I'm sad and just need to talk a bit...

[Chickerdoodle13]

I always get so sad reading through this post because I know how hard it is to lose a very special pet.

I've been working with about 40 parrots since December and even though they do not belong to me, I have gotten such joy out of being around them. They truly are special animals, and I know this must be even harder for you because they are so much like little people. The birds can get so attached to people too, so I know she will grieve for you, but she will also get over it. She'll adjust to her new lifestyle and will hopefully bond with her new owners.

I definitely think you should grieve and I'm glad you have a place to talk about your feelings. You most definitely did the right thing. I can't tell you how many animals are bought and not properly cared for, and suffer because of it. Jelly will not be suffering.

Maybe you could ask the lady who took her to send pictures. I know if I adopted someone's pet, I would have no problem sending them pictures through the e-mail.

Even though Jelly is in a new home now, one day you may find you have the time for another parrot. They are very demanding creatures, and I can't imagine keeping one while trying to raise children and take care of a family. However, there may come that day when you may think about getting another, perhaps smaller parrot, and I'm sure you will have lots of fun with that one too.

 

[SpottedCrow]

Pass the Kleenex box. I felt that same exact way when I had to rehome Jerry...Like I was ripping a part of me away.
I wound up having to go in for an operation because all of the stress was causing me to have palpitations.

 

[cookinmom]

You did right. Gosh, I know it hurt though. Parrots are such awesome critters. But she needed her mama all to herself. Her family will take good care of her. We inherited a sun conure in his old age and he adjusted to me really quick. He was all twitchy and nervous when he came to us, and after just a couple weeks he relaxed and calmed down. Jelly will be fine, once she settles in. Since they live so long, I think most of them have to change people at least once in their life.

Hugs to you 4HMom

 

[Judymae]

I'm so proud of you. You did the right thing no matter how hard it was for you. You did what a good mama should do. You did what was best for Jelly not yourself. I good Mama thinks of others before themselves. It'll get better. It'll just take awhile. Good luck and I'll be thinking really good thoughts for you.

 

[Alleyoops25]

I am sorry too. I understand what your going through, and if you need someone to talk to drop me a line and I would be more than happy to give you a shoulder to cry on. ( from a very long distance). You need a big hug. I hope you feel better soon.

 

[Cheri]

 

[4H kids and mom]

Thank you all so much. Your kind words help. I am doing a little better as long as I keep moving and don't really take the time to think about it all too much. We have a lot going on this weekend here, and I think thats helping me cope. We're out painting the barn today and we'll start more on the pond tomorrow. It helps to stay busy.

I do have the phone number of her new family, and I plan to call and see how she is doing just as soon as I can say her name without getting that gigantic lump in my throat. I do believe she will be fine. I know it will take her awhile to adjust, and its hard for me to adjust too. Our room is so quiet and so bare. She really left a hole. Not just in our hearts, but in our wall, my shower curtain, and our mini blinds.....

I guess its good to share her hole making talents with another family too.

 

[Judymae]

It sounds like you're feeling a bit better now! It's good when you can remember the good times and get a giggle from them. I'm still thinking of you!

 

[cookinmom]

There you go, 4HMom, now you're talking. Once you get where you can think of the things like the holes, and the poops, and the noise, instead of just the fun stuff, you'll be fine.