After her family’s nest was damaged by adjacent construction, Thumbelina was orphaned and taken in by wildlife rehabbers when she was a young baby. They planned to raise her and then release her back into the wild. Unfortunately, it became obvious after a while that Thumbelina would not be able to live securely in the wild on her own, at least not anytime soon, due to various developmental and health issues.
Her family said on her website, “Release is never out of the question, but for now, she has a long way to go.”
Thumbelina is content to stay indoors with her family for the time being. They take excellent care of her and make certain that she is surrounded by her favorite items at all times.
Thumbelina’s favorite things are her pink doughnut bed, wet paper towels, her small plush animals, and, of course, avocados. Avocados are Thumbelina’s favorite fruit.
Thumbelina received a variety of gifts for Christmas this year. She enjoyed opening each one, but her family anticipated that her final present would be her favorite. She was ecstatic when they delivered it to her, all wrapped up, and she couldn’t wait to tear it apart and see what was inside.
Thumbelina tore open her unique present in a frenzy…
.and she was ecstatic when she eventually figured out what it was.
An avocado, to be precise.
Christina, Thumbelina’s mother (who requested that her last name not be used), told The Dodo, “She was in shock for a second, then her eyes lighted up and [she] dug in.” “She’s only permitted a small amount at a time, but since it was Christmas and Santa wanted her to have it, she received a few more nibbles before we put it away to store for later.”
Thumbelina could not have imagined a more perfect present than an avocado. It’s her favorite treat, and she’s fortunate because she gets them all year long, not just on holidays.
Perhaps one day Thumbelina will be able to return to the wild. For the time being, she’s happy to be inside with her family, running about, making mischief, and eating avocados.
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