Bird Dog

As you know (if you actually read my blog), that our pool liner was ruined by a storm in May.  it was being installed this weekend ( finally).  We received strict instructions not to let the dog get in the pool because the liner was not secure yet.  Not a problem, our dog HATES to swim.  When she accidentally has fallen in, she freaks out and gets out as quick as possible.  I went outside to prune our jungle of briers and roses and noticed a bird in the water, too wet to fly.  The water was rising and she was stuck.  Chi Chi , our dog, decided that the pursuit of the bird was more important than her dislike of water.  She walked into the pool to go after the bird. I tried to distract Chi Chi while MaryEsther went to get my neighbor for assistance. It was very challenging.  She was so excited about the possibility of playing with this bird.  My neighbor got the net and proceeded to scoop the bird out.  Chi Chi was not so sure that the bird got away.  She kept trying to get back in the pool.  Here is a picture of Mr. Eddie, the Bird Hero and Jackson looking on.  The bird was drying out on the other side of the fence, safe from harms way.  Hopefully she will dry out soon and be able to fly.