Mathilda

In September we spent a month preparing to respond to a wonderful family whose patriarch is struggling with dementia. His family reached out to us knowing that his 3 birds- while well loved- deserved more support. They had a pleasant view out a big picture window and were enjoying classical music when we arrived- but their cages were far too small, and enrichment and nutrition were lacking. Unfortunately all 3 of these birds tested positive for Avian Borna Virus.

Meet Mathilda, the first of these 3 birds. She is a ~30 year old Alexandrine Parrot. She and her brother cost us a whopping $1K EACH in vet bills at their first exam, so she's clearly a fancy aristocratic lady of means (or, at least she thinks she is). Imagine if Dames Judi Dench or Helen Mirren were a parrot.

Mathilda is the healthiest of the three, and she is ready to be considered as CLEAR's Most Eligible Old Lady Parrot. We're still getting to know her quirks and preferences, but we do know that she will be on daily medication for the rest of her life, and as a carrier for Borna, she'll need an experienced home either without other birds OR in a household that is already equipped to deal with ABV. Quarterly vet visits to check her health status are a must. This is a tall order for an old lady, but we know bird love isn't a deserted island- it's a village. Welcome to CLEAR, Mathilda!