We didn't ask, but I'm sure she gets some subsities from somewhere. The food alone would cost a fortune, I think. Her son-in-law is a vet, but I'd wonder how he could even handle all of those responsibilities. It's sad how many birds, especially, there are. People buy them not knowing the responsibility (and caring) needed for them. It's obviously the same for all pets, but sadly many look at parrots as "decorations" or toys they can teach curse words to. Often gifted to children, they end up a regretted purchase. Parrots and all animals need love and attention and proper care. You don't just feed parrots seeds or a baby lynx meat from the market. That eventually causes malnutrition. A lynx shouldn't be a pet at all. Some parrots and other birds shouldn't be, either. The only reason the neighbor treats the lynx as one is because it's physically disabled, to a degree, and "domesticated" since kitten years. I'm still not sure her couch is the best place for Gerry, though.

She said she is affiliated with a zoo and bird rescue in Prague. That's where we donated to. She was aware when we visited.