Pete the Pigeon
A baby bird who refused to fly his cardboard condo...26 total reviews
Comment from DonandVicki
A very entertaining and enjoyable story to read. It reminds me a lot of my oldest daughter to loves to rescue cats. A fun fast read thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016
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A very entertaining and enjoyable story to read. It reminds me a lot of my oldest daughter to loves to rescue cats. A fun fast read thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016
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Thank you so much for the RR&R, which is most appreciated. Your daughter may suffer from a form of SFAoFIN too! I appreciate your interest. Have a great weekend.
Comment from seaglass
I enjoyed your story. I must have the same syndrome. Ive rescued; turtles, baby mice,dogs, cats, baby ducks an iguana and a baby blue jay. hose were the survives. Other failed rescue attempts broke my heart. My wild birds slowly left us, just as you described. I can't believe that woman killed the cat in the presence of children. That's harsh.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016
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I enjoyed your story. I must have the same syndrome. Ive rescued; turtles, baby mice,dogs, cats, baby ducks an iguana and a baby blue jay. hose were the survives. Other failed rescue attempts broke my heart. My wild birds slowly left us, just as you described. I can't believe that woman killed the cat in the presence of children. That's harsh.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016
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Hi there, and thank you so very much for your RR&R. I have a bunny in my laundry room right now...likely a pet dump that my son noticed peaking out from under a thorny bush alongside a busy roadway a few weeks ago. AZ summers are harsh and this little guy wouldn't have survived. Pruning sheers to the bush, a pool net to capture and we welcomed AToM (the bush was in front of a bank) to the family. Me too on the broken heart on the non-survivors... and the harsh! Thank you so much and have a great weekend!
Comment from Unspoken94
A bird whisperer. I can get a sense of that. This is a wonderful
story and I am grateful for the way it ended. I had anticipated
an ending of the survival of the fittest. They are finding that the
bald eagle is thriving so well that other bird species are a part
of their food chain. Thus a Blue Heron may be in danger because
of the improved levels of the bald eagle. An excellent write. -Bill
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016
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A bird whisperer. I can get a sense of that. This is a wonderful
story and I am grateful for the way it ended. I had anticipated
an ending of the survival of the fittest. They are finding that the
bald eagle is thriving so well that other bird species are a part
of their food chain. Thus a Blue Heron may be in danger because
of the improved levels of the bald eagle. An excellent write. -Bill
Comment Written 12-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016
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Thank you, Bill, for your RR&R and continued support. I enjoyed reading your remarks as to the upset in species survival. It is amazing how the chain of predatory animals and balance can become disrupted. Usually when man steps in to try and alter or conserve, the real problems result, e.g. the wolves who are under siege now. Their absence has effected the course of rivers due to beaver prominence and too many deer overfeeding on limited resources. Thank you again, and have a great weekend.
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
Haha ... I think you must have something stamped on your forehead, Mary ... something like ... "ALL DISTRESSED ANIMALS COME TO ME". :) You sure have had your share of experiences with animals!!
Your story is humorous and well written, and you've created vivid imagery for your reader. I enjoyed reading this, and some of the stand out parts for me were:
- your reference to Judge Judy which was really funny as a ton of cases that come before Judge Judy are about incidents relating to dog dispute.
- Nurse Ratchet ... traumatic for a child, but good that she ended the cat's suffering.
- "I've heard pigeons taste a lot like chicken" .... LOL,
- "OH, FOR PETE'S SAKE" (this last one is really clever).
This was a fun read, Mary!
Connie
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016
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Haha ... I think you must have something stamped on your forehead, Mary ... something like ... "ALL DISTRESSED ANIMALS COME TO ME". :) You sure have had your share of experiences with animals!!
Your story is humorous and well written, and you've created vivid imagery for your reader. I enjoyed reading this, and some of the stand out parts for me were:
- your reference to Judge Judy which was really funny as a ton of cases that come before Judge Judy are about incidents relating to dog dispute.
- Nurse Ratchet ... traumatic for a child, but good that she ended the cat's suffering.
- "I've heard pigeons taste a lot like chicken" .... LOL,
- "OH, FOR PETE'S SAKE" (this last one is really clever).
This was a fun read, Mary!
