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I have just had to put my parrot up for sale in order to pay some debts off. I have had him for 10 years feel sick doing it.


Update on this thread is.

Have decided not to sell, as some of my reasons are wrong but I am not a Animal Trader and someone seems to think I am. I was having a bad day with my money and started to panic I couldn't see anything straight on this day that I put this thread up.


Wanttobedebtfreenatty
Month June 06 current debt stands at: Loan with OH £20,000, Egg Card £7324 now £7191.00, Barclaycard £700, Overdraft was £2550 now £2400, Car Loan £297 a month finishes in Nov 06, £9.00 Savings, Piggysbank points 370
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  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
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    Aww natty! You poor thing!

    I am *sure* you will find him a good home though!
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
  • I do hope so
    Month June 06 current debt stands at: Loan with OH £20,000, Egg Card £7324 now £7191.00, Barclaycard £700, Overdraft was £2550 now £2400, Car Loan £297 a month finishes in Nov 06, £9.00 Savings, Piggysbank points 370
  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
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    Of course you will - you'll only let him go to someone good!

    A stupid question.. how much will you get for a parrot, and do you really think it's worth it?
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
  • dinkylou
    dinkylou Posts: 727 Forumite
    Aww, how can you sell him?

    Surely there must be other ways?
  • xela_17
    xela_17 Posts: 421 Forumite
    That's awful - poor you. :eek: I couldn't imagine selling my pets, even if I was in dire strife. Don't do it natty - surely there must be another way.
    What did I do at work before I discovered MSE?!

    DFD - WAS: a while ago

    NOW - not sure, due to boyfriend going back to uni for masters and now pgce. Worth it in the long run!
    Proud to be dealing with my debts!
  • LJD1_2
    LJD1_2 Posts: 2,173 Forumite
    Aw! Big hugs! I know how you must be feeling coz I had to rehome to cats about 10 years ago due to a relationship breaking up. I still think of them now but at least I know they went to good homes. Only do this if there is absolutely no other way. xx
    January budget
    Nothing left!
  • dinkylou
    dinkylou Posts: 727 Forumite
    How much are you expecting to get for him?

    Could nt you do some 'extra things' to earn that amount of money instead?
  • juno
    juno Posts: 6,553 Forumite
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    How much is he, and what is he? My bird needs a friend...
    Murphy's No More Pies Club #209

    Total debt [STRIKE]£4578.27[/STRIKE] £0.00 :j
    100% paid off :j

  • He is a Double Yellow Amazon selling him with cage and I was hoping to get about £650 for him. He is ten years old and I have had him that long. At the moment he is living at my mum's, as she is in more then me at the moment.

    Thanks for all your kind works

    Wanttobedebtfreenatty
    Month June 06 current debt stands at: Loan with OH £20,000, Egg Card £7324 now £7191.00, Barclaycard £700, Overdraft was £2550 now £2400, Car Loan £297 a month finishes in Nov 06, £9.00 Savings, Piggysbank points 370
  • newleaf
    newleaf Posts: 3,132 Forumite
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    Is £650 worth breaking your heart and a lifetime of regret? Think carefully before you part with your pet, he sounds lovely.
    Official DFW Nerd No 096 - Proud to have dealt with my debt!
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