After months of wrangling with the authorities, Charlie was eventually given the all-clear to join Adlard and her husband Joe, with the bird delivering an emotional phrase when the family was reunited.
Speaking to SWNS after the reunion, Adlard said: “I feel relief and joy … I feel so complete.”
She continued: “He has coped brilliantly. I didn’t expect to be hearing ‘I love you’ for a month or two at least.
“Charlie is a tough little guy. He is settling in great and has exceeded every expectation.”
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