Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Funeral for a Friend


No, I'm not talking about a person, but DD's beloved cockatiel, Terri. She found Terri outside about 4 years ago, a recent escape from somewhere nearby, we were sure. DH came to the rescue and ushered the frightened bird into a box and brought her inside.


Problem: We already had a (very aggressive) cat. So, Terri became DD's personal pet and was given a large cage in DD's bedroom, from which the cat was forever banished. Eventually, we let DD get a companion bird and all was great. Until last night when poor DD went into her room and found Terri stiff on the floor of the cage. The tears seemed to go on forever. And you know if you are a mom, that rips your heart out, even though it's a natural part of having pets. I put myself in her shoes and thought about my dear kitty. I think I'll cry for weeks when she goes.

So, this afternoon, we will have a funeral after school for Terri. DH is researching Bird Funerals on Google so he has a jumping off point, so to speak.

Some of these life lessons sting more than others. Think I may have to break the diet and have a good, stiff drink prior to the ceremony!

6 comments:

Jax Cassidy said...

Awww..That's terrible when a beloved pet passes. I've had my fair share of experiences. My mother is an animal lover and I've never not had a chicken or a rabbit or a bird or a fish or a...you get the picture. My backyard in used to be filled with old friends. :/

Anonymous said...

I'm really sorry about your Terri Dara :( Our pets become family and it hits hard when one passes. I hope your DD's pain gets easier to bear and go ahead and break that diet...you deserve it.

Cole Reising said...

I'm so sorry to hear about DD's 'friend'. My heart goes out to her.

Cole

Katie Reus said...

Aww, I'm so sorry! Losing a pet is the worst...at any age. Hugs! :(

Terry Odell said...

All the more upsetting when there's no advance warning, no time for preparing yourself. We, too rescued a bird a number of years ago. A parakeet. We ended up buying him a companion.

It's always tough to lose a friend. I won't go into what happens when DH is a biologist, however.

Dara Edmondson said...

Thanks everyone, for your kind words. DD is much better now.