A Decade is Quite Short

[Sarah13]

Hi everyone, I really appreciate all of the care and wishes.
Unfortunately, Val passed away here at home with me.

She was being seen by the head avian veterinarian and surgeon of the LA zoo and was receiving a great deal of treatment so we know we were giving her the best chance we could.

There was nothing outstanding regarding her care, husbandry, or environment that could have caused this and he was optimistic based on her response to treatment.
We had her stable and interactive up until the very end.
Things happen so fast with birds and their bodies can only handle so much.

She will be taken to UC Davis for an intensive necropsy and extensive testing to hopefully shed some light on what possibly happened so I, and others, can perhaps learn something and procure valuable, and ideally preventative, insight.

We packed a lot into our years together exploring and traveling all around the country as best mates.
It was a vibrant life well lived.

 

[Mizzely]

Forever wouldn't be enough when it comes to the pets we love! I'm sorry for your loss!

 

[Gigibirds]

I am so, so sorry for you. Val had a wonderful life with you, and you did everything you could for her!
All the time in the world still feels too short when you lose a loved one. I'm so sorry for your loss.
No longer by my side, but forever in my heart.

 

[Greylady1966]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[Sodapop&Co.]

I'm so sorry. What a terrible loss.

 

[MR. Mango]

I’m so sorry,

 

[Tvdv96]

I'm so sorry for your loss she had a great life with you

 

[macawpower58]

Oh Sarah, my heart aches for you.
I know how much you loved that bird.
I am glad Val got to spend her last days back home with the one she loved.

 

[Kassiani]

Oh no! I’m so so sorry for your loss!

 

[Hankmacaw]

I'm so, so sorry that you lost Val. She was a special girl and it will leave a hole in your heart.

Take some solace knowing that she is flying high and free and is perfect again. I'm sure she will do a fly by to check on you now and then.

Please let us know what the results of the necropsy are - it may help another bird.

 

[iamwhoiam]

So sorry for your loss of Val.

 

[tka]

I'm so sorry to hear about Val. I hope the necropsy gives you some answers.

 

[Dartman]

I'm so sorry you lost her but she knew she was safe and loved and had a great life with you. You did everything you could and it still happens I lost Nerd after 31 years growing up together and it still wasn't enough time but I know he had a great life with me and was happy and he to was with me at the end.

 

[Toy]

So sorry for your loss. It's good Val was with you in the end.

JaJaBinks (avatar) had been abused the first 2 years of her life. I gave her 19 years of good life & she was amazing. Kidney Disease took her.

 

[Shezbug]

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of Val.

 

[Birdbabe]

,I'm so sorry, she had a good life with you.

 

[flyzipper]

Such a sad development, I'm very sorry for your loss.

 

[aooratrix]

So sad to hear this. Very sorry for your loss

 

[faislaq]

Oh no, that's not fair! I can't imagine your loss.

 

[Just-passn-thru]

Oh no we were all hoping it wouldn't come to this.
So very sorry for the loss of your best feathered friend & travel buddy.

It's never the right time no matter how many years we have together always gone to soon.