FALL RIVER, MA – Hendrix, a parrot up for adoption, is not for the faint of heart.
This bird arrived at Forever Paws in Fall River as an owner surrender after approximately 20 years with his previous owners. Limited information is available about his past, but his diet consisted of human cereal, white bread, sunflower seeds, and animal crackers, which led to significant feather loss. A veterinary evaluation confirmed that his near-nudity likely stemmed from poor nutrition. Since arriving, Hendrix has shown signs of recovery, with new feathers and fuzzy baby feathers emerging. He particularly enjoys fresh fruit, dried bananas, and peanuts.
Adopting Hendrix is akin to adopting a character like Samuel L. Jackson. His language is bold and unfiltered, ranging from affectionate terms like “baby” to explicit profanity, including terms like “MFer” and various slurs. He says “thank you” for snacks but may also tell people to “shut up” or use phrases like “what the hell?” accurately. His use of “cracker” is ambiguous, potentially an insult or a request for food. Hendrix can be sweet and affectionate one moment and sharply offensive the next, embodying a mix of charm and unpredictability. Despite this, his love for dancing to music makes him endearing to those who care for him.
Hendrix will not come with a cage, so adopters must provide an appropriate one. He will include some bags of food and snacks, with an adoption fee of $300. Large bird experience is required due to his needs, and he is unsuitable for apartments or homes with children because of his loud and explicit nature.
The shelter refers to Hendrix as male based on the previous owners’ description, but no bloodwork has confirmed his sex.
To apply, visit
foreverpaws.com
and click adopt to download the application. You can use the cat application. Once complete, you can email it to us at [email protected] or fax it to us at 508-677-9175.
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