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Some of you may remember that Don and I took in a little feral rescue a couple of months ago. He has a badly splayed leg, and couldn't walk or even stand. He lives in a cage in our living room, and visits with us everyday. We practice flying, and try to help him to strengthen his good leg, as he needs to learn to stand on it in order to fly. And I wanted to post this update on our very special little bird.
I'm sooooooo excited! He has been able to get up, just a little, to fly a bit. He loves to fly, and we practice that. And he really enjoys it, so now he tries to stand up so that he can take off. Tonight, he was sitting on Dons lap, as he often is, and he got up and flew around in a circle and then returned to Dons lap. It was soooo cool. He has just been able to get up to fly to me, But tonight, in his cage, he was standing up and turning around. He would go down, but got right up again. He stood there looking at me as I grabbed my camera to take his picture. And just now, when I went to take him from his cage, he took a couple of steps toward me. OMG! He can stand, And WALK!
I'm so glad we took him. He has come such a long way. What a little fighter. I'm so proud of him.

We just love this little one.

Thank you Lord for answering our prayers.

Congratulations. That is wonderful. Way to go

...Scooter...you are a Star!

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to you Scooter.
Way to go!!

That are great news! I love how adaptable these birds are and they never give up. We should learn a lot from them.

plamenh wrote:: That are great news!

I love how adaptable these birds are and they never give up. We should learn a lot from them.

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plamenh.
When I think of what little Phoenix (and many other pigeons and doves) endured, coped with and survived I really have to wonder about us humans sometimes.

Nite Owl,
Had it not been for the love and devotion you and Don have, Scooter would not have flourished as he has.

With that said . . .

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and a big

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to you both.
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lots!

Please do keep us updated.

plamenh wrote:: That are great news! I love how adaptable these birds are and they never give up. We should learn a lot from them.

Isn't that the truth. I appreciate your positive attitude, plamenh. Thank you for being you.

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That is wonderful news! Well done Scooter! Well done you!

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That is great news!!!

I'm so happy for you and him.

He is so cute and very very lucky to have you.

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You're an inspiration Scooter. Way to go

A really heart warming story, we can learn a lot from these brave souls.

Janet

that's fantastic news That's too funny

Well done Scooter, you clever baby! Happy Dance

[b]YIPPEEEEE!!!!! Right on

Keep up the good work Scooter. Happy

This morning, I opened his cage but didn't take him out. I just wanted to see what he could do. Never really thought that he could maneuver past the bottom bars in the doorway, to get out. I sat across the room speaking to him, with camera in hand, not really expecting him to do much. All of a sudden, he jumped past the bottom bars and flew across the room to me. I sat there with my mouth wide open, and my camera, which I didn't use, because I was in shock!I missed getting a picture of his first solo flight from the cage! Most other birds have had to perch on those bars to take off, but Scooter cleared them! I couldn't believe it. Here he is sitting...................................No. STANDING in the window beside my computer. Just no telling what he will do next with his new found freedom. Boy, are the pijjies in the loft going to be surprised when we visit them again. LOL.

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That's just amazing. I'm so happy about Scooter's new found freedom especially you I think about what might have been... Very sad

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NiteOwl, I have been following this moving story closely and I am so happy for Scooter and for you. This is so wonderful that I cannot express enough words. It is amazing how these birds can get over injuries, sickness with the true will for surviving. I am sure he knows about your love for him and he wanted to make you proud.

More and more I believe that these birds have a feeling for what you are thinking and feeling and there is an unconditional love coming from them, that no human being is capable of.

Well since he can fly, and tries to land on the back of my computer chair to be near me, I figured I'd have to make him a little shelf to perch on. So I built him his own little place to sit. When Don took him from the cage tonight, he flew right to me at the computer, saw his shelf, and landed right on it. Now he can be out of the cage, with a way to be with me even when I'm on the computer. He loved it, and even started splashing in his water dish. Guess he must be comfortable in his new spot.

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Ahh...he looks very comfortable.

I love that photo. It's so quaint and comfy and cozy looking. SCOOTER STANDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND WALKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 458406

Aww what a happy little fellow! What more can a pijji ask for. Happy

Obviously he has some agenda. That's too funny

Scooter is brave little pigeon and I admire his courage and determination.

well, at least now he can keep me company, and I can still type. LOL. This is the first pijjie kept in the house who doesn't run all over the keyboard. That part is nice. Don't you just hate it when they finish your post for you? Oh brother

he looks so relaxed I love it/them

Scooter look so at home, absolutely no stress lines on his lovely face, just peace. I love it/them

Janet

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