<<<<<safari died>>>>

[crimson]

I spoke to Evan finally, and he was quite surprised that Safari died. when he left him yesterday, he was fairly optimistic as he was perching, and wandering around the cage.

Evan will do the necropsy later this afternoon, and if he finds anything that is abnormal, he will call me, other than that, the tissue samples will be sent off, results will be back within 7-10 days.

I finally stopped crying, and I am currently setting up Safari's old cage for Kahlua and Flare, my conures....they've always loved this cage and now they'll have a view.

 

[JerseyWendy]

More hugs to you, Beth!!! This is all SUCH a shock still.

 

[noblemacaw]

My heart is with you Beth. I am in tears for you and Safari. I will never forget that it was Safari that had brought us together as friends and I will forever be grateful for that.

I can understand and feel your pain so deeply as I am no stranger to loosing my beloved parrots. I think my hardest loss was Diego when he had his stroke. As my sister was rushing us to the clinic I was crying as I was holding him on my chest begging for him not to die. During the ride in he struggled to breath so I gave him beak to mouth resuscitation to help him. He made it to the clinic but the doctors heroic measures to save him didn't work. I will never forget when Dr. Blair came into the room to have to tell me he didn't make it. I was devastated and took the news badly. She held me for more than half hour as we both cried.

I know and understand your pain from deep in my heart. When I lost Joaquin my Eclectus he gave me the greatest gift and waited for me to get to the ER in the middle of the night so that I could be with him and be able to say good by before he died. He hung on until I was able to be with him. To me that was pure love because of how fast parrots can die. I was able to sing to him his favorite song and to be able to tell him I loved him and that it was alright to go. As hard as that was to experience I know how special that gift was.

My third loss was no easier. Mihijo would of been 18 years old the following February. After almost 18 years my Noble macaw and I have so many memories and adventures I could write a book. Mihijo was a one in a million companion and his loss was devastating. Even though it was Lupe who found him collapsed in his cage already expired the trauma of it will never leave my mind. I have to think that God wanted my three boys and needed them more than I did. I am thankful for the time I have had with each one of my boys.

I almost gave up with having parrots in my life. I almost cancelled bringing Valentino home and actually told the breeder to keep him and don't sent him to me when he was ready. I don't think I would have Valentino now if it was not for how caring and wonderful Wendy was. I am a bird person though and though and not to have birds in my life I would not be able to have a full filling life. Please try to remember that you are one of the best bird keepers I know and I feel very strongly for you to give up on the birds would be criminal. I feel that like myself you need them in your life.

I wish I was physically there to be able to hold you and hug you. Since I cannot I want you to know my love will surround you in a warm blanket to help keep you safe and to help you though this difficult time.

 

[BirdyMomma]

My heart breaks with yours, I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[crimson]

well, this afternoon was better than this morning, the shock has worn off, and the tears have stopped finally.....

Safaris' cage has now been transformed into my conure cage, and Flare has already set up shop. It seems really strange without Safari.....still can't believe it.

I was tempted to remove the cage all together and put it in the bird room, but I decided against it as I know Flare and Kahlua would be happy in it.

 

[Bundiibird]

Beth, so sorry to hear about the passing of Safari. Please take comfort in the amazing times that you had together and that the love that you both shared of each other will continue forever. May he rest in peace, little beautiful baby Safari.

 

[Boysmom]

Beth, I am so, so sorry for your loss of your beloved Safari. I know you are so heartbroken. We have all learned a lesson from this though, to remove all these cheap bells ! I remember how hard it was when Kira had her heart attack and died, it was just earth shattering and seemed so unreal. I truly feel your pain and have def been where you are at. Blessings going out to you right now.

 

[DallyTsuka]

i am terribly sorry to hear this, crimson

 

[TessieB]

Very sorry for your loss.

 

[PetoftheDay]

So very sorry for your loss, you'll be in our prayers moving forward. I do think it is sweet that the conures will now enjoy his cage as his parting gift to them, I guess!

 

[crimson]

wow, that was hard, I went into the bedroom, sort of ignoring Safaris cage, I really didn't want to look at it, but as I turned around to do something, I saw Flare & Kahlua in there instead of Safari, and I starting balling again....but not for long, just a minute or so.

I'm still debating on moving the cage out of the bedroom, it will be the first thing I will see tomorrow morning when I wake up, which is very hard to think about right now......but both birds are in it....I don't know, I guess I'll figure it out....all these little things to think about.....hopefully tomorrow will be better.

 

[MarciaLove]

Oh my gosh i am so sorry!!! I saw this and my heart juat dropped for you i know how awful you must feel!!! i am so sorry for your loss

 

[Pinkbirdy]

Im so sorry [I know how you must feel about the empty cage thing ].

 

[TreeBee]

I"m so sorry to hear about your loss of Safari.

 

[SoCalWendy]

Awww I'm so sorry... this hasn't been your year. Wow I'm kinda in shock, after reading this. I'm sure you are too. ((Hugs))

 

[crimson]

thank you all!!, you're kind comments mean so very much to me...you've been so supportive, sweet & thoughtful to help me through this dreadful day.

Sarah(my daughter) has been such a trooper, she's upset as well, and actually fed all the birds for me tonight.....all 49 of them.

 

[Gizmomania]

My heart goes out to you, Crimson. I'm so sorry...

 

[GaryBV]

I am so sorry Crimson for you losing your Safari. I do know how painful the loss of a beloved pet can be.

 

[strudel]

I'm so sorry.