Tuesday, August 7 2012 3:10 PM EDT2012-08-07 19:10:24 GMT
Two years ago Amy Parker moved from New York to Middle Tennessee to be close to family. She brought her beloved Quaker Parrot, Hoppy, along with her. The exotic, South American, bird is legal in NewMore >>
Two years ago Amy Parker moved from New York to Middle Tennessee to be close to family. She brought her beloved Quaker Parrot, Hoppy, along with her. More >>
COLUMBIA, TN (WSMV) -
A Columbia woman has lost the fight to keep her exotic parrot in Tennessee.
Last month, Channel 4 reported that Amy Parker brought "Hoppy" the Quaker Parrot with her when she moved here from New York.
However, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said the bird is illegal because it can harm crops and native animals.
State officials said she had 30 days to surrender the bird or remove him from the state.
Parker launched a petition but said it wasn't enough to change the TWRA's position.
She has now arranged for "Hoppy" to live at a parrot rescue in Huntsville, AL, and plans to later move there.
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