I need a place for my cockatiels while I'm at college

[Therealtiel]

I will be leaving for college in late august and I need a place for my two cockatiels to stay. The college is in the Pittsburgh area and I don't want to give them away but give them a place to stay while I'm at college and have them returned to me in the summers and when I complete college. If there's anyone with advice or is willing to take them I would be so grateful. I would be willing to pay also. Thanks.

 

[SilverSage]

This is such a sad situation, and one of the many reasons I discourage kids from getting pets.

 

[OOwl]

I had a cockatiel when I went to college. You might check around the college you plan to attend for student housing that's not a dorm or even owned by the college. That's what we did. We rented a little shack of a house near the school but it sufficed and the bird came. Often small pets like birds, hamsters/gerbils, and fish are allowed in rentals. The little frame house was actually cheaper than a dorm. Not as modern, but it was an acceptable sacrifice. Sorry for your dilemma.That has to be really hard.

 

[itchyfeet]

My kids have pets that they are 'responsible' for, but as parents, hubby and I keep a very close eye on what they're doing and how they're doing it. We accept the ultimate responsibility lies with us. Have you got a parent/sibling/family member you could call on? Probably a lot safer than an arrangement with a stranger?