sunnysmom
Ripping up the road
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It will soon be 6 months since we lost Sunny. It's hard to believe that it's been that long already. I still miss him so much. It's amazing how big a hole a little bird can leave in your heart. And it's hard too to think about another bird. When you've had your perfect bird, how can any other bird compare? And I don't want to compare any birds to Sunny- I know that's not fair to a new bird- but how can you not?
So, that leads me to my dilemma. I literally become paralyzed by indecision when I think about getting another bird. That's why I thought fostering for awhile would be a good solution for me. And I may start fostering for another organization in addition to the animal rescue I'm currently volunteering with. But when it comes to actually adopting, I just don't know what to do. Do I get another tiel? Do I get a different type of parrot that will be less Sunnyish? I really liked my foster lovie, although I didn't feel we were the right adoptive home for him. So for awhile I thought- maybe I should get a love bird? I met an adorable Goffin and Caique this weekend- and I thought maybe I should look more into Goffins or Caiques? There are a bunch of budgies at the rescue and my fiancé really likes the one- so then I think maybe a pair of budgies? Then there are conures, etc. Or do I really just love cockatiels too much to switch? I don't know. And I honestly feel guilty when I see all these birds in need of homes and I'm birdless.
I don't know if there is really an answer. But for all of you who have lost your heart bird, how did you know what to do next?
So, that leads me to my dilemma. I literally become paralyzed by indecision when I think about getting another bird. That's why I thought fostering for awhile would be a good solution for me. And I may start fostering for another organization in addition to the animal rescue I'm currently volunteering with. But when it comes to actually adopting, I just don't know what to do. Do I get another tiel? Do I get a different type of parrot that will be less Sunnyish? I really liked my foster lovie, although I didn't feel we were the right adoptive home for him. So for awhile I thought- maybe I should get a love bird? I met an adorable Goffin and Caique this weekend- and I thought maybe I should look more into Goffins or Caiques? There are a bunch of budgies at the rescue and my fiancé really likes the one- so then I think maybe a pair of budgies? Then there are conures, etc. Or do I really just love cockatiels too much to switch? I don't know. And I honestly feel guilty when I see all these birds in need of homes and I'm birdless.
I don't know if there is really an answer. But for all of you who have lost your heart bird, how did you know what to do next?