Seagull basically forces family to accept it as their pet

[WhiteTara]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/seagull-basically-forces-family-accept-162352474.html?nhp=1

If you thought seagulls existed solely to swoop in and steal your snacks on the beach, think again. We also have to fear seagulls strolling through our homes and stealing our pet's food.

According to The Herald a seagull, nicknamed Beakie, visits a family's home, "six times a day to steal cat biscuits."

Beakie apparently loves Andrew and Jacqui Merrington's house and has made himself a part of the family by persistently knocking on the glass sliding door with his beak whenever he wants to visit.

Merrington told The Herald, "My daughter named it as it would just loiter around and was a fixture on our decking all last summer."

After Beakie returned to the home again this year and the doors to the house were left open, the seagull decided to let himself in to steal some cat food.

[malaise]

1. Sweet

Rec

[WhiteTara]

2. Pretty amusing

I wouldn't want it to happen to me though.

[malaise]

3. We're not close enough to the sea

I think humans need other species around - I love the moment when one of the feral cats decides she/he can trust me. IF they like the seagull it's fine.

[maxsolomon]

4. they created the situation

by feeding a wild animal. the seagull didn't do shit except take the path of least resistance.

don't leave food outside. don't let the flying rat inside.

[bigwillq]

5. Cute story.

[arcane1]

6. I wonder if it likes Doritos

[Blue_Tires]

7. At least is isn't a damned Canada Goose...

[Butterbean]

8. Aw, I think they're adorable. Crabby and hissy, but adorable. :D n/t

[Blue_Tires]

9. You'll feel differently once there are 500 in your yard

and 100 on your driveway....

[Butterbean]

10. My husband says the same thing.

He is plagued by them at work and hates the things. I can't help it, I have a huge soft spot for grouchy, maligned animals.

[irisblue]

11. and the cat doesn't object

wow.....Mojo cat would be very pissed, I don't think she would not do serious paw slaps & hissing.

[meow2u3]

12. I've heard of cats and dogs who adopt human families

and not take no for an answer. Yes, Ruby, I'm talking about you! But a seagull?! That's a first for me!