Connie
Comment Written 12-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016
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Hi Connie and welcome back! How was the vacay? So good to see your name on a review again :) Thank you for the RR&R and your comments regarding the story. Loved the way you listed your favored parts of the story, and yes, on the cat, that is exactly how my mom tried to ease my horror. The cat would not have survived, but... Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!
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Hi Connie and welcome back! How was the vacay? So good to see your name on a review again :) Thank you for the RR&R and your comments regarding the story. Loved the way you listed your favored parts of the story, and yes, on the cat, that is exactly how my mom tried to ease my horror. The cat would not have survived, but... Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!
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Hi Mary,
The vacation was great! I'm already having lake withdrawal, and hating the thought of returning to work next week.
You have a wonderful weekend too, Mary!
Hugs,
Connie
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
What a sweet story, I've heard of wild birds being attached to it's rescuer. I can just imagine you trying to show it how to fly, lol. I think the syndrome you suffer with is a lovely one, we have only ever had feral cats, and they have shown us such a lot of love. We had twenty two at one time, and had to trap the females in the end and a vet came to the house and gave them all a hysterectomy. That sorted them out, lol! I really enjoyed reading this story. Well done! :) sandra xxx
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016
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What a sweet story, I've heard of wild birds being attached to it's rescuer. I can just imagine you trying to show it how to fly, lol. I think the syndrome you suffer with is a lovely one, we have only ever had feral cats, and they have shown us such a lot of love. We had twenty two at one time, and had to trap the females in the end and a vet came to the house and gave them all a hysterectomy. That sorted them out, lol! I really enjoyed reading this story. Well done! :) sandra xxx
Comment Written 12-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016
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Thank you, Sandra, for your RR&R. I appreciate your continued follow and always enjoy reading your stories as well as your reviews on my work. I have three rescue cats and can't image twenty-two! Holy smokes, that is a lot of kitty litter! Have a wonderful weekend. How is your brother doing?
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We've been told he has cancer of the lymph nodes, but they won't operate. Instead they are going keep an eye on him, he will be going back and forth to the hospital and every three weeks they will scan and e-ray. I just don't understand what is really happening, not does Ian. We are taking it one day at a time. His feet are coming on slowly, the skin where his toes were amputated is gradually covering over, which is one good thing. Thank you for asking, that was so nice of you. :) Sandra
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Thank you for the update. Keeping you both in thought.
Comment from dmt1967
I loved this story and I can relate as I too have this illness. My sister-in-law does not and I understand how that is with you and your mister and the trouble it causes only too well. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016
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I loved this story and I can relate as I too have this illness. My sister-in-law does not and I understand how that is with you and your mister and the trouble it causes only too well. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016
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Thank you so much, dmt1967, for your RR&R. And that FABULOUS SIX made my Friday!! Your sister in law is much like my mom. She didn't not like animals, she just didn't want them in her house! We once hid a stray dog at the side of the house for days until she relented. Her reward, Taffy delivered four puppies the very next day!!! Have a great weekend!
Comment from Heather Knight
I love your story. It's incredibly funny. One of my favourite bits is:Puffs of fur float throughout our home like dandelions caught in a tornado.Asthma sufferers avoid us like politicians avoid the truth.
I felt so sorry about the cat! I didn't expect the nurse to kill him.
Pete's story is great too. I was horrified when the hawk appeared, thank goodness nothing happened to him in the end.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016
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I love your story. It's incredibly funny. One of my favourite bits is:Puffs of fur float throughout our home like dandelions caught in a tornado.Asthma sufferers avoid us like politicians avoid the truth.
I felt so sorry about the cat! I didn't expect the nurse to kill him.
Pete's story is great too. I was horrified when the hawk appeared, thank goodness nothing happened to him in the end.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016
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How funny! I just reviewed one of your stories and hit send, when your review popped up, all the way from Madrid!
Thank you for your wonderful RR&R, and in letting me know the parts that resonated well with you. Much appreciated and have a great day!
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What a coincidence! :)
Comment from Gloria ....
This is a terrific story, Mary. I think we all have a bit of the SFAFIN in us, but how do you categorize the turtles?
Some terrific funny lines like Asthma sufferers avoid you like politicians avoid the truth. Brutal.
Of course it's a good thing to be afraid of nurses ... I've found. LOL.
Likely story about Pete falling into your hubbies hands. Hmm mmm.
This is just so good. And I love that he returned, For Pete's Sake.
