Found Sick Pigeon

[svanni]

but I know the effort was there to help "Pig-e". I wish I had taken pictures of Pig-e and my dog Cedar sun-bathing together on the lawn.
Cedar, who is 12 yrs old and (very) recently become deaf, seemed to have an instant connection to this bird. Maybe because of the blind/deaf bond, or maybe because they're both very calm, very sweet animals.
Cedar usually stays in the yard for 15 minutes at a time, but if Pig-e was on the lawn, Cedar would lay down right next to him. Must be the shepherd in her.
Thanks to all and God bless Pig-e.

Steve

[Lin Hansen]

I'm sorry to see such a sad update.

Cindy, thanks so much for trying to help this poor baby and for being there for him at the end.

Steve, thanks for caring and going out of your way to find help for poor Pig-e. At least thanks to you and Cindy, he was safe and secure in his last hours.

Linda

[cyro51]

I am so sorry, Cindy.

It would be silly to think that we are omnipotent as far as pigeons are concerned, able to diagnose, treat and cure every needy pigeon that we come across. Even hospitals with all their trained staff and resources can't do that for humans. But i know exactly how much it hurts to lose a little pigeon.

I am so glad that you were there to hold him as he passed.

Cynthia

[Birdmom4ever]

Cindy, I'm so sorry you weren't able to save him. I know you did the best you could and at least he was safe and warm when he died. No matter how many times it happens, it's always painful when you lose one.

[AZWhitefeather]

We have encountered many situations here where a team of people are needed to help one of our fine feathered friends & without hesitation, whoever is available steps to the plate to get the job done.

Case in point: As I was calling Kim to discuss this situation with her, she was trying to deal with a sweet feral that she & her Mom had rescued who, at that moment, was losing his battle against canker, however, she still offered to pick up Pig-e, as I was unable to, & bring him over to me when all had calmed down at her place. A true pigeon pal.

Cindy

[AZWhitefeather]

Cedar usually stays in the yard for 15 minutes at a time, but if Pig-e was on the lawn, Cedar would lay down right next to him
What a wonderful memory to have Steve.

Cindy