Rocky apparently was the victim of the hurricanes that hit Florida in 2004. He flew onto the balcony rail of my friend's condo. My friend (Myra) and her husband opened the sliding door to get a better look at the bird, and he flew inside (as if to say "PEOPLE...I found PEOPLE !!"). Myra called me on the phone, and told me the story, and asked me if no one claimed the bird from ads placed in local papers, did I want to adopt him? The answer was a resounding YES! I have rescued Cockatiels before, in fact one of the birds that I had at the time, was a rescue. No one claimed the little bird from my friend, so my husband and I drove over to the beach to pick him up. He was fully flighted at the time, and difficult to catch, but we finally did, and took him home. We went to the Vet the next day for a check up, and a wing trim, so we could manage him. He has become the best bird EVER. He would ride on my shoulder all day long if I let him. He doesn't play with typical bird toys. His favorite "toy" is a dish towel that he loves to be covered up with. And he also likes to go in a tent made from a lightweight throw. He loves to assist me with the laundry, and is very hurt if I empty the dryer, and he is not there. Rocky is my "champ". I love this bird so much.

Sandra G.
Lutz, FL