Kado died today

[JustBitten]

Hello everyone

I'm dragging myself through the day today because my wonderful Alexandrine parrot, Kado died this morning. I have had birds all my life, but none of them touched me the way he did. He loved to give and receive kisses, told me what he was thinking through whistles, chortles, chuckles and words, and loved nothing more than fresh walnuts, a drenching shower and a good neck scritch. He loved to learn new tricks and would demonstrate them one after the other if he thought I might have a treat for him :)

He came to us, already an adult, from an ugly situation of neglect and I had the honour and privilege of caring for him and earning his trust and love for another 7 years. Over the last month, his age began to show in little things. His dawn chorus was a bit quieter, he was more interested in fluffing up and watching the world go by than chewing his toys, and there was just something about him that said he was a bit tired.

I'm already bitterly missing kisses from my Kadobird and I haven't been able to focus or get any work done all day. To other people he may have been 'just' a bird, but to me and my husband he was our little honey. Love you Kado, goodbye my little featherhead...

[marvelfreak]

My deepest heart felt condolences.

[jaleely]

aww, i'm so sorry! they are more than pets, all of them *hugs*

[BryanB]

I hate to say I know how you feel but I do and I am sorry.

[Kingsnakechris]

Very sorry to hear, always a sad thing loosing a friend. Deepest condolences.

[CK SandBoas]

I am so sorry!!! My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Kado:(

[Wildside]

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[Unsung-melody]

This brought tears to my eyes! I'm very sorry you lost such a dear friend!

[rmfsnakes32]

Im sorry for your loss I cant imagine my life without my little lovebird Peaches! :(

[Aanayab1]

The loss of a beloved pet can not be explained through words in my experience. I am deeply sorry for your loss and want to say some words my mother left me with when my dog died 10 years ago.

I know your friend is no longer with you but indeed moved on to a better place.
I know your heart is broken but if cherished the memories you have will dry your tears with time.
I can not imagine your pain right now but keep in mind the years of happiness you brought your friend.

Antonio

[JustBitten]

Ah, I'm not much of a crier, but the waterworks have been flowing today. Thanks to you all for understanding. I keep looking over to his cage expecting him to be watching :(

[promdom]

so sorry to hear, animals are always there for you. keep your chin up!!

[mark24]

I'm trully sorry for loss :(

[infernalis]

You also have my sincere condolences..

Soar on in the sky Kado.

[h3h]

Loss of a family member is hard. I am so very sorry, may your memories sustain you.

- h3

[Gungirl]

I am sorry for your loss.. it is never easy to lose one you love.

[Will0W783]

Oh no, JustBItten, I am soo sooo sorry. You have my heartfelt condolences. I'm sure that Kado felt loved and comfortable with you and he will live on in your heart. *hugs*

[Tango]

Very sorry to hear. :(

[shaunyboy]

my condolances,i'm sorry for your loss

cheers shaun

[Kettennatter]

I'm very sorry to hear that. Such a beautiful bird.

[DragonsEye]

My sincere condolences. May the bright memories ease your pain.

[bigsnakegirl785]

I'm so sorry. :( I used to have a giant hamster, was only about 10 weeks old when my cat killed him. I didn't have him for long, but I definitely felt the loss. At least Kado lived a long and full life, may he rest in peace.