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I saw that your bird featherpicks, I had a lovebird who started feather picking 3 months ago and the vet ran all the tests and found nothing wrong so this past sat. the vet put a collar on him and started him on haldol well he passed away last night and I am so distraught and was wondering if you could say anything to make me feel better.

Thank-you
Lisa
 
Oh, Lisa, how heartbreaking! I'm so sorry. I'm not the person you addressed your post to, but it just tears me up when someone loses a pet, and I had to say something. For some of us, our pets are more than just . . . well, pets. They're almost like children. And our grief at their passing is quite real. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Shari
 
Thank-you so much for your kind thoughts- I was able to do Imax3 this morning-teary eyed but I did it and Im so glad I have Cathe to help pull me through this difficult time-I miss my Calvin very very much and I thank you all who have replied to me.

thank you again
sincerely
lisa
 
Hi Lisa,

I'm SO sorry I haven't gotten back to you. I was so busy yesterday and just popped in to the forum quickly and didn't check all the threads.

I am also so sorry about your sweet little baby. I wish I knew the words to help make you feel better. I recently lost one of my parrots and it just makes me sick to my stomach every time I think about it. I didn't even tell the gals I work with because I know that I wouldn't be able to stop crying. But here's what I try to tell myself - while they are on this earth, I give them the absolute BEST life I can ever imagine them having (except for having a HUGE aviary for them, of course). I give them so much love and attention and I just know that they can feel it. Obviously your little Calvin knew how much you loved him, as he waited for you to come home so that he could say goodbye. Just know in your heart that you gave him the absolute best. You did everything you could think of to help him with his feather plucking. There is absolutely nothing you could have done differently. I betcha he's up there flying around with my little Daisy Mae and I know they're having a blast!!! And of course they're telling each other what great moms we were. :)

Try to hang in there. It will get easier each day. Do you have other birds? You just never know, there may be another little Lovebird just waiting to come into your life when you're ready.

Congrats on doing Imax 3. I don't know what I'd do without exercise at times like this. I'm glad that you made yourself do that. I saw your other message to me and please feel free to e-mail me if you want to talk more.

Susan

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." - Anatole France

http://www.picturetrail.com/dogs2birds
 
Thank-you so much susan for responding to me-I know alot of people dont understand they say its ""just a bird"" but he was my baby. Yes I have 1 other lovebird her name is "cecil" and they seemed like they hated each other so they were in seperate cages and they never seemd to get along but she seems to be mourning for him but maybe its because Im so upset. I have not been able to go to work in 3 days I just miss him so much-I really appreciate your kind words and if you have any other suggestions for me I would appreciate it. This is a very difficult time for me.

Thank-you
Lisa
 
Lisa,

I think that someone would have to have birds to know that they are not "just birds". Mine are so much a part of our family. They talk constantly, so we are not allowed to forget that! Birds are so intelligent and they know what's going on. Your little Cecil knows you're upset, so this is a reason to pull yourself together and get back to work and to your regular daily schedule. The sooner you do that, the better for both you and Cecil. Why don't you really work on your relationship with Cecil and you might be surprised at how much that will help you both. Look at this as a new beginning for the two of you.

I promise it will get better!!! Hang in there!

Susan

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." - Anatole France

http://www.picturetrail.com/dogs2birds
 
Susan,

Thank-you so much for your reply-it has helped me more than you know-you are very kind and I needed to hear everything you said to me. I appreciate your help and I wish you and your babies the best-thank-you again


Sincerely
Lisa
 
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