Animals: Today, my parents finally fulfilled my wish of a pet that I could...

By Anonymous - 28/02/2017 14:00 - United States - Troy

Today, my parents finally fulfilled my wish of a pet that I could take care of for a few years. They got a parrot. I guess 75 years or more is a few years to my parents. FML

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By nomorepetbird - 06/01/2010 03:30 - United States

Today, my pet bird died. He had caught some illness and had been extremely sick for the past few days. He didn't die from the illness though. My dog ate him. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/08/2013 16:51 - Canada - Galt

Today, my 16-year-old brother managed to convince my 22-year-old boyfriend that I breastfeed my pet parrot. FML

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By sweetie808 - 28/01/2016 08:39 - United States - Kailua Kona

Today, around 12 a.m., my pet parrot said a sentence I've never heard him say before. Usually this would be exciting, but considering he said, 'I killed the bird', and that one of my two love birds mysteriously died a few days ago, it's safe to say I'm now terrified. FML

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By Noname - 11/03/2009 00:10 - United States

Today, I bought a parakeet for my kids. When I got home and presented it to them, they wanted to let him fly around inside. We went around the house making sure all the windows and doors were shut. Unfortunately I forgot to turn off the ceiling fan. FML

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By Sarah - 18/07/2019 12:00

Today, I had the mole on my neck removed. By my pet bird. FML

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By Oreo - 10/05/2016 08:58

Today, my dad and stepmom came back from a very expensive two-month trip across the world. When they got home, they had more gifts for their cat than for me. FML

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By Olive14 - 15/12/2010 06:15

Today, I was caring for a bird that had flown into my window. I thought the poor thing wouldn't make it, when it shit in my hand, flew into my neck, then around my living room for ages before I could manage to get it out of the window. FML

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Impressive

By Anonymous - 19/03/2009 02:57 - United States

Today, I met my boyfriend's parents for the first time. In his front room was a giant parrot. Hoping to impress them, I went over to the bird and began talking to it proving I wasn't scared. Out of nowhere, it's beak clenched onto my nose making it gush blood on the carpet. I was hospitalized. FML

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What did you say?

By What? - 22/01/2013 19:00 - Australia

Today, I found out my ten year-old brother and his best friend have taught our new parrot to say, "Shut up, bitch." We have a bunch of our extended family coming over tomorrow to see what the parrot can say. FML

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ohkitty 21

Tuesday 28 February 2017 20:10

it's a bit weird that you only wanted a pet that you knew would die after only a couple of years

TaoShaman 24

Tuesday 28 February 2017 20:49

Parrots live a very long time. Even a dog or a cat would live for only 15-20 years. That's a fraction of a parrot or turtle's life span. A lot of people would be unsure about getting a pet that lives that long. They also could have wanted a hamster, guinea pig or the like. Relatively low maintenance and they don't live very long. If they've never had a pet, a parrot would be pretty overwhelming. They live a long time and can be hard to take care of, especially as a first pet.

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finalyearsofhate 22

Thursday 9 March 2017 23:08

I guess you'll learn more about responsibility, and being clearer with your wording. Be grateful they got you a pet. Parrots are amazing if you raise them right, and gorgeous. Enjoy your time together.