💙 Sam 💙

[starrymist]

Sam is now at peace, buried next to Brodie. He was only with me for 5 weeks (almost literally to the minute) & while things were undoubtedly hard, I felt we were building a connection. Occasionally he would show his character before retreating back in & in other, more subtle ways we were forming a trusting friendship; he was excellent at stepping up onto a finger & we spent a lot of time winking at each other. I would talk away to him & he always listened intently - he responded to his name & knew what the words ‘seed’ & ‘millet’ meant. He would also feel my finger with his beak, exploring & connecting with me, he was the gentlest budgie I’ve ever known.
We were together all day, every day & a few days before the end, he had his best day - he sang a couple of times & interacted with me quite a bit. After that he went quickly downhill & in retrospect I think he was putting all his energy into saying goodbye before it became too much.

Sam had never been shown any kindness, care, compassion, love or security & I hope I was at least able to give him those things in his final weeks & that he finally knew what it was to feel safe & loved even though I couldn’t give him the life he absolutely deserved.

Sam mattered. His life mattered. And he deserved far, far more than the cruelty & indifference that he encountered.

                                                           💙 I am so sorry, Sam, R.I.P. 💙

[tweetiepiesmom]

Beautiful tribute to such a gentle little character. RIP Sam.

[ffiscool]

Such a beautiful tribute. I’m sure he lasted as long as he did because of you. He knew he’d found home. He would have had that comfort in his last days. He was lucky to have you. I’m so sorry it ended that soon.

Fly high Sam

[criswell]

That is such a lovely tribute to Sam. I wish you could have had longer together. I'm glad he was able to experience your kindness and love and that he had a true home with you xx

[suesbird]

fly high little one. xxx

[Marianne Marlow]

Aww, such a heartfelt tribute to your little Sam.

I just raised my glass (of wine) to him and shed a little tear.

He couldn't have found a more caring and lovely person to spend those 5 weeks with.

He most certainly mattered. Thank you for sharing his life with us.

[ariella]

A beautiful and meaningful tribute to the gorgeous Sam. He really was so cute and clearly forged a bond with you in those five weeks.
It is a blessing that he came to you to experience the care and love he truly deserved. You mattered Sam and you always will. Fly high now sweet little one.

[lemonora]

So sad
It surely sounds like he had a pleasant life at the end with you ❤️
Fly high little one❤️🐥

[skysmum]

Lovely tribute to Sam, starrymist , thank goodness he found you, i dread to think what his last weeks would have been like with someone who didn't care or know budgies.

Free in fields of millet, having a ball with all our buds who have gone before

[jellybean]

I'm reading this with tears starrymist, such beautiful words.

You never had long together, but that little guy knew love and kindness in his short little life thanks to you.

Fly high beautiful boy 💖 💙

[Hezz]

A moving tribute to a beautiful soul, starrymist. Sam most certainly did matter, and having to lose him so soon must be heart-wrenching. Big hugs to you xx

Rest In Peace little Sam; you got to know how kind humans can be, even if only for a short time. Xx

[Ira]

Sam knew what it was to be treasures during his time with you. I'm sorry that it couldn't be longer.

Fly high, little one. Brodie will take good care of you now. 💙

[sweetpea]

Oh, that's sad. I'm sorry your time together was so short. Fly high Sam.