Donna, No problem I understand your protectiveness of kitties. I was historically always a cat person, just haven't had one for a while but I still like to be careful with them also.

Argranade, I intended to do what you said but was in a huge rush to get the kids to the bus stop and didn't want the bird in the house with 2 dogs and a cat. I am hoping since he got away he is okay, I saw no visible injuries the bird was scared to death though.