Rain Went Home

[FoxersArtist]

When I watched him leave my heart was filled with joy for his future, but of course I was sad to see him go too. I really put a lot into that fellow and his better birdy has really started to shine through. Just a tinge of panic hit me, as I recalled leaving Bhodi and never seeing him alive again, but I reminded myself that this couple does not use non-stick cookware and that they are well aware of many of the risks to birds. Rain will even get a stainless steel cage, yay! I was reassured when Rains new owner walked right in and stepped him up just like the other times he has been here. It is always a fear that suddenly the birds will make a last ditch statement that makes me wonder if this is really what is best. But no, Rain was calm and comfortable with his new guy and ready to go home. He was ready to part from his temporary resting place, time to move on to a more promising life.

The couple brought their catalina macaw along for the trip because they wanted to have him in to see our vet for his yearly exam. He was given a clean bill of health, which is awesome, and then came for a visit. We let him outof the carrier for a little time to get some energy out and he really enjoyed himself. He even got to eat some gluten free pancakes. I'm sure the other birds would have been jealous, had they known.

Here are a couple of photos of this morning.

Rain with his new daddy:
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa154/Foxersartist/Fosters/Brandon3.jpg

Rain's brother, Maestro, getting some energy out before the trip home:
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa154/Foxersartist/Fosters/Brandon.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa154/Foxersartist/Fosters/Brandon1.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa154/Foxersartist/Fosters/Brandon2.jpg

Enjoy!
-Anna

[Michelle and Fids]

I'm glad he got a new home with a new brother to hang out with.

[Diane, Clouds assignment]

How did Rain and Maestro react to each other?

[birdie]

what great news for Rain! It's always nice to see when you find a good home for the birds we watch you help. I hope they will give an update.
Maestro is beautiful!

[FoxersArtist]

I don't know...we didn't let them interact even though both were vet checked in the last week. I think Brandon is planning to keep Rain in another area for at least a month and this will give both birds time to settle before having to "share" their daddy. I'm interested to hear how they like each other but have a feeling that Rain will be a big bully to Maestro, who is a great deal like Peggy Sue. A little tender heart who gets beat up on by all the other birds.
-Anna
How did Rain and Maestro react to each other?

[Patty, Linus and Co.]

Awww. I'm so happy for Rain. I know there was a time when you had some doubts as to how much progress you would make with him. What great news.

[Julie]

Good luck to Rain and his new family! Just beautiful guys!

[MoluccanZoey]

Love a happy ending!

[too&me]

Happy story-good news.