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Post by rowen13 on Jan 12, 2011 13:14:43 GMT 10
Hi, I wish I knew more so I could help Homer but I don't and now with the flooding I can't get any help for him. He flies to the kitchen sink and drinks water usually once in the morning, if he's feeling really bad he won't do this. I let him drink bottled water off the sink and he laps it up but he's doesn't seem to be drinking from his water dish. He's basically at the stage where's he's not eating and just waiting to die. I feel so helpless and switch from angry to dispair.
It's definitely a hard time for everyone with the flooding and the loss of lives is very sad, death is sad for anyone be large or small like my baby. Thanks for taking an interest in my Homie.
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Post by Laraine on Jan 13, 2011 9:10:47 GMT 10
Still try to give him water (glucose would be better) with an eye dropper and maybe some handraising mix.
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Post by rowen13 on Jan 14, 2011 15:52:53 GMT 10
Hi everyone, I managed to get Homer to see Terry today. He lost more weight and even with the two courses of antibiotics the liver disease was not improving at all. Terry said that since Homer did not improve at all with the medication that he might of had a tumour on his liver which in untreatable and the kinder option was to put him down.
At 9:30 this morning my little heart died as my baby was put to rest.
I like to thank everybody who tried to help me and took time out of their lives to offer me advice and support. This is a great website and it does my heart good to know their is so many good people out there loving and looking after animals the way they deserve.
Thanks again you guys.
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Post by carlsandclan on Jan 14, 2011 19:24:12 GMT 10
Oh, rowen! I am so sorry about Homer. I've been following this thread, and my heart aches for you. *hugs*
Homer will always be with you.
Fly free little one.
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Post by flossy on Jan 14, 2011 19:25:32 GMT 10
Awwwwwww Rowen....  I'm soooo so sorry. Feel better in knowing that Homie is feeling great in Birdie heaven though. Gee he was a little fighter! Take care of yourself, and let yourself grieve...most of us know how you feel right now, so take some comfort in knowing that we are sending good vibes your way. All the best, Flossy xx |
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Post by rowen13 on Jan 14, 2011 19:59:59 GMT 10
Thank you guys for your kind words and sweet understanding. My tears are endless today and a piece of my heart is missing but I will take comfort in knowing my baby is at peace, flying free at last.
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Post by Robyn on Jan 14, 2011 20:25:51 GMT 10
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Post by rowen13 on Jan 15, 2011 8:16:31 GMT 10
Thank you Robyn (((hugs)))
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Post by vankarhi on Jan 18, 2011 7:10:02 GMT 10
I am so sorry to hear that Rowen .......... but it didn't surprise me either.........just saddened that he couldn't be saved. But now he is flying free and no longer in any pain or discomfort......fly free little man |
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Post by rowen13 on Jan 18, 2011 7:39:50 GMT 10
I tried to come to terms with what could happen, what would most likely happen... but yet my heart hurts everyday and I miss my baby so much. I will try to take comfort in knowing that he is no longer sick, a month is long enough to be sick for anyone especially a little bird.
My baby is soaring the skies and I pray that he is happy. Thank you vankarhi.
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Post by flossy on Jan 18, 2011 11:34:11 GMT 10
Awwww Rowen, I just wanna reach out and give you a big hug........this has really affected you so badly.......wish there was something I could do to help.....sending warm hugs your way.....  |
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Post by rowen13 on Jan 18, 2011 14:04:37 GMT 10
Thanks flossy, your concern is very sweet....thank you guys for being there.
((((hugs)))) right back:)
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Post by Karen on Jan 19, 2011 13:48:09 GMT 10
oh my, I just read this thread and I was hoping for little Homer.
Very sorry for your loss, Homer sounded like a real charmer.
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Post by rowen13 on Jan 19, 2011 14:57:18 GMT 10
Thank you Karen, he was definitely a little charmer. I miss him more than words can say....I don't know if that sounds silly or not. I would give anything to have him back and hope one day I can remember him with no pain. It helps to know that there are kind people who understand my loss.
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Post by Karen on Jan 21, 2011 10:43:50 GMT 10
Does not sound silly in the least.
I have many birds but only have one as a pet, she is 5.5 years old now and if anything happened to her I would be beside myself with grief. My little (fat) green budgie means more to me than all my other birds put together and means more than some members of my human family do.
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Post by rowen13 on Jan 21, 2011 12:29:41 GMT 10
It is truly amazing how much those little creatures touch your heart, for such a little bird when he left took such a large piece of my heart with him. My baby would of turned six on the 25th of January, I don't think there will ever be a time when I won't miss him. He was such a big part of my life and when I was at home he would be hand fed breakfast, lunch and dinner and sometimes snacks in between....he was quite the little glutton just like his namesake. My habit upon first coming home was to call out and say hi to him, so every time I walk through my front door and I realise anew that he's not there to greet it pierces my heart.
It's just amazing but I was thinking last night that Homer means more to me than most of my brothers do since I've had an estranged relationship with them and after around 20 years of my life they waltz back in like everythings forgiven. I was thinking how I would gladly swap my brothers back for Homer in a second. I did feel bad to realise that Homer meant more to me, that I loved a animal more than some of my brothers but after hearing from you....now I know maybe some other people could understand. Half the time I'm blocking Homer from my thoughts the other time I'm talking to him in my head or to his photo....I guess I'm just grieving in my own way.
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I'm soooo so sorry. Feel better in knowing that Homie is feeling great in Birdie heaven though. Gee he was a little fighter! Take care of yourself, and let yourself grieve...most of us know how you feel right now, so take some comfort in knowing that we are sending good vibes your way.
