Holly in the Hospital

Poor Holly is spending the night at the Animal Medical Center.  He was having some respiratory distress so we went over to the hospital and they put him in an oxygen tank for the night as a precaution.  In the morning he will have some tests.  This happened to Holly once before, two years ago.  Pionus parrots are susceptible to respiratory infections, but hopefully it's not too serious and Holly will be home tomorrow.  Incidentally, I was quoted an estimate of $1,000 for Holly's medical care.  (Keep some room in that oxygen tank for me!)

Holly on the jungle gym, playing with his music box

Chris was pretty upset when we left and I could hear him screaming as I walked down the hallway.  When I got home without Holly Chris was very quiet.  I immediately told him where Holly was and what was happening.  He looked apprehensive.  Finally, I said "Rozy is a good boy" and he perked up and fanned his feathers around his beak (a sign of contentment) and looked relieved.  (Rozy is what Chris calls Holly.) A little while later Chris came out of his cage and he seemed to be looking around for Holly.  He has spent most of the evening playing quietly and less enthusiastically than usual.  Periodically I have been saying "Rozy is a good boy" and "Rozy will be home tomorrow."  At one point Chris said "I love him."  I have no doubt.