by Pajarita » Sat Aug 26, 2017 8:22 am
Sorry I did not answer the previous posts, I had not seen them -I don't know why or how because I check everyday!
Yes, I am proud of you for saying no to Chris because I KNOW how hard that is for somebody who loves animals and knows there are suffering ones out there. But, in truth, it's the only way you can continue helping. It's better to be able to help a few than end up having to close up shop!
Poor, poor Jazzie and YaYa! Let's all hope these surgeries are the last of their suffering! And, yes, I hear you on the having to rescue birds from a rescue. You would be surprised how often that is the case... and not only with birds, either, but with dogs, cats, horses, etc. I said it before and I'll say it again, all rescuers have a collector/hoarding streak in them [and I will be the first to admit I do, too!] but, once you recognize it, you can control it by listening to your head before you listen to your heart. It might sound cold-hearted but you can't help anybody if you are overwhelmed, and believing that only you can do it is plain crazy - I still argue with my husband over this because he thinks that nobody else gives animals the care and love we do and it's simply NOT true. Lots of good people out there! Problem is, for each good person there are 1000 animals that need help.
Let us know how the surgeries go, we will be sending you good vibes and, for the ones that do pray, also prayers for them! But rest assured that nobody could have done better for them than what you are doing!