I buried my dear companion Maya today. She went everywhere with me - loved riding in the car (often on my shoulder as I drove!) and I took her to all kinds of social events. I only had her for three years, and she was 3 when I got her. I took her camping with friends at the weekend. She was fine yesterday morning. It was dull and cold, and I went cycling and left her in the tent. The sun came out later, and I was gone about 4 hours. When I got back, expecting the usual happy "hello!" greeting I found her lying on the cage floor. She was still alive, but died a few minutes later - I'm not sure why. I feel devastated,and guilty,- she was the joy of my life, and a delightful little spirit. I can hardly believe she left me so quickly and unexpectedly.