Hopefully only Good News Updates!!!

[TAWhatley]

Looks like all is well with little Milly. Please let us know how this all works out. And, thank you for realizing that death is sadly a big part of some of my days .. today was one of those. I'm OK and all the many birds and animals here are OK except for the little ones who were just not saveable today ..

Let us know what's happening with Milly .. I'm pretty certain that it will be all good news.

Terry

[CHRISTIN RN]

So sad to read about your babies, Terry.

I was so excited for you when I saw the photos the other day.
I'm actually in tears thinking how you must have felt.
I was up half the night shedding tears for the little ducklings that I was unable to capture...they were too far out in the pond. I kept thinking I should just walk in, but even up to my ankles I was sinking in mud.
I continued to have such a sinking feeling throughout today. I prayed for all of you throughout the day as well. I'll say special prayers for you and the rest of your Beloved and most beautiful Creatures upon getting to bed.

Is the little guy ok? Let me know when you feel up to it.

Thank you for posting even after such a very sad day.

Milly is fine....seemed a little too warm...respirations were rapid, a bit lethargic and he was gaping even with the heat pad on lowest setting. I quickly turned it off and moved him to the corner that wasn't heated.
One of the people that I spoke to today told me to put him back in the carrier and place the heat pad under the carrier instead. He perked up right away. I'm thankful I noticed before leaving the house. No sign of the last little duckling at the pond. Heartbreaking.
I'll just be happy if I can get this little guy safely to somewhere tomorrow.
Have not heard from the lady, Lisa, to whom your contact directed me.

Will update tomorrow. Sweet dreams to you and yours. I'm thinking of all your little babies playing with those little ducklings at Rainbow Bridge. They're happy and so should we be as well. From my mouth to God's Ears...AMEN!

[CHRISTIN RN]

Blessings!

Just wanted to fly-in quickly to announce the great news that Milly was safely transported this afternoon to the contact of the contact that Terry thankfully provided! AMEN!
He looked absolutely marvelous this morning before I went to work and when I returned! Much more perky and greeting me with those cute little peeps!
Just in time to get to his new adopted Duck family in Bloomingdale before getting too used to his human step-mommy, me!
I'm glad this Hopefully Good News thread has brought me blessings through all of you, especially our Angel Terry!
Here's a pic of Milly in his carrier! Of course he sends his love, thanks and lots of peeps and pecks!

Blessings to all!
My appreciation and prayers always! REALLY!

[mr squeaks]

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL NEWS!!

We wish this adorable little one a long and happy life!!

THANKS, FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE, CHRISTIN!!

Love, Hugs and Scritches

Shi

[Margarret]

Christin,

It is so good to hear from you. That baby is on it's way to growing up and having a long life thanks to you. That was a tough but wonderful rescue. Tough in the sense of the direct encounter of the fragility of nature and the beginnings and endings of lives one has to deal with when doing rescue. I know you feel blessed to have been able to help that one, even though the others were beyond your help. I've missed your posts. Glad you are back.

Margaret

[TAWhatley]

Thanks for the good news update, Christin! I'm so glad it all worked out OK!

Terry

[maryjane]

Christin, I've missed this thread, thank goodness the duckie made it and now is in his new home and you can relax a bit! What a terrible thing to witness the other ones being taken. Nature at it's ugliest. You must try and focus on all the good in the world and in nature and try to turn your cheek to the bad as there is nothing can be done about it but sometimes we get a break such as saving Milly. I hope you feel better about it as time goes by. I'm sorry that Bear-Bear and Leo went to the rainbow bridge, they are in good company with Bern and all our other dear ones. Of course we'll see them again someday. It's nice Maggie and Simba are having fun together.

I'm very glad to hear that Coco, Hoppy, Rally and Ally, as well as all your other babies, are doing so well, even if they were "grumbling prisoners" during the cold winter. I know they must be really enjoying the sun again. My birds were sure glad to see the end of the cold weather and most of the rain. We have had some crazy warm temps here the last few weeks, some days in the upper nineties, so they are just loving it.

It's great to know you're able to log on more, hopefully it will continue working. Keep us updated and thank you for your prayers, I know you're in mine.

[CHRISTIN RN]

Thank you for everyone's kind & loving words.
If there's anyone who knows the heartbreak of the loss of a beloved feathered/furry friend, it's all of you.
Ilm sorry to say that my 10 1/2 yr. Old girl Maggie, joined her mate Bear-Bear to Rainbow Bridge. She seemed happy with Simba and he with her, but I guess it wasn't enough without her lifetime mate. She was fine at 5am last Tues. Morning and gone by noon. I feel bad now that I didn't run to the shelter to get her another bunny friend. She was peaceful in her little bed without signs of distress. You all know how I feel. The rabbits are well beyond their life span except for the 2 youngins. So I'll try to prepare myself, if that's possible.
On a brighter note, Simba would not eat and kept pacing looking for Maggie. I didn't waste time. Yesterday I went to the FOCUS adoption day at Petco and brought a beautiful 10 yr. Old Lavender Siamese home for him. She was the only cat older than 2yrs. there!
And also declawed like Simba. I named her Violet due to her coloring. Unable to post a pic from my PDA. My laptop totally crashed and I lost all my pics and school work. Ugh!
Hope you guys get this post. I'll check back tomorrow from my mom's computer.
I continue to pray that all is well with you guys.
I know someday we will all Meet and be with all of our Dearly Beloved Creatures Forever! Amen! Knowing that helps get through the sad times.
I'm thankful to God for such fine and loving people here!
May all of you be Blessed!

