Imagine finding a tiny bird on the ground that needs your help. That is what happened to Brody Ray and Elly when they found a small sparrow named Rumi. The bird was very young and could not fly or live on its own.
When Brody and Elly first saw Rumi, they knew they had to perform a quick rescue to keep her alive. They made a warm nest inside their home and began to give her special food every few hours. Rumi was missing many a soft feather at first, but with good daily care, she grew stronger every day. The couple hoped to return her to the wild outdoors, but wildlife experts told them that Rumi would not survive there. She had become too used to living around humans and could not protect herself. Instead of leaving her behind, Brody and Elly decided to keep her inside where she would always stay safe. Over time, Rumi built a strong bond with her new human parents. She follows them around the house, rests on their shoulders, and even taps her tiny beak on a touchscreen tablet to play video games for fun.
Today, Rumi is a happy feathered companion living a unique house life with her human family. She eats her favorite treats, plays every morning, and brings smiles to millions of animal lovers online who watch her daily stories.
