(Did I say that - the world's biggest animal lover!?!?!?!?)
Escaped Bird Adventure
Moderators: Rosie, Stanz, Jean, CAMary, moremuscle, JFR, Dee, xet, Peggy, Matthew, Gabes-Apg, grannyh, Gloria, Mars, starfire, Polly, Joefnh
Oh yes, the Sun Conure is truly beautiful to look at. The only thing that could improve that look is a gag around it's beak or a noose around it's neck!
(Did I say that - the world's biggest animal lover!?!?!?!?)
(Did I say that - the world's biggest animal lover!?!?!?!?)
Sue
Diagnosed November 2004, Used Asacol and Lialda, sometimes worked, sometimes made it worse. Entocort always works but hate it. Remission only lasts 3-6 months and then back on Entocort. Enterolab test July 2017, now gluten free. Time will tell!
Diagnosed November 2004, Used Asacol and Lialda, sometimes worked, sometimes made it worse. Entocort always works but hate it. Remission only lasts 3-6 months and then back on Entocort. Enterolab test July 2017, now gluten free. Time will tell!
Shirley
Jean,
I'm so sorry about your bird! I lost a wonderful little budgie 9 yrs ago, b/c I had him outside with the cage top off. A bug zapper scared him, and off he went.
He had his wings trimmed, but there was one long flight feather that I didn't notice. It was at dusk, and we looked all night for him. We put up fliers and notice in the paper. We got several calls, but none were my baby. Never found him.
I was so depressed that I stayed in bed for a week, lost five pounds and still am not over it. The guilt is horrible, I still can't look at his picture or his little toy ball. I am beginning to think there is something wrong with me. I had had some wine, or I would have been more aware of the bug zapper. It has been 9 yrs and I still cry about him.
I don't think I will ever get over this guilt, he was so special, followed me everywhere, and said at least 100 words and phrases. I just can't get over this. I think I need a grief counselor.
One good thing happened though...One of the calls we got, was to someone's house, where another budgie had flown down on the daughters head. I gave them my cage and toys for this little bird and he got a nice home with one of their neighbors.
I went out and bought a white capped pionus parrot. He is wonderful, but he likes my sig. other better than me. He is very tall, maybe that is why, or maybe Sam (my bird) is a she? He has a great vocabulary and loves people food. I love him to death, but I still miss my little butterhead.
Love, KathyP
I'm so sorry about your bird! I lost a wonderful little budgie 9 yrs ago, b/c I had him outside with the cage top off. A bug zapper scared him, and off he went.
He had his wings trimmed, but there was one long flight feather that I didn't notice. It was at dusk, and we looked all night for him. We put up fliers and notice in the paper. We got several calls, but none were my baby. Never found him.
I was so depressed that I stayed in bed for a week, lost five pounds and still am not over it. The guilt is horrible, I still can't look at his picture or his little toy ball. I am beginning to think there is something wrong with me. I had had some wine, or I would have been more aware of the bug zapper. It has been 9 yrs and I still cry about him.
I don't think I will ever get over this guilt, he was so special, followed me everywhere, and said at least 100 words and phrases. I just can't get over this. I think I need a grief counselor.
One good thing happened though...One of the calls we got, was to someone's house, where another budgie had flown down on the daughters head. I gave them my cage and toys for this little bird and he got a nice home with one of their neighbors.
I went out and bought a white capped pionus parrot. He is wonderful, but he likes my sig. other better than me. He is very tall, maybe that is why, or maybe Sam (my bird) is a she? He has a great vocabulary and loves people food. I love him to death, but I still miss my little butterhead.
Love, KathyP
Birdlady
Jaco, a parrot in Salzburg, could not only speak but seemed to understand grammar. Whenever his person left, Jaco would say "God be with you." But when several people were departing, Jaco would change it to "God be with all of you."
Jaco, a parrot in Salzburg, could not only speak but seemed to understand grammar. Whenever his person left, Jaco would say "God be with you." But when several people were departing, Jaco would change it to "God be with all of you."
Thanks Shirley,
I know, now I need to find a way to co-exist with the guilt. I feel so awful for everyone who loses a pet, by accident or illness. It is incredibly hard!! I don't do so well with death of people either. I think I'm even getting worse as I get older. My mother taught me very well, to have empathy for all living things, and to put myself in the other's place.
But I get upset over worms on my drive way. I sound depressed, don't I?
I take Lexapro. I'm really not
Maybe I'm alone too much.
Love, KathyP
I know, now I need to find a way to co-exist with the guilt. I feel so awful for everyone who loses a pet, by accident or illness. It is incredibly hard!! I don't do so well with death of people either. I think I'm even getting worse as I get older. My mother taught me very well, to have empathy for all living things, and to put myself in the other's place.
But I get upset over worms on my drive way. I sound depressed, don't I?
I take Lexapro. I'm really not
Maybe I'm alone too much. Love, KathyP
Birdlady
Jaco, a parrot in Salzburg, could not only speak but seemed to understand grammar. Whenever his person left, Jaco would say "God be with you." But when several people were departing, Jaco would change it to "God be with all of you."
Jaco, a parrot in Salzburg, could not only speak but seemed to understand grammar. Whenever his person left, Jaco would say "God be with you." But when several people were departing, Jaco would change it to "God be with all of you."
