A Texas girl with autism has been reunited with her emotional support pigeon after she flew away four days ago.
Ash Holbrook was overcome with joy when a family called to tell her they found her beloved best friend Geraldine, the pigeon.
Holbrook and her family had driven four hours to Oklahoma City on Friday for the NRHA Derby when Geraldine escaped.
Ash Holbrook (pictured with Geraldine), of Texas, was reunited with her beloved emotional support pigeon, Geraldine, after the bird flew away four days ago while they were in Oklahoma City
Holbrook and her family had driven four hours to Oklahoma City on Friday for the NRHA Derby when Geraldine (pictured, wearing her pink diaper) escaped
Holbrook said she believed Geraldine (pictured) thought they were home because of the long car ride
Geraldine flew away while the family was parking at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, Holbrook told KFOR.
‘It was just so weird,’ Holbrook told the station. ‘She got up really high and flew around and then took off. It was so weird.’
She said she believes Geraldine thought she was home because of the long car ride.
On Saturday, Holbrook shared an update about Geraldine, who was wearing a pink diaper, after the bird was spotted at a McDonald’s and a Motel 6.
‘Please everyone keep yours eyes open for a pigeon that may be behaving differently from other pigeons. She is going up to people for help,’ Holbrook wrote on Facebook Saturday.
Holbrook, who was born premature and diagnosed with autism, said Geraldine brought her peace.
Holbrook (left), who was born premature and diagnosed with autism, said Geraldine brought her peace. She received Geraldine last year from a veterinarian in Oklahoma City, who rescued the pigeon after she was badly injured
The beloved bird was finally found on Monday by a family who said Geraldine landed on their carport wearing her pink diaper
She received Geraldine last year from a veterinarian in Oklahoma City, who rescued the pigeon after she was badly injured.
The beloved bird was finally found on Monday by a family who said Geraldine landed on their carport wearing her pink diaper, according to the station.
They recognized Geraldine from the news and called police.
‘Geraldine is home,’ Holbrook posted on Facebook Monday night.
She also shared a sweet video of her petting Geraldine until she nearly fell asleep.
Holbrook is seen gently rubbing the bird’s head. As soon as she stopped, Geraldine starts pecking at her fingers for her to keep petting her.
When Geraldine was returned to Holbrook on Monday night she shared a sweet video of her petting the bird until she nearly fell asleep
Holbrook is seen gently rubbing the bird’s head. As soon as she stopped, Geraldine starts pecking at her fingers for her to keep petting her