Dearest Sweetpea, what an utterly adorable Budgie you are! You're beautiful to see, with all those stunning colorful feathers and the sweet face with those lovely big dark eyes. And what a beautiful personality you have, too! You love to sing and make noise, and you've even been heard to say "silly little bird" on occasion. You love white things of all sorts, and you're very territorial about your cage, not standing for any fingers put nearby. Outside your cage, you're a flying and dive-bombing bird. You love hair, too, and you sometimes burrow your way under your dear person's hair, then sit there and make funny noises! You are full of energy and fun, and you make your person smile with your antics. You love each other very much, don't you. What a delightful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Sweetpea, on being chosen Pet of the Day! We hope you and your dear person and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats, maybe a special serving of millet!
I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.
-- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery
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