dph1230 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 hi, been reading this forum for some time with great interest. we lost our 4 year old grey due to liver failure from an infection she picked up. we put her in a pet shop for board while we were on holiday for 2 wks came back and she died 3 wks later. vet says she could have have caught infection from the pet shop but couldnt be 100%. informed the pet shop (but as i thought) they said they had no other problems. my wife has'nt stopped crying since. so today i am going to pick her up a 14 wk baby(hope it brings the smile back to her face). i would like any thoughts on the above. this was the only change in her routine ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear you lost a precious grey to a liver infection and it could very well have come from the pet shop but just couldn't prove it. I can imagine how your wife must have felt, like losing a member of the family, thats what my grey is to me. This new grey will not take the other grey's place but yes it should bring a smile back to her face and if she loved once she can love again. Why don't you officially introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us some more about you and this new grey you are getting and maybe share a pic of it with us too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidH Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Another very sad story. From what I've read here, a pet shop is not the best place to board a bird. Others can comment on the perils of doing so vs. a veterinary boarding program, a friend's house or getting a bird-sitter to come to your house. Your wife's grief is perfectly understandable, and it's great that you're supporting her. The new baby will not replace the lost bird, but will work its healing magic and bring great blessings to your flock/family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I am so sorry about Molly. No other can replace Molly, but I am so glad you decided to find room in your heart for another precious creature. Good thoughts go out to you and your new baby and welcome to the family. Pictures, please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dph1230 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 thankyou all for your kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Good luck with your new baby grey. It wont replace Molly but will help fill a hugh void. The liver infection could and probabley did come from the pet shop but proving it is another thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Sorry to hear the sad story of a beautiful sentient beings life cut very short and of your wife's grieving. I hope the new Grey brings joy back into your home and especially to your wife. The loss of one of these special Greys is like losing a first born and you will never forget her. She is still very much a part of your lives and lives on in your wonderful memories of her. Looking forward to hearing how the big surprise went and some photos when you get a chance. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFGriffith Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 How long has it been since the passing of your last Grey? Just make sure that if the new little one is sharing the same cage as your last birdie, that it gets a thorough cleaning JUST IN CASE. Always better safe than sorry. I think what you're doing for your wife is a good thing. When my grandma's dog passed away unexpectedly she swore she wouldn't get another dog, but when someone gave her one as a gift she was thrilled. Now they're inseparable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidH Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 http://When my grandma's dog passed away unexpectedly she swore she wouldn't get another dog, but when someone gave her one as a gift she was thrilled. Now they're inseparable. Funny how that goes. Same thing happened to my mother, sister and wife with their respective cats and dogs. They all say "never again" and then open their broken hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dph1230 Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 we have got him everything new including cage and toys. my wife said she'd rather start afresh with everything just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I don't blame your wife wanting to get everything new. A new beginning should be just that; a fresh and marvelous new adventure. Please let us know how everything goes. Pictures please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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