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Hearts Melt at Dance-Loving Parrot’s Change After Adoption by New Family

Hearts Melt at Dance-Loving Parrot’s Change After Adoption by New Family

Summary

A rescued cockatoo named Audrey gained online attention after a video showing her dancing with her adoptive owner went viral. Audrey had been pulling out her own feathers for years after her previous owner's death, but her condition improved after being adopted by a new family who engaged her with music and dancing.

Key Facts

  • Audrey is a cockatoo that plucked her feathers for eight years after her owner died.
  • Kristin Sitova and Misha Sitov adopted Audrey after meeting her with an elderly woman named Pat.
  • When Misha first met Audrey, she immediately climbed into his arms, recalling how she behaved with her late owner.
  • Audrey first warmed up to the family dogs and then began bonding with her new family through music.
  • The bird danced to the song "Old Town Road," which marked a turning point in her adjustment.
  • Audrey stopped feather plucking after the adoption and started engaging in regular dancing with her new owner.
  • A video of Audrey dancing gained nearly one million likes on Instagram, bringing attention to the emotional lives of animals.

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