Lost Kizzy out the Door!

[Ladyhawk]

This is killing me. Where's my baby? I have no way of knowing what happened to her. I wanted to search more, but I can't and no one would help me.

Could she still be living in the wild or is that impossible for a bird who hasn't been taught what to eat, which animals and bird to avoid. It's snowing. When it rained the first time after she disappeared...painful.

I can't confide in anyone. Soon after Kizzy disappeared, my mother got angry with me. She said, "You act like you're the only one who's hurting." It shut down my emotions. I need to cry, but I can't unless I'm sure she's not around. But then, there's no one to comfort me and I feel alone.

I wanted her to be more free than Gabby, but in so doing, I may have doomed her. The idea of her suffering is more than I can bear.

Is it possible she's still out there? If so, maybe I can try taking walks. I'm so out of shape. Other than calls and letters, I've only left my home a handful of times.

I NEED to find her, but I can't.

 

[Carl_Power]

There is every chance Kizzy is alive and well. Most likely someone will have found her but maybe out of reach. Id write to your local radio station with a heartfelt letter and see if they can spread the word. You might be suprised. You are not alone you know. Theres lots of us here who really care and are thinking about you. If i lived remotely near you id come give you a big hug and help you. Dont feel guilty or let anyone make you feel guilty because you need to cry. Its our way of healing and letting pain out. Its not hard to see how big and beautiful your heart is with how much you care about Kizzy, its special. Please take care of yourself too ok. Cry if you need too, take a short walk and get some air, will be good for you and dont think you are alone because you arnet. We are just here ok. Big hugs for you ok x

 

[bug_n_flock]

Seconding that walks are a good idea. If for no other reason, moving around doing things is a stress reliever. Xxxx we're here for you.

From phone

 

[Scott]

If you are able to walk, even a little, that would be a help. Slowly increase your range and radius of travel, using a pedometer or even basic smartphone app to measure your success. It is just as likely for Kizzy to remain close as to have flown a distance.

Please don't feel the need to justify your emotions or feel shame. Few humans understand the bond we develop with our fids. This is one place we do!

 

[LordTriggs]

yes even a short walk will help, both in finding and in your own mental health. A boost in endorphins can make all the difference. Know you're not alone, if any of us were nearby you know we'd be out in force searching for Kizzy both in the forests and door to door (we'd show those jehova's witnesses just how to do it) I know if it weren't for that minor issue of the atlantic blocking me I'd be over there tomorrow with a megaphone calling out for her.

Instead of focsuing on those dark thoughts right now just assume one of the following. 1. She's holed up in a dense patch of trees waiting patiently for you. 2. A kind person has found her and given her shelter and purely just doesn't know she's yours/hasn't seen any fliers of yours

 

[Inger]

Hey I just had an idea. Bumble has 1600+ followers on Instagram. If you’ll get me a picture of her and/or a picture of her flyer, I can do a “missing” post and also ask her followers to boost the signal. It’s one more way to get her story out. Let me know.


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[Kentuckienne]

Maybe your mother is also grieving the loss of Kizzy?

 

[bug_n_flock]

Hey I just had an idea. Bumble has 1600+ followers on Instagram. If you’ll get me a picture of her and/or a picture of her flyer, I can do a “missing” post and also ask her followers to boost the signal. It’s one more way to get her story out. Let me know.


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There is a flyer a few pages back. Good idea. I just shared the flyer to my social media.

From phone

 

[Inger]

Hey I just had an idea. Bumble has 1600+ followers on Instagram. If you’ll get me a picture of her and/or a picture of her flyer, I can do a “missing” post and also ask her followers to boost the signal. It’s one more way to get her story out. Let me know.


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There is a flyer a few pages back. Good idea. I just shared the flyer to my social media.

From phone

Great. Grabbed the flyer, cropped it down to Kizzy’s sweet face, posted both on Instagram and my Facebook, also put in Parrotlet Parents FB group; that group requires post approval for all posts so we’ll see if it goes through. Here’s hoping.


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[bug_n_flock]

Hey I just had an idea. Bumble has 1600+ followers on Instagram. If you’ll get me a picture of her and/or a picture of her flyer, I can do a “missing” post and also ask her followers to boost the signal. It’s one more way to get her story out. Let me know.


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There is a flyer a few pages back. Good idea. I just shared the flyer to my social media.

From phone

Great. Grabbed the flyer, cropped it down to Kizzy’s sweet face, posted both on Instagram and my Facebook, also put in Parrotlet Parents FB group; that group requires post approval for all posts so we’ll see if it goes through. Here’s hoping.


