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Granny & Dave

Unknown · Senior · 15 years

We are Granny and Dave, a loving cockatiel pair seeking the great happiness together. This is us: I, Dave, have chronic problems with my eye. The suspicion (no concrete diagnosis) is an incompletely closing eyelid. This results in my eyes producing excessive tear fluid, causing the area to quickly become crusty. Treatment is not currently being pursued. My best friend Granny didn't get her name for nothing: she probably hatched in 2011 – and you can clearly see my dear Nymphi-Omi's age. She has arthroses in her shoulder joints and can therefore no longer fly. She is currently receiving pain medication twice a day. We wish for a wonderful home with plenty of space and variety. Cockatiels are very curious, open birds and thus also suit beginners well. They greatly appreciate attention and mental stimulation. In pure apartment living, the cage for two cockatiels should be at least 1.60 meters long, approximately 50 to 60 centimeters deep, and about 1 meter high. Additionally, daily free flight and several landing spots with natural branches are important. When you keep cockatiels outdoors, the size of the cage depends on the number of animals. Do you perhaps have a place for us?

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Wir sind Granny und Dave ein liebes Nymphensittich-Pärchen, das gemeinsam das große Glück sucht. Das sind wir: Ich, Dave, habe chronische Probleme mit dem Auge. Die Vermutung (keine konkrete Diagnose) ist ein nicht komplett schließendes Augenlid. Das hat zur Folge, dass die Augen übermäßig viel Tränenflüssigkeit produzieren, was dafür sorgt, dass der Bereich schnell verklebt. Eine Behandlung erfolgt derzeit nicht. Meine beste Freundin Granny hat ihren Namen nicht umsonst: Sie ist wahrscheinlich 2011 geschlüpft – und das sieht man meiner lieben Nymphi-Omi natürlich schon an. Sie hat Arthrosen in Schultergelenken und kann deshalb nicht mehr fliegen. Sie bekommt aktuell zweimal täglich Schmerzmittel. Wir wünschen uns ein tolles Zuhause mit viel Platz und Abwechslung. Nymphensittiche sind sehr neugierige, aufgeschlossene Vögel und eignen sich somit auch gut für noch unerfahrene Vogelhalter. Über Aufmerksamkeit und Beschäftigung freuen sie sich sehr. In reiner Wohnungshaltung sollte die Voliere für zwei Nymphensittiche mindestens 1,60 m lang, ca. 50 bis 60 cm tief und ca. 1 m hoch sein. Außerdem ist täglicher Freiflug und mehrere Anflugstellen aus Naturästen wichtig. Bei der Außenvolierenhaltung ist die Größe der Voliere abhängig von der Anzahl der Tiere Magst du uns vielleicht ein Plätzchen schenken?

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇩🇪Berlin
Shelter
Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg
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About Granny & Dave

What life with Granny & Dave looks like

Granny & Dave is a large senior bird waiting at Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg in Berlin.

Birds are long-lived, social, and noisy. The species and individual history matter enormously — ex-companion parrots can carry strong attachments and trauma. Ask the shelter about their daily routine, diet, and whether they'd do best alone or with a flockmate.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Granny & Dave, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Granny & Dave?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Granny & Dave on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Granny & Dave if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Granny & Dave already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most birds on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Granny & Dave isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg early rather than rehoming privately; they know Granny & Dave and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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