Meet Sam & after some reassurance

[ariella]

Such devastating news. I am so sorry that the diagnosis was so bad. Poor little Sam, you’re doing the right and kindest thing to let him go to rainbow bridge where he can fly, eat and not suffer any longer but it’s still such a heartbreaking thing to do.
As others have said, Sam has known love for the short time you’ve had him and I hope that brings some comfort.
Sending my thoughts, love and strength to you as you go through this difficult time. x

[starrymist]

Thank you everyone, I know you all understand. It’s been a tough few days.

Sam & I had some lovely final hours together & he sat on my finger for ages. My parents then took him back to the vet & then they brought him up to me, it felt important to have that final goodbye. He will be buried next to Brodie & we’ll get a nice plant for him in the spring. I like to think Brodie is looking after him somewhere, taking him under his wing.
I will write a tribute to Sam in due course.

I was also wondering if anyone knows if we can report the pet shop anywhere? (Like if you have faulty goods, there’s trading standards but what about for animals?). My mum returned to the shop weeks ago asking if they’d contact the breeder as we felt it would be useful to know more of his background & they were very rude & made it clear they had no concern for his welfare. They are a small family business where we have bought budgie food for over 25 years (although Sam was the 1st budgie we’ve ever got from there) & I’m v disappointed in them - I really thought they were better than that. Obviously they have lost our custom forever.

[ffiscool]

I’m so glad you had some nice time with him, sitting with you. Whatever he was feeling, he would have known he was safe and was being comforted.

In respect of the pet store/breeder, you could maybe ask the RSPB their advice. I’m not sure what could be done, in terms of talking to the breeder (obviously as you say, you can not buy from the store again). Maybe they can look into it to find the breeder.

I’m sure Brodie is looking after Sam.

Big hugs to you

[jellybean]

I'm heartbroken for you starrymist, and in tears as I write this post.

These unscrupulous breeders should be taken to task 😡

Fly high little man, all the birdies over at Rainbow Bridge will be waiting to greet you with open wings 💙💖

[JennyB]

My heart is heavy thinking of how you must be feeling today. Coping with two losses in such close proximity. It’s cruel how some people dismiss little lives thinking they’re not important. Xxx

[criswell]

I'm so sad for you starrymist. I'm glad you had a nice goodbye though and I'm sure Brodie will take care of Sam.

I think the RSPCA would appreciate you telling them what happened with Sam. When I was interviewed to be a fosterer for the RSPCA I mentioned concerned I had about a pet shop and they were very interested. They'd had other reports about a decline in standards of animal care and they were following it up.

[Marianne Marlow]

I'm so sorry, but glad you get a chance to say goodbye to little Sam. You took good care of him while he was with you.

Hopefully Brodie is looking after him now.

I googled and the consensus was to report to RSPCA and the Local council.

[Ira]

Oh no, what dreadful news for you and Sam. I'm so sorry, starrymist.

There really should be somewhere you can report to that could trace that breeder.

[Hezz]

I’m sure Brodie will be giving Sam some of the TLC they both received on this side, starrymist. I cannot begin to go into a rant about uncaring breeders, as it would turn ugly.

Take care of yourself and perhaps someone on here can give you some starters on where to find a caring breeder somewhere close to you.

[samwiseg]

Just caught up here myself and am so sorry for you Amy my heart goes out to you but remember you were the responsible one, so have no reason to blame yourself. You are giving him the love, care and final respect that little bud deserves

HUGE hugs to you xx

[skysmum]

This is so sad, i'm so sorry starrymist , it makes my blood boil when you hear such things.

You have absolutely no cause to blame yourself for any of this, you gave dear little Sam the greatest gift in loving him and helping him peacefully out of his suffering.

RIP Sam and a hug for you too x

[starrymist]

Thank you everyone for your kind support. X