Animal hoarding is an issue communities across the mid-state are grappling with, and it’s placing significant strain on rescue organizations. Recently, 40 parrots were rescued from deplorable conditions in Kentucky and brought to Nashville.
“We’ve seen some bad stuff, but this was bad,” said Kim Hannah, Executive Director of the Exotic Avian Sanctuary of Tennessee.
The sanctuary has taken in those 40 parrots from Henderson County, Kentucky. “It was infested with roaches, spiders, and spider webs,” said Hannah.
Henderson County, Kentucky Animal Control had issued a warning to the original owner three months ago to take better care of the parrots, according to Hannah.
She says when animal control returned to the home, the conditions had not improved, and several dead birds were discovered. At that point, the remaining birds were seized, and the sanctuary was asked to help.
“I already had extra cages from where people donated,” said Hannah. “We had fresh food and water, pellets, and everything ready.”