I need input please

[94lt1]

He's staying at the vets place for a while.. we're watching him very closely.. I think he'll serve out his quarantine there...we'll see...

So the cage will be next months business...Thanx for looking out though

 

[94lt1]

So we became friends right at the end the poor bird.. we did everything we could for him.. the vet says his respiratory infection was just too advanced...I spent a lot of time with him while he's been at the vets, trying to make a connection with him...

He improved so we thought, came around some, but this afternoon he took a turn for the worse... the vet did all he could for the poor bird... I named him jester.. cause he'd trick you into getting bit lol, better than meanie...

After doing all we could, he started falling fast, so we let him go out in a dream while I held him.. he said "come here" as he was dying.... I feel so depressed right now... yeah I'm crying too..

 

[tab_xo]

i just teared up and my whole body was full of goosebumps. i am soooo sorry
rip beautiful jester <3

 

[Karigan]

...That's so terrible... At least he had comfort for his last few days. He couldn't have asked for a better person to spend his last time with.

 

[MikeyTN]

I am very very sorry to hear about Jester....now you got me all teared up.....if my bird said that to me whiletthey're dying, it would shatter me in pieces. I wish you the best but I can't comment no more cause it's bringing back some memories of the ones I've lost in the past.....

 

[Sherry]

So sorry for your loss. Even though you hadn't been part of each others lives or long I could sense your love for him. I'm glad his final moments were with someone who really cared. Again, I'm so sorry for our loss.

 

[plax]

Words can't express how sad I feel . We can only imagine the hardships poor Jester must have endured during his life. It's so great that you were there for him in the end! I too am in tears :'(

R.I.P. Jester

 

[94lt1]

Thank you all. I tried hard to bridge the gap, I really did.. he even stepped up last night I was making progress... he even let me pet his head, right before he bit the crud out of me...and said cracker lol..

He's in a better place, but I'm still so heart broken..my scarlet just shocked me by flying to me and saying "daddy OK".. Monte... lol.. he's quite the bird. I've never heard him say either of those words before..

That poor bird never stood a chance..people shouldn't have birds if they can't get them checked out once in a while... I'm tempted to knock the idiot that used to own him on his butt. But that wouldn't do anything..that poor poor bird..

I just started to get to know him, but I feel such a terrible loss.. I loved him..

 

[94lt1]

I guess if I had it t do all over again, i'd do it the same... at least the bird was loved for his final few days.. sorry about the previous post.. its just hard.

But I do say this to all who are considering taking in a bird... this experience is a very real possibility.. I'm not saying don't do it, I'm saying have the bird checked out right away... in Jesters case, its obvious he was neglected and had never received proper vet checks..

 

[Remy]

I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounded like a great bird. I'm glad that he got to be loved and nurtured and cared for during his last few days. Maybe he was waiting to experience that before he passed on. <3

 

[Turquoise]

Oh I am sooo sorry to hear about Jester. He knew you loved him for the short time you two had. He will be missed by all of us who were here for ya'll through this thread.

Our feathered ones are so amazing when they know just what to say like your Monte when he knew you were upset.

Fly High Over the Rainbow Bridge Jester. Keep watch over your loved ones, especially the ones you just left.

 

[JerseyWendy]

So we became friends right at the end the poor bird.. we did everything we could for him.. the vet says his respiratory infection was just too advanced...I spent a lot of time with him while he's been at the vets, trying to make a connection with him...

He improved so we thought, came around some, but this afternoon he took a turn for the worse... the vet did all he could for the poor bird... I named him jester.. cause he'd trick you into getting bit lol, better than meanie...

After doing all we could, he started falling fast, so we let him go out in a dream while I held him.. he said "come here" as he was dying.... I feel so depressed right now... yeah I'm crying too..

Oh no! I'm sitting here crying now. I am so very VERY sorry! Thank you for being there for him, and more importantly, for being there WITH him. ...................I can't even type/write now....

 

[kc_y0]

I am so sorry for your loss. At least he spent his last days feeling loved by someone who wouldn't give up on him.

 

[JJones1719]

I am very sorry for your loss. If anything possitive comes out of this, atleast jester left this world knowing that he was loved and will ever look over you. Best of luck to you and your Scarlet. Joe

 

[94lt1]

Thanx to everybody for the kind words it means a lot. All I can do is move on with the flock, knowing jester is in a better place.

 

[JJones1719]

I hope the best for you. Try to focus on the ones left behind who also need you very much. Time sometimes heals all the hurt but I have a feeling that Jester will never be forgotten. Joe

 

[plax]

94lt1, you sincerely have my deepest sympathies . As I mentioned in my previous post your loss of Jester brings me to tears . The fact that Jester said "come here" as he was fading is so sweet and absolutely heart wrenching! :'( ...it's in fact something I'll never forget! I truly feel your loss...

 

[MeganMango]

You gave him the best gift in the world, someone who loves him and kind enough to let him go comfortably in dignity.

