My Cockatiel & Parakeet Raccoon Tragedy

[ReikiStar]

So very sorry, I can relate to your experience and pain.

We've all lost precious ones and in time, we live again. We laugh again. And we keep on loving the animals that are left and let new ones reach our hearts again. I'm so sorry for your loss, for the ones who lost their best friends, for the way your sweet ones left their bodies and for the guilt you carry.

Animals have an understanding about death we humans don't seem to want to learn. Please don't blame yourself. Sometimes things are meant to happen as they did and no one is at fault.

Hoping the best for your sister as well.

 

[froggy848]

Cried when I read this,we don't have racoons in Ireland but I understand your pain.Honestly I do,I lost the love of my life,my dog who was my baby I still cry and it's been almost a year.I also lost another baby,my gold sebright,her pic is my profile pic,thats Luna on the right and Murtdock on the left,Murt is still going strong thank god.Best wishes with your future bird's and your remaining children.When Casper died it was like I'd had my arm ripped off.Please,please,please don't blame yourself.How could ANYBODY fortell what happened your family???????

With warm wishes
Froggy

 

[satay]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my beautiful quaker parrot to a snake earlier this year. Al had lived in his cage outside the whole time i had him. I got up one morning and he was laying on the bottom of the cage. He had teeth marks all over him. He hung on for 2 days but then died. My heart broke too.

 

[Loves animals]

I am so very sorry. I know that loosing a pet is very hard. You certainly have my sympathy. It is not a bad idea to seek help if you still cannot sleep or eat. I feel your pain and I know it is real. I live in Michigan as well and I have 4 cats, 2 bunnies, 3 squirrels that I hand feed, and a snake. All rescues. These animals are my babies and i protect them like they are my kids so I know what you were talking about. Pets become FAMILY and anyone who has had a pet should know that. I hope you do not receive any nasty e-mails. I don't know if your babies died immediately or not. I am not an expert on that kind of thing, but I would hope that I could bring you some comfort in this terrible time. Please know that someone out there knows what your feel. Remember, you have to stay strong for the survivors of this horrific act. They need you very much right now! God Bless you........

 

[Mattemma]

Sorry for your loss. I would keep the trap set 24/7.

 

[MarieNC]

First of all I am terribly, terribly sorry for your loss. Please don't blame yourself. It would not even occur to me that a raccoon could open an unlocked window and break into your house. We try to be vigilant and protect our pet babies, but sometimes things just happen. You gave them a happy life. I know how easily it is to become attached to a pet bird - I had a lovebird for 10 years and when she passed away I was devastated. I'm still struggling with the death of my cat 5 months ago. They are our family and we feel their loss acutely.

Secondly, I concur with the above poster to keep that cage baited 24/7. Where there is one coon, there most likely is another.

 

[ariconnie48]

I am so so so sorry about Eliot, Kiki, your sister, and your guinea pig. I remember when my New Hampshire Red hen, Feathers got attacked by a raccoon. Its not your fault that Eliot and Kiki passed away.

 

[kaeKY]

I have never heard of raccoons opening windows to get inside a house. That is very scary. I am so sorry you had to go thru this nightmare. I always worry about what may be going on in my outdoor coop at night but to have your house invaded is just horrifying. You did nothing wrong, please do not blame yourself. The loss of a pet is always painful and even though your loss was very shocking you will eventually feel better. I am just so sorry!

 

[Funky Chooks]

I had a pet once like your Eliot, and was also heartbroken in a tragic way. I'm so sorry for what has happened, but only time will heal dear. Try to be good to yourself in the coming days.

 

[Funky Chooks]

I've been thinking about you Eliotnme, and I hope you are doing okay. Please absolve yourself of any guilt associated with what happened.

Internet hugs from a fellow bird lover!!