Is it just his time?

[Domenic]

Hey guys, hope everyone is fairing well. I come with some pretty sad questions today. One of my favorite little fellows is in really poor condition. Sam the CB I've had in my avatar for ages. I woke up this morning and found him in the bottom corner of the cage in a little blue puff. I poked his tail to see if he was just sleeping and when I got no response I was sure he had passed. As I reached in the cage to grab him I realized there was still a bit of life left in him. I immediately went into "hospital cage" mode, we've all been there. I've had the heater on him all day and it has seemed to help but I'm thinking this is just his time to go.

He has hopped a few times and at one point even made his way to a perch. He stayed there a few hours and then tried to come down for water and had almost no energy to do so. I lifted him over the water bowl and he managed to drink just once or twice. Ahhhh, he is in my room next to me and as I write he has just passed away. Gosh this is really sad to see him go after all these years. I suppose that puts an end to this thread.

While I'm here I just want to thank all of you guys for being great support for all of my questions over the years. This is very sad for me in a way, because it feels I have had this bird through almost this entire journey. He moved across the country with me! Now the hardest part, to endure the endless songs of his mate for the next few days.

Thanks again everyone.

[cindy]

So very sorry Domenic. I know how much this little bird meant to you. Thinking of you.

[Domenic]

Thanks Cindy

[lyzzyjayne]

How very heartbreaking. I am so sorry.

[Lisa]

Domenic, I'm so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. It sounds like you did everything you could for him but as you said, sometime's it just their time to go

I am sure he knew how much you loved him and had a very happy life with you.

[EyesofFreedom]

So sorry for your loss Domenic

Just remember in the end he knew you were there for him...

[debbie276]

So sorry for your loss

[bugaboo5]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much those Blue Caps meant to you. I am absolutely positive that Sam had the best possible life with you. Parting is such sweet sorrow....

You loved Sam and he surely loved you. I bet he's looking upon you from the Rainbow Bridge right now, thanking you for such a wonderful life. Sending my deepest condolences your way.

[carlamay]

Terribly sorry to hear of Sam's passing. God bless you both.

[finchandlovebird]

Very sad news; but you were with him to the end

[skyjump100]

Sorry to hear your news however it sounds like you had a great life together so he was a very lucky bird to have you as a carer!!!!

[Nanajennie]

Sorry for your loss, how sad, but beautiful story.

[dfcauley]

So sorry to hear this news......

[lovemyfinch]

such sad news Dominic
Everyone here knows just how much you loved him,

[Zebrafincher]

So sorry for your loss! We all get so attached to our little finches (and big canaries!), They have great personalities and add so much to our lives! I wish the best for you.