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[luvmycadillac]

I have just finished emailing the head of the rescue and informed them I will not be keeping Cricket. I feel guilty about it very guilty about it. But I can not keep her knowing she doesnt apparently do well around children, has lunged out to bite and bitten even drawn blood on 2 occasion. I informed them of how she acts and suggested that her next home be without young children. I will miss her and worry about her but I will feel better knowing that Trey and myself wont have to worry every hr of every day she is out of her cage that we may be bitten by this devil in an angels disguise. I will return her by the end of the month. I'm giving the rescue time to to locate a foster family and us time to find to get her back to them seeing as they are over 100 miles away. Ive learned much from her, biggest thing Ive learned is never trust a sulphur :'(. Ive had a few good laughs w her such as her dancing she sure is animated, and her laughing at the kids and bobing up and down and I just hope she finds a good family

[thetim53]

Don't feel bad Caddy. Your heart was in the right place. As someone working on my second wife, I can attest that not all realtionships work out. You have to do what is best for you and your child.

[BPMar]

Ditto to most of what TT said. (the second wife part..lol)  You do have to look at all the ones concerned in the picture.  I am sure Cricket would only go into good hands.  You can't do anything more than try.  If in your heart and head you feel this is best than that is what it must be.  From the time with Cricket you gained experience.  Sorry it had to come to this and I hope the best for you all.

[luvmycadillac]

You know after I sent that email, Cricket came over and sat next to me. She didnt want to be touched when I stood up she lifted up a wing so I scratched under it and she pushed her head into me and didnt bite. And I thought "omg maybe she can change" I dont know Im just so confused.

[BPMar]

Girl!
Maybe you need more time?  How long has it been again?
I can't imagine to be in your shoes.  Must be very difficult to say the least. 
Hang in there!

[Jadesmom]

Decisions like this are never easy. More time perhaps IF you can be sure that Trey is safe and will not be harmed. As much as you love Cricket, we all know that your son's safety is priority # 1. No one could ever fault you for putting the health and welfare of your child first.  :)

[chance]

I know this is very hard on you , what you have to do is put aside the cute things she does,and really think about if she is the right fit for your home, Its better to decide now then keep her longer get her settled in then have to move her again,,Think about what would be best for her to, you have to weigh this all out ,believe me I love my guy but don't trust him as far as I can spit, and would never allow other people to handle him.

[BuffaloParrot]

I agree with Chance.  If it does not work out, you have tried and had the best of intentions.  At the very least you have learned from this and will always have the memories.  You may also have shown Cricket a side of love she did not have before.  This could be a beneficial experience for the both of you even though it wasn't a perfect fit for you.  Don't feel bad..you did the right things here ;)

[sophiemae]

In life everything happens for a reason. You may not know exactly why she came into your care but be sure you've made a difference. You have shown her what it is to be loved and have tried your best. No one will ever fault you for sending her back. Your son's safety and everyone's, including yours is very important and comes first. If I was in the same situation I would have come to the same decision. Like you, I just couldn't take the chance that my son would suffer a bite that has the potential to leave life long scars in the physical and mental level. You've done what you could, you've reached out and you've made a difference. I have no doubt that the rescue will find a foster that will be a better fit for her. Think of yourself as Cricket's stepping stone to a long happy life.

[Ditty]

Nicely put Sophiemae...stepping stone.
I agree with the others too.  This decision is hard, but as I said when people were telling me to get Zuri because of the hard life she has had, "it has to be right for the entire family".  Otherwise it can make rifts on both sides, the family AND the bird.
Go with your gut caddy.

[zimbasmom]

Oh that is too bad but you gave it a try, good luck to all of you.

[angelicarboreals]

I am getting caught up on everything, but I am sorry things don't seem like they are working out.  :-\ I know that when I rehomed my LSC2 that I had guilt issues with it, but someone at the time that owned parrots as well told me in passing that sometimes, just as with people, what is not a good fit relationship wise should be passed upon and not forced, because to keep Cricket if she is unhappy and vice versa is just keeping her from finding her forever home. You know in your heart when it is not meant to be, do not feel like you have to keep her.