my Abba-babba is gone

This morning we had to euthanize my sweet Abba she was only almost forty.

About a month ago I noticed blood in her droppings, brought her to vet and started her on antibiotics for an infection and meds for her kidneys because they were not functioning properly according to the tests.

We finished the treatment & she seemed great: playful and energetic.
then one night there was allot of blood in her droppings and her cloaca was prolapsed!!

I only had her for three years to the month, but when I got her she was desperate for someone to love her. At first I was like, "whoa that is a raggedy birdy i'm not too sure, we can be friends but..."
but then, as only you all can understand, she quickly charmed her way into my heart.

the situation at the vet today was not pretty, when he gave her a shot to put her down, and she went limp in my arms.
imagine a fifty year old man wailing at the top of his lungs and then turn the volume up to eleven, and you get the idea.
It was fast and painless for her and now I have a great big hole in my heart.

the first photo was when i was fortunate enough to get her and the second was a couple of weeks ago. Her disposition was as sweet as her face. I am thankful for the time I had with her, but thought I would have so much more. this all happened so fast.

Thank you for reading and understanding.

This really sucks ballz yo!

May Pease find and stand with you as part of your loss my friend…

Passing of a Feathered Friend
Provided By: Steven (SailBoat), November 2016

“All of us feel such deep sadness when our Parrot friends die, and because they are Animals and not Humans, we are at a loss for words. Often, it is only other Parrot owners who can understand the depth of the loss that we feel with this complex, loyal, and loving creature. Resulting from such a loss, I have placed feelings and emotions into words and found verse to console the loss of my Cleo and since her, other sweet Amazons, in turn; I hope it will speak for all of you.” - Steven

You left this world so quickly. I can hardly comprehend your leaving. Yet there, in my hands, your still body rested – no longer your home. So much I have learned, so much you have taught, your purpose a full measure beyond your size. Comprehensions of your loss still a mist but yet, I know you are whole and happy - now beyond Rainbow Bridge. And so busy you must be upon your green wings, guiding angles to those of us yet to cross. With in my ear, I still hear you, those special sweet sounds of comfort and contentment:

“Do not stand by my grave and weep my friend.
I am not here. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the gentle summer rain.
When you wake in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry my friend.
I am not there. I did not die.”

My pray for you my beloved feathered friend:

“May your body nourish this earth.
May your soul find release and contentment.
May you fly high and free upon wings of spirit.
Rest in peace little green one.”

The love and tender warmth of you is a un-full-fill-able void.
I do so much thank-you for creating a space for another, a special place next to yours’.

In remembrance of Cleo, (Estimated) Spring 1959 - May 2003

Amazon’s Have More Love!

Sources: Cheyenne Warrior Blessing, The Amazona Society’s Forum, Steven (SailBoat)


- May Warm Amazon Feathers hold and comfort you my Friend.
- Know that you are not alone as you are joined by many of us who understand and stand with you.

You saw her out in love, and she left life as a treasured, beloved darling. That counts for a lot in my thinking. I believe it lasts into eternity. Thank you for sharing.

I’m so sorry for your loss. Feathered hugs and warm thoughts from me and my flock.

Dying in your arms: the best way for her to go and the worst possible for you-
you are my hero, but more important you are hers!


I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for your loss! But, I am very happy that you were able to be with her!

I am very sorry for your loss.
I know just how lovable a red lored Amazon can be and I know how big a hole losing one is.
I still miss my Pacho.

Texsize

So sorry for your loss. From your post you can tell how much you loved her.

My deepest condolences for your loss of beautiful Abba. Seems you filled a need in her heart for several years, and she eagerly returned the favor. I'll bet you gave her the best few years of her life.

SO sorry for your loss. Chista above said it best . You were this bird's Hero.

So sorry for your loss, it's always to soon.
Fly free Abba-babba

So so so sorry. I can't imagine.

Oh I’m so sorry for your loss, that is so painful I know! Please know there’s a lot of us here thinking of you and feeling deeply for you. What a beautiful bird she was and thank you for the years you gave her.


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Thank you sincerely everyone.
you are all the most amazing and kind peoples!!!