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Tofu was one of the reasons I applied at feathered follies several years ago. He stole my heart, and all I wanted was to nurture and protect those like him. He was an amazing ambassador and educator, showing everyone who walked in the door how incredible, fun, and smart birds are, but he also opened people up to difficult conversation. "I want him" so many would say after meeting him. Even I said that, but it gave us the ability to let people know that cockatoos are the most relinquished and abused group of parrots. People see the fun, and are not prepared for the unstable emotions, curiosity, and extreme noise level. He taught hundreds of people why Cockatoos are so special, yet not fit for 99% of homes.
Because of that, Tofu was relinquished to Feathered Follies as a "store bird" to never be sold or passed from home to home ever again. He would live out his days with well trained staff to wait on him while he got to play, educate, and entertain his fans.
After the destruction Covid caused, we had to send birds to Foster Homes and pray they were loved and cared for. Tofu was on that list, and at the time we were not even sure if we could take him back, let alone when that would be. We could only entrust Tofu to an experienced Cockatoo owner who would understand his quirks. Taria is who he went to, and he could not have had a better foster home.
Now that we are re-established and growing, his foster brought him in so we could groom and visit with him. He looks amazing and is his usual spicy-self. Everyone who knows me knows Tofu was my best friend and I loved him with a passion that is still unrivaled. I even have a framed shrine of his feathers that I keep on my desk. The most exciting part though, is now that I own the store, Tofu is officially mine! I promised him I would find a way those years ago, even if it meant buying the whole damn business. Well buddy, I did it.
Here is the reunion after months apart!
-Mercedes Kemp-
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