I have to give up my parrot because I am now blind and have to move.  I cant take teh parrot with me.
Hi, can I help you today?
assistant
Question
I have had my babu for 15 years and have to give him up. He is a parrot and so used to me.
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I am so sorry to hear that. You have probably become very attached after that long, I can imagine.
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
Yes, I am worried that he wont be taken care of. I am worried that he wont be happy. I cook for him and take him outside. I grow fruit so he can eat it.
user
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Can I ask why you have to give him up? Do you have any other pets?
assistant
Question
NO other pets. I have gone leaglly blind, had to give up driving. I have to move to a condo from a single famuly home. He is too loud to live in a condo.
user
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You are a very good caretaker for your parrot. You have given him a lot of specialized care.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Going blind is bad enough, giving up driving was teh worst. But giving up my parrot is really hard. I did baby him, he can go outside through the dggie door. He gets fresh fruit, spaghettie, He has his own Alexa.
user
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You have been the best you could be for him and it has got to feel really sad to let him go. It can feel like a death sometimes when you lose someone or a pet.
assistant
Reflection of feelings
If he died it would be OK, I would mourn him and move on. But I have never had to give up a pet before. I just think most people. wont take care of him like I do. Because he is still alive, I will worry about him
user
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I understand a little bit of how you feel. My dog died recently and it was really hard when the vet had to put him down. I was really sad and would cry when I thought of him ort the things we used to do together.
assistant
Self-disclosure
Yes, I was depressed for 6 months after my parrot died, but eventually we move on. I dont know that I can move on after giving him up
user
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Would you ever consider getting a pet that is not as loud? I am not suggesting that you replace him.
assistant
Others
No, except a seeing dog
user
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I am concerned that if you don't have a pet to care for you may have a more difficult time to recover and thrive. Mourning is a process and it might be easier if you can hare your ;love with another pet.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
No other pets. I need to move and cannot take him with me.
user
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A seeing eye dog is a great idea. You are trying to think of ways to help yourself and that is really important. You are also reaching out and sharing your feelings. Do you have any friends with pets that you can visit with from time to time?
assistant
Providing Suggestions
It isn't about a new pet it is about worrying that he will not be taken care of. I contacted a rescue place to get him a new home.
user
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I am sorry that makes a lot of sense. I am really thankful that you are sharing your feelings and expressing them.
assistant
Information
Contacting a rescue place has helped me.
user
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Rescue centers usually make people apply to adopt to insure a good home for them. You have made him into a wonderful pet.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I think that will be best for him Thanks for listening
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