My Darling, beloved Phoe passed away during the night.
I have talked so much about him being sick, but my baby deserves for people to know who he was before this.
We got Phoe just over 5 years ago from a Kijiji ad. He was 6 months old and already plucking, and the girl who had him had only had him for 2 weeks. She had gotten him from Petland and needed the money back to move, she said. His name was Phoenix, but we quickly shortened that to Phoe. He was already plucking, and despite our best efforts he continued to pluck until he was mostly bald. He was vet checked multiple times, all tests run, and he was completely healthy.
He was always full of conure attitude, and every other bird in the room was terrified of him, even though he couldn't fly. When we were given a GCC (Jax), we hoped they would become friends, and after a few months they became best buddies. They spent every waking hour together, even though they still chose to sleep in separate cages at night. We are leaving Phoe in his cage to give Jax time to say goodbye.
Phoe was fearless, the best eater we had, and so sweet it made our hearts sing. Every single time I called his name, he came running. My favourite pet name for him was Phoedle-Dee-Dee, and I said it every time I went into the bird room. I literally cannot imagine never saying that again.
At this moment, I can't imagine my life without him. I also can't imagine Jax without him. My heart is broken.
I decided to use a picture of the wonderful painting of Phoe & Jax that Gail did for us. Gail, this is more precious that I can even say.



RIP, my angel, my baby, my friend. I hope you are covered with feathers and flying for the first time in your life. I hope you know how much you are loved, and how much you will be missed. I love you with everything inside me and can't wait to see you on the other side of that rainbow bridge.

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A wonderful tribute to a friend of the heart...hard to write as tears drip from my eyes....I'm so glad you found him, abd he had love and a best bird friend too...

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"When you want to help people, you tell them the truth. When you want to help yourself, you tell them what they want to hear. "Thomas Sowell

Oh sweet Phoe I’m so sorry, so very sorry. I’ve been following and hoping for an upswing. Sending lots of well wishes and heartfelt prayers to you and yours.


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Nooooooooooo, oh I am so sorry to read this!


(I love the painting you shared, 2 loving little dinoos leaving footprints on everyones heart)

I'm truly sorry for your loss. I lost my first GCC in an accident a year and a half ago, my heart stil breaks for her. Sorry.

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I am so sorry, my deepest condolences, Terry. You redeemed Phoe and shared with him five years of love and companionship he richly deserved. Your heart is broken but I know his beautiful memories will prove healing over time, my friend.

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i am so so so sorry for your loss

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Oh dear Lord Terry! Words can not express my deep sadness of you and Regs' loss. I was soooo excited when reading about Phoe's remarkable recovery,that I was even reading the thread to Amy and I swear it looked like she had a big on her face/beak as I read to her.

This is utterly shocking indeed. We as a "family" have been loosing way too many beloved family members recently.

My heart aches for you my dear friend...



Jim

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Amy my beautiful Blue Front. Who was four months old when she picked me to go home with to her "forever" home in 4/1990.. DNA'd MALE in 2015
Jonesy, a cute Goffin 'too
that had to be rehomed :-(

And a Grey 'teil, BB...a.k.a. The Beebs
that was 18 weeks old 5/20/2016,






Rest in peace,my precious Smokey..4/2015 at 28 years young

I’m so sorry for your loss of Phoe. My heart hurts for you, he was so obviously a much loved part of your family.

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Jen
Baby (Sun conure adopted in 2016, hatched approx 2011, female)
Tango (GCC adopted in 2016, hatched approx 2014, female)
Bindi (Sun conure adopted Jan 2018, hatched approx 2011, female)
Screamer (Cockatiel adopted April 2018, hatched approx 2012, female)
Stanley (Pineapple GCC adopted Aug 2018, hatched approx 2014, male)
Tee (Pineapple GCC adopted Jul 2019, hatched approx 2015, female)
Jimmy (Cockatiel adopted Jan 2021, age 21?, male)