“Hey, Dr. Grose!” were the words I heard from behind me. I turned around, and Mrs. Burnette (our kindergarten teacher) was in her vehicle.
“Hey!” I replied.
“You wanna go on an adventure?”
“Sure!” I asked, “Where are we going?”
“To save an owl!”
Just like that, I hopped into her car and off we went! You see, Mrs. Burnette and I (along with many other Bluewell School staff) are huge animal lovers. On her way to work, Mrs. Burnette saw a barred owl in the ditch, attacked by crows.
“I knew you’d help me,” Mrs. Burnette said as we dashed to Jimmy Lewis Lake.
Once we arrived and after a bit of searching, we found him. He was in the ditch with barely any life left. As we approached him, he had just enough strength to look at us and we knew he was still alive.
Mrs. Burnette was equipped with a box, and I had a blanket in hand. I stepped into the ditch and the owl flipped himself onto his feet. However, he could not fly.
I was as nervous as he was, but he looked at Mrs. Burnette and I with a pitiful stare. He knew we were there to help. I threw the blanket over him and he did not move, then I carefully picked up the injured fellow and gently placed him in the box.
We took the owl to All Creatures Veterinary Clinic for treatment. Dr. Streit said that the owl had no injuries on his wings or limbs; however, there was an abrasion on the inside of his left foot, and he had a concussion. The owl enjoyed a good dinner last night, and he is going to Three Rivers Avian Center for further treatment. The doctor expects him to make a full recovery.
As we are updated about our new friend, we will inform you of his progress. I never know what type of adventure Mrs. Burnette will take me on, but I sure enjoy them!
