Hey guys! It's been a really long time since I last wrote and there's a crazy number of things I need to update you on. No joke, the giant humans have been bugging me to get this going for a while. Why hasn't it happened? Well, I'm little. And you can only expect so much of little me. And I'm cute, so I get away with it pretty easily!
Pig Rescue
Yup, you read that right. If you haven't read about it yet, fly on over and read all about our Great Pig Rescue! Then fly back over here to read the news on Lulu (she's the pig we rescued a few weeks ago).
Sam, one of the giant humans in charge, got an email from Lulu's "mom" not too long ago and she wants me to share some of her story with you all. Lulu came to a family who had never before considered having a pet because of allergies. But when a friend came by with their pet pig, they learned that pigs have hair and are, therefore, hypoallergenic. Basically there's no sneezing, coughing or watery eyes attached to loving a pig. Win! So after a considerable amount of begging and pleading by his children, Lulu's "dad" broke down and got Lulu for "mom" as a present about two years ago. Yay for an adorable little piggy!
Being a social animal, Lulu just LOVES to be around people. So, naturally, one of her favorite places to go is the park! She loves to run with the people and has even plucked up the courage to sort of "bark" when she's heavily involved in playing with the humans. Since being lost, and then found and returned home, Lulu has been thoroughly loved and hugged by her human family. And, being part of the family, she's even been able to join them for a treat! Apparently she is rather fond of vanilla ice cream!
Bird Release
Wild At Heart is pleased to announce that they have had many, many bird releases happening lately! They've recently released four Kestrels near the Dixileta and 62nd street intersection by volunteer Yvette's residence. They've also released more than 20 Barn Owls northeast of Wickenburg, and three Great Horned Owls were released in the Seven Springs area, which is an hour north of Cave Creek.
Around the Aviaries
I've mentioned before that we have some seriously awesome volunteers. One of them is Yvette Molina. She was helping out around the aviaries not too long ago, cleaning and just basically being awesome when one of my friends decided to mess with her. Tafi (a Harris Hawk foster parent) decided she wanted Yvette's hat and stole it right off her head! And then she kept it away from Yvette for ten minutes before she decided she was bored and gave it back! Silly bird...
Cowboy Muri and Bob
Cowboy Muri, in his red bandana (I'm jealous...), got to take a field trip! Cowboy Muri is a Western Screech owl and he and Bob were featured presenters at the last Cave Creek town council meeting. This was a big meeting. Cave Creek challenged Scottsdale at this meeting for the title of the Wests most Western Town! It was so big that Bob was even quoted in the Foothills Focus and the NY Times!
Bird Handling Class
Wild At Heart hosted a bird handling and capture class for Peoria Animal Control and two of our rescue and transport volunteers. Volunteers and animal control officers learned how to safely capture and handle an injured raptor. If you look closely in the upper right hand corner of the second picture you will see that Mags (one of our Great Horned Owls) was very interested in learning too!
Desert Foothills Key Club
The students of the Desert Foothills Key Club came to Wild At Heart to learn about the raptors and lend a helping hand. "Desert Foothills Key Club is a student led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership." Basically it's a group of kids doing awesome things in the community because they want to live in an awesome place! And the kids? Well, they're awesome!
And there you have it. The big happenings here at Wild At Heart! Stay classy my bird-friendly friends and keep your eye out for my fellow flying friends!
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