memorial
We loved you, Pebblez. -- Mina
29/03/12 16:21
First I would like you to take a minute, just a minute, to send love out to Dan and Deb. They were the parents of our sweet Pebblez, who unexpectedly passed away on 3/28. No matter what your beliefs are, you must believe in love if you are reading this newsletter. Pebblez came to us in bad shape and was improving in their care. I did not meet Pebblez personally but did have the honor of meeting Dan, Deb and Willamina (their cockatoo). They were the kind of people that you would invite directly into your home and know you would feel comfortable in theirs just upon meeting them. Their eyes glowed with the love of Willa. My eyes are swollen as I type this from the grief I have at their loss.
Next, I would like to address something no parront ever wants to think about, Necropsy. A necropsy is an autopsy of an avian companion to determine their cause of death. Do you know how to prepare your bird for this test? I understand that this seems gruesome but if one of your flock were to suddenly and unexpectedly pass away you would need to know why to protect the rest of your flock. Not all of our beloveds will pass when it is convenient and it may happen when your vet is not available. The instructions are simple: you need to wet your birds body down with water and keep it cold. Some websites will tell you to use soap to get the body wet since their feathers will naturally repel the water. You can use dish soap if this is a problem. Thoroughly wet the body down and then wrap in a bag and place in your refrigerator until you can get it to the vet. If you live far from the vet, you should use a cooler to transport.
My heartfelt condolences go out to Dan and Deb as well as every member of TCS at this tragic and sudden loss.
Next, I would like to address something no parront ever wants to think about, Necropsy. A necropsy is an autopsy of an avian companion to determine their cause of death. Do you know how to prepare your bird for this test? I understand that this seems gruesome but if one of your flock were to suddenly and unexpectedly pass away you would need to know why to protect the rest of your flock. Not all of our beloveds will pass when it is convenient and it may happen when your vet is not available. The instructions are simple: you need to wet your birds body down with water and keep it cold. Some websites will tell you to use soap to get the body wet since their feathers will naturally repel the water. You can use dish soap if this is a problem. Thoroughly wet the body down and then wrap in a bag and place in your refrigerator until you can get it to the vet. If you live far from the vet, you should use a cooler to transport.
My heartfelt condolences go out to Dan and Deb as well as every member of TCS at this tragic and sudden loss.
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