Day 268: Detecting Intruders

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When you have feathers, you also come pre-installed with a keen “sixth sense.”

Unfortunately, your large featherless housemate does not share your gift.

This means she can be hoodwinked by intruders left and right.

For instance, not so long ago a small round featherless intruder boldly invaded your casa.

Your featherless assistant still hasn’t noticed.

In fact, she feeds it and changes its water every day – just like she does yours!

You even have photographic proof.

The featherless intruder enjoys a large chunk of fresh mango....cut and served by Mom.
The featherless intruder enjoys a large chunk of fresh mango….cut and served by Mom.

Here, what is needed is a demonstration of “feathers”….and how the intruder doesn’t have any, which clearly means it is in the wrong house.

My food ledge is getting crowded with the intruder's supplies. Clearly I need to do something.
My food ledge is getting crowded with the intruder’s supplies. I must act quickly since Mom will never figure it out without me.
I'll just start by pointing out the intruder's things - like this bag labeled "Tortoise Nutrition."
I’ll just start by pointing out the intruder’s things – like this big bag labeled “Total Nutrition for Tortoises.”
Mom? Do you see it now? This doesn't belong here - it doesn't even have my name on it!
Mom? Do you see this bag? This doesn’t belong here – it doesn’t even have my name on it!
I keep forgetting Mom is more of a "visual learner" - I'll just remind her what "feathers" look like by preening some of mine.
I keep forgetting Mom is more of a “visual learner” – I’ll just remind her what “feathers” look like by preening some of mine.
F.e.a.t.h.e.r.s., Mom. FEATHERS. The intruder is the one who has no feathers.
F.e.a.t.h.e.r.s., Mom. FEATHERS. The intruder is the one who has NO feathers.

Author: Shannon Cutts
Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

Published by Shannon Cutts

Animal sensitive and intuitive with Animal Love Languages. Parrot, tortoise and box turtle mama. Dachshund auntie. Freelance writer and author. www.animallovelanguages.com

2 thoughts on “Day 268: Detecting Intruders”

  1. Oh Pearl stand up for your rights! Did you see the luscious food the intruder was eating? Hmmm I think your Mom gave you some of the same. Although I am sure you would have preferred Waffles more. Carbs rule! Feeling your pain, signed Charlie. P.S. consider yourself lucky Mom brought home a feathered intruder Chloe and she is a real pain! She eats my cheerios!!

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    1. Wow – that is a good point, Jeanne – poor Charlie! Cheerios theft cannot be tolerated! Maybe now Pearl will stop complaining so much about Malti….one can always hope. 😉

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