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James Freitas's avatar

Great chapter Heidi! A reliably entertaining part of my Tuesday, thank you for writing and sharing each week.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, James! That means so much to me and the Critters! We wrap up the detective story by Xmas time and then have big plans for more Detective Tuesdays in the New Year. Btw, I saw a bluebird in the park yesterday.

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James Freitas's avatar

Very exciting! Western Bluebird? Looking forward to more detective stories

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Yes, Western Bluebird. I wonder if it was part of the pair that I’ve seen several times.

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Perry J. Greenbaum 🇨🇦 🦜's avatar

Wow; this is a huge rescue operation. I am impressed by the teamwork and abilities of all the critters. Arya the Cockatiel is quite upset about Finnegan's clipped and injured wing.

Arya wants all birds to fly. No wings should ever be clipped. No one, no animal should be chained and forced to work. Arya is waiting for Finnegan to take his majestic flight of freedom. I, along with Arya, will be cheering him on.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Perry & Arya! The story’s Avian Critters are poised to fly. A clipped wing can heal and fly free. Furever. We have a few more chapters to go and are so happy that you are staying tuned.

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mitch's avatar

JoJo helps the detectives, great way to ad your mature new fur baby , Heidi . Love it and all your detectives and story . Hugs to you pets to all the fur ever furbabies

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Mitch! You gave us great insight about bringing Jojo into the detective story. We are thankful for you and hope you are having a good holiday week. Jojo is quite busy planning Chap 17, so please stay tuned.:)

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mitch's avatar

No thanks needed Heidi , you would of brought JoJo in . My holiday week will be mixed good and bad , The good no treatments for a week . the bad being alone with my tv dinner . I hope you and your family have a great holiday along with all your readers . Hugs and love to all

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

We are thankful for you nevertheless, Mitch! Thinking of you and sending healing vibes. We post a conversation on Friday and hope that also brings some good cheer. Special thanks to you from Jojo. Furever.

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Michael's avatar

Healing up over here too Mitch. Add my good wishes to Heidi's. Hurray for JoJo entering the story!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Happy Thanksgiving, Michael. Hope all is well with you! Special thanks from Jojo.:)

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mitch's avatar

Love the story Michael , Hope your healing up s nothing serious . Peace to you and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family /

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Happy Thanksgiving, Mitch!

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mitch's avatar

Back at you Heidi , and all the critters . hugs and peace

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April Whalley's avatar

Great episode Heidi. I love that the appearance of Detective Jojo at the end!

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Ending cruelty

Once. And. For. All. Starts. Right. Now.

Fur. Feather. Freedom!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, April! I luvluvluv the way you punctuated this incredible Haiku.:) Jojo’s appearance is the development of the Canine Unit of the J Kitten, Sleuth & Purveyor of Bright Shiny Objects Detective Agency!

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April Whalley's avatar

Excellent development! I bet Jojo has been keen to make an appearance and get involved inthe crime fighting!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Definitely! He’s been biding his time. Please, check out what he has to say in our Furever Friday post later today.

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April Whalley's avatar

I will Heidi! Great that he has made it to Detective Sergeant in his career. Very impressive!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Seniority!

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Lee Penman's avatar

Happy Thanksgiving to all:)

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Lee! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Thank you as always for being here with us at Critters.

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Neil Barker's avatar

An excellent chapter, Heidi! I like that the Sergeant Detective will be making an appearance shortly as well. ;)

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Neil! The Sergeant Detective is gearing up for Chap 17! Please, stay tuned and thank as always for reading and being here with us.:)

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