

[@pskeck04]

God Bless those that rescue animals in need. My husband and I many yrs ago rescued a female Shih Tzu from a puppy mill who gave birth to puppies 5 1/2 wks before we got her. She was in bad shape but thank God for my wonderful vet who literally save her life. After everything she'd been thru she was the sweetest dog. Til this day she still has a special place in my heart and so happy God brought her onto my life!

[@soniaasquez321]

He is beautiful and lucky to have such loving parents ❤ 💖 💗

[@Hummingbird25]

Omg this made me cry. Such a pure loving story ❤

[@garettmichael8689]

He's so adorable and unique. Pets are always fun and lovely to have around. Do you have any pets?

[@bethplocar1803]

This is wonderful in every way. Blessings and love to all. ❤️

[@holliesheet3182]

1:06 is so sweet. He sweeps his tail away from your face like a feathered gentleman!

[@lyndonyoung8434]

Great! Animals can do so much for us and help with our sadness. Great video, you guys look so happy with the bird, great video!