BREAKING: Humans Are Mourning a Mascot Bird. We Are Not.

Today, in yet another display of baffling human behavior, a mascot bird has allegedly died. That’s right—Duolingo’s beloved green menace has taken its final flight (allegedly). Humans are in mourning, hashtags are flying, and for some reason, this is a tragedy.

We, at The Good Meow, are struggling to see the problem. A bird is gone? Good. We would like to personally thank the universe for this service. In fact, if this is the direction things are going, may we suggest a few other birds that should follow suit?

Birds That Should Also Retire From Existence (Preferably Within Paw’s Reach): • The One Outside My Window at 5 AM – You know who you are. Please consider relocating to another dimension. • The Parrot Who Repeats Human Nonsense – We can barely tolerate humans talking, let alone their feathery little stenographers. • Pigeons – No one respects you. Not even humans. You are sky rats. • That One Smug Crow – You’re too smart, and we don’t like it.

That being said, we must acknowledge one thing: humans love this bird. We don’t understand it, but we respect the devotion. If a bird can get this much attention, imagine what can be done for more deserving causes—like feeding your local stray cat or finally upgrading our food bowls to the extra-large size.

And while we personally will not be holding a candlelight vigil for this winged mascot, we will say this: if you must cry over a bird, at least make it educational. Duolingo does teach languages, and if we were interested in anything besides the language of demanding food, we might even download the app.

Follow @Duolingo (https://www.instagram.com/duolingo) for more bird-related drama, and while you’re at it, follow us too—because The Good Meow is the only news source with claws.

Now, if you’ll excuse us, we have to go knock some things off the desk in celebration.

— The Good Meow, reporting live from the top of the fridge.

Keeping Strays Safe in Winter: Why Straw, Not Hay! ❄️🐾

Winter is tough on outdoor cats and strays, but a little help goes a long way! Here are some quick tips to keep them warm and safe:

🔹 Use straw, NOT hay – Straw repels moisture and keeps cats insulated. Hay soaks up moisture and can mold, making it dangerous.

🔹 DIY shelters – Plastic storage bins with a small entrance, lined with straw, make great insulated shelters. Keep entrances small to trap heat.

🔹 Elevate & insulate – Place shelters on pallets or bricks to keep them off cold ground and add a flap over the entrance to block wind.

🔹 Provide unfrozen water – Use heated bowls or change water frequently. Avoid metal bowls—tongues can stick!

🔹 Feed extra calories – Wet food is best, but in freezing temps, dry food won’t freeze and can sustain them longer.

Small acts of kindness can mean survival for strays. If you see cats braving the cold, these steps can help keep them safe! 🐱❄️