“Emu in Washington finds new home after its human stops pretending it’s a Pokemon”
In an unexpected turn of events, an Emu was found wandering the streets of Washington, DC last week. It was discovered by an animal control officer and immediately taken to a sanctuary. Not even for a second did anyone consider that this large Australian bird was wandering the streets just for fun. Which is shocking, I know, because emus are known for their love of sightseeing and city life.
The bird was initially detained, and an all-points bulletin was issued for its owner to come forward, but nobody did. Witnesses reported that it had been running amok, chasing dogs and knocking plants over like a true superstar. However, it was also seen attempting to enter offices and high-end restaurants; it’s unclear whether the emu was looking for a new career path or just a table to grab a quick bite.
Regardless of the motivation behind this strange behavior, the Emu in question is now settling into its new home at a sanctuary. A sanctuary where it can run wild, play with other animals, and even practice its high society manners. The emu’s new home is reportedly thrilled to accommodate this bird who is undoubtedly a national treasure.
“After spending a few days with him, we realized that he’s a little fighter and has a lot to offer the world,” said the director of the sanctuary. “We are overjoyed to welcome him in and give him a second chance in life.”
The report went on to say that the Emu was given a comprehensive medical check before being transferred to the sanctuary. It was determined that the bird was perfectly healthy, aside from an apparent depression after realizing it wasn’t actually a Pokémon. It was then given a warm welcome by some of its new furry friends, who were previously a bit skeptical about living alongside an emu.
Overall, it has been a strange but exciting week in Washington, DC, and we are glad that the emu in question has found a new home where he can live in peace. As for the owner who never showed up, let this be a lesson that pretending your animal is a Pokemon never ends well. And let’s hope that the next time there’s an animal on the loose, that it’s not just another clueless pet owner thinking their pet has superpowers.
