Woman pleads for help after Ipswich cockatoo goes missing

The bird is missing in Ipswich <i>(Image: Linda-Ann Woodhead)</i>
The bird is missing in Ipswich (Image: Linda-Ann Woodhead)
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A woman is pleading for help after her exotic bird has been missing for three weeks in Ipswich. 

The pink and white cockatoo was being looked after by one of the woman's carers on Tuesday, July 8, when the cage fell and the door sprang open. 

The cockatoo took off and hasn't been seen since. 

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Pink and white cockatoo The pink and white cockatoo (Image: Linda-Ann Woodhead) Linda-Ann Woodhead, the owner of the bird, has mentioned how the bird has a medical condition and is vulnerable on its own. 

Ms Woodhead also has life-threatening medical issues, and said: "He brings me joy and happiness."

(Image: Linda-Ann Woodhead) She added: "I've been a mess since he went missing. I'm alone and don't have friends or family to help, so please just be on the lookout for my bird. 

"I am relying on public kindness to help me find him, so please help me." 

Ms Woodhead rescues and cares for animals that have a low chance of survival to try to give them the best possible life. 

Anyone with information can call 07840405788. 

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