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by kaylee
(texas)

I had a red belled conure and I loved it to death. One day I was tending to her needs by cleaning out her cadge. My brother and I had been fighting and I wasnt helping the situation. Well my bird was sitting on her perch and I guess I hadnt closed the door all the way when I heard the screach of my baby.

My uncle lives next door so we tore down the fences between us (our two yards) and his dog had ran in and bit her. I screamed at the stupid dog. I finally got him to drop her and ran next door. I pounded on the door and was aware that every minute was vital so once they decoded the whishey wash coming out of my mouth my uncle ran next door as I screamed we need to get her to the vet.

To my suprise she hadnt made it. I cried for weeks and weeks upon end I had loved that bird. when one day my dad took me to traders village we had been to every single pet shop exept one I saw this one bird that i loved. my dad explained to me that it was to expensive I was sad and had lost hope when the man yelled Hey I can give you a deal $450 sorry pal my dad said we cant aford it. Okey the man replaid I can see she is upset $400 okey.

and thats my story.

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Apr 02, 2010

i'm sorry
by: Anonymous

I understand what its like to lose a bird to a neighbors dog. The dog bit its neck and it broke it and i knew there was nothing i could do besides making my cockatiel as comfortable as possible as she was leaving me. I sat there for 5 excruciating minutes holding her in my hand while she was twitching and dying in my hands. 2nd worst day of my life. NEVER blame yourself for an animals death. Just learn from your mistake. I had confronted the neighbor about what had happened, and he put a fence up. Hopefully pet owners will be more responsible one day so it doesnt ever happen to anybody again. I hope your bird, and mine, are happy in bird heaven :) RIP Tasha (my cockatiel)

Mar 04, 2010

red bellied parrot
by: Anonymous

I work at a Veterinary clinic and I see alot of diversity in the animal world including humans. It is often that I see and hear blame. People have no idea what species dog they have how could a child be blamed for not knowing the type of bird she has. Don't make accusations instead try giving advise that helps educate.

Jan 11, 2010

THESE LITTLE SWEETHEARTS LOL
by: TORCH

HI, I TOOK IN ONE OF THESES LITTLE SWEETHEARTS. BOY DID I GET LINE OF BS. IT WOULD SEEM MY LITTLE GUY WAS ABUSED AND WAS A MEANIE. WHEN I SAVED HIM HE WAS AT FIRST QUITE AND TAKEN BACK. BUT BOY OH BOY DID I LEARN. ONE DAY JUST WHAT I HAD GOTTEN MYSELF INTO. WHILE TALKING WITH THE CABLE GUY ON THE PHONE, HE TOOK A DISLIKE FOR WHAT I WAS DOING.HE PUT A FOURTH OF A INCH OF HIS LITTLE HOOKED BEAK INTO THE WEBBING BETWEEN MY THUMB AND FINGER. WHILE I WAS SCREEMING---- "NO, DON'T DO THAT,PLEASE LET GO, YOUR DRAWING BLOOD, NO STOP BITEING ME. STOP IT YOUR HURTING ME". I DROPPED THE PHONE, DISCONECTING THE CABLE MAN IN THE HASTE TO GET AWAY FROM MY FINGER EATING BIRDIE.HE
INTURN THOUGHT THAT I WAS BEING ATTACKED BY A MAD MAN ANDCALLED RIGHT BACK ASKING IF HE SHOULD CALL 911. AFTER HAVING A GOOD LAUGH I HAD TWO STICHES PUT INTO MY FINGER. IT TOOK SEVERAL MONTHS OF WORK AND CAUTION ON MY PART. I AM NOW ABLE TO CHANGE HIS CAGE ALONE AND NOT QUAKE. BUT ALL IN ALL I STILL LOVE HIM. AND WOULD NOT TRADE GIVE OR SELL HIM AWAY. HE NEEDS TO KNOW THAT NO MATTER WHAT SOMEONE WILL ALWAYS LOVE FEED AND KEEP HIM
WELL. THIS HAS BEEN SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND I AM NOW 59 AND HE AND I HAVE A HEALTHY RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER. HE SPEAKS VERY WELL AND PICKS UP WORDS ALL THE TIME. I CAN NOW RUB HIS HEAD WITH
CARE WATCHING MY FINGERS AT ALL THE TIMES.THIS JUST GOES TO SHOW THAT NO MATTER WHAT... LOVE DOES WORK. AS LONG AS YOU KEEP YOUR EYES AS OPEN AS YOUR HEART.

