Amigo

[Mare]

Well,, fricken' dang bird really did it, this time. Amigo died two days ago. He went and got himself electrocuted on a power pole. My heart is shattered into a million pieces, the tears won't stop and I feel like I might crumple up like a dry leaf and blow away in the wind, I am so bereft.

I only take solace in knowing that we gave him the best life we knew how, it was full and happy for as long as he was with us. This has been really hard for me to come and post this, please..no "I told you so's"

I miss you, Mi Amigo..I loved you more than myself. You will always be a part of my heart and soul

[Dragonlady2]

Oh Mare, my heart is breaking for you and I am crying as I write this. I am so sorry for your loss. Just know that Amigo lived a happy life with you.

[Blancaej]

I know I haven't posted here in a long time but I really wanted to come on to give you my deepest sympathies Mare. I am so so sorry for your loss. Amigo had the best life a parrot could ask for. You did right by him my friend! Remember that! He will be missed by many of us. He was one awesome Cockatoo & friend. Sending many many hugs your way. If you need to talk I am here. Hang in there and hold on to all the wonderful memories. Amigo wouldn't want it any other way. ;)

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[Mare]

Thank you for your kind words, Helena and Blanca. It's been so hard walking outside and not having him around, he was EVERYWHERE! Everywhere I look, I've seen him there..everywhere I look reminds me of him. Tim is also having a hard time of it, he keeps thinking he'll see Amigo doing a fly-by. It's been a rough one on the whole family, he was one of us.

[The Pinkertons]

OH NO NO NO NO. MARE NO !, I"M SPEACHLESS. NOTHING I CAN SAY OR DO CAN CONVEY THE PAIN YOU ARE EXPERIENCING, HE WAS APART OF ALL OUR LIVES .MY HEART IS BLEEDING :th_crycry:

[Blancaej]

Thank you for your kind words, Helena and Blanca. It's been so hard walking outside and not having him around, he was EVERYWHERE! Everywhere I look, I've seen him there..everywhere I look reminds me of him. Tim is also having a hard time of it, he keeps thinking he'll see Amigo doing a fly-by. It's been a rough one on the whole family, he was one of us.

Totally understandable you would all have a hard time with this. He was a huge part of your lives and definitely a member of the family. RIP little Amigo! You were loved so much! :cockatoo555:

[The Pinkertons]

Totally understandable you would all have a hard time with this. He was a huge part of your lives and definitely a member of the family. RIP little Amigo! You were loved so much!
Thank you Blanca , for your heartfelt support for Mare, and all of us here on P.P. who have grown to love and enjoy the adventures of Mares beloved Amigo. This is truly a very sad day for us all.

[Casper's 2nd best friend]

Hi Mare, all I can offer is a great big virtual hug and my deepest sympathy. We all loved Amigo and loved your stories and pictures.
He had a great life under your care and is probably now up to all sorts of mischief on the other side of that birdy rainbow. :)

[plax]

Oh Mare... I'm so emotional over this :,(. My tears have been flowing all day for you and your beautiful white, so recently departed best friend. I know I've already expressed to you how crushed my heart is feeling from your immeasurable loss. But I will again emphasize that you truly gave Amigo the ultimate gift. You facilitated an absolutely wonderful life of freedom for him... and that made him an incredibly happy bird! Please always remain proud of this fact! Thanks to you, Amigo experienced the fulfilling joys of freedom on a daily basis. That coveted freedom is simply (and so sadly) unattainable for the majority of companion parrots living among our human society. You loved Amigo dearly, and you certainly gave him the ultimate reward... a gift directly from your heart. He will forever be an integral part of your soul :heart_broken::sad:

[Pinkbirdy]

Oh Mare ,Dave and I are so sorry. Every time you put something up about Amigo [I would show Dave] . We would always share a smile. Hes the "Too" person at our house and could appreciate the devil that Amigo was :) His beloved bird was a big white male Too.Im so sorry the pain you must be feeling is excruciating . I know how much you loved him and he was "Your bird". Only bird people can appreciate how human like they are. He will be so missed by all :(

[The Pinkertons]

Only bird people can appreciate how human like they are. He will be so missed by all Thanks, Terri ...I'm sure in Mare's great time of loss, your heart felt sentiments give her the much needed strength to carry-on. :th_sadhug:

[Mare]

I want to thank all of you for your heart felt condolences. I know he touched all of us who knew him, keep a little place in your heart for our special friend, he will be missed. Thank you, again :heart:

[The Pinkertons]

want to thank all of you for your heart felt condolences. I know he touched all of us who knew him, keep a little place in your heart for our special friend, he will be missed. Thank you, again
Forever in our hearts ...Thank you Mare, for sharing your special bond with us , that you had with your MI Amigo ...:heart:

