About 6-8 moths ago I took home an adorable homing pigeon (domesticated, no diseases, technically dove- pigeon is French for dove) from a very lovely breeder. I have allways loved pigeons, and have needed a pet my whole life, as I suffer from autism, and have trouble making friends. A pet was needed. Since having him (his name is mr pickles) my anxiety had taken a massive dive, and I have been so much happier now that I have a companion. About 2 months ago, I started getting easily puffed out and tight chested, ect ect. I have had asthma all my life, but this was way different. After about 2 months of blood tests, and endurance, the doctor has informed me it’s most likely an allergic reaction to my bird, and I will probably have to move him out of my room. I expected this when I first had symptoms, so I bought a HEPA filter, poured my bird a bath every day to reduce dander, and have committed to daylight my cleaning. The doctor says this likely isn’t enough, and moving him out of my room is the only option. The problem is, I don’t have a backyard to move him too, and I don’t have any spare rooms to have him live in. My landlord also won’t let me build any new rooms, or split any in two, or anything like that (which is understandable). I also can’t have him outside, as the vet has told me he will pick up diseases from other wild pigeons, and cats will be a major threat too. I can’t move my companion on, as not only would it break my heart (duh)- as my psychologist says, a disturbance like this could send me in a downward spiral back to where I was in the first place. It would be just like losing a real friend, I would be as depressed as ever. I also am allergic to cats, and so are my roommates, so that’s not an option too. I could get a dog, but losing the bond with my pigeon would be the worst thing. Many bird owners would be aware that a bond with a bird is much more trying, and rewarding at the same time. I can’t just get another pet basically. What. The. Frick. Do. I. Do?!!! Any advice is good advice, and it would mean so much to me ;-;
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