I am proud to say that I know Kewtie P personally, and I'm thrilled that she was chosen as today's Pet of the Day!

I've known her since she was just a youngin'. She's gotten very feisty and bite-y in her old age, but she's still a wonderful and special bird.

Her name is a twist on "cutie pie." Drop the "ie" and change the "c" to a "k" and there you have it.

She started having seizures when she was two or three years old, and has had them ever since, but other than that her health is great. It's very nervewracking and upsetting to watch a bird have a seizure; the feeling of helplessness is the worst part. But she always gets through it and is generally fine within a few hours. She's tough!

Congratulations, Kewtie P!