Countdown to George Leaving
George goes to his forever sanctuary this coming Saturday. We’ve never had a goose around before, so we didn’t really know what to expect. But from the moment he arrived, he captured our hearts.
Here he is showing just how sweet he can be. He needs to be with other geese so he can form real relationships with his own kind. But I have to admit, I am really going to miss him a lot. Geese are more emotional than ducks and ducks are more emotional than cats and dogs. Geese are like needy toddlers who can be afraid of everything. They are curious and stubborn and bossy and wonderfully sweet and gentle.
Hopefully we’ll get to check-in on George when we take Benson & Reggie to live at the same sanctuary once they are healthy. It will be tough to see George go, but we’re looking forward to him being back with geese and maybe meeting a sweet girl goose or a good wingman.
In other news, Flapper & Lester both went outside today to swim in the sunshine again.
Benson and Reggie did, too.
Olly Astro tried to come in the house again, and spent some time in her indoor nest. But we don’t want her to get too comfy with indoor living, so we kicked her back outside. There’s enough going on in here without Ms. Olly asking for room service and slippers.
In case you were wondering, O’Malley and Petunia are doing well, too. O’Malley comes up to the sliding glass door to greet the indoor scovy boys every day. He knows they are there, and seems to enjoy talking to them.
Petunia could care less.
After a long, tough weekend of napping and swimming, Flapper & Lester Leroy are hanging out on the couch with me and Simon, watching some TV.
We had a good weekend, and we hope you did too.
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I think George will miss you lots, Tiff!
How far away is the place George is going to? George has been wonderful to watch and learn from and I will miss him
I think I’d miss thumping on George. Must be hard to let go, and it’s not like you really want to wish for replacements, huh?
hmmmm, i don’t think that Lester Leroy and Flapper are watching much tv since their heads are facing the couch. LOL Gosh, i’m going to miss George. So glad he is doing so much better though – that now he can leave and join other geezies.
I will miss you George. Take care and have fun with your new buds.
Thanks for this glimpse into the secret life of a goose. They really are incredible!
It’s great to see Flapper and Lester out enjoying the nice weather.
“…Ms. Olly asking for room service and slippers.” LOL!
Love it when O’Malley does his crest thing!
“They are curious and stubborn and bossy and wonderfully sweet and gentle.”
You just described Mariusz, our beloved guinea pig who died on January 19. He was unapologetically cheeky, but completely lovable. We are still grieving over him.
I know it’s hard saying goodbye, but George is going to a great place and will be happy there, I’m sure. I’ll definitely miss him.
I can’t get over how awesome Petunia is — gorgeous, a fierce individualist, and not a hen to be trifled with by any means.
George, it’s midnight Saturday. Going to miss you so much but know you will be happy with other geezies. Please stay in contact with us.