Posted on 02/07/2005 10:43:28 AM PST by RedBloodedAmerican
A New Smyrna Beach man who witnesses said bit off a parrot's head during a billiards game faces animal cruelty charges, the Volusia County Sheriff's spokesman said today.
Bruce J. Coates, 34, told deputies he had been drinking and couldn’t remember what happened. But witnesses told investigators that during a billiards game early Sunday morning, Coates grabbed the parrot off the shoulder of another player, put the bird’s head in his mouth and bit it off, said spokesman Gary Davidson.
The incident occurred at a party the recreation room of the Saddle Club Estates community near S.R. 44 and S.R. 415. Coates fled the clubhouse after the 1 a.m. incident.
The parrot’s owner called the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office at about 8 a.m. Sunday to report the incident. When contacted by deputies later, Coates said he was sorry and offered to replace the parrot, according to Davidson.
Coates has been charged with a felony count of animal cruelty and one count of criminal mischief, a misdemeanor offense. The Sheriff’s Office plans to seek a warrant for Coates’ arrest.
I used to, but mine smokes.
FYI, this is what the Old Testament says about killing another's animals.
Exodus 22:
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2022;&version=31;
Some of us are aware that birds, kept in homes, will lessen the life expectancy of that person, or persons by about five years. And no I won't give you a source.
Why should one be allowed to pollute anothers lungs with second hand bird dander? Second hand bird dander kills.
I say ... "Off wiff 'is 'ead!
Anything to amuse dear, in these times we need it.
But take a stand man! Is this murder or misdemeanor?
I can't speall misdeameanor but no need to comment on that.
Parrots love restaurants. Mine did. He loved to sit on bowls and help himself and he said Hi to everyone. He even came to work with me at times. I swear, he was like a person.
LOL. My sister and I were in Germany and her little Bichon went everywhere with us. Chefs even made the little bugger steak tartare. Europeans love dogs. I guess that is one good thing about them.
I think dogs ought to go everywhere if they behave. My aged aunt lived in a nursing home with two dogs. Big old grey muzzled labs. Those old ladies were forever tripping over them. I sometimes wondered if the orthodedics doc had donated them.
"I used to, but mine smokes"
BWAHAHAHAHAHAH
I almost wet myself on that one!!
Sheesh, some folks need to lighten up; you'd think cause people on FR make a joke or two that we were all axe murderers....
Once, when Maxie was young and trying to imitate opera singers {his favorite was Domingo}, we were away and he apparently set off our burglar alarm,,it had a dealie for breaking glass and high pitched sounds set it off. Max just loved to do that.
The cops came, the alarm people told them there was motion in the kitchen. They broke the door and three went in armed to the teeth. The bird yelled out "hello, hello" and almost got filled with lead. Scared the cops to death.
Maxie also got miffed if you didn't say "good Morning" to him. My mother in law just refused, she said she would not talk to a bird. When she would visit and come in the kitchen in the morning, she would look at him and he in the most reproachful voice would say "good morning Max" over and over till she capitulated.
He was a wonderful, wonderful bird.
I bet it was a canary.
Squaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaak (Sorry...had to)
I wouldn't mind having a talking bird. But I don't like the idea of them making a ton of noise. I guess it depends on the bird..? And it would have to be CHEAP (no pun intended). I bet I could find one at a humane society center. But my dog and cat might object.
My dog and cat liked the bird. The cat was terrified of him. When the cat stalked Max, Max would flare up his wings in attack mode and the cat ran. The dog liked to walk around with the bird on his back grooming him. The bird used to watch the dog go to sleep then call him in the same voice we used. It drove the dog crazy.
The big problems for birds, parrots, is diet. Max would only eat seeds, he would starve before he ate anything else other than a chicken leg or potato. He died of high cholesterol, linked to an all seed diet. Never give one seeds if you can help it.
The second is fans, ceiling fans. We could never have a ceiling fan on. He ran loose and flew all over the house. I got more enjoyment out of him than any pet I ever had. He went outside, sat on our lamppost near the pool and loved to watch swimmers.
He loved young women with curly hair. And he detested my husband but would lure him by asking for a "nice scratch" and then biting the hell out of him. Hubby once said "Max you bastard" and Max immediately began calling people bastards.
Bwhahaahh.
That's why I could not own a parrot. He'd hear me swearing during Lions games or when politicians are on TV. "Harrington, you $#^@#^ suck" "STFU Hanoi John!!"
It'd end up being like me swearing in front of a girl or my mom.
max picked up all kinds of things. He was a very talkative bird. And he sang a wonderful medley of Dixie, Battle Hymn of the Republic and Take me out to the BallGame. He loved those songs. But he really really loved Opera and would stand on his perch, one leg up high and sing along. That bird would die for a little opera.
I can't take a stand. I wasn't there, and did not witness the "event".
Perhaps the parrot bit the guy?
I know Parrots bite, and if I were drunk and bitten by a parrot I wouldn't bite his head off, as I need my mouth and eyes.
I find it curious that folks get themselves all worked up over an alleged event, down to the sentencing aspect and prayers for the departed parrot. ( not you, and I jest about prayers)
We have owned a Cockatiel for over 19 years. He goes in the shower with me and sits on the door rail, chirping his fool head off.
He barks trying to imitate our dogs, and says his name, "Tequila". He also warbles (?) Anchors Away.
His dander is a filter cloger, but hey ... he's all ours. ;)
That's the truth!
Sometimes after I post I think it's good for me that no one has invented a method of execution using my computer to send me a lethal jolt ... yet. ;)
If you're playing the straight guy to our "comedy act", you definitely need help in comedic timing and content.
May I suggest taking your "act" to a few local clubs prior to trying it out here on F.R.?
NeverGore :^)
I agree, if this had been one of my parrots, the guy would be singing soprano. He's one sick SOB
You don't seem ready to have mastered the acquiring-an-idea part yet. This being necessary before you attempt to express one.
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