• Welcome to Avian Avenue! To view our forum with less advertisments please register with us.
    Memberships are free and it will just take a moment. Click here

Splash left us yesterday

Ripshod

Biking along the boulevard
Avenue Veteran
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
12/6/18
Messages
7,529
Location
UK
Real Name
Linden
Splash passed away yesterday morning. A quick exam by the vet shows signs of anaphylaxis and he believes he has found one sting, and one possible sting, possibly from a wasp.
I've now had enough of rescue budgies. My experience has been one of disappointment and heartbreak. None of the rescues have lasted more than a few months. Understandable when most of the budgies here come from bird farms via pet stores, and therefore carry disease or genetic problems. I know Splash didn't have any of those problems, but something else decided he wasn't to be with me.
I'm gutted, but I'm in a new mind now. Any bird I get from here on will be bought from a breeder, either directly or through a short term stay at another home.
I'm sorry, but being charitable hurts like heck sometimes and I am sick of it.
 

Zara

♥❀Livin´ in Lovebird Land❀☼
Super Moderator
Avenue Veteran
Celebirdy of the Month
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Avenue Concierge
Joined
1/8/18
Messages
31,366
Location
Reino de España
I´m so sorry for your loss! ❤

I can´t believe how much bad luck you have had. That really sucks :(
 

EkkieLu

Rollerblading along the road
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
6/26/18
Messages
4,768
Location
Shelby Twp, Mich
Real Name
Tricia
I'm so sorry Linden. I know your heart is aching for Splash. Blessings to you both.
 

mizziebirb

Meeting neighbors
Joined
4/30/19
Messages
33
Real Name
Mel
So sorry for your loss. Thank you for doing everything you can for the little guy. :sadhug2:
 

Gribouille

Rollerblading along the road
Avenue Veteran
Mayor of the Avenue
Joined
7/10/17
Messages
2,399
Location
Norway
I'm so sorry. The good thing is that he has had a nice time with you at least, but I understand how you feel...
 

PoukieBear

Rollerblading along the road
Avenue Veteran
Joined
9/23/13
Messages
1,104
Location
Ottawa, Ontario
Real Name
Michelle
Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this, at least you know you gave Splash a good home.
 

TinyFeathers

Jogging around the block
Avenue Veteran
Joined
1/13/19
Messages
870
I'm so sorry Linden. :sadhug2:You gave Splash the best home he could ever have. You showed him love, what if you didn't adopt him, and he passed alone in a shelter? You did an amazing thing, and I'm sure Splash thanks you.
 

sunnysmom

Ripping up the road
Avenue Veteran
Celebirdy of the Month
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
9/16/13
Messages
28,803
Location
Pennsylvania
Real Name
Michelle
I'm so sorry for your loss.
 

tka

Rollerblading along the road
Avenue Veteran
Celebirdy of the Month
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
4/4/17
Messages
4,433
Location
London, UK
I'm so sorry to hear about Splash. You've had an unbelievable run of bad luck - I'm so sorry you are grieving the loss of so many in such a short time.
 

Sarahmoluccan

Biking along the boulevard
Avenue Veteran
Celebirdy of the Month
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
7/3/16
Messages
8,339
Location
Ontario Canada
Real Name
Sarah
I'm so sorry for your loss :sorrow:
 

finchly

Cruising the avenue
Avenue Veteran
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
5/16/14
Messages
12,708
Location
SW Florida
Real Name
Finchly
Oh no! I am so sorry. It's just a bad day all around. I lost a baby finch this morning, and have a canary barely hanging on.
 

iamwhoiam

Ripping up the road
Avenue Veteran
Celebirdy of the Month
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
4/16/12
Messages
28,269
Location
the zoo
So sorry for your loss. :sadhug2:
 

AutumnRain

Rollerblading along the road
Avenue Veteran
Joined
3/2/17
Messages
1,061
Real Name
Kelsey
I'm very sorry for your loss. :sorrow:
 

expressmailtome

Ripping up the road
Administrator
Avenue Veteran
Celebirdy of the Month
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
4/15/10
Messages
49,992
Real Name
Matthew
I am sorry for your loss.
 

camelotshadow

Joyriding the Neighborhood
Avenue Veteran
Celebirdy of the Month
Joined
11/9/11
Messages
21,494
Location
S California
Real Name
Christine
Oh that poor sweet angel! He was such a love...its not fair...a wasp??? Sorry but it could happen to a rescue as well as a bred bird. I just am in tears as he was so cute nestled sleeping on you. I lost Bubbles too after a few months sometimes the good just die too young...Poor Splash & that other one picked on him.

So Sorry!!! :sadhug2:

:sorrow::sorrow::sorrow:
 

Fergus Mom

Biking along the boulevard
Avenue Veteran
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Joined
11/23/17
Messages
5,099
Location
Texas
Real Name
Elly
Oh my goodness, I am so very sorry to hear about Splash @Ripshod - Linden! I know you poured your heart and soul into the little guys, and yes, it does hurt like heck. Will be thinking about you and sending warm thoughts and hugs.
 
Top