Pigeon-Talk  

Go Back   Pigeon-Talk > Pigeon Daily > Hall of Love

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 22nd February 2008, 09:57 AM
cyro51's Avatar
cyro51 cyro51 is offline
Matriarch
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: England
Posts: 7,471

Anastasia


Canary Jayne found Anastasia on Christmas Day. She came down to feed with one of the flocks, but she kept getting knocked over and when she managed to secure a seed didn't know what to do with it, so Jayne took her home for warmth, rehydration and handfeeding.

John picked her up and brought her to me on Boxing Day. She stood as still as a statue for hours on end, but gradually developed nervous symptoms, followed by bloody poops and then breathing difficulties.

Anastasia was a fighter! The poops became normal after worming and probiotics but the respiratory problems were more persistent, The vet diagnosed Mycoplasmosis. She was treated initially with Baytril, then Tylan.

Despite the loud and noisy breathing that manifested itself every evening Anastasia was energetic, biting and windslapping me when I cleaned her cage out or tried to feed her. After a while she started feeding herself, although her "seed tossing" meant it took all day to get a crop full.

Her breathing became quiter but worse. I made an appointment to see the vet this evening but asked him to telephone me if he could, because I wanted to change her treatment to a combination of Doxy and Tylan. When the vet called he pointed out that I had been prescribed some Doxy for another pigeon. Delighted, I rushed downstairs and grabbed the medicine,,,it was too late, Annie slipped away quietly in my arms.

I don't post all my losses here, they are in my heart and I usually have years of memories to fall back on, but Anastasia was Jayne's rescue and I feel that her tribute belongs here.

Bye-Bye Annie, mummy will miss you.
__________________
All beings are fond of themselves, they like pleasure, they hate pain, they shun destruction, they like life and want to live long. To all, life is dear; hence their life should be protected.

-Mahavira

Last edited by cyro51; 26th August 2008 at 08:07 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 22nd February 2008, 10:58 AM
myrpalom's Avatar
myrpalom myrpalom is offline
Pigeon
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: belgium
Age: 57
Posts: 141
Send a message via MSN to myrpalom Send a message via Skype™ to myrpalom
I'm sorry Anastasia lost her battle Cynthia.
Although you don't post every loss here, I know that each and every little soul you tried to rescue and who past away was loved by you and that you will always miss them.
Myriam
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 22nd February 2008, 12:19 PM
Trees Gray's Avatar
Trees Gray Trees Gray is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Palm Bay, Florida
Posts: 15,732
Images: 2
I am so sorry to hear about beloved Anastasia.

What a wonderful little treasure you had such a short time, I'm glad she spent her last months with you in love, warmth and care.

Thank you for sharing this with the forum, Rest in Peace Anastasia.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 22nd February 2008, 12:22 PM
Lovebirds's Avatar
Lovebirds Lovebirds is offline
Matriarch
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Martinsville, VA
Age: 47
Posts: 10,565
Images: 9
Sorry to hear about Anastasia. Such a pretty name. My daughter had a premature baby a few years ago and named her Anastasia. She didn't live but a few hours. I've always loved that name.
__________________
Renee

www.lovebirdsloft.com

Then there was the confused chimp at the zoo. He was reading the Bible and Darwin's Origin of the Species. Couldn't figure out if he was his brother's keeper or his keeper's brother.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 22nd February 2008, 12:34 PM
Charis's Avatar
Charis Charis is offline
Matriarch
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 5,045
Images: 2
Cynthia...I'm so sorry.
__________________
Charis

If all the beasts were
gone, men would die
from great loneliness of
spirit, for whatever
happens to the beasts
also happens to the man.
Seattle 1736-1866



Another Life, Gone To The Birds!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 22nd February 2008, 01:13 PM
Reti's Avatar
Reti Reti is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Miami,Fl
Age: 45
Posts: 7,488
I am so sorry sweet little Anastasia was too sick to recover.
Thanks to CJ and you she had a loving home and the best care a pij can have even for a short time.
RIP Anastasia.

Reti
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 22nd February 2008, 02:04 PM
cyro51's Avatar
cyro51 cyro51 is offline
Matriarch
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: England
Posts: 7,471
Quote:
Sorry to hear about Anastasia. Such a pretty name. My daughter had a premature baby a few years ago and named her Anastasia. She didn't live but a few hours. I've always loved that name.
How very sad, Renee!

Jayne called her Anastasia because December 25th is the feast day of Anastasia of Sirmium.

Cynthia
__________________
All beings are fond of themselves, they like pleasure, they hate pain, they shun destruction, they like life and want to live long. To all, life is dear; hence their life should be protected.

-Mahavira
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 22nd February 2008, 02:33 PM
maryjane's Avatar
maryjane maryjane is offline
Matriarch
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Age: 30
Posts: 3,110
Bless her heart. I'm sorry you lost her, Cynthia. She sounds like she was a real fighter. What a blessing for her to have been given to you and been in your care for the last months of her life. Anastasia is one of my favorite names, too.
__________________
Maryjane
A rescuer's work is never done

http://picasaweb.google.com/awrats3333

Talk to me,
Coo to me,
Bow to me,
Listen to me.
And I'll teach you
To fly with me
And I will love you
Like no other....



21 Amazing Facts You Didn't Know About Pigeons! (Okay, some of us knew already!)
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 22nd February 2008, 02:34 PM
canaryjayne canaryjayne is offline
Senior Bird
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 225
Thank you Cynthia. Anastasia was a dear little piggie and I am relieved she died in peaceful surroundings and with a friend beside her.

I know how much time you have given piggie over the past two months. I am sure your dedication and devotion made a difference to the quality of her short life.

Your loving kindness is much appreciated. I know you did good, never giving up hope.But today was the day to say goodbye.It's just not possible to save them all but you tried your very best. Piggie would have known this.

I know this has been a very sad day for you and I wish you better days.

Jayne
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 22nd February 2008, 04:05 PM
Lady Tarheel's Avatar
Lady Tarheel Lady Tarheel is offline
Matriarch
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: North Carolina
Age: 16
Posts: 8,693
Images: 1
Cynthia, my sincere sympathies to both you and Canary Jane. Annie was a darling little bird and I know you're going to miss her very much. She was able to have a couple of months of love and good care that she wouldn't have had if the two of you had not intervened.

God bless you Anastasia.
__________________
Maggie
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 22nd February 2008, 06:24 PM
TAWhatley's Avatar
TAWhatley TAWhatley is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Lake Forest, CA, USA
Age: 60
Posts: 15,283
I'm so sorry for the loss of Anastasia .. condolences to both Cynthia and Jayne. It is wonderful, however, that Anastasia was rescued and was able to enjoy a good life for at least a short while. Rest in peace, Anastasia.

Terry
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 24th February 2008, 12:00 PM
Rooster2312's Avatar
Rooster2312 Rooster2312 is offline
Matriarch
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Scotland (North East)
Age: 38
Posts: 689
Cynthia & Jayne,

So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Anastasia.

My sincere sympathies to you both.

Lindi
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Sitemap:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:15 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
(c) 2000-2004 Pigeon-Life.net