This may seem stupid to post here, but NICO is kind of like a family to me, I suppose. This afternoon, I took my pet parakeet, Monk, to the vet to get a check-up. She had been acting a bit odd, so we wanted to be sure she was OK.
The vet checked her out and decided to do some blood work, just to rule out any kind of infection. She took Monk to another room to draw the blood, and a few minutes later she came back and told us that Monk died during the procedure. At that moment, I would have given every penny I have, my car, my job, nearly anything to save her. It may seem silly to feel that way about an animal, but that's how it was. I'm no stranger to loved ones dieing and have lost all of my grandparents, but Monk was the first real pet I've had since the "family dog" back when I was a kid. She was in my care. It was my responsibility to make sure she was OK.
I'm sure not everyone thinks of birds as "real" pets, but she was very dear to me. I'd hope she'd live many, many years, and until this afternoon, I didn't have any reason to believe she wouldn't.
I'm not a religious man, and right now if I met God I'd probably spit in his eye. Still, any prayers, good thoughts, etc. for Monk would be greatly appreciated.
I've still got one parakeet left, and we've started him on antibiotics, pending the results of the tests run on Monk. I'm hoping he'll be OK.
I going to be donating some money in her memory towards research on parrot intelligence. It's the only kind of memorial I could think of.
She was the blue and white bird with the black stripes, in the back. The white bird in the front is Max.
Anyway, I appreciate the time those of you who read this took away from your day. Thanks for listening, NICO. I'm probably going to spend some time away from the forums, at least until I feel slightly less awful (not that I'm thinking anyone would notice).
Brad
RIP Monk 2002-2004
I'm sorry for your loss. I remember when my pet lovebird died...soon after the other did as well. Gah.-
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SmithSR wrote:the only shame is that we must cage them, or else we'd never be able to enjoy their company.
There is something wise about those words, for some odd reason. I am sorry for your loss mojo.....any animals that passes on is as great a loss as most human beings somewhere along the line. I remember that i never wanted cats because i was always a dog person, but now that my mom got her cat "snow" i love her, and i cant help but feel grief when she talks about taking her back to the animal shelter. I hope Monk is in a better place.
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Dude that sucks. I hate to hear when someones pet dies. They are as much a family member as some of your realitives.
I know how you feel. My grand mother lent her ****atel (sp) out to mate with my sisters friends female. And Jake never came back. They said he caught a cold. I am still not positive that grandmaw didnt just give him away.
Anyway, sorry to hear about Monk.
EDIT: What is with the little stars in my post. this is the second one tonight. Cant even say **** or **** on the internet and more!
I know how you feel. My grand mother lent her ****atel (sp) out to mate with my sisters friends female. And Jake never came back. They said he caught a cold. I am still not positive that grandmaw didnt just give him away.
Anyway, sorry to hear about Monk.
EDIT: What is with the little stars in my post. this is the second one tonight. Cant even say **** or **** on the internet and more!
yeah.. on christmas eve a few years ago, my favorite parakeet flew away.
and then a few hours later i got over it... I guess I'm just impassive.
I don't really think pets are as real as immediate family members. I think if you mourn more over a pet than you would a brother or parent, something's wrong with you.(unless your family members are real *****es...)
and then a few hours later i got over it... I guess I'm just impassive.
I don't really think pets are as real as immediate family members. I think if you mourn more over a pet than you would a brother or parent, something's wrong with you.(unless your family members are real *****es...)
I think pets are as "important" as any other member of the family. They have feelings, they return affection, they are cognisant. Some parrots are smarter than human children.crzycav86 wrote:I don't really think pets are as real as immediate family members. I think if you mourn more over a pet than you would a brother or parent, something's wrong with you.(unless your family members are real *****es...)
Hell, to me the life of one little bird has more meaning and importance than the sum of all of the cruel, destructive bags of **** that are walking this planet on two feet as we speak.
Anyway, I appreciate all the support from NICO. It makes me proud to be a member. My heart goes out to all of the others who have lost family members, human or animal. My fiance is probably going to get another parakeet this weekend, so our existing bird, Max, doesn't get lonely.
Personally, I don't think I'm going to be able to have a pet of my own again for some time.
Again, thanks to all.
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crzycav86 wrote:yeah.. on christmas eve a few years ago, my favorite parakeet flew away.
and then a few hours later i got over it... I guess I'm just impassive.
I don't really think pets are as real as immediate family members. I think if you mourn more over a pet than you would a brother or parent, something's wrong with you.(unless your family members are real *****es...)
Thats rather cold to be posting to someone who really cared for their pet. You're probably just more insensitive to the lives of the beings around you, than the rest of the NICO family.