Fly Free my gorgeous boy

For those of you who hadn't met him, Fred was a gorgeous little blue/violet budgie.

He may have been just a bird to some people but Fred had been in my life for 13 years (since i was 10 years old), he was the one i told all my secrets to as a teenager, the one who would cuddle up to me on my shoulder when i was sad and the one who would make me laugh when i needed cheering up. He would tweet morning when we came down in the mornings and chirp at us when we went to bed at night. He was always so happy to see us.

A few days ago, he hurt his leg whilst he was staying at mums, we went to the vets yesterday and the vet told us it wasn't broken and could indicate kidney problems as that and nerve damage are related in birds. I wasn't meant to collect him until Sunday but he came home with me after the vets as i am more confident handling him than mum. James and i went to bed after giving him a hot water bottle to keep warm and covering him over with a towel.

I came down this morning to see that Fred hadn't made it through the night. My heart is breaking typing this but i know he is in a better place and is no longer in pain. I did everything i could for him and James and i are going to take him out later on and put him somewhere nice to rest.

With the Joy that pets give us, must come the sorrow of losing them when it's their time to leave us. I'll miss him so much!

Sorry to hear it


Want to buy a pigeon? I could probably stretch to a magpie if I put my trainers on

well, I never.


Didn't realise you were 23.

Originally Posted by Kinvig

well, I never.


Didn't realise you were 23.

eh? whats her age got to do with anything? strewth!!

big hugs sam, the passing of a loved one beit a pet or hoomanoid is never nice

Sorry to hear that Sam ... only ever saw my dad cry twice ... once when his mother (my nana) died, and once when the family pet labrador died ... broke my heart just looking at his face then ... he was so forlorn when he climbed back into the car with just the lead in his hand, and he just uttered to me "lets go home ... just drive please".

Dumb animals they may be to some, but they can bring a lot of joy and comfort to us too.

RIP Fred.

I lost a budgie when I was about 13 and was also devastated. My thoughts are with you Sam..

poor fred

Sorry to hear about your loss Sam. People don't realsie that when you lose a pet you lose a family member.

Only those who have known the true companionship of a so-called 'pet' can understand how deeply their loss can be felt. They can be closer than family or friends, for they do not judge, merely reflect your own true self.

My thoughts are with you Sam.