Melbourne

I have a cute little story to tell you. YL went to visit a potential pet parent yesterday.

The brief: Looking after a lovely chill little assistance dog (chihuahua) on occasions that doesn't like to be left alone because his little pal (dog) left one day and never came back.

Reality: YL is let into the home and notices a tiny little dog hiding shyly behind dog mama. Out of nowhere a bird comes and lands on her shoulder and starts talking to her. "Are you ok?" It says.

Dog/bird mama says "Oh I forgot to ask if you're ok with birds" which YL replies with "yeah. All good". "Great let's met the rest of the family". YL is thinking "humans?". No. Wrong. 6 other birds. Buddy (not actual name) is now preening her hair. Gently. Not to be out done, another bird comes and lands on her head. They are both now preening her. Gently.

Some notes: Buddy likes shiny things. Buddy likes to hide shiny things. Watch out when you turn on the ceiling fan.

If you can't find cutlery, check the ceiling fan.

Be careful shutting the dish washer. They like to get in there. Also cupboards. Anything really that gets left open.

Showering alone is not possible unless you lock them out of the bathroom. If you don't mind, they will watch you, make comments or try to shower with you.

If they see you washing your hands they will try and bathe in your hands. All of them will want a go.

Be careful when turning the corner in the hallway. They like to have races.

They will try to drink from your cup.

There's no TV. They ate it.

Conclusion: She was a Disney Princess for an hour. She loved it and cannot wait. I laughed the entire time she told me this story.