I just had to have my lovely, lovely canary, Kevin put down. I found a number of tumors on his body, including one very large one on his chest. I only checked him maybe a month ago (looked over his body for lumps) so its spread very, very quickly. I am devastated. He was 14 - and I had already decided if something happened I was not going to put him through surgery. It was too much for a small bird, and who would I be doing it for? Him? Or me?
Its the last, worst, and kindest thing you have to do for a pet. As much as you love them, you have to be able to recognise when its time to say goodbye. I loved my canary so much - and no doubt I will get more birds in time (I still have a star finch, Merl, and Beaky, my Zebra finch)...but it just hurts so much.
Thanks for listening to my ramblings. Its my only way to grieve. I am heart broken.
Zebrafincher
Goodbye My Kevin...
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Re: Goodbye My Kevin...
Zebrafincher...I am so very sorry for your loss. You gave Kevin a long and happy life! I hope you can find comfort in that. Fly free, sweet Kevin...
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Zebrafincher
So sorry for your loss. Sounds like Kevin had a long and happy life. He's at peace now. Fly free, Kevin!!!
So sorry for your loss. Sounds like Kevin had a long and happy life. He's at peace now. Fly free, Kevin!!!
Vienne
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Oh no! Poor Kevin. I can tell you loved him. Many people don't spend the money to put down a small animal. I'm glad you loved him enough to let him go and avoid the pain.
Rest in peace and fly free little Kevin. You are loved little one.
Rest in peace and fly free little Kevin. You are loved little one.
Humum to....
13 Zebra Finches....and 2 squeeps!
3 Society Finches
6 Gouldians
1 Weaver
1 Pintail Whydah
2 Cockatiels
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13 Zebra Finches....and 2 squeeps!
3 Society Finches
6 Gouldians
1 Weaver
1 Pintail Whydah
2 Cockatiels
2 Parakeets
....along with 1 MinPin, 1 Pug, 1 JRT, 1 Yorkie, 2 Chihuahuas and 15 cats.
www.PetFinchFacts.com
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Re: Goodbye My Kevin...
I'm so very sorry for your loss 
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
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Re: Goodbye My Kevin...
So sorry to hear about Kevin. As hard as it is to let go, you obviously loved him and didn't want him to suffer. Fly free, Kevin!
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Re: Goodbye My Kevin...
Very sorry for your loss but find comfort in the fact that you were strong enough to do the right thing for him. Many people think of themselves emotionally in a difficult situation like that instead of the animal or bird. It was the kindest last thing you could do for him......fly free little one.
Linda..Canary Enthusiast (16 lovely canaries+)
Lilac Front Parrot, Scarlet
Adopted Cats...Bella, Ronny, Judah, Horatio, Lucy
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Adopted Special Needs Rescue...Santo (Redbone Coonhound Mix)
PitBull....Daisy
One Very Patient Husband!
Lilac Front Parrot, Scarlet
Adopted Cats...Bella, Ronny, Judah, Horatio, Lucy
3 Chihuahuas...Tedi T., Lulu, Bebe G
Adopted Special Needs Rescue...Santo (Redbone Coonhound Mix)
PitBull....Daisy
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Re: Goodbye My Kevin...
Thankyou every one for your kind words. It is really appreciated.
I was very much attached to that old Canary of mine, Kevin, and will continue to miss him..
Zebrafincher
I was very much attached to that old Canary of mine, Kevin, and will continue to miss him..
Zebrafincher