Finally, a day when all four of us could just sit in the backyard and enjoy the pool! The first day this summer when all the stars aligned and the entire family was home at once! The weather, ridiculously hot, dictated that a full blown pool day was in order. Got the girls in their suits. Applied the required sunscreen. Towels. Patio Chairs. Books. Drinks. Pool Floats. Cue relaxation.
Tweet.
Huh?
“Mom, look at that pretty bird!”
“Uh huh”…I responded. “Just wait a few more minutes until your sunscreen is dry, then you can go in the pool okay.”
“No, Mom seriously, that bird is really green.”
Green? I looked up and saw….
someone’s poor little pet Budgie wilted in the heat, trying desperately to get a drink out of our salt water pool. Poor dumb bird. Looked like he’d been on his own for a while.
We scooped him up and…
put him in our cat carrier. Ironic?
He has been fed, watered and the girls spent the afternoon e-mailing everyone they know and plastering posters around the neighbourhood. (I’m ignoring the one response I got asking me if I was sure it wasn’t a wild bird with just really pretty colours. Ahh I know I’m blonde, but the breeders band around one leg and the fact that we were able to easily CATCH it, pretty much convinces me it is NOT a wild bird.)
It’s been four days since we took this creature in. Yes, a fun adventure for the girls and they feel a little heroic, but here is my question? How long do we have to keep this bird, in our home with a dog and a cat, before we can pass him along to the Human Society?
My girls are already too attached! Anybody want a new pet?
*UPDATE—Little birdie has a new home! She (yes, now I know it is a she) has gone to live with a lovely family with another Budgie friend! Happy Ending:)
It’s a pretty bird!!
Pretty bird, nice it has a new home. Sweet that you guys took it in and took care of it. Glad for the happy ending.
I just spent time catching up a bit. Sleep overs are worth it, even with the whiny the next day. Just remember the night before.
Cool water filteration system, good luck to whomever wins.
Take care and have a blessed week.
How cool that you got to rescue that little gal. She is a cutie. Glad she has a new home!
How cool that you got to rescue that little gal. She is a cutie. Glad she has a new home!
I’m sure the bird was happy for the rescue…..be, I’m scared of birds, I’m always waiting for them to bite me.
That bird is so lucky you found (and successfully captured) it! Poor little thing!
You totally earned a mom badge with domestic pet rescue. 🙂
it’s sweet of you and the girls to tend to the bird when it needed help…way to go!
I love “poor dumb bird” 🙂 Glad it found a home. I bet youre glad it wasn’t yours 🙂
How nice of you! Little bird was very lucky to land in your yard!
I like Emmy’s answer. Also, maybe they just got tired of it, of buying food for it etc.
I can’t believe someone asked if you weren’t sure it is wild! I wonder if someone moved and just let it go?
Birds do not belong at the humane society. There are many bird rescue facilities around. Can a vet not track down the owner by the breeder ring on the ankle?
Wow, what an awesome rescue! I hope you find his owners soon!
It’s very kind of you to rescue the bird no matter what you decide to do with it!