Fly Free Jessie

[antoinette]

My worst nightmare came true earlier today.... poor Mishka
He keeps asking me now where has Jessie gone?
It is tearing me apart, I tell him Jessie has gone to Rainbow Heaven and he replies...... oh shame mommy then calls out for Jessie.
I do now want to ignore the issue, then I would be ignoring Mishka directly.
I pray he will eventually understand


[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7HOEZY3XDg]Talking African Grey Mishka - Grieving for Jessie - YouTube[/ame]

 

[roxynoodle]

Oh, Antoinette, I'm so sorry for you and Mishka. I wish I knew how to help.

 

[antoinette]

Oh, Antoinette, I'm so sorry for you and Mishka. I wish I knew how to help.

I am lost as well, I took my laptop to my office, so i do not have to hear him calling for her. I put music on for him to listen to be he just calls for Jessie. He is actually crying for her....

 

[roxynoodle]

I haven't managed these situations well myself with my own animals. My old horse used to love my previous old horse. When she died he got so upset he actually colicked. When one of my house cats died, the other hid and growled at everyone for weeks. She wasn't the growling type either; she was kind of like a rag doll that wanted to be held like a baby. And I went through this with my dogs as well as they died one by one from old age, and the one(s) left were upset. And most recently I went through this with Rowdy losing Briana.

Would it help Mishka to see some other birds on youtube videos? You could try and see. Maybe show him ones that aren't other Greys.

 

[antoinette]

I haven't managed these situations well myself with my own animals. My old horse used to love my previous old horse. When she died he got so upset he actually colicked. When one of my house cats died, the other hid and growled at everyone for weeks. She wasn't the growling type either; she was kind of like a rag doll that wanted to be held like a baby. And I went through this with my dogs as well as they died one by one from old age, and the one(s) left were upset. And most recently I went through this with Rowdy losing Briana.

Would it help Mishka to see some other birds on youtube videos? You could try and see. Maybe show him ones that aren't other Greys.

Our animals know something has happened, wonder if they know exactly what it is that has happened.
We tried to show Mishka video's of other birds, he turned his back to the laptop, not interested. Play his favourite song from youtube, not interested.

I have not made a cd for Mishka in a while, of something I would like him to learn to say. I made one today, played it quite often, but he is not interested in anything at the moment.

I will let him grieve, and be there for him, no matter what

 

[roxynoodle]

That is probably all you can do. Just as when we grieve, we want to stop because it hurts so much, and yet we can't. I'm sure that is how they feel, too.

 

[BillsBirds]

It has been my experience that animals seem to understand death only when they can see & smell the dead body. Sorry, but it seems so. If not, they only know that their companion is not there. I have seen dogs guarding their friends body for days, not letting anyone near, and not knowing what else to do. Whether Mishka undersdtands that Jessie is dead, is hard to say. I'm sure that Mishka is sensing your grief, and is upset because you are. Time will pass, and Mishka will stop calling for Jessie. Be strong, and help mishka move on. We all share your heartache.

 

[luvmytooo]

Every animal grieves for a lost friend. It's so sad and it doesnt make it an easier on you. Time will heal .

 

[antoinette]

Thanks for all your support, appreciate each and every message.
I took a break from Mishka today, sat in my office and chilled.
Went back into the lounge took him out his cage, and placed him on his playpen. He climbed off and did something he has never done before, he walked over to his toy truck, began talking biggerish and tried to pull the truck of it's stand.
I placed the truck in the floor, (normally he just pulls the truck) to my amazement, he climbed on the truck and began making the sounds of a police siren and an ambulance. I told Steven to get the camera rolling quickly, we managed to video me pulling him on the truck, and took some amazing pictures as well.
It was amazing just to play and enjoy, forgetting sad things for a while.

Will post the videos and pic's tomorrow.

Once again thanks..............

 

[roxynoodle]

That's wonderful that you both had fun and felt better for awhile!

 

[BillsBirds]

Every time I play that video, it brings tears to myeyes. When he asks, "mommy, where Jessie go?" I want to come to South Africa and hug this beautiful baby.

 

[antoinette]

Every time I play that video, it brings tears to myeyes. When he asks, "mommy, where Jessie go?" I want to come to South Africa and hug this beautiful baby.

You said it...... get on the next plane........ you are most welcome
Thanks for the lovely thought

 

[Rio Mom]

This is all just so very heartbreaking. Poor Mishka. Big hugs and love to you both! Mishka, Pepper sends a "kiss!"

 

[antoinette]

This is all just so very heartbreaking. Poor Mishka. Big hugs and love to you both! Mishka, Pepper sends a "kiss!"

Thanks for all the love......

Mishka has a message for you all





[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3meTNysQfY]Talking African Grey Mishka - I want to kiss - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Rio Mom]

Awww! He even says "please", how could anybody not give Mishka a kiss?

 

[antoinette]

Awww! He even says "please", how could anybody not give Mishka a kiss?

It's quite cute, he even says you comfortable LoL

 

[roxynoodle]

Merlin also sends Mishka a kiss! She says, oh, he is a pretty boy and I'm a lot more interested in him than that musky smelling amazon that wants to be my bf!

 

[BillsBirds]

I fall more in love with Mishka every day! I haven't had a Grey since my Jessye, but, I'm wanting another more than I can say. Cannot afford one though. Maybe the forces that be will send me one! Like I don't have enough birds! (Did I just say that??)

 

[antoinette]

I fall more in love with Mishka every day! I haven't had a Grey since my Jessye, but, I'm wanting another more than I can say. Cannot afford one though. Maybe the forces that be will send me one! Like I don't have enough birds! (Did I just say that??)

You sound just like a typical bird lover LoL
We just want more and more birds...... don't worry you are absolutely normal in our "crazy bird world" haha

 

[antoinette]

Okay so yesterday Mishka was calling for Jessie all day, and I mean alllllll day, saying I miss Jessie mom.
I kept telling him I also miss Jessie, and told him Jessie has gone to Rainbow Heaven.

Early this morning, while feeding him his formula, he said to me.....

Mommy Jessie has gone, I replied yes, and asked him, where did Jessie go?, he immediately replied Jessie has gone to sleep.

I began crying again, this time for good reason, I think Mishka now understands that Jessie is not coming back.