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We loved her for 20 years. Miss Pookie just crossed the rainbow bridge. (Original Post) In_The_Wind Oct 2018 OP
What a beauty .... CatMor Oct 2018 #1
Her home is in our living room. We'll miss her "Hello" at the door. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #3
. lunamagica Oct 2018 #2
Thank you In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #13
I am so sorry, ITW. Laffy Kat Oct 2018 #4
Thank you In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #12
Pretty bird Miss Pookie RiP . So sorry know you will miss her lunasun Oct 2018 #5
The house will be too quite now. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #11
The little house habits of a loved one gone . There will be many my condolences lunasun Oct 2018 #17
Blessed spirit be in peace.... Boxerfan Oct 2018 #6
I am so sorry for your loss. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #9
Oh dear. I'm so sorry. montana_hazeleyes Oct 2018 #7
We will miss her. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #10
... Aristus Oct 2018 #8
... In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #14
I'm sure Miss Pookie soared over the Rainbow Bridge in full flight. Fla Dem Oct 2018 #15
Her beautiful spirit is free now. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #16
So sorry. littlemissmartypants Oct 2018 #18
The entire household is in mourning. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #19
Pookie 🕯️ irisblue Oct 2018 #20
Thank you In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #21
A candle for her. irisblue Oct 2018 #22
I'm so sorry for your loss hibbing Oct 2018 #23
I am so sorry, my friend! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2018 #24
It's difficult walking through the living room. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #31
I feel this. irisblue Oct 2018 #42
I'm so sorry, irisblue. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #43
I think my 2 teenage cats would be reaaally peeved. irisblue Oct 2018 #44
I'm glad you have them to warm your bed at night. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #45
Do they have bird rescue? Rhiannon12866 Oct 2018 #47
I just brought Miss Pookie's 1st cage inside to warm up. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #48
Oh, what a lovely idea! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2018 #49
I'm so sorry, ITW. femmocrat Oct 2018 #25
We learned a lot from Miss Pookie. Yes, she made us laugh. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #41
I'm so sorry janterry Oct 2018 #26
Thank you, janterry In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #40
... 2naSalit Oct 2018 #27
Thank you, 2naSalit In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #39
I am sorry. It's so hard to lose a pet, a member of the family!!! gopiscrap Oct 2018 #28
Thanks gopiscrap. She won't be forgotten. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #38
I am sorry for your loss Gothmog Oct 2018 #29
Pets fill an empty place in my heart like nothing else can. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #37
Agreed Gothmog Oct 2018 #46
I'm so sorry. We'd miss our African Grey, Pidge, terribly if she died. nolabear Oct 2018 #30
Thank you, nolabear. To be loved by a bird is to know trust. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #36
So sorry, dear friend! lastlib Oct 2018 #32
The house is silent. She would greet each sunset by squawking In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #34
I'm so very sorry. catbyte Oct 2018 #33
They are my children. In_The_Wind Oct 2018 #35

CatMor

(6,212 posts)
1. What a beauty ....
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 11:25 AM
Oct 2018

it's wonderful you had her for 20 years but I know how much it hurts when they are gone. My condolences.

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
3. Her home is in our living room. We'll miss her "Hello" at the door.
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 11:34 AM
Oct 2018

She always announced Mr. ITW's car when it turned onto our street.

This is going to be so hard for him.

Thank you

Boxerfan

(2,533 posts)
6. Blessed spirit be in peace....
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 11:59 AM
Oct 2018

This has been a very bad year for anything of beauty-I'm being serious.


Lost 2 very fine feathered friends this year. Very special to me a Conure I had for almost 30 years & a parakeet that was just so sweet my heart really broke.

My condolences I'm so sorry.

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
9. I am so sorry for your loss.
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 12:44 PM
Oct 2018

Pookie's nickname was the Can-opener With Wings. She loved to be held but putting her down was tricky. She loved my husband so much that he could do anything with her.

My concern now is for the health of an indoor flock of Diamond Doves. Their home is also in the living room. Also for a beautiful 17 year old Blue & Gold Macaw who lives in my bedroom.

