(HAPPY Update-post #72)I am sick to my stomch, heartbroken, and guilt ridden

[jeme3]

Pepper is gone.

I can hardly even think about it.

It's my fault.

It was stupid.

She's molting again, wings half grown in. I almost clipped her last night, but thought I'd wait til the feathers were just a little more grown in.

As usual, the back door was open (that's why I clip). Perfect storm of events- startled bird, gust of wind, she's gone.

We've talked to all the neighbors, got flyers up, posted on Craigslist and Parrot Alert.

Now I'm just sick.

I put Morton outside in the cage for a couple hours, hoping he'd squawk and she'd squawk back, but he was silent as a post.

I am so mad at myself.

My poor sweet Pepper.

 

[wonderb]

I'm so sorry Julie. I hope you find her quickly!!

 

[April]

Oh,no. I'm so sorry,I pray she is found soon.

 

[DQTimnehs]

Oh, I am so sorry! Don't give up. Be out there just before dawn. Take Pepper's favourite (noisiest) foods, like peanuts in shell, bags of chips, etc. Call, whistle, make familiar sounds. Leave a cage outside with treats and water. Your weather there is probably not too cold so there is hope to get her back. Take Morton out in a carrier as much as is safe. Take a pillowcase for when you do catch Pepper. Safer to put her in that then try to carry her back safely without getting away again.
Thinking positive thoughts for you and Pepper!

 

[Greycloud]

Don't give up Julie!! I am so sorry. look early in the morning and all day till dusk. I hope she will be home safe soon.

 

[Mythreeiggys]

Oh no Don't give up. Shes there waiting for you! My grey flew away twice and was found both times. Your best bet is to be out looking for her before sunrise.

 

[jeme3]

I'm still walking around and talking to the neighbors, and looking as much as possible.

I have a strong feeling she's close by, just scared to death and hunkered down.

 

[webchirp]

Oh I'm so sorry. Keep looking!

 

[Mizzely]

Oh no! I hope you find her!

 

[Marlene]

Hope you find your baby.

 

[Birdiemarie]

Try to keep calm in your voice as you call her. Make sure to also search down low under bushes, etc. I pray she comes home very very soon.

 

[AmberMuffinz]

Oh no! I'm so so sorry. As everyone else said, bring out food / snacks, take a cage out for her and leave it open with fresh food and water in case she comes back, search in bushes along with in the trees. If she's been clipped most of her life she probably won't have the skills to fly back down so if you do find her in a tree keep this in mind and take it very slow. I'm hoping for the best. Sending all my good thoughts and wishes your way.

 

[Love My Parrotlet]

I hope you find her soon.

 

[Jazzysmama]

Pepper, PLEASE come home.

 

[mariec]

I hope she finds he way back to you. I'm sorry this happened.


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[Wasabisaurus]

I am sorry that she flew off, but you'll find her!

 

[Renae]

I hope Pepper is home safely with you soon.

 

[Teasha]

Oh no! Did you find here yet? Remember accidents happen! I had a quaker once who escaped and I was able to get her back and so have many others. Keep faith!

 

[jeme3]

Haven't found her. It's dark out now. I might have heard her.

I'll be out first thing in the morning looking some more.

I've read some of the amazing stories here about people who have gotten their birds back. I'm not giving up yet!

 

[Skyler]

I'm praying that Pepper finds her way home .