Greytness Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Yesterday, my 5 1/2 month old Jardine's parrot, Bogart, died suddenly. The day before he showed early signs of labored breathing, so we immediately took him in to the vets. Unfortunately they couldn't save him. A necropsy was performed, but all they could see was a lot of mucous in his airway. Everything else was completely normal. Needless to say I'm devastated. Maalik's and Bogart's cages were next to each other by the window. Bogart loved to look outside and make the most darling sing songy chirpy sounds that were so endearing. He loved his little window spot, and he was extremely happy there. Yesterday morning, before I'd found out that Bogart had passed, Maalik, out of the blue, began to sing Bogart's song to me. It was so spot on that I actually looked over towards Bogart's empty cage, half expecting to see him there. Maalik had never before mimicked Bogart's song, which was so eerie. I received the news at work that Bogart had passed. Tried to keep it together all day long, which was extremely difficult to do. But somehow I made it through the day. As soon as I walked in the door last night, Maalik immediately started to sing Bogart's beautiful song. That's when I lost it. Looking back, I wonder if Bogart had passed around the time that Maalik began singing to me. Even this morning Maalik periodically chirps exactly like Bogart. Maalik is comforting me in ways I can't even express. My Bogart is truly here in spirit, and Maalik is giving him a voice for me to embrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) I am very sorry for your loss of Bogart. I feel in my heart that our parrots understand each of us better than we will ever know. Maalik is a true jewel. Edited August 10, 2014 by luvparrots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 My thoughts and prayers are with you. This is heartbreaking news, but I am glad Maalik is being a tangible comfort to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Oh, I am so sorry for your loss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Birds Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I am so sorry. Yes, Maalik is doing what he can to comfort you. Maalik, himself, may need some comforting from you too. I am sure he misses Bogart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I am so sorry that Bogart died. What a beautiful story about the song. I bet it is no coincidence and Maalik is doing what he can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muse Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss. That must have been terrible to find out while you were at work. That is the very sad thing about the way society views "pets" - as "just a (bird/dog/cat/etc)." We bond to them as our babies and the loss is every bit as painful as losing a human child. Yet we don't get the bereavement leave or any consideration. My husband had to go through that as he had just left on a business trip the day Marden died. Regarding Maalik mimicking Bogart's song, I had a similar experience. Mar, who went to bed early with daddy, would make a soft cooing sound when I came to bed. After he died Megan, who was always hateful with me at bedtime, began making this same sound when I came to bed. It wasn't as immediate. She took a while after he died to start doing this but it is comforting and a tender reminder of my baby boy at the same time. I pray for comfort for you at this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 This is really sad. Bogart was almost the same age as Rio. These little Jardines are such sweet gentle little souls it really hurts to lose them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittykittykitty Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I am so very sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Bogart lives on in both your memories and his voice still sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I feel your loss and I am so sorry. I know how you feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 As others have expressed, a parrot is so much more than a pet or companion. They are such complex, emotional creatures their life and loss are deeply and profoundly moving. I am so sorry you lost Bogart. It is such a painful devastating time. I promise as time goes on you will smile more at happy memories than to cry for the loss. Bogart's life may be far too short counted in days, but he was happy and loved, living a charmed life for his entire lifetime. I'm glad you shared the wonder of his life with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 At times like these, I have an abundance of deep feelings, and am at a loss for words. Such very, very, sad news. Bless Maalik for singing Bogart's song. Perhaps Maalik is responding to Bogart's flock call from the other side, letting Maalik know that all is well across the Rainbow Bridge. My heart just breaks for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytness Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thank you, everyone, for your kind words. Maalik continues to sing Bogart's song off and on throughout each day. So significant to me that he's doing so, especially since he's never imitated Bogart before his death. It is my belief that Bogart may have passed around the time that Maalik began singing his song. It's a thought that helps bring me a little peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedawg Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 So very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 From experience Ray, I know that if you "rescue" a parrot from a "not to informative parront", the rescue can ease a lot of pain from losing a beloved pet. Just be on the look out for a "needy" parrot needing a caring owner. They are there Ray, all you have to do is look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'm so sorry! It sounds like even though Bogart was w/you for such a short while, he'll be remembered by you & Maalik for a long time. Even though it hurts now, it will eventually be something so much sweeter. But that's a kind of magic only time can make happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I am so sorry! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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