Hi, Kathy: I can't help you with your grief, but I CAN let you know that you don't suffer that severely and for that long alone. When our first pug was hit by a car, I and my family truly thought I was going to have to get locked away. The crying wouldn't stop, I stopped eating, stopped wanting to live, and just kept flopping across my bed and sobbing. 5 weeks into this as I was getting thinner and even more depressed, my husband brought home a new pug puppy. No, they can never replace the lost pet, but they certainly DO provide the distraction we need to get on with life. With a new little guy depending on me, I couldn't afford to lock myself in the bedroom anymore. I had a reason to get up every morning again. However, that was 6 years ago, and still to this day when we pass by the spot where the first one got killed, I break down all over again. It doesn't ever go away.
Eight years ago I had to give up my capuchin monkey...... when I went from being full-time mom to full-time working woman, he just couldn't handle the adjustment and started hurting himself. I found him a great home, but I still can't go through a toy department without crying over my little boy... I used to never come home from a store without a new toy for him.
They really do something to our hearts.... most of the time good things, but lots of pain, too.
Don't try to forget, because you never will, but forgive yourself. I'm sure you were a wonderful Mom to your bird and gave him a wonderful life.
Sue
Eight years ago I had to give up my capuchin monkey...... when I went from being full-time mom to full-time working woman, he just couldn't handle the adjustment and started hurting himself. I found him a great home, but I still can't go through a toy department without crying over my little boy... I used to never come home from a store without a new toy for him.
They really do something to our hearts.... most of the time good things, but lots of pain, too.
Don't try to forget, because you never will, but forgive yourself. I'm sure you were a wonderful Mom to your bird and gave him a wonderful life.
Sue
Sue
Diagnosed November 2004, Used Asacol and Lialda, sometimes worked, sometimes made it worse. Entocort always works but hate it. Remission only lasts 3-6 months and then back on Entocort. Enterolab test July 2017, now gluten free. Time will tell!
Diagnosed November 2004, Used Asacol and Lialda, sometimes worked, sometimes made it worse. Entocort always works but hate it. Remission only lasts 3-6 months and then back on Entocort. Enterolab test July 2017, now gluten free. Time will tell!
Thanks Sue,
That helps to know that I am not I am so sorry about your babies!! I know how awful that is. That makes me want to 
again!!
I have a friend who had a tortoise, who was supposed to live 300 yrs. She had had him three years, since he was a baby. She had him outside, while she was doing yard work. He liked to eat the grass. I guess he ate something poisonous and it killed him. She is devastated! I don't know what to say to her. When I have ever lost anything, my husband, or my animal babies, I didn't want to talk to anyone for a long time.
I just don't know what to do. I guess I'll get a card and call her. What to say?
Love, KathyP
That helps to know that I am not
I am so sorry about your babies!! I know how awful that is. That makes me want to again!!I have a friend who had a tortoise, who was supposed to live 300 yrs. She had had him three years, since he was a baby. She had him outside, while she was doing yard work. He liked to eat the grass. I guess he ate something poisonous and it killed him. She is devastated! I don't know what to say to her. When I have ever lost anything, my husband, or my animal babies, I didn't want to talk to anyone for a long time.
I just don't know what to do. I guess I'll get a card and call her. What to say?
Love, KathyP
Birdlady
Jaco, a parrot in Salzburg, could not only speak but seemed to understand grammar. Whenever his person left, Jaco would say "God be with you." But when several people were departing, Jaco would change it to "God be with all of you."
Jaco, a parrot in Salzburg, could not only speak but seemed to understand grammar. Whenever his person left, Jaco would say "God be with you." But when several people were departing, Jaco would change it to "God be with all of you."
Hi, Kathy:
I doubt there's anything anyone can say to ease her sadness, and like you, I don't really even want anyone to try when I'm grieving the hardest - I just want to be left alone. But someone gave me a book that did help a LOT, and I have since bought it for three different people who have lost pets. It's called "Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates" and it's all about healing after the loss of a pet. Here's a link to the website: http://www.coldnosesbook.com/
Take a look... maybe it's something you'll want to buy for yourself or your friend.
Sue
I doubt there's anything anyone can say to ease her sadness, and like you, I don't really even want anyone to try when I'm grieving the hardest - I just want to be left alone. But someone gave me a book that did help a LOT, and I have since bought it for three different people who have lost pets. It's called "Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates" and it's all about healing after the loss of a pet. Here's a link to the website: http://www.coldnosesbook.com/
Take a look... maybe it's something you'll want to buy for yourself or your friend.
Sue
Sue
Diagnosed November 2004, Used Asacol and Lialda, sometimes worked, sometimes made it worse. Entocort always works but hate it. Remission only lasts 3-6 months and then back on Entocort. Enterolab test July 2017, now gluten free. Time will tell!
Diagnosed November 2004, Used Asacol and Lialda, sometimes worked, sometimes made it worse. Entocort always works but hate it. Remission only lasts 3-6 months and then back on Entocort. Enterolab test July 2017, now gluten free. Time will tell!
Hi Sue,
Thanks for the link to the book. I really appreciate it. I have never doubted that they will all be there. This will be good for both of us.
Love, KathyP
Thanks for the link to the book. I really appreciate it. I have never doubted that they will all be there. This will be good for both of us.
Love, KathyP
Birdlady
Jaco, a parrot in Salzburg, could not only speak but seemed to understand grammar. Whenever his person left, Jaco would say "God be with you." But when several people were departing, Jaco would change it to "God be with all of you."
Jaco, a parrot in Salzburg, could not only speak but seemed to understand grammar. Whenever his person left, Jaco would say "God be with you." But when several people were departing, Jaco would change it to "God be with all of you."