I've been babysitting a friend's Lady Gouldian finches for a few days. She picked them up Saturday evening. She was also picking up a rocking chair I can no longer sit in. Once she got her things organized she went to turn her truck around and back up to the door to make loading easier. I had put the dogs out while the birds were being transferred to a transport cage, so I told her to hang on and let me get Reilly, as he's not the least bit car smart.
She was already outside, and I just leaned out the door to call Reilly. Margie did as most people do, and also called him. She was closer, had bent over and was making happy noises. He headed toward her. Then I said, "Reilly! Ignore her and Come!" and he swerved around her and came to me. He cut his eyes back toward her, as he was really wanting that promised petting, but he bypassed her. We were both impressed. He got a big doggie cookie for that one, and after she moved the truck he was let back out to get her petting. Win-win for Reilly!
Margie is also the Art professor who is going to take a photo of the two of us. In fact, she invited me to one of her photography classes as an assignment for her students. This'll be fun for us, good practice in a new situation for Reilly, and also fun for the students.
I wore my brace on Monday, and was getting accustomed to the new balance with it...and the damn thing quit working again. I'm about ready to throw it out the window, in the trash, under a train...I can not trust it. Grrrrrr.....maybe it would be a good teething toy for Reilly. I have another appointment with them on November 2. After that, I'm giving up.
Meg and Reilly
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