"Be Our Voice" by Irena Schulz

"Be Our Voice" was inspired by the largest animal cruelty case in US history. The Harris County Attorneys Office granted permission to use the evidence photos for this animal cruelty prevention video. Release date for the DVD (video version) and the CD (song only) is Monday, November 29th, 2010. You may pre-order beginning November 4, 2010 by going to http://www.birdloversonly.org - proceeds benefit the rescue and sanctuary birds at Bird Lovers Only Rescue. To read the story behind the project: http://www.birdloversonly.blogspot.com
Coming soon: www.BeOurVoice.org

"BE OUR VOICE"

Music and Lyrics: Irena Schulz
Music: Kyle Ludovice
Performed by: Irena Schulz

I look at my life
Is this all there is?
This life that I live
I didn't ask for this.

You throw me some food
So you must know I'm here...please
Look at me
And see me drowning in my tears.

I wanna go home
I wanna be free
I wanna see blue skies
I wanna feel the sun on my wings
And taste the wind and the rain
I wanna go home
I wanna be free
I wanna see blue skies
Taste the fruit in the trees
And take in the breeze
I wanna be free...

I look at my life
Is this all there is?
This life that I live
I didn't ask for this!!

I wanna go home
I wanna be free
I wanna see blue skies
I wanna feel the sun on my wings
And taste the wind and the rain
I wanna go home
I wanna be free
I wanna see blue skies
Taste the fruit in the trees
Take in the breeze...

We have no choice
We have no voice
Please make some noise
Be our voice! Be our voice! Be our voice!
BE OUR VOICE!!!

I wanna be free!
I wanna see blue skies
I wanna feel the sun on my wings....and taste...
The rain.

I didn't ask for this...

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[TheQazman2116]

i am looking to get a pet bird, i go to school for 6 hours everyday, so what bird do you recomend i am looking for a bird that will like to be held and be friendly, please reply :] SNOWBALL FOREVER!

[BirdLoversOnly]

@TheQazman2116 This is a difficult question since I'm not sure if you are a college student living in a dorm or at home. Conures are friendly and love to be held, but they are very loud for their size so I wouldn't recommend a conure if you won't be living at home. Honestly, if you live in a dorm most birds will be too loud. If you send me a message with your email address I can offer more advice.

Irena Schulz

[ceejaybuchanan]

yes they do deserve better. BUT what if the cage is clean they get food and water and they have a loving family who would go out of their way to make sure there safe?

[BirdLoversOnly]

@ceejaybuchanan I have no issue with birds being treated properly. But we also have to think of the larger picture. Poaching of parrots still continues despite the fact that we have laws against this. As good as our laws are, these birds are still smuggled into this country via inhumane means. I will send the links to you in a message since You Tube does not allow links within the comments section.

Irena Schulz - Bird Lovers Only

[BirdLoversOnly]

@ceejaybuchanan I just tried to send you links to some reports on the illegal parrot trade in the United States, but it states that your channel is no longer available.

[megangatita]

thank you for making this video! so important!

[sandrateager]

This is a superb video!!

My best compliments to you!!

THANKYOU for caring so much for animals & birds in need! =)

Keep it up!

[MsJen58]

I love birds. I have always wanted to get one, but have always worried that I would not be able to take care of it properly. So to all of you who have birds and take good care of them...I say "Bravo". And for those who speak up for mistreated birds, I say thank you.

[free2drm]

@TheQazman2116 You have to put the bird first in everything. If you cannot be with one 70% of the day, you really should consider a different pet like a cat or dog. They need a lot of interaction and affection and things to occupy them while you are out at the store or running errands.

[free2drm]

@TheQazman2116 Honestly, as a parrot owner of a 14 year old girl that I have had since birth, I really have to discourage you from getting one. It is not like a dog or cat. It is like having a permanent 4 or 5 year old for the rest of your life. They are so social and should not be left alone for hours or long portions through the day. i work at home and take my girl with me on trips to parents. It is a lifetime commitment. Please only consider it if you can be a parent to one forever.

[Skywalker91]

Perhaps the best video of this type that I've ever seen.

The problem what people often refuse to see is that parrots don't need to be really abused or neglected to suffer - even with the best of care, they may still suffer just from being in captivity. And that's why we shouldn't breed or buy parrots.

[TheQazman2116]

@BirdLoversOnly Ok i am 13 and i live at home, noise isnt really a problem but it needs to be reasonably priced and prefferably friendly and likes to be held.