Heartbroken!

Betrisher

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This afternoon, our Barney flew away.

We drove all around the neighborhood looking for him with hearts hammering and legs turned to jelly, but no luck! Sadly, we returned home to find Matthew wildly pointing into the tree directly outside our back gate. There was Barn, chomping away on the gum blossoms and looking down at us from about fifteen feet away.

We brought out the peanuts, his favourite dried pawpaw jar with the red lid, his black treat cup and the honey jar with the yellow lid. Barn looked interestedly at them all, but continued to chomp away on the gum blossoms and do his own thing. After about an hour of acute anxiety and traffic noise and a bloody Peregrine Falcon flying overhead (yes, really!!!), Barney swooped low over our heads and flew off toward the Scout Hall on the corner. Chasing him, we saw him turn about and fly back toward home, over our roof and out along the Minmi Road. Despite driving around and around, we know he's either gone out into the swamp (where the eagles and falcons live) or is holed up somewhere in a tall tree.

He's so green, it's almost impossible to spot him among leaves, even when you know where he is. I'm afraid he won't be coming back to us and Madgie is alone tonight for the first time in her life.

The kids and I are making fliers to spread around and we've already posted on the animal rescue sites. Please pray that someone might find Barney, whether they return him or not. He's such a beautiful, clever, funny boy. Our hearts are breaking...
 

Bundiibird

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Trish, we are praying hard that Barn comes home. I wished we lived closer so we could help. Sending you all hugs and positive thoughts that Barney will be waiting for you all in the morning. xoxoxo
 

JerseyWendy

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Oh my gosh, Trish, I am so sorry to hear about Barney. :(

I hope and pray he finds his way back to you and Madgie.

HUGS!!! XXX
 

Mekaisto

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Thats terrible! Is it possible to move a big cage outside, with Madge in it, so she can help lure him back?
 

Kiwibird

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O no:( I hope Barney makes it home safe and sound. Perhaps putting Madge (weather permitting) on the back patio in a travel cage will entice him out. I'm sure she's very upset and would be calling for him...
 
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Betrisher

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No... he flew too far away for that. The last we saw of him, he was winging strongly along the Minmi Road, which goes out across the swamp. He could be anywhere, but he's certainly not close by. We've put up fliers and posted his details on all the local rescue sites. If only someone honest finds him and searches for us. The likelihood of that is not great, though. It's just... awful... like a great big stone weighing on your heart. :(
 

critterman

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Trish so sorry to hear about Barney. I hope and pray you find him or he just comes home safe. Sending warm thoughts, and prayers your way.
 

Allee

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Trish, I am heartbroken to hear this. I know you must be sick with worry. I hope he is found and safely returned to his family. Sending positive thoughts and hope for Barney's safe return.
 

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Barney is a very naughty boy.... :( I hope he finds his way home. It's so upsetting to think of him out there instead of at home where he belongs. :(
 

Sunset_Chaser

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Oh no! Thoughts and prayers coming your way! Hope you find him!
 

Birdman666

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He will be in the area, and he will be back at that tree! Don't stop looking for him and don't loose hope.

First light is the best time to find them, when they are vocalizing, and have just had a night outdoors, and want to come home.

Set up a feeding station near your house with his favorite foods and water in it. Hopefully he will find that, and you'll get him back that way.

He isn't gone yet...

I've gotten Tusk back FIVE times. I got Sally back once. I got Lila back once. I got Sweepea back once. He ISN'T gone yet... He will be in the area, and he has food.
 

Scott

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So sad to hear this, Trish. I hope your efforts to rescue Barney and return him to Madgie are rewarded very soon.
 

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Trish, my heart is breaking for you:( I am praying that Barney comes home quickly. Hopefully if you do put Madge outside in her cage, along with his favourite foods, he will find his way back. My thoughts are with you:(
 

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Oh my gosh Trish!! I couldn't believe what I was reading. My heart was breaking as I read this! :( I am so very sorry.
I pray that with all the strategies out there that you can implement, that you will get lucky beyond the odds.
 

veimar

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Oh no! :( My heart sank when I read your post! Hope he returns home safely! Prayers coming your (his) way...
 

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