You write them up really fine. :))
Gloria
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016
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This is a terrific story, Mary. I think we all have a bit of the SFAFIN in us, but how do you categorize the turtles?
Some terrific funny lines like Asthma sufferers avoid you like politicians avoid the truth. Brutal.
Of course it's a good thing to be afraid of nurses ... I've found. LOL.
Likely story about Pete falling into your hubbies hands. Hmm mmm.
This is just so good. And I love that he returned, For Pete's Sake.
You write them up really fine. :))
Gloria
Comment Written 11-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016
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Thank you, Gloria, for the RR&R! I enjoyed reading your favorite parts and your remarks. I believe the torts go into the reptile classification, but I will tell you their poops are bigger than my large dog poops...lack enzymes I'm told... :| Once again, I appreciate your follow and continued support. Have a great evening!
Comment from damommy
OMG, I knew you and I have a connection. I could be President of SFAFIN. But I'd have to add an R in their for reptiles. Right now, I have a baby turtle I'm raising. I raised 14 in the past. I've had birds, rabbits, cats, dogs, turtles, and even a fish I had to medicate. I'm becoming quite the vet. I forgot the raccoon that took up residence on my porch and raised her babies there, too. Everyone asked if I was the "Raccoon Lady."
At least, I'm not alone in his obsession with critters. I love it, and wouldn't change a thing. The only thing bad that's happened is I took in some abandoned pet rabbits and they ate EVERYTHING in the yard, even though I bought them good rabbit food. Before bunnies (BB), my yard looked like something in a garden magazine. AB, it looked like a nuclear wasteland. Still trying to plant it back.
But aren't all these creatures wonderful!!! I used to raise Great Danes, too.
I love your story. At least, you don't get called the "Crazy Critter Lady." 8-)
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016
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OMG, I knew you and I have a connection. I could be President of SFAFIN. But I'd have to add an R in their for reptiles. Right now, I have a baby turtle I'm raising. I raised 14 in the past. I've had birds, rabbits, cats, dogs, turtles, and even a fish I had to medicate. I'm becoming quite the vet. I forgot the raccoon that took up residence on my porch and raised her babies there, too. Everyone asked if I was the "Raccoon Lady."
At least, I'm not alone in his obsession with critters. I love it, and wouldn't change a thing. The only thing bad that's happened is I took in some abandoned pet rabbits and they ate EVERYTHING in the yard, even though I bought them good rabbit food. Before bunnies (BB), my yard looked like something in a garden magazine. AB, it looked like a nuclear wasteland. Still trying to plant it back.
But aren't all these creatures wonderful!!! I used to raise Great Danes, too.
I love your story. At least, you don't get called the "Crazy Critter Lady." 8-)
Comment Written 11-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016
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You are going to die when I disclose we currently are home to three sulcata tortoises. I wish I coukd put up a picture for you as I type this, breathing in their poop as they are sleeping next to my chair. I have a bunny living in a bird cage in my laundry room that my son dug out of a thorn bush when he saw it pop its head out while he was stuck in traffic. Domestic bunnies dont do well in AZ heat. Likely a pet dump. The finch cage is what I came up with in desparation until my husband can build it an indoor pen. Three cats, two dogs. Are you on Facebook by chance? Love great danes, we adopted one from the himane society as newlyweds, but it died a short month later from distemper it obviously had when we got him. Broke my heart.
Now to your review, loved it and the fabulous SIX! Thank you so much, Yvonne! I appreciate you, my kindred spirit!
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I also have a pond turtle I've had for 20 years. The zoo vet estimates she's at least 85 yrs old now. She eats from my hand and is highly insulting if I drop it in the water first. I think you and I and are hostages to the animal kingdom. I wouldn't have it any different.
Comment from Dustybones
Great story. I like your free style of writing which reads just fine. I kept reading because I want to see if the pigeon would be fine. He was lucky the hawk didn't harm him. Boyd
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016
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Great story. I like your free style of writing which reads just fine. I kept reading because I want to see if the pigeon would be fine. He was lucky the hawk didn't harm him. Boyd
Comment Written 11-Aug-2016
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016
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Thank you, Dusty, for the RR&R. I appreciate your comments, I hope he lived a full pidgie life. A funny thing, a few homes around me are plagued with pigeons making nests in their eaves. Knock on wood, but they've never done that to our house.
I look at is as kind of a Karma thing, do good and good will come :)