Like Westie we too had birds in our crass menagerie. Four to be exact (was it five?) Several dogs, rescue, stray, borrowed, or otherwise; countless goldfish; some lizards (anoles mostly), a couple frogs, and a snake. Only the hardiest of the big legs ever really stood a chance however, and our backyard was marked with Popsicle crosses. The dogs served faithfully and without cats. I miss them.