[mdg1109]

Oh Mare, words cannot express how sad I am for you and your entire family. Tony said it best you gave him the ultimate gift and there are many birds that are not as loved as Amigo was. I am sending you a hug and please take comfort in the fact that we are all here for you. :'(:big_hug:

[Maddy]

Oh Mare, my heart is breaking for you! I am so sorry that you lost Amigo. :(

I've been on many bird sites, and read about so many birds with amazing bird rooms and set ups to keep them happy, but I truly think that Amigo was the happiest bird I've ever read about. You gave him such a wonderful life full of love and freedom. He was such a lucky cockatoo.

Sending you lots of hugs, and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

[Mare]

Thank you, Michelle and Maddy, your words are helping me through this healing process.

Today was a real toughie! Tim comes in through the kitchen door from being outside and he is sobbing!! I ask, "OMG, what happened!!?". He hugs me tight and says, "I can't believe I miss the little s##t so much!..I can't even imagine how YOU must be feeling!?" Well..we were quite the pair falling apart in the kitchen. I had to get out. I grabbed my purse, jumped in my car and drove an hour to the city. I ended up at the mall, looking for nothing. On my way home, I stop at our favorite Thai food place to bring home something to-go. While waiting for my order, the tears start falling and one of the people there sat with me and held my hand...when does it start getting better..?..

[Dragonlady2]

You can just take one day at a time. One day you will realize that instead of the sorrow, you will begin thinking of all the happy times with Amigo and begin your journey to some sense of normality. When the time feels right, maybe you could think about creating a little memorial for him outside. Your son did such a great job on his tribute to your life, maybe he could do one for Amigo?

[Pinkbirdy]

It's ok to cry about him any time you want :) Let yourself remember all his memories .I think it's the best way to honor him .I still get teary about mine and love to remember them.

[Mare]

You can just take one day at a time. One day you will realize that instead of the sorrow, you will begin thinking of all the happy times with Amigo and begin your journey to some sense of normality. When the time feels right, maybe you could think about creating a little memorial for him outside. Your son did such a great job on his memorial to your life, maybe he could do one for Amigo?

Helena, I've actually been thinking about a memorial for him to place on his grave site. He is buried near his tree that overlooks the valley below.

[Mare]

It's ok to cry about him any time you want :) Let yourself remember all his memories .I think it's the best way to honor him .I still get teary about mine and love to remember them.


Thanks, Terri..yep lots of memories, especially in the middle of the night while trying hard to get some sleep. I've kept many memories in my writings about life with bird and am so happy I did so.

[Mare]

I DO have other birds, Sassy, Chip and Jellybean that I also love dearly. I guess..they just don't love me the way Amigo did..

[Dragonlady2]

Helena, I've actually been thinking about a memorial for him to place on his grave site. He is buried near his tree that overlooks the valley below.

It may be a place where you will find some peace for now and celebration of his life with you later.

[lolsavannahh]

Mare, I cannot even imagine how rough this is for you.. and if you ever want to talk I will be here to listen. Amigo was the best bird even if he was a "fricken dang bird".. he had an amazing experience with you guys.. being able to fly in the wild and all. Even though his truly amazing life was cut short, he had it better than most companion birds ever will. You gave him everything, and we saw that clearly here on PP.. Give extra cuddles to your other babies Sassy JB and Chip, and let them know we all love them and you. Please don't be shy and send me a PM if you just want to vent

[Lady]

Mare
I too am very sorry for your great loss. All of us here are feeling your pain. There will always be a spot in our hearts that will flutter with joy when we think of him. He is never gone because he has touched the lives of many. His life was full of happiness, joy and the freedom that any companion bird would envy. I believe one day all of your family will meet with him again.

Many hugs to you and your family during this difficult time.

[Blancaej]

Those tears are just reminders of just how special he was. I'm sure it will take awhile for them to stop flowing but while they do remember they represent the love you have for him. The incredible, amazing and wonderful Mi Amigo! He lives on within all of us. ;)

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[kendrafitz]

Oh Mare, I am so very sorry. Amigo wasn't just your bird. He was your second husband and I know he took up an enormous space in your heart. I can't imagine how painful this is for you and Tim. Amigo was a super special guy. I am so sad about his departing. I looked forward to reading all about his exploits and seeing his pics. What an awesome guy. I can honestly say I loved that little stinker even though I never met him in person.

