The ‘tail’ of Morgan, a 26-year-old Congo African gray parrot
BUTLER TWP – Growing up, most children find themselves wanting a furry four-legged companion to play with.
That was not the case for then-17-year-old Erann Heltzell.
“I was allergic to dogs,” Heltzell said. “When I was kid, there was this parrot show that came to town with one of the farm shows, and the birds were doing all kinds of tricks and talking. I just found them so fascinating.”
After some persuasive pleading, Heltzell was able to talk her mom into allowing her to get Morgan, a Congo African grey parrot.
Morgan is a lovable and sometimes mischievous bird who loves to mimic a ringing phone or smoke alarm to get her family’s attention. And while Morgan provides plenty of love and amusement to her family, owning a pet that can live up to 80 years is quite a commitment.
