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27th January 2007, 11:31 AM
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Frosty, 3/7/1999 - 1/23/2007This is a very hard thread for me. Our beautiful hen Frosty died during the night 1/23/2007. She had appeared fine until Lewis took their treat out that afternoon and she wouldn't come down to eat and was sitting on the perch with her eyes closed. She was always first in the seed bowl and bath water.
The rehabber who trained us took a much needed weekend off 8 years ago and we were taking care of her birds. Lewis had gone over early on the morning of 3/7/99 to check on them and noticed a baby had hatched but at that time the parents were sitting on her. When we both went back about 4 hours later to do the main feeding/watering, he found the baby totally alone and no evident life. She was so cold and limp that I just handed him a plastic bag to put the body in but he said to put her on the dining room table in the sun. I went upstairs and about 20 minutes later went to check on the body and lo and behold she was gasping for breath. We took her home with us and she thrived, growing so fast. She was the first newborn we ever cared for and the first bird we decided to keep. She went to the beach with us, every trip, and grew up to be a very serene, loving and gentle bird. She was the matriarch of the aviary. I could write volumes about this big, sweet girl. She was our favorite pigeon and we loved her very, very much. We took her for a necropsy 1/23/07. The pathologist told me this morning that she had a growth on her ovary that he believes was cancer. He has sent tissues to the vet school as well as some of his colleagues so we will know more in a few days. She had no viral or bacterial infections and he said it definitely was not the same disease that killed Simon & Ringo this fall.
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27th January 2007, 12:44 PM
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I am so sorry Maggie & Lewis.
Chuck & I send our sincere condolences. "Bless you sweet Frosty" Cindy
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A Pigeon's Prayer  Please watch over us while we fly, keeping us safe from the predators that share the sky. If we become ill or injured in any way, Please lead us to safety where we are welcome to stay. Cindy Boyce Last edited by AZWhitefeather; 27th January 2007 at 01:07 PM.
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27th January 2007, 01:11 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear about your dear Frosty. She was very lucky to have you save her and I know she must have loved you very much. I hope you find some peace and love with you other animals.
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27th January 2007, 01:12 PM
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Maggie and Lewis,
Frosty was such a beautiful girl.....I'm so sorry for your loss. Linda
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27th January 2007, 02:03 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. She looked so sweet, I can understand your love for her.
Daryl
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27th January 2007, 02:16 PM
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I am so sorry Maggie, she was a darling baby and a beautiful adult.
Cynthia
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27th January 2007, 03:20 PM
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Maggie,
When I saw Frosty's name in the "Hall of Love," I said, "Oh, no!" I am so sorry for your loss. Thank God that Lewis gave her a chance that very first day. Frosty was meant to live & love you, & you loved her in return. She was so pretty. Maggie, know that Frosty is feeling fine now & you will see her again. Please take good care of yourself. May God give you strength & comfort. Phyll
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27th January 2007, 03:46 PM
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Hi maggie,
I'm SO sorry to hear about your beautiful Frosty. She had a wonderful life with you and Lewis and all her friends, and that is incredible considering how her life started. God Bless you both, and I'm sending hugs and prayers for comfort.
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27th January 2007, 05:35 PM
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I know how badly you felt to lose your dear Frosty! To lose such a close one is so terribly hard!
Please know that you and Lewis are in my thoughts. I send you both LOVE and COMFORTING HUGS. R.I.P. beautiful Frosty...you will always live in the hearts and memories of Maggie and Lewis.
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27th January 2007, 05:51 PM
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Oh my gosh.......she was SO pretty.......I know you'll miss her, but you just have to remember the good times...and the "what if you hadn't put her in the sun".........she was one lucky girl........SO Sorry........HUGS to you both....
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#12
27th January 2007, 06:30 PM
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Ohhhh, Maggie .. my heart goes out to you and Lewis. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Frosty. She was a darling baby and a gorgeous adult. I'm so glad Frosty was able to be a member of your family for such a long time. Sending you big hugs ..
Terry
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27th January 2007, 06:57 PM
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Maggie and Lewis, I'm very sorry to hear about Frosty, I know this must be a very difficult time for you both. She was one adorable baby and a gorgeous gal and so fortunate that Lewis wanted her to have some time in the sun. From this, many more sun filled days followed for all of you. You're both in my thoughts and prayers.
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27th January 2007, 07:03 PM
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I'm so very sorry Maggie
 Frosty was a miracle girl who gave you many happy years together and even more great memories to keep her alive in your hearts forever.
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