I had to have my African Grey Parrot put to sleep today, on my stepson's 13th birthday.
Simba was 10 years old and I had her ever since she was 4 weeks old. I stayed up all night long waiting for her to appear from her egg. I even hand fed her until she was old enough to eat "real" food.
She had a seizure problem and the vet seems to think that the seizures destroyed her liver.
She will be forever missed. My heart is so broken right now.
Posted by Stealth Performance (Member # 1072) on :
Posted by SS Derek (Member # 1720) on :
Very sad, sorry for your loss. Posted by 35th_camaro_ss (Member # 1738) on :
sorry to hear, losing a pet is a tough thing, they become a family member.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
Sorry. Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
Sorry that you lost a pet and a friend. It is tough.
Posted by MaryandRalph (Member # 244) on :
Sorry for your loss, I know how you feel, take care
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
Sorry for your loss. Remember the fun times with her, celebrate her life, you'll be fine. Posted by USA-1 (Member # 1535) on :
Posted by Leadfut (Member # 1375) on :
Thank you all so much for your kind thoughts. It makes it somewhat better knowing that there are people like you all (that I have not even met) that care.
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
Sorry about your loss. Posted by Doug 97SS #1499 (Member # 100) on :
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I hope this poem soothes your soul if not just a little.
Rainbow Bridge:
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown... Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
My sympathies.....most of us know how pets are family, too.
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