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Shoot that's a good point. I'll take down the post I made and crop the image. LadyHawk, do you have an email address or something that we can attach to the posts so you don't get bombarded with calls etc? Was about to share to a parrot keepers' community or two on Google+ when I realized that might be too much of the wrong attention.

 

[Jferrand526]

I’ve been following this thread since the beginning and I haven’t said much because I don’t really know what to say and I still don’t. My heart goes out to you, I feel for you. I wish I could help you and drive to you to give you a hug. I’m sorry your mother shut out your emotions but we are here for you, more specifically I am here for you if you want to talk or vent or anything.

It is possible that Kizzy is still out there. One of my relatives had a green cheek that flew away three years ago and was returned to her in december of last year. We were all extremely happy. I don’t know how he made it but someone had found him and he was banded so they caught him with a net and searched up the band number and found her ad that she had posted a while ago. Kizzy can still be out there.

 

[Anansi]

You and Kizzy are in my thoughts and prayers.

Just know there are at least two members here whose birds were missing for even longer than Kizzy has been, and they were reunited with their fids. Just keep doing what you are doing. Checking in periodically with vets both in your immediate area and in neighboring towns might be a good plan.

 

[Ladyhawk]

Maybe your mother is also grieving the loss of Kizzy?

I know she is, but I was in shock. I have no idea what set her off about my behavior so I did what I've been doing since I was old enough to figure out she doesn't "get" me: I shut down my emotions. That's the best I can do under these circumstances. Yes, I know it will only make me feel worse.

 

[Ladyhawk]

There is a flyer a few pages back. Good idea. I just shared the flyer to my social media.

From phone

Great. Grabbed the flyer, cropped it down to Kizzy’s sweet face, posted both on Instagram and my Facebook, also put in Parrotlet Parents FB group; that group requires post approval for all posts so we’ll see if it goes through. Here’s hoping.


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Shoot that's a good point. I'll take down the post I made and crop the image. LadyHawk, do you have an email address or something that we can attach to the posts so you don't get bombarded with calls etc? Was about to share to a parrot keepers' community or two on Google+ when I realized that might be too much of the wrong attention.

ladyhawks_lair@live.com

 

[Abu Colo]

You set her cage outside with some food?

 

[Ladyhawk]

You set her cage outside with some food?

She never saw the cage as her home and I live in the middle of a corridor. She couldn't see the cage unless she flew directly over it, so it was of little help. Regardless of those facts, I did put her cage outside for a long time.

For days we blasted my voice from various locations and listened. Nothing. People claimed to have seen her, but none of the sightings were reliable. I checked them out anyway.

 

[AmyMyBlueFront]

OMG I just saw this thread! My heart is breaking for you and Kizzy,Lady:02:

I know I'm on the other side of the country,but I do belong to a local parrot club. I forwarded your Lost flier post to the clubs president. There are a couple members who have family/friends in California who are also parronts that can be notified.
I know Cali is a big state and I'm not sure exactly where they are located..every little bit helps??

You asked if Kizzy will remember you? Most definitely! My Mom and Amy where very close,and my Mom has been gone now for twelve years,and just the other day Amy yelled out "Ellen!Ellen!"...mom's name!..I know she remembers Mom!

I don't know what I can do for you,except keep you and Kizzy close to my heart and in my prayers..

C'mon Kizzy!!! Find your way home baby!! Mom is missing you so badly!!



Jim

 

[Anansi]

Just to cosign on what Jim said, yes, she'll definitely remember you. Jolly once held a grudge against my niece for the offense of wearing lavender nail polish for around 9 months... despite not seeing her for 6 months after said offense. So if he could hold on to his annoyance at having seen her wear a particular shade of nail polish once after not seeing her for 6 months, how much greater Kizzy's memory of the mom that she loves so much and saw every day?

She'll remember you. Without question.

 

[Ladyhawk]

I've done everything I am physically able to do. I live close to the "Heaven for Kids" playground. I don't want to give out my actual address. Do you have any ideas on where to look. We mostly focused north because downtown is to the west and shopping areas are to the south. I was thinking of showing up at 995 Cemetery Lane because it's the only house in the middle of a forest. A few weeks ago, I called a place called Gee's Farm and they weren't at all helpful, claiming Kizzy wouldn't go there for a number of reasons. The Cemetery Lane house is a home business, so maybe they won't be too angry if I just show up.

How would you canvas this?

https://www.google.com/maps/place/H...6f39160120c13!8m2!3d37.9833566!4d-120.3686142

 

[Scott]

I recall from a previous link you published there are ribbons of forested areas near where you live. Zooming out from the playground looks quite similar. Unless Kizzy is a strong and adventurous flier, not sure how far she might be.

I'd ask first, perhaps enlisting the help of understanding and sympathetic folks in the immediate area.