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Jan 11, 2010
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HI, I TOOK IN ONE OF THESES LITTLE SWEETHEARTS. BOY DID I GET LINE OF BS. IT WOULD SEEM MY LITTLE GUY WAS ABUSED AND WAS A MEANIE. WHEN I SAVED HIM HE WAS AT FIRST QUITE AND TAKEN BACK. BUT BOY OH BOY DID I LEARN. ONE DAY JUST WHAT I HAD GOTTEN MYSELF INTO. WHILE TALKING WITH THE CABLE GUY ON THE PHONE, HE TOOK A DISLIKE FOR WHAT I WAS DOING.HE PUT A FOURTH OF A INCH OF HIS LITTLE HOOKED BEAK INTO THE WEBBING BETWEEN MY THUMB AND FINGER. WHILE I WAS SCREEMING---- "NO, DON'T DO THAT,PLEASE LET GO, YOUR DRAWING BLOOD, NO STOP BITEING ME. STOP IT YOUR HURTING ME". I DROPPED THE PHONE, DISCONECTING THE CABLE MAN IN THE HASTE TO GET AWAY FROM MY FINGER EATING BIRDIE.HE INTURN THOUGHT THAT I WAS BEING ATTACKED BY A MAD MAN ANDCALLED RIGHT BACK ASKING IF HE SHOULD CALL 911. AFTER HAVING A GOOD LAUGH I HAD TWO STICHES PUT INTO MY FINGER. IT TOOK SEVERAL MONTHS OF WORK AND CAUTION ON MY PART. I AM NOW ABLE TO CHANGE HIS CAGE ALONE AND NOT QUAKE. BUT ALL IN ALL I STILL LOVE HIM. AND WOULD NOT TRADE GIVE OR SELL HIM AWAY. HE NEEDS TO KNOW THAT NO MATTER WHAT SOMEONE WILL ALWAYS LOVE FEED AND KEEP HIM WELL. THIS HAS BEEN SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND I AM NOW 59 AND HE AND I HAVE A HEALTHY RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER. HE SPEAKS VERY WELL AND PICKS UP WORDS ALL THE TIME. I CAN NOW RUB HIS HEAD WITH CARE WATCHING MY FINGERS AT ALL THE TIMES.THIS JUST GOES TO SHOW THAT NO MATTER WHAT... LOVE DOES WORK. AS LONG AS YOU KEEP YOUR EYES AS OPEN AS YOUR HEART.

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Dec 26, 2009

as family
by: Anonymous

You more then well have my understanding and I am soooo sorry for your loss. It brought me to tears. I know what you are feeling. Our neighbors cat jumped in the window and got one of our birds.This is how I know,What you are going through.They become part of your family. But its good that you told this story, It will make people rember maybe so they don't make the same mistake. Best of luck. Monica

Apr 09, 2009

Not a time for blame
by: Anonymous

Thank you for standing up to the "basher". Accidents happen very quickly, for adults and children alike. I can't stand judgemental people.

Dec 22, 2008

I'm so sorry
by: Anonymous

Your story really touched my heart,and I'm so sorry for your loss. You should not feel guilty, and no, i don't think you were irresponsible at all. Accidents just happen - and they do happen to EVERYONE! Please don't listen to that mean-spirited person who chided you. If your dad could afford to buy you a $400 bird, it is reasonable to expect that he wouldn't be able to afford $400 more for another one. I don't understand that "seriously, how old are you" person - you loved your conure and you wanted one of the same type to replace it. That doesn't imply that you place the value of your pets by how much they cost.

Sep 29, 2008

. . .
by: Anonymous

It might've been a crimson-bellied conure . . . maybe . . .

I have a red-bellied parrot of my own, Kaylee, I'm sorry for your loss.

I hope, if you did indeed get that other bird, he or she is/will be an equally adorable companion. Loss is difficult.

Sep 12, 2008

:'(
by: Anonymous

:'(
This is a really sad story.
Did you end up getting that other bird?

Jul 19, 2008

seriously, how old are you?
by: Anonymous

Red Bellied Parrots are not conures...and basically, you've just shown you're an irresponsible pet owner who values pets based on their cost. How could your daddy have bought you a Red Bellied Parrot if he wasn't willing to shell out 400 for the next bird? Doesn't sound likely, unless the bird wasn't yours to begin with. ---, they should screen these stories.

Editors note:

This is not a place to bash people, it is a place for everyone to learn from other bird owner's experiences.

I do screen the stories and comments. I am not sure if Kaylee meant a Red Bellied Parrot or maybe even a Green Cheeked Conure, that has a "red" belly. It is obvious that she is young and may not know. I chose to put it as a Red Bellied Parrot.

I agree, she was not responsible, but you notice she admits she was the problem. I hope others will read her story and take warning.

As far as the money goes, I guess we disagree there. She doesn't say she values the bird by price, she just said she liked the bird and her dad said it cost more than he would pay. When the "vendor" (I don't like markets) took a lower price it seems he may have purchased the bird.

I would like to purchase a Cockatoo someday, but can not afford the bird or the vet bills right now. Does that make me someone who values a bird by it's price?

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Jul 19, 2008
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Red Bellied Parrots are not conures...and basically, you've just shown you're an irresponsible pet owner who values pets based on their cost. How could your daddy have bought you a Red Bellied Parrot if he wasn't willing to shell out 400 for the next bird? Doesn't sound likely, unless the bird wasn't yours to begin with. ---, they should screen these stories. Editors note: This is not a place to bash people, it is a place for everyone to learn from other bird owner's experiences. I do screen the stories and comments. I am not sure if Kaylee meant a Red Bellied Parrot or maybe even a Green Cheeked Conure, that has a "red" belly. It is obvious that she is young and may not know. I chose to put it as a Red Bellied Parrot. I agree, she was not responsible, but you notice she admits she was the problem. I hope others will read her story and take warning. As far as the money goes, I guess we disagree there. She doesn't say she values the bird by price, she just said she liked the bird and her dad said it cost more than he would pay. When the "vendor" (I don't like markets) took a lower price it seems he may have purchased the bird. I would like to purchase a Cockatoo someday, but can not afford the bird or the vet bills right now. Does that make me someone who values a bird by it's price?

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