Well, good news first - Forrest went to his forever home Saturday. I could tell by his face that he didn't really understand why this strange lady was holding him, but she really likes him and his quirky walk.
But the bad news is that I had to euthanize Tinkerbell Friday afternoon. She didn't look very good that morning, so I took her with me to school. Dr. Privette wasn't working that day and she wouldn't make it until Monday. I decided that it was best to end her suffering. After she was gone, Dr. Batdorf and I could really feel her keelbone, which was very prominent (not a good sign becasue it indicates malnourishment) and her rectum was starting to prolapse again. We could also feel a hard lump inside her - not an egg - so the tumor had finally gotten large enough to feel.
I requested she be cremated and save ashes. So, now I'm searching for a pretty urn or special container for her. I have lots of good memories of her, including Cheeto lips and her snuggling with me. I'm sure going to miss her - she was my favorite. : (
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Aww! I,m sorry Ms. Lefevre. We are all going to miss her. She was the best bird! I'm glad that she's not suffering anymroe though! She had a great life with you.
Thanks Amanda. It's still hard to think that she's gone and I know most people don't understand how much she meant to me. But I've never had a bird that snuggled like Tink did. I mean, Scooter wants to me with me, but not snuggle. She was my favorite!
Yea, I understand that. Even if Scooter did snuggle it still wouldn't be the same as Tink.
Well, that's too bad. But I guess it was for the best, rather than keeping her alive when she was suffering. A good pet owner knows when is the time to say goodbye, and I believe that Tinkerbell would thank you for relieving her of her misery. Sorry on your loss.
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