Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/pepper-swearing-parrot/
A colorful parrot named Pepper, known for his equally colorful language, has finally found a new home.
After a social media post from the Niagara SPCA led to over 400 adoption inquiries, the foul-mouthed bird now resides with Tiffany Turner and her fiancé Tim Sage in Olean, New York.
This remarkable story highlights the quirks and charms of Pepper, a white-fronted Amazon parrot, and the journey to his new sanctuary.
Over 400 people applied to adopt Pepper.
A Potty-Mouthed Parrot
Pepper first captured public attention when the Niagara SPCA introduced him in a fun social media post. Amy Lewis, the shelter’s director, knew that finding a suitable home for Pepper would be a challenge due to his vibrant vocabulary.
In her Facebook post, she humorously warned potential adopters about Pepper’s penchant for cursing, saying, “Bringing home a cursing conure might seem like a fun idea until Pepper offends grandma’s Tuesday night knitting group.”
Hundreds of Applications
The post quickly went viral, resulting in over 400 applications from people all over the country, including a Texas saloon owner named Wild Bill and a former Navy sailor with a vocabulary to match Pepper’s, The Washington Post reports.
Pepper, who had previously lived with an unruly dog and picked up some of his colorful phrases from his former owner’s scoldings, needed a special home where his unique personality would be appreciated.
Pepper the parrot is famous for his foul language.
A New Home in Olean
After thorough vetting, the shelter decided that Tiffany Turner and Tim Sage were the perfect match for Pepper. Turner, a special education teacher, and her fiancé already had another swearing parrot at home, an African grey named Shelby.
“They knew a lot about parrots, and their home is like a regular truck stop with another swearing bird,” Lewis was quoted as saying by Oberdan Parking.
Turner shared her excitement about Pepper joining their family, noting to USA Today that Pepper is “really sweet and seems to love women.”
The couple plans to allow Pepper to roam freely around their home once he gets used to being out of his cage, just like Shelby. They are also providing Pepper with fresh fruits and vegetables daily and giving him plenty of interaction time, crucial for a parrot’s well-being.
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Adjusting to New Surroundings
Since his adoption, Pepper has been adjusting well to his new surroundings. Turner and Sage report that he hasn’t cursed at them yet, but they expect it will happen soon. Pepper’s new family is ready to embrace his personality.
“He’s a very vocal and loud bird. He’s also very excitable,” Turner told WGRZ, sharing an anecdote about Pepper doing a little dance when her mother came to visit.
The story of Pepper’s adoption journey is a testament to the dedication of animal shelters and the families willing to open their homes to pets with unique needs. It also highlights the importance of finding the right match for animals with distinctive personalities, ensuring they receive the love and care they deserve.
As Pepper continues to settle into his new home, his new family looks forward to the lively conversations and the joy that this foul-mouthed parrot brings into their lives.
Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog
