Family Finds Missing Pet With Help From Mayberry
A family in Pennsylvania had probably given up hope of ever finding their pet cockatiel, Lucky, who had gone missing three years ago. And then something amazing happened.
Louise Duncan told WGAL-TV that she found a cockatiel on the steps of the church where she works in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Duncan took the bird to a local animal rescue group, who posted a photo of it on Facebook. Lucky’s family saw the picture and thought it might have been their lost pet. But how could they be sure?
To confirm Lucky’s identity, the family instructed the folks at the rescue group to play the theme song from the classic TV sitcom “The Andy Griffith Show,” which was Lucky’s favorite. Lucky started dancing and bobbing his head along to the tune. It was a match!
What exactly Lucky the cockatiel has been up to for the past three years remains a mystery. Maybe ol’ Barney Fife can figure it out. Then again, maybe not.