Our power went out for 3 hours overnight earlier this week. I think Miss Pookie caught a chill that night.

montana_hazeleyes

(3,424 posts)
7. Oh dear. I'm so sorry.
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 12:06 PM
Oct 2018

Birds are so smart, affectionate and funny. I bet Miss Pookie was a delight. Cockatoos are quite the characters.

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
10. We will miss her.
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 12:47 PM
Oct 2018

She was very demanding at suppertime. We always shared our supper or parrot friendly chips.

Fla Dem

(23,809 posts)
15. I'm sure Miss Pookie soared over the Rainbow Bridge in full flight.
Fri Oct 19, 2018, 01:00 PM
Oct 2018

So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful creature she was.

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
19. The entire household is in mourning.
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 10:29 AM
Oct 2018

The dog only ate half her breakfast.

I took the other parrot for a walk through the house this morning. She immiteatly starting saying "HI" to Mr ITW when she saw him.

Thank you lmsp

hibbing

(10,110 posts)
23. I'm so sorry for your loss
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 09:51 PM
Oct 2018

I always wanted a bird, but now I'm too old to get one that lives long.


Peace

Rhiannon12866

(206,332 posts)
24. I am so sorry, my friend!
Sun Oct 21, 2018, 02:18 AM
Oct 2018

What a beautiful bird - sounds like she had quite a personality! But she was so fortunate to have found you and all the love you gave her for so many years...

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
31. It's difficult walking through the living room.
Sun Oct 28, 2018, 07:50 AM
Oct 2018

I want another small bird but I'm getting too old to bring another into our home. So, we are giving the extra love and attention to the creatures living in our home.

irisblue

(33,039 posts)
42. I feel this.
Sun Oct 28, 2018, 11:25 AM
Oct 2018

I realized that given my age & disabilities, I can't have a dog again. It's a wound that will lessen as time passes, you live with it, and time and you move on. ((ITW))

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
43. I'm so sorry, irisblue.
Sun Oct 28, 2018, 11:44 AM
Oct 2018

Is it possible to adopt an older small dog?

I'm too old to adopt another parrot.

Miss Pookie was adopted when she was 2 or 3 years old.

Nothing can replace the love we've lost this year.

I am thinking about adding a pair of parakeets to our family. A bit more chirping would be nice.

irisblue

(33,039 posts)
44. I think my 2 teenage cats would be reaaally peeved.
Sun Oct 28, 2018, 11:47 AM
Oct 2018

🐱🐱.
I made plans for their care when I pass, there will be a caretaker & money set aside for their care.

Rhiannon12866

(206,332 posts)
47. Do they have bird rescue?
Mon Oct 29, 2018, 03:36 AM
Oct 2018

One of the vets I've seen specializes in birds (her license plate reads BIRDDR) so you may have connections. I adopt older dogs and they seem to find me. I know how much love you have to give and the creatures in your home are very lucky, my friend.

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
48. I just brought Miss Pookie's 1st cage inside to warm up.
Mon Oct 29, 2018, 09:45 AM
Oct 2018

We have agreed to buy parakeets. The bar spacing is OK for budgies and larger birds.

I thought of calling the local ASPCA.

My search is on.


nolabear

(42,001 posts)
30. I'm so sorry. We'd miss our African Grey, Pidge, terribly if she died.
Sun Oct 21, 2018, 01:12 PM
Oct 2018

They’re so smart and funny, truly family. I have a friend who has a cockatoo (Spike) who is the delight of their lives. They bought an RV so he can travel with them.

I’m a bird person. Got it from my grandfather. I’ve had quite a few over the years and have loved every one. May Miss Pookie’s memory stay with you always. ❤️

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
36. Thank you, nolabear. To be loved by a bird is to know trust.
Sun Oct 28, 2018, 11:11 AM
Oct 2018

May Pidge and Spike live many more years.

Miss Pookie's feathers are part of a Dream Catcher I made several years ago. She will be with me always.

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
34. The house is silent. She would greet each sunset by squawking
Sun Oct 28, 2018, 11:06 AM
Oct 2018

for an hour or two.

Thank you, lastlib.

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