[maryjane]

It's great to hear from you, Christin, and I'm sorry it's with sad news about your dear Maggie. What a blessing you were able to love each other for so long, and also a mixed blessing that she is with her Bear-Bear now. Though it feels sad to be left behind and with that loss in your day and heart. Don't feel bad about not getting her a new friend, as sometimes older bunnies do not do well with new bunny friends and it can upset them, so at least you know she was happy palling around with her well-known buddy Simba. Violet is lovely!! I know Simba will be thrilled to have her to play with. How kind of you to adopt an older kitty, they are the ones that really need a home usually! I can't wait to hear how she settles in and how much she loves living with you all. I know you partially dread waking in the mornings because you're afraid to see who has passed, and I wonder if you pray about it if that will help ease that bad feeling. Not that it isn't justified--I know! When I had many more animals, most of them old ratties, I would get up each day with just the same reluctance to see my babies, afraid of who wouldn't be there anymore. So I understand very much, I just wish you didn't have to feel that way. So glad to hear everyone else is doing well, what a terrible thing to lose all your pictures and school work, argh! I know you belong to that class of "When the going gets tough, the tough get TOUGHER!" but it is still a blow. Please keep us updated and I hope things smooth out with the computers, and that you all stay happy and healthy. We don't see you as much as we would like, but you are in our thoughts and prayers as always. And no matter how much we feel the loss now of loved ones gone, one day we will all meet again.

[CHRISTIN RN]

Oh, Maryjane!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You For Such A Beautiful Message Of Comfort And Encouragement! I Reaaaaaaallllly Needed It This Day.
So Sorry I Had Missed It When You First Posted!
Bless Your Heart, Your Family And Your Beloved Creatures As You've Been Such A Blessing To Me, Especially This Day.
Just Came On To Ask About Coco For Some Advice...will Do So In Next Post.

Thanks Again And Again!

[CHRISTIN RN]

Blessings and long time greetings, Birdie Family.

Hoping that all is well with everyone...I continue to keep all of you close in heart and prayer.

My beautiful Coco, whom had brought me to Pigeon-Talk passed to Rainbow Bridge early yesterday morning. I had him at the vet the evening prior. He was fine morning/afternoon but after coming home from work in the evening I noticed drops of blood on the newspaper and in the water bowl and he wasn't up in the nest with Hoppy. I quickly brought him to another vet because Dr. Diggle wasn't available. Was there for 3 hours...no visible outer injuries. Flushed his crop but no sign of blood...just food/water. So they gave me medicine and thought he might have eaten something bad, but I hadn't changed his diet and they get fresh seed/water daily. Told me to give him pedialyte and plain yogart with the medicine and call in the morning and that if he didn't show marked improvement he may need surgery. ???
He seemed fine during the night when I checked a few times..responsive to me as usual and breathing fine, however, in the wee hours of the morning when I checked was gone. Couldn't have been to long prior....he was still a bit warm and looked like he was sleeping. No discharge noted on his blanket either. I'm still shocked...took me awhile to get here.
Just wanted to let you guys know. It's really heartbreaking.
Hoppy is fine, but I suppose she must wonder where Coco is.

I know it doesn't matter much now, but wondered if anyone had a similar experience and if there is something that can be done to prevent from happening again.

Thanks and Blessings to all.

[TAWhatley]

Ohhh Christin .. I am so very sorry for this loss. I truly have no idea what could have happened, but the blood spots are troublesome .. perhaps Coco got caught on a sharp spot .. don't know.

Bless you and your birds and all the love and care you give them. I miss seeing you post here on Pigeon-Talk.

Terry

[Reti]

I am so sorry Christin.

Reti

[mr squeaks]

I, too, am sooo sorry to hear about your loss, Christin!

Unfortunately, it sounds like the only way to find out what was wrong and caused Coco's death, is to have a necropsy done.

I know Feather and Maggie will be there to welcome!

Sending HEALING THOUGHTS WITH LOVE AND HUGS...

Shi/Mr. Squeaks/Dom/Gimie/WoeBeGone/Twiggy & Timmy

[CHRISTIN RN]

Thank you for the kind support, Angel Terry, Reti and Shi....

I had read earlier and was so thankful. We looked Coco up and down side to side...emptied the crop...nothing. I know he was bleeding from his beak because the water was blood red with some stringy clots floating on top...ugh. Can't think of it anymore. I'll talk to his regular vet tomorrow. I'll let you guys know if it's anything we can prevent or whatever he tells me.

Unfortunately, upon arriving home tonight, my cat Simba had also passed to Rainbow Bridge. I was only gone for 4 hours and he was fine. He actually looked like he was sleeping at the foot of the steps. But when I nudged him to move cause I had food and water in both hands...he felt stiff. ugh again.
He wasn't sick either. ??? He was 11+ years old. I feel bad because I didn't brush him and Violet today due to hurrying to clean my yard from the storm. :::::
I've attached his last pic taking on Dec. 30, 09. He was napping with his gal-friend Violet when I disturbed him with the flash. Lots of pic still around here of Coco.

The reason I ask for prayer is that I already took off work stating 'family emergency' on Sat. because of Coco's passing so I can't do it again and I hope I can sleep tonight. I'm watching the Mass on EWTN with a glass of wine now as I type. Sounds weird, but better than jumping off the GWB!
Besides, my remaining 13 kids need me.

Thanks for your help. At least this time I had a day in between...last year it was the cat Leo and the bunny Bear-Bear whom went off together on same night....still not over it either. ugh!
Also, Treesa may have shared the sad news about my dear friend Hannah passing to Heaven last Nov. You may remember how she so much enjoyed everyone's well wishes when she had her accident. She suffered, however, in Heaven in Perfect Peace along with Sweet Maggie and all our Beloved Creatures.
ugh! Never can or will get used to this. I always say no more pets, yet I've recently rescued 2 guinea pigs and another bunny.

Forgive my babbling.

Hope everyone is having a better night!
Blessings to all!