Where do i go from here

by **RandomDramatics** » Tue May 06, 2014 9:10 pm

Yesterday I lost my dearest companion. his name was Boomer. I was lucky enough to know him from egg to hatchling where he was the runt that no one thought was going to make it. and now 9 1/2 years later my baby boy has left very suddenly :greycockatiel:

he is now my angel and my best friend. but I have a few family members that are wanting me to move on and get a new buddy. I admit I want a new companion because i'm all alone I miss Boomer's song and his cuddles. and I would love to have a new compainion that I could talk to and cuddle and love and play with but I don't know where to go. I have Boomer's Cage and his kennel and i'm waiting to get my baby back home from the crematorium. can anyone give me any ideas??

Parrot Youtube Channel · by **Michael** » Tue May 06, 2014 9:32 pm

Hi, terribly sorry to hear about Boomer. I'm glad to know he's made it over 9 years which is pretty good for a cockatiel and proud that you've kept him so long. That will be a well-cherished legacy.

My best advice for now is not to jump in on another bird. I know because I've been there (although it wasn't a long period at all). It is extremely tempting to get another bird because it hurts and you need to fill that void. But that also presses judgement. Give it a few months. Get complete closure. Let it go. Then when you can go into it with a clear mind and a clear conscious, then you will be ready to take your time and evaluate your next commitment. I hope that helps.

by **AnarchoBoxer** » Tue May 06, 2014 10:46 pm

I'm so sorry for your loss, it sounds like Boomer was an awesome friend. Best wishes to you.

by **Wolf** » Wed May 07, 2014 3:10 am

I am so sorry that this has happened in your life, words are useless but I am wishing only the best for you.

I don't know when it is best for you, no one does, but when you are ready please visit the nearest avian shelter and/ or rescue for your next friend. Their are so many birds there who are in need of the love you could offer them.

by **Harpmaker** » Wed May 07, 2014 1:47 pm

You have my sympathy. A friend like Boomer can't be replaced. I find that I should wait to get new pets until I want a NEW friend rather than the old one back. Best wishes.

by **RandomDramatics** » Wed May 07, 2014 5:56 pm

my only thing is i'm 12 hours away from my family and friends i'm all alone. he is my friend and my family and now he's gone leaving me all alone. I don't want to be alone

by **Wolf** » Wed May 07, 2014 6:54 pm

I understand all about being alone and nothing that I say can help with the void left by your friend. But on the other side go to the nearest avian rescue and find a new friend, you don't have to be alone and it would help one of them to not have to be alone too.

by **RandomDramatics** » Wed May 07, 2014 7:31 pm

I would love to cause I want to make them happy and give them love but the closest one is 2 provinces away or in the states and they don't let you adopt if you live more then 200km away I live almost 800km away

by **Wolf** » Wed May 07, 2014 8:39 pm

Is there one within the 200KM distance from your family members? Could you arrange to visit them and use their address to adopt from a shelter?

by **Harpmaker** » Thu May 08, 2014 2:10 pm

Being alone far from home is bad. I can't think of a good solution. Maybe a totally different animal would help? Something like a hamster? Doubtless you are different, but I can't do justice to a new bird while I am grieving another.

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