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Parrot Summoned to Florida Court in Bird Dispute
Fox ^ | April 06, 2009 | Staff

Posted on 04/06/2009 6:54:55 AM PDT by tlb

BOCA RATON, Fla. — A South Florida courthouse will host an unusual guest when an African Grey parrot, who is at the center of a dispute between two owners, is summoned.

Angela Colicheski, 52, named the bird Tequila when she bought him 13 years ago. The bird flew away three years ago and ended in the home of Sarita Lytell.

The two women met by chance at Dunkin' Donuts and discovered their love for feathered friends. When Colicheski realized the other woman had her bird she asked for it back. Lytell says she looked for the bird's owner when she found him, but after three years is now attached. Colicheski filed a lawsuit in February.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Government; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: fl; lawsuit; parrots
I would recommend the lady trying to keep the bird from going home be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a mynah.
1 posted on 04/06/2009 6:54:56 AM PDT by tlb
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To: tlb

Time for the wisdom of Solomon.

2 posted on 04/06/2009 6:57:40 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (American Revolution II -- overdue)
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To: tlb

*GROAN*

How about a King Solomon solution? Threaten to slice the bird in half so they can share it equally, then the REAL ‘Mom’ will step up to save the bird, even though she’ll be giving it away.

(That story used to TERRIFY me in Sunday School; I thought for sure they were gonna kill that baby. It obviously has made an impression upon me.)


3 posted on 04/06/2009 6:58:21 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: tlb

*groan*


4 posted on 04/06/2009 7:00:43 AM PDT by tiredoflaundry (Americans only hear the word "free", but never hear "just pay the shipping and handling")
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To: tlb

African Greys are probably the best talkers of all parrots. Maybe the judge is planning to ask the bird who she wants to live with? Courts do often take into account the wishes of 13 years olds in custody battles.


5 posted on 04/06/2009 7:00:58 AM PDT by Above My Pay Grade
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To: tlb

It’ll probably outlive both of them.


6 posted on 04/06/2009 7:09:45 AM PDT by Leg Olam (my gurlfrnd syas my tyipgns as goood as my sex)
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To: tlb

He’s an African grey...could he not tell people his name? It’s not like a dog or cat that needs a chip or a locket.


7 posted on 04/06/2009 7:29:53 AM PDT by 668 - Neighbor of the Beast (American Revolution II -- overdue.)
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To: 668 - Neighbor of the Beast
So, is the parrot a grey african-American?

Axe him where he wants to live.

8 posted on 04/06/2009 7:36:55 AM PDT by USS Alaska (Nuke the terrorist savages - In Honor of Standing Wolf)
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To: tlb

The first owner didn’t keep the bird clipped and then wondered why he flew away. My vote is for the second owner ... assuming she cares enough about the bird to keep its wings clipped.


9 posted on 04/06/2009 10:07:10 AM PDT by Fast Moving Angel (There are no points for second place.)
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To: Fast Moving Angel

BUMP!


10 posted on 04/06/2009 12:08:43 PM PDT by Publius6961 (Change is not a plan; Hope is not a strategy.)
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To: Fast Moving Angel

Just proves one should never talk with a stranger about his/her bird..


11 posted on 04/06/2009 1:46:28 PM PDT by goat granny
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To: 668 - Neighbor of the Beast

Speaking of talking..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QkV4oiyNjg&feature=PlayList&p=EBFF9B16141A4103&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=7

LOL


12 posted on 04/06/2009 1:50:33 PM PDT by Vinnie (You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Jihads You)
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