Fall River's Forever Paws Animal Shelter is caring for a 20-year-old macaw called Hendrix. Hendrix has "picked up some choice words" including slurs and profanity. Parrots are not for casual pet ...

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FALL RIVER — For several weeks, the animal sounds echoing through the halls of Forever Paws have been more R-rated than usual. Hendrix, a 20-year-old blue and yellow macaw, has a shockingly filthy ...

Parrots also have sharp talons that can grip perches and support climbing, so Rik is showing a lot of restraint by stroking the cat so gently. The colorful parrot is clearly not trying to climb on top ...