Tooter Is Missing In Action

[Feather]

Originally Posted by phyll

Victor,
Both of the pictures are great, you're blessed to have them. I can't get over the fact that your four year old grandson took that perfect picture of you & Tooter. You definitely should frame that one, Victor.

Just want you to know that I intend to continue my prayers for Tooter.
I hope you never give up completely on spotting him; I believe with all my heart that you will see him again.

Hopefully, your new pigeon will help to fill the void
in your heart & home.

Take good care of yourself & rest-up.
May God bless all of you.

Phyll

Phyll,

You have the most beautiful, purest way of expressing yourself. I always feel when I read your post that you have read the hearts of those who do not know how to to express themselves as eloquently.

Feather

[Trees Gray]

Originally Posted by Feather

Phyll,
You have the most beautiful, purest way of expressing yourself. I always feel when I read your post that you have read the hearts of those who do not know how to to express themselves as eloquently.
Feather

I agree completely, she can speak for me anytime!

[Victor]

My goodness eveyone! 15 pages, a five star rating at the head of Tooters thread, and still holding strong at pigeon.com.It warms my heart beyond words can possibly express that warmth, compassion that EVERYONE here has shown.

To be blunt, after I lost Tooter the day after I commited to no more pigeons and frankly was ashamed of telling everyone what had happened...just fade away. With the encouragement of my wife Bev, I posted my story with tears running down my cheek. I was devistated. It is hard when you loose a pet.When we lost our senior 2 dogs and our previous senior cat, they passed from natural causes and lived long lives. But knowing that 2 passed at the vet, and one on our bed, somewhat made a difference, Not knowing is a burden.

You, the membership of pigeon talk made me realize that people who do fancy pigeons, are some of the best people in the world.

Here I write, 3 weeks plus that Tooter was attacked and took flight, and am moving on with my personal and family life. As most of you are aware, I am just a few days from receiving an adopted pigeon from Oakland California from aother fine upstanding member, "feral pigeon." It may not be Tooter but it is Beaksley, another pigeon with its own personality, maybe its own problems, but deserving of he love and care that he will surley get.

You have all been a great support system. And as I ststed before, if this is what "pigeon people" really are like, I only regret I did not join the flock earlier.

This site is a blessing.

[Boni Birds]

I am so sorry. I feel so much love for my guys, and know what it like to lose one. Give it a little more time. If he his hurt he may have to get better before coming home. Put up notices with the local vet, and rescue places as well as nearby gas stations and feed stores. Sending you prayers, Boni

[Victor]

Hi Boni Bird and Thanks for your kind words, but Tooter is safe and sound at home with us right now. He was gone and left for dead by me until one day after being gone for seven and one half months, he came back to us.



To briefly re-cap what transpired last July, I was outdoors feeding the outdoor squirrels(without my glasses) and I heard and saw a couple of pigeons on the roof area. I mentioned to my wife Bev that we had a couple of pigeon visitors on the side of the house.

While I was searching for my glasses, she went out, and I heard her yelling, "Victor it's Tooter!" I went out, not believing it could be him, as I left him for dead. I saw this pigeon that sounded like Tooter...pranced around like Tooter....and looked like Tooter. I climbed on my extension ladder and offered him my arm. He hooped on my arm right away. Bev began crying, and I recall her telling me as she cried, "Honey! it's him...Tooter has come back!"

Tooter is safe and home with us and our 7 other pigeons. Right now he is safe and sound sleeping in his coop with the others.

Welcome to pigeon Talk by the way!

[Feefo]

Hi Victor,

Even knowing the full story your account of Tooter's return brought tears to my eyes.

Cynthia

[Maggie-NC]

Cynthia, it affects me the same way. I saw this thread this morning and my heart jumped into my throat thinking something had happened to Tooter. I am so glad he's snoozing away with his pals, all safe and sound.

[Victor]

Bless your hearts Cynthia and Maggie. I should post one more good picture of Tooter (after I clean out my pictures) and request that a moderator close this. I hate to think of anyone of my pigeon colleagues having an anxiety attack!