 

[noblemacaw]

I am so sorry for your loss. To be able to be with him when he passed is a real gift. As hard as that is to experience to be able to be with him when he passed is a true gift. I was able to be there when my Eclectus Joaquin passed. Joaquin actually waited for me to get to the hospital before he died. Once I received the call it took about 15 mins to get there. I was taken straight to him and the vet gave him to me to hold. I was able to tell him it was okay that he could go. Joaquin made eye contact with me and I whispered to him that I loved him and I sang him his favorite song. As hard as this was I was thankful to be able to say good by and be with him during his last moments alive. Here is his story. I hope it brings you some comfort for what you were able to do for Jester.

Noblemacaw

Joaquin’s Gift
Although the Eclectus personality is not as gregarious and outgoing as a macaw this type of parrot personality is more known for being laid back and gentle. Their beauty alone captures people’s attention and their calmness is an attractive trait many desire in a pet parrot. This is what made Joaquin the perfect candidate for pet therapy. He allowed anyone to handle him because he was calm, his movements slow and deliberate plus he was not loud. Joaquin became quite effective in pet therapy because of his gift. His gift was helping people in many ways. This parrot helped the depressed feel lifted, the infirm feel happier, and he even brought the dying peace. Joaquin was able to take others pain into himself and I believe this was a gift from God. This made Joaquin a very exceptional companion in every way.
Never in my life have I shared my life with such a gifted creature. To most people I am sure they only saw how unusual his beauty was for it was very hard to not notice a large brightly colored parrot but I was privileged to have been able to witness and experience Joaquin’s gift. I was also privileged to be able to share this gift with people who really needed to experience it.
Unfortunately Joaquin did not live long. At almost 5 years of age he began to suffer neurological problems. The disease slowly moved into his brain causing Joaquin to lose his ability to speak. This was a parrot that spoke in sentences and had total understanding in what he would say. His ability to speak was not just to mimic speech, he truly understood what he said and used speech effectively to communicate with humans. The last months were spent giving my gifted friend intensive palliative care.
One evening while Joaquin was spending time watching television with me he started to decline. He was rushed to the afterhours animal emergency care facility which had a veterinarian who had avian care knowledge. As she put my parrot in intensive care I made her promise me that if he began to go further downhill in health that she was to call me, no matter the time.
The veterinarian’s call was made at almost one o’clock in the morning, jarring me out of a fitful sleep. In a rush to get to the hospital I threw on anything within reach and woke up Lupe to drive me. I was way too upset to drive myself so my partner drove me quickly to the hospital. It took us about 15 minutes to get there and I fretted the whole way there that we would not get there fast enough. When birds are in the process of dying they tend to die very quickly so 15 minutes was a real long time in reference to time in the bird dying process. Would I get there in time? Would I be able to say good bye to a friend who had always been there for me and who has helped so many people during his short life? On that cold winter night the black SUV flew down the road speeding in the attempt to be there in time.
Once we got there the technician took us right back to the intensive care area. This is the area where the animals are worked on so the public is not normally allowed in this area. The veterinarian quickly went over with me what had happened and what was now happening to Joaquin. She told me she was surprised that Joaquin did not already die. She took him out of his oxygen cage, wrapped him in a towel and handed him to me. I took Joaquin in my arms and he perked up just a little because he recognized me. He turned his head to look at Lupe who was standing to my right and then turned his head so that he could lock his gaze into my eyes.
“It’s okay Joaquin, I got you. You can go now.” I whispered to him. Even though there was people there at the hospital watching over him I did not want for him to die alone. He deserved to die knowing he was loved and wanted. While I was holding Joaquin the doctor took us to an empty exam room so that we could be there for Joaquin with some privacy.
I sang to him his favorite song while I rocked him. When Joaquin first came to my home as a baby he was frightened of a lot of things. I use to sing to him a lot to help him feel more secure. I also sang to him a lot when he was sick to help comfort him. Joaquin actually enjoyed and loved my singing and it was part of the bond between us.
It didn’t take long. Joaquin died less than 10 minutes after Lupe and I had arrived to the hospital. Even though the parrot was in the process of dying he waited for me. Joaquin waited for me to get to the hospital so that I could take care of him, so that I could comfort him and say good bye. This was Joaquin’s last gift he gave me. Close to 2am on December 21st 2005 the special parrot who gave so much of himself to people that needed him was dead.
To be able to comfort and say good bye to an animal companion before they die is a gift. As hard as it is to go through that process I am thankful every day I was able to be there for Joaquin during the time he needed me the most. This is an experience I treasure and will never forget as long as I live.


[FONT=&quot]Why did you leave?[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I know we had a rough beginning[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I know we bonded strongly[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I know you had an old wise soul[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Why did you leave?[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Your feathers bright and intensely colored[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Your beak yellow and orange like candy corn[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Your heart pure and true, open to everyone[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Why did you leave?[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Did you know you were supposed to live for 75 years or more?[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Did you know how much impact you had on people’s lives?[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Did you know you were a part of me?[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Why did you leave?[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]God only loaned you to me if only for a short while.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Your life was cut so short it almost seems so cruel.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I am forever grateful for God’s trust in me with your life and love.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I can never forget you. I keep your remains and memories forever close.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]God needed you more than I did[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]This is why you left[/FONT]

 

[94lt1]

Happy thanksgiving to all. Don't eat your babies ..sorry.. bad attempt at a joke..

Seriously, enjoy your holiday