Meet General!
Name: General
Breed: Senegal Parrot
Likes: String beans, scratches, junk mail, parades, anything on HBO, riding the elevator, laughing, your breakfast, my breakfast, red candy, rubber balls, destroying cheap jewelry and expensive handbags, stalking the unprotected toe.
Dislikes: Honestly, he’s never been asked the question before …
About General: General was born in Falls Church in 2003 and spent his formative years in Alexandria before becoming a full-time DC resident. Like most Senegal parrots — and parrots, period — he is highly social and makes friends easily. When his owner comes back from a trip, General’s first words are, “Did you miss me?” When he feels lonely, he complains, “I miss me.” He is a good shoulder-sitter.
Senegals like to lie on their backs and General is no exception. He is literally putty in your hands — stroke his tummy and he’ll stretch out. But mostly he loves head scratches and conversation. Walk out of sight and he’ll ask you, “What are you doing?” Right now he’s screaming, “Me yummy” (as in “I’m great, please pay attention to me”).
An obviously hot commodity, General has been dating Peaches the lovebird since 2005. He has no plans for marriage.