Not fond of Nextdoor but it has it's uses

While I find it somewhat addictive, I frequently make noises of disgust about the neighborhood app Nextdoor. Too often there are posts which degenerate quickly, often when it's clear someone didn't even bother to read the original post. There are far too many heartbreaking posts about lost dogs, cats, tortoises (you name it), and too much fear-mongering about our native wildlife. However, every now and then it serves a positive purpose. 

There was a post requesting to borrow a bird cage so the person could introduce a new bird to her current Budgie who just lost his best friend. As luck would have it, there was a birdcage in my shed that served its purpose long ago, and which I still use, very rarely, for the odd animal rescue. Since it has done nothing other than gather dust for the past year, offering it up seemed the neighborly thing to do. We arranged a drop off, which went very smoothly, and a couple of days later a text came through saying how the new bird (TigerEye) and her older bird (Golden Girl) made friends through the bars immediately. That's when I suggested she keep the cage if she wanted to, and her grateful response was enough. She did point out that it would be helpful should we have another evacuation situation as she was so stressed during the fire about how to get her birds out safely as her birdcage is far larger and cumbersome. While I get to look like a giving soul, it's actually a selfish move. That birdcage being gone means one less thing to move around in storage. A win-win!

The introduction:

The assimilation:

And yes, they are gorgeous.