He was a joy and got to live life the way we all wish our companion parrots could. Flying free, screeching with joy, playing in his trees and being with his love, you. What a lucky guy. He was blessed the day your friend called you to take him. Your family made such a wonderful difference in his life and he did the same for you. The reason you are so sad is bc you loved him so much and he loved you right back. What a special bond you had. Not many people are lucky enough to have had that.

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[Mare]

My heart misses several beats, thinking about how different his life was from many. It was a good one and not what many could experience. I sometimes wonder..why,,though..

[plax]

My heart misses several beats, thinking about how different his life was from many. It was a good one and not what many could experience. I sometimes wonder..why,,though..Mare: You gave Amigo the life he so deserved. All captive birds deserve the same freedoms that he enjoyed... but unfortunately the overwhelming majority of their caregivers are not able to provide those freedoms for them. You were thankfully able to do so for Amigo and you made sure that it truly happened. He had a wonderful life :heart:

[The Pinkertons]

My heart misses several beats, thinking about how different his life was from many. It was a good one and not what many could experience. I sometimes wonder..why,,though..

Mare ,you and Amigo had the experience of a lifetime , You both had the best of both worlds. At the end of the day, we must all realize this is a temporal world we share. And we are all going down the same path. Your intentions for your feathered companion were always pure of heart, that is all that matters in this physical world that we share.
All is well.:colorflash:

[Mare]

My neice wrote this..

--- From, Rosemary ..I feel as though Amigo had no choice as far as him being born and raised in captivity , wings clipped and caged. When he came to live with my Auntie Mare, he was given a choice he never knew he had..freedom..

This wrapped around my heart, this made me realize all was good..ok..

[Casper's 2nd best friend]

Old softy sentimentalist that I am that brought a tear to my eyes. You wrote earlier about some sort of memorial plaque for Amigo, well there you have your text.
I think it takes a very special relationship between bird and owner to make a free flying situation like yours work. So many birds just bu**er off because they are not really happy where they live.

[Dragonlady2]

My neice wrote this..

--- From, Rosemary ..I feel as though Amigo had no choice as far as him being born and raised in captivity , wings clipped and caged. When he came to live with my Auntie Mare, he was given a choice he never knew he had..freedom..

This wrapped around my heart, this made me realize all was good..ok..
Your niece has a beautiful way with words. I would just add one other word along with "freedom" and that is "love". It took a special kind of "love" to give Amigo "freedom".

[Mare]

Your niece has a beautiful way with words. I would just add one other word along with "freedom" and that is "love". It took a special kind of "love" to give Amigo "freedom".

It truly does take a special kind of love, Helena. Since Amigo's passing, my stress level has definitely lowered. My love level has increased. Fricken dang bird, will just not go away,,thank you, Universe.

[Dragonlady2]

It truly does take a special kind of love, Helena. Since Amigo's passing, my stress level has definitely lowered. My love level has increased. Fricken dang bird, will just not go away,,thank you, Universe.

To be the significant other in a human/parrot relationship, is a responsibility that carries its own stressors. It truly is a relationship that can't be shared and juggling that relationship with your human relationships can leave its toll, no matter what the rewards are for either, jmo.
I think for non- bird people, this is a difficult concept to understand. But the richness of the relationships that we have with our birds is irreplaceable.

[wingman]

Oh Mare I am so sorry Amigo was such a great bird:'(:heart_broken::heart_broken:



You are in my thoughts and prayers and so is Amigo forever......I am so sad.....God bless and ease your grief....

[Cedardave]

Mare...Im so sorry to be late in offering our condolences.Amigo was definately a one of a kind.You should take comfort and be proud that you were able to offer him the best life any companion bird could expect.To have the life you were able to give him by having the freedom he had you truely gave him the gift of a thousand lives.We will all remember his antics fondly and I personally am proud to know you as someone who gave this special creature all that you could.

[Mare]

Thank you, Dave, your words touch my heart. The little/huge character is truly missed around here. I'm preparing my self to take apart his large indoor cage that's in the bird's room, I'm not quite ready, not yet. As soon as the weather starts to cool, I'll start sanding down the chewed areas of the wooden deck railings where he's made his mark. They will forever be there and over time these marks blend in to the rest of the rail just with a drift wood kind of effect.

Thank you again, everyone, for your supportive words :heart:

[Macaw Lover]

Oh Mare, I had not been on here for a while but came on a couple of weeks ago and saw what happened to Amigo. I wanted to post something comforting but had no words for it then and still don't, my heart hurt so bad. I hope you can feel a whole bunch of cyber hugs and never forget all the happiness you gave each other.

(((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))

[Mare]

Thank you, Renee'. He was a beautiful, strong bird. I will remember and miss him forever..Mi Amigo :heart: