Thanks so much. Mahiri does have a special mean it's Swahili for "clever". Which she is! Indeed we do have many other animals. We have a house FULL of love. We have Mahiri of course, an umbrella cockatoo named Chester, 2 cockatiels, 3 dogs, 3 cats, 2 iguanas, and 20 turtles and tortoises(my husband is a turtle enthusiest, really know his stuff and takes in the rescued ones nobody else wants). Each and every one of our pets including turtles all have a special name. I will definately read through the posts you can never have too much info. I remember everything I read so these forums are very useful for me. Thanks for the welcome.
-Sheila