Anica... Three years.

[Feather]

Today marks three years since I had to say goodbye to my beloved Niko. Some of you knew him as Anica when I was active years back. I took a general life tumble and left the forum for a few years, so never had the chance to post about him here. I can't believe it's been so long.

He was the light of my life for eight years. Friendly to a fault and truly deserving of the name lovebird. His feathers were bright and beautiful but paled in comparison to his delightful, vivacious spirit.

One day I noticed him favoring his foot and hurried him to the vet, thinking his leg was broken and completely confounded. How had he hurt it? But no, the x-rays revealed it was cancer. The doctor told me she could amputate his leg but it was possible the cancer had already spread so far that it wouldn't save him, so I instead made the impossible decision to let him go peacefully. We had three final weeks together and I spoiled him so! The little rascal got hardly a moment to himself through that time. I'm grateful I had that chance... to know the end was coming and to make the best of what we had left.

These were the last photos I took of my baby. He always loved car rides and that last one was no exception.

Rest well, sweet Niko.

 

[TikiMyn]

Fly high sweetheart It doesn’t hurt less with time, just less often He was an incredibly gorgeous baby and he looks unmistakingly happy

 

[MommyBird]

What beautiful pictures
"never forgotten"

 

[faislaq]

What a handsome little guy, so filled with joy. I'm sorry he is gone, but I'm glad you had the time you did. He sounds very special.

 

[iamwhoiam]

So sorry. Niko was very beautiful and sweet.

 

[Dartman]

 

[Sarah Rose]

Rest in peace, little angel.

 

[Clueless]

So sorry

 

[Birdbabe]

 

[Tiel Feathers]

He’s so darn cute! It’s so hard when such a special friend has to leave us too soon. I’m so sorry for your loss, and hopefully your memories of him make you smile.

 

[Mockinbirdiva]

He was beautiful. It is amazing.. how something so little makes the biggest impact on our lives. We just never forget our special little "friends". Thank you for sharing those sweet photos.

 

[Nancy B]

Awww so sad, such a beautiful little guy. Sending hugs & prayers for Niko.

 

[sunnysmom]

He was a beautiful bird. Losing them is very hard. So sorry.

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

I am very sorry for your loss

 

[Ankou]

I am sorry for your loss, cancer stole your little guy so young. You could really see his spirit in his eyes.
You'll treasure those three weeks forever, I hope time eventually heals your heart but it may it never take back those happy memories.

 

[Lady Jane]

Oh my goodness what a cute little bird he was. I know it still hurts and to remember and honor him is the thing to do. I do this with the budgie I lost.

 

[SandraK]

Wings high, little one. Your mum misses you and always will but you know she loved you a lot. So much, in fact that she was brave enough to make the decision that every parront dreads so you wouldn't hurt any more.

 

[WeasleyLover]

He was such an adorable guy. I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[roxynoodle]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

 

[WendyN]

Is verysorry for your loss.