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This is a disgrace, these are people who more than likely preach save the planet/wildlife, but drive cars that omit outrageous amounts of fumes into the atmosphere and beleive only there opinoin is correct. This gorgeous animal has been handed a death sentence, you are murderers, an animal that has been hand raised for such a long period cannot be rehabilitated or even survive in the wild, his natural environment is with his family who love him and treat him as a member of the family, as any decent animal lover would. HELP FIND GEORGE.... This is just heart breaking!

"Hardcore animals liberationists... who more than likely preach save the planet , handed a death sentence, murderers etc etc." Where is the evidence??

Anybody who eats meat is a murderer Mandy, but I agree that the native sulphur crested cockatoo cannot be rehabilitated to live in the wild and by WIRES and NPWS standards should be euthanaised as it has excess human imprinting.

However, if they are "hardcore animals liberationists"(!) I'm sure they'll have the plight of George(!) as their number one concern and perhaps place him in a larger aviary, possibly realise that he can't be rehabilitated and return him to confinement back with his family.

PS George isn't a human dressed up in a cockatoo's outfit is he?

Apologies, that last remark was insensitive. Hope George gets what he wishes for.

Personally I don't like the idea of animals being kept in captivity, so I don't do it. However, as owner Ron states, this bird was born and raised in captivity. Releasing him back to the wild would mean death. This bird wouldn't have the skills required to survive in the bush. What I get from this story is that people have lost the art of allowing difference. I don't believe in keeping animals in captivity, but nor do I berate those who do. I merely accept that my way of being in the world is different. A lot more tolerance of difference is needed in today's world. How boring if we were all the same.

india says"but I agree that the native sulphur crested cockatoo cannot be rehabilitated to live in the wild and by WIRES and NPWS standards should be euthanaised as it has excess human imprinting.
This theory has sickened me, literally, india.
I personally am against catching and raising animals to live in cages, however I do have a friend who is confined securely behing a wire fence - this friend is my beloved dog, and is confinied for his own safety, and to not bother the neighbourhood. He, BTW, has human imprinting!!
As this cockatoo was born and raised in captivity, and is a beloved part of a family, it is outrageous and cruel in the extreme, to kidnap this part of Ron's family leaving them grieving.
I was helpful to my blood pressure that Yvonne from Rosewood has offered a "voice of reason" - yes, tolerence of difference IS needed.
Perhaps the animal liberationists might put their energies to a wider cause - how about finding a way to warn motorists on country roads that Kangaroos are on or near the road. On our 2 hr trips to Mackay from Glenden, I am always distressed to see these beautiful creatures dead on the road. Thanks to Mercury Staff for your tolerance in allowing discussion on this subject. MH.

"This theory has sickened me, literally, india."

It ain't theory, it's fact.
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/res...

No29

from that website you put it states that animals are to be euthanaised as it has excess human imprinting but i found no where were it stated that it states if an animal injuries or illness than it will be euthanaised not about excess of human imprinting

George isnt sick or injured, and there is no reason why he cannot be retained (by his owner). Obviously George's owner had no intentions of releasing him. Its just unfortunate that some heartless morons stole him.
I have 6 birds in ample sized aviaries, all born in an aviary. They are very well looked after, fed properly (bird seed alone is not adequate), and are happy and healthy. They love human company, and so does our cat. So should I euthanise them because they have human imprinting?
Most of us have been bought up eating meat, so to us its normal. I guess you could say we are humans that are human imprinted. Perhaps us meat eaters should all euthanise ourselves.

"Euthanasia
29. Euthanasia of animals is a matter of concern, contention and debate in the
community. As such, decisions with respect to euthanasia should be made
with due consideration of all community views. Where the extent and severity
of injuries or illness in an animal mean that any treatment cannot ultimately
render the animal fit to return to its natural environment, then the
conservation outcome will not be positive and euthanasia should be
considered. Protected fauna which cannot be released or retained under the
terms of this policy (see 21 to 26) should be humanely euthanased.
30. Where euthanasia is necessary the task should be performed by a qualified
veterinarian, if available. If a veterinarian is not available, the operator
performing the task should be competent in such procedures and licensed by
the appropriate authorities to use a firearm or restricted poisons (eg S3 and
S4 poisons such as pentobarbitone sodium) for the purpose of animal
welfare.
31. Where existing large collections of protected fauna are held, the NPWS will
negotiate with the carer group to reduce the population consistent with the
provisions of this policy."

I hope you get George back Ron, and the the idiots who took him are prosecuted.

If meat is murder, does eating plants make you guilty of herbicide? We made it to the top of the food chain, and the very fact that we are geared with both canine and molar teeth indicates that we are made to eat BOTH meat and vegetable matter. Cats have only canine teeth, indicating they are carnivores (sorry puss, you're a murderer too). Other animals only have molar teeth; the true vegetarians. Unfortunately some people have overlooked the scientific aspect of the whole issue.

Rehabilitated - bull! this bird has never been wild and wouldn't know what to do if it tried. That's like putting a domestic dog out with a pack of wolves and telling him to be one. As an emergency vet nurse of over 20 years, these 'do-gooders' are actually sentencing that much loved and humanised cockatoo to a cruel, stressful death. They know nothing and should get their facts straight - George only knows his family, anything else you subject him to will be freaking him out. Take him back now! What you did shows that you know nothing about animal behaviour -leave the preaching to the experts next time - the vet industry.

My last post was edited a bit, just wanted to say that the section I posted on euthanasia from the link india provided, doesnt apply to george as he is not sick or injured.

Human imprinting is an illness.

"Human imprinting is an illness"
Again Im asking you India, do you think we should euthanaise ALL our pets then? Our cat would be considered human imprinted, and he is happy and healthy, but that doesnt matter, I better go and put him down because he has an illness.

The above cockatoo does not come under the National Parks and Wildlife Act and there for does not come under the requirements set out for authorised carers. Authorised carers must not liberate humanised animals and they must consider many aspects of an animals survival prior to release. On the other hand pets must not be liberated ( set free) back into the wild. So the theives will be breaking that law. With regard to euthenasure, animals with one wing are euthensaised and animal that cannot be returned to the wild may also be euthenaised. however if a pet animal comes into care, the organisation will find the owner or a new home for that animal. If native wildlife is raised incorrectly and poses a nuisance to the public because it is humanised then it may be put down depending if all other avenues have been exhausted.