Losing one of my buddies

This week one of my birds (parakeet named Hoover) that I have had for 14 years became very ill. I took her to the vet on Monday who said she has an inoperable tumor and will probably do down hill very fast. Today she has begun bleeding and I am think she will probably not last the weekend. I was torn between having her put to sleep or taking her home to hold her and comfort her as she goes. I opted to bring her home and it has been very difficult and sad. Parakeets usually only live 6-10 years so she is well past the normal life span - it still makes it hard to lose a pet.

((( Lynn))) I'm so sorry that you're losing your beloved pet. It doesn't matter if she's lived longer than usual - it's still really hard , maybe even harder because you've had her for so long.
I think I would have wanted to have her for these last few days too. I hope that you can ease her suffering with your loving care.
I'm sending lots of s to you both.

Hi Lynn,

I'm so sorry you & Hoover are going thru this right now. I hope you take care and quite honestly if it were me I couldn't have brought her back home. I would be a mess over it all.



Sister Katie

I'm so sorry about your impending loss, Lynn! Our pets are members of the family and the sorrow and grieving process is the same as it is for humans!

I lost my beloved basset hound, Emily, a few days before my hyst. in December. We were ALL depressed, especially her doggy brother, Chaucer, who lost his playmate! A little later, I came across a collie rescue group on the web and half-heartedly sent in an application. I didn't hear anything for two months and even forgot that I had sent the application! Then, one day in February, I received an email from the rescue saying my application had been approved! They had called my vet and checked my references, which I didn't realize!

Two weeks ago, we brought Shane, a blind collie, home! He had been in rescue for nearly a year and a half because of his numerous health/neglect issues and then because no one wanted a blind dog! When I had my choice of the collies available, I have to admit that at first I passed him by, too. But something kept sending me back to his bio and picture and the doubts changed to, "Why not?"

I think it was Emily speaking to my heart! I always feel her close by and know that she felt very loved in her time with us. I can't help but believe that she saw our pain after her death and guided us to another dog who really needed a home. Our new collie, Shane, has fit into the family incredibly well and Chaucer isn't depressed anymore! The change in him has been profound!

Your little Hoover may be passing on, but he will never truly leave you! In fact, he might have some surprises in store for you to help you in your sadness!

s
Julie-Anne

Thank you all for your kinds words..it does mean alot.

Hoover died on Sunday, April 13th...she actually held on another couple weeks since I first posted this thread. (stong willed bird!) I was holding her when she died - I am glad I kept her home and let her die here. She was loved until the very end. Again, thank you for your kindness.

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Lynn, I just wanted to send you some 's. I know that Hoover must have had a wonderful life, right up till the end. I'm glad that you were able to keep her with you and hold her when she passed. It surely was a comfort to both of you.

Lynn lots of hugs to you. I would have done the same and bring Hoover home to spend what time remaining together.

God bless you.

(((((Lynn)))))

I'm so sorry to hear about Hoover. May you be comforted knowing that you gave her a full and wonderful life full of love and compassion.

Love & Hugs,