Newsagent boss Paul Bedford is stepping up the hunt for his lacking parrot whereas the reward has swollen to £420. The Amazon parrot, often known as Bonnie, escaped from its Dumfries dwelling on July 31 and Mr Bedford has been looking for it each night time whereas the 22-year-old chook’s companion, an African gray referred to as Sammy is pining for it.
Mr Bedford, who runs Henderson’s Newsagent in Galloway Road with spouse Audrey, stated: “It’s simply so irritating, There have been numerous sightings of Bonnie and we obtained near her a few instances however now we're getting a bit frightened with the colder climate on the way in which and darker nights.
“Somebody put one other £100 into the pot for the reward final Saturday in order that’s the reward now as much as £420.” Mr Bedford put up flyers in native retailers and posted a web based enchantment on social media prompting replies from involved pet lovers who had seen the parrot.
He added: “Many of the sightings have been between Deer Park and the previous convent. However there haven't been so many sightings though her distinctive noise has been heard. Individuals have been improbable, nothing wanting sensible.
“Bonnie is a part of the household after having her for 22 years. We thought she and Sammy would outlive us. I used to be informed by somebody that parrots are very resourceful and that she will likely be feeding from chook tables and getting water there too.
“I put up an image on-line of Sammy wanting forlornly out of our again window for his companion and I seen there have been 500 views on Fb so there’s a helluva lot of individuals exhibiting curiosity on the market. We're starting to get frightened now with the change within the climate and it's getting somewhat bit colder.
“The opposite day I used to be opening up the store at about 6am and I don’t assume I've ever seen rain like that in my life. It was terrible.
"I'm nonetheless kicking myself that she flew out a door once I was doing a little bit of gardening that day 5 weeks in the past however what are you able to do. However it simply wants somewhat little bit of luck and every part modifications.
“That’s what we're holding out for.”
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