Nikita, how sweet. I know...when I went to the Humane Society, there were so many pitiful little critters, either abandoned, lost/found, or abused, waiting for a good home.
Little Jake, he looks so adorable, I can see why you'd miss him.
But Luke, he's a handsome dog.
Where I used to live, when Sammy the cockatiel accidentally died, I swear the house was in mourning worse than if it was for a person. Sammy was 15, and was playing unattended with something as seemingly innocuous as a plastic shopping bag. He suffocated, and well...I was a wreck when I found him. I did not hear his talking and singing and flying out to greet me while I made coffee. I always had a treat for him, never disappointing him. So when he died, the entire household bawled their heads off. That night, we went up and got Sunshine, a female cockatiel. She is 4 now, and a real charming little girl. She lives with my former landlord and his nephew.
Now, my little critter, first time today, I held her. She DID NOT like it. But, I tricked her a bit, as I placed honey on my fingertips, so when she'd bite, she'd get a taste of honey, and start licking...then she'd allow me to pet her head and scratch her neck. She obliged but not willingly. I will continue to work with her, and I know she'll be OK, but it'll take time. She's so cute. Loves to sing, and swing from her perch.
Nikita, I'm so glad you have Luke. Pets do enhance our lives. Excellent companions, displaying unconditional love: always .
So if anyone is considering adopting a pet, please do so, but check with your local community animal shelter or humane society. They are dilligent and have the animals' best interest at heart. Just to get the bird, I felt like I was being interogated. But I understand why.
Thanks Nikita, that story was soooo sweet. Give Luke a pet from Rayzorblade.
