I lost maggie tonight!!

[msdeb]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Someone called one of the local vets tonight. They found "a great big red bird" in their yard. This is a vet that HAD my flyer... but the receptionist didn't check the lost and found book, and didn't get a name or number...

"We're trying to find the owner of a lost bird!"

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Which means that this other bird was probably NOT Maggie... and the bird that was found tonight was, and THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN THE PHONE CALL THAT BROUGHT HER HOME, BUT INSTEAD.... WE DON'T KNOW WHO HAS HER.

So do I go to the bar again tonight, to pester the flipper, or do I wait by the phone?

Or do I just find, a really tall building...

SORRY.

But someone did find her, and she's alive... at least we think she is....

YEAH. GOOD LUCK SLEEPING TONIGHT...

AND ONCE AGAIN, FOR THE THIRD TIME SINCE I LOST HER I AM AN INCH FROM GETTING HER BACK, AND DIDN'T!!!!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Ok for what it's worth, (and I know that it has been some time) old fashioned detective work.... If this was an older person, no ties to the internet, they would have called a vet local to them or used the phone book. Since no other vets received calls go with vet local to the caller. It is probably a fairly big area but smaller than all of SA. triangulate where she was lost with where the vet's office is located, that's your search area. look for older settled neighborhoods or those undergoing a demographic change (older neighborhood, will be more unlikely or visitors and additions will be more likely to be commented about by children, grandchildren, etc. those that do access the internet) Assume it is someone who hasn't heard about Maggie (hard to believe with all the fliers up, but it does happen) Do not assume this person knows anything about caring for birds so rule out avian specialists and proper channels of help. post fliers in the bird food section of walmart/ dollar store for your search area. check grocery stores in that area also. look for lower income neighborhoods and check libraries in your search area for anyone looking for bird care books (librarians are wonderful resources) post fliers in these places. I know this information is probably redundant because you have already done it but we all want to see you reunited with Maggie. Stop thinking about how YOU would find the owner of a lost /loose bird and think like someone clueless about birds. Maggie is a charming, talking, full-of-personality bird who wouldn't be enchanted and want to keep her? But they DID call a vet so they must know she is not wild and that she belongs to someone, help them find you but don't assume they are looking too hard. Ask the receptionist at the vet's office if the person sounded ethnic/white and search neighborhoods with that demographic. I don't know if any of this helps but I know you won't give up (I couldn't if it was Charlie) and no stone left unturned, right?

 

[Christinenc2000]

I woke up this morning thinking about Maggie.

We have a few new Members so thought I would bring this thread forward again .

She is still very much missed.

 

[happy410]

Wow, I have thought about Maggie this morning also. Just out of the blue she was on my mind.

 

[Moose]

I can't log on without her crossing my mind.

 

[BIRDIGIRL]

Me too ...if this thread appears its the very first one I check in the hope that today will be the day I hear she is home and well and happy.

 

[Birdman666]

I still miss her terribly... she brought so much joy to my life. It feels like a lot of that joy has been sucked out of my life now that she's gone...

I only hope that who ever has her now is taking good care of her, that she is alive and well, and loved by who ever found her, and that she will somehow find her way home some day.

NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DON'T FIND MYSELF SAYING OUT LOUD "WHO EVER HAS HER, SHE ISN'T YOURS! JUST GIVE ME BACK MY BIRD!"

But so far, nothing...

 

[Anansi]

I know this must be terribly difficult, Mark. I'm glad to see that you haven't given up, though. There are definitely stories of reunions taking place long after the average person would've imagined possible, and I still believe that you will see Maggie again, one day.

You and she deserve to be reunited.

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[Puck]

Oh, Mark, I can't believe Maggie is missing! I've been gone from the forums for a long time, but I will definitely be praying for you and will let my family in San Antonio know to keep an eye out and their ears open for people who might have found Maggie and decided to keep her. It may seem like reunion is unlikely at this point, but it can happen! Lots of love to you--I can't imagine how painful this has been.

 

[GaleriaGila]

I'm late to this thread, still new here.

I join the others in sharing your watch.

Patagonian hugs and love.

From

Gail and the Rickeybird

 

[ann]

I'm so sorry... never give up! i'll be hoping, praying, and thinking <3

 

[miloslave]

Still watching this and hoping.

Mom to Charlie and Milo

 

[bgriffin70]

I keep hoping and praying.

 

[GaleriaGila]

I do, too.
I think about it once or twice a day.

 

[Tangie]

I can't believe I have not seen this yet!
I am SOOO sorry that this is happening, and I just can't believe it. Best case scenario at the moment, is that someone has found her, so she isn't still outside, fending for herself. I know how you feel to an extent, when I lost my cat, Cleopatra, in -10 degree weather for three days. I knew no one would find her, and I thought for sure she wouldn't make it. But she did, and when we found he rin the middle of the night, I was so relieved, I just sobbed and collapsed on my bed with her in my arms.

I will try and help spread the news, though I live nowhere near you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

 

[Allee]

I'm still hoping everyday too. I hope someone is taking really good care of her and I hope someone meets Maggie, recognizes her from the posters and makes that phone call.

 

[Dopey]

Yep, I come to the site (don't always log on) almost every day looking for the good news. Still hoping and praying that you are united with her.

 

[BirdSquawk]

Just bumping this back up so more people can see it. Ever since this happened, I've been visiting this post every day. I still believe that one day I'll log in to the news that Maggie has been found. Until then, I hope she is safe and well cared for, (though she'd do better at home!)

 

[bgriffin70]

Still praying and sending good thoughts your way.
How long has it been since you've reached out to local media... TV, radio, internet, etc.
Pet shops... what about kids groups... soccer, football, baseball teams... anything that involved kids; kids are great detectives and often see so many things outdoors. Plead with these organizations. How 'bout a 'Hunt for Maggie Day?" Seek out a local ham radio club (this is just an idea) but see if they would get their ham radio enthusiasts together to do a field day and also an observation / search for Maggie. Contact hotel/motel owners; some may travel and see things. Local delivery services... UPS, USPS, FedEx, etc. Pizza delivery drivers; they're all over the place. Service companies... cable tv install, maybe someone makes an observation. What about kids groups playing this Pokemon Go stuff? This time, it's a REAL object (Maggie) and ask them to help. Local high schools... activities, sports, get them involved. Construction companies nearby? Maybe their crews might spot something around town? I'm just throwing out ideas, I'm sure you've already tried most. Still hoping though. Local ranchers, farmers, oilfield workers, etc. ??? Bus drivers, police, fire, ambulance.
Again, prayers and good wishes your way...

 

[Birdman666]

It's been hard.

Life just isn't the same without her.

I am still actively looking for her. Networking with all the local bird shops, vets, clubs, online, etc. I just doubled the reward to $2000.

I got a disturbing phone call this weekend. Someone found a dead greenwing in San Antonio. That bird had a band. It wasn't Maggie...

Sarah starts college tomorrow. I've had some health issues. Having surgery next week. Haven't been online much.

 

[happy410]

Sorry things have been tough on you. Wishing you a speedy recovery from surgery. Hope this will be a great semester for Sarah. It was nice seeing you back on the forum.