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Words are failing me at the moment as yesterday I had to bid farewell to Wilfred, my little talking budgie. He was such a character and not that old either, but he had developed a tumour in his abdomen and there was nothing that either the Vet or I could do to cure him.

The poor little lad was soldiering bravely on, bless him, stretching his wings in greeting when I came into the room and feeding heartily, whereas in reality he was a far from a well boy and, like most birds, was following his instinct to appear strong and fit in order to avoid being taken by a predator. So really his time was running out long before I became aware he was ill.

At first he fell silent other than a greeting tweet, most unusual for him, such a talkative boy. I won't go into morbid detail with his symptoms other than to say in the last two days he came over to me and "roosted" on my arm or shoulder, snuggling down and closing his eyes to doze off after the initial display of vitality.

To put him to sleep was the kindest thing, he hardly struggled and is now at peace. It certainly rips you apart when this happens. Least of all the house is so quiet.

My dog knows something is amiss. Just makes you wonder how much our pets do know or understand.

thanks Pheloxi

can't stop the bouts of today. Still so raw ...

try to remember the fun things he did.

Traveller in Time with a
"It is always sad to have these little ones leaving

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For a creature so small he was a real character and did so many things that no doubt I will remember with affection and a smile for many years, you are right there Pheloxi!

and .... yes Traveller in Time It is amazing what a big hole that is left when these little ones leave us. A hole that in time will no doubt be filled with cherished memories.

thanks for your kind thoughts ... appreciated.

The in my garden are enjoying an extra helping of budgie seed, lets hope it makes them bounce with health!