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Post by clt80 on Aug 28, 2021 9:54:46 GMT
 Tom has gone to be with Mabel  His breathing had got worse and this morning when I came downstairs at 8am he was on the bottom of the cage on the towel; I thought he'd gone. I then realised he hadn't and was still breathing but his legs had gone, so I kept the curtains closed and the light dimmed and I picked him up in the towel and held him. We sat for quite a while and then I put him in the crook of my arm for a bit before placing him on my chest so he could hear my heartbeat; I don't know if it is the same for budgies as it is for dogs in that it is a comfort to them to hear your heartbeat. We sat for over an hour. Just 10 minutes ago I took him outside into the sunshine so he could feel it on his feathers and I held him up in my cupped hands next to the aviary; John, Rupert and Sam all looked and he looked at them. As I came back inside he passed a couple of minutes later. A little bit about the incredible Tom.....I rehomed him from the RSPCA on 1/11/14 and he came with Geri. I was told Geri was dependent on Tom but once they were around the others that didn't appear so. Tom was quite a character - very noisy, liked to head bob and beak bash anything including bits of wood, and was a really good eater, he liked oats to munch on but would eat salads, beetroot - anything that was going really. He won Mabel's heart from Ron and they were together for many years, including the past 3 or so years that Mabel had to live inside. At first I tried Tom outside without Mabel but he got that distressed I brought him in with her and bought the biggest cage I could afford. They lived happily inside with Tom content in feeding Mabel and preening her. He really was a special little boy. Mabel passed only recently, and although Tom joined the flock again outside and seemed happy bashing bits of wood and chewing the door, I wonder if he just wanted to be with Mabel again. Tom - you were a superstar in helping me care for Mabel for such a long period of time whilst she was poorly, I am thankful for you coming into my life. Fly high over at Rainbow bridge and say hello to Mabel and the others for me. We will all love you and will miss you very much xxxx |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Aug 28, 2021 9:58:00 GMT
What a special little boy Tom was.
He was lucky to have found you, and Mabel of course.
Reunited with his love in the fields of millet x
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Post by clt80 on Aug 28, 2021 10:02:57 GMT
That's the only thing that gives me solace, is that he is with Mabel again ❤   |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Aug 28, 2021 10:05:01 GMT
He was so beautiful!
Is that Mabel he's with in the bottom photo? What a pretty couple.
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Post by ffiscool on Aug 28, 2021 10:40:37 GMT
I’m so sorry. Tom was clearly very special. I’m so glad he had Mabel and you. Also his final minutes would have been of great comfort to him. I’m glad he was with you and felt that love.
RIP Tom. You will be missed
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Post by clt80 on Aug 28, 2021 11:42:49 GMT
He was so beautiful! Is that Mabel he's with in the bottom photo? What a pretty couple. Yes thats Tom and Mabel x |
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Post by cierlo on Aug 28, 2021 11:43:31 GMT
What a gorgeous and special little man Tom was. Enjoy your well-deserved millet with Mabel, Tom. Your flock (human included) will miss you.
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Post by jellybean on Aug 28, 2021 11:50:22 GMT
What a lucky boy he was, to know such love, right up until the very end.
Fly high with all your friends Tom 😘
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Post by sweetpea on Aug 28, 2021 12:10:38 GMT
That is a lovely tribute to your special boy, Tom. I'm so sorry you lost him, but I can understand how comforting it must be thinking he will now be with his beloved Mabel. I can imagine them reminiscing over how lucky they were to live with you.
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Post by criswell on Aug 28, 2021 15:26:14 GMT
I'm so sorry Tom left you. I'm glad you were with him. He was a beautiful and wonderful boy xxxx
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on Aug 28, 2021 15:44:55 GMT
What a loving way to be with Tom as he went over rainbow bridge and allowing him and his friends to say goodbye. Fly high forever, Tom!
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Post by skysmum on Aug 28, 2021 16:06:32 GMT
Im so sorry to read this about beautiful Tom, he had a wonderful life with you all though and as you say he is now with the love of his life dear little Mabel. Fly high in fields of millet sweet boy  |
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Post by willowsmum on Aug 28, 2021 16:43:01 GMT
Tom was a special little boy indeed. I'm sure he is snuggled up next to his beloved Mabel now. I know you will miss him terribly but take comfort in the fact he knew your love and care right to the end. Fly high little one xx
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Post by blueelephant on Aug 28, 2021 18:07:01 GMT
I'm so sorry to hear this. Tom was clearly a very special little bird, and a handsome chap to boot. You will clearly be dearly missed by your human and birdy family. Enjoy being reunited with Mabel. Fly high little one. X
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Post by suesbird on Aug 28, 2021 19:11:04 GMT
Fly high sweet boy. So sorry for you xxx
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