(1) My Thoughts (2) My ducklings

Hi Kerri,

I just wanted to say welcome as well! Congratulations on the new baby What a joy that must be....

It sounds like your little ducklings are in wonderful and capable hands. Google is the best search engine out there so I'm sure you will find advice there - if not, do it the old fashioned way and go to the library or book store and look for some books !

Thank you for all that you have said. You have stated exactly how pet talk is. A wonderful cyber-family where everyone cares for each other and their pets. That is the type of community that all of these wonderful people have created and I am so glad to be a part of it. It is a daily ritual for me to come visit this site. I'm sure it has already become one for you too. Good luck with the ducks and your new baby and I really hope everything turns out well for Max. He sounds like an amazing friend.

[Kerri]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by doggiemom:
[QB]Hi Kerri,

Hi everyone,

I am sorry that I have not been able to speak to you this last week. Everything has been very hectic. It is just after 1.30 am here and I am well and truly ready for a good sleep (not easy with a 14 week old baby, but never mind!) I Will pop in to Pet Talk on Monday and have a longer chat with you, but for now I just want to say thank you for all your wonderful and kind messages. It is so comforting to know there are still kind and thoughtful people in this world.

Unfortunately the last two days have been rather hard, especially today. We took Max (or my partner did, as one of us needed to stay home with our son. By the way his name is Lachlan!) to a specialist on Friday and confirmed that my Max did have Beak and Feather disease. I am crying now as I type this because today we had him put to sleep. As they gave him the injection I held my Max in my hands, and as I did so he calmly looked back at me so trustingly as he peacefully went to sleep never to awake. I know in my heart I did the right thing, I could not stand the thought of him living in pain and being unable to enjoy his life. I keep telling myself it was the kindest thing to do, but I can not stop crying, and my heart is so full of saddness it feels like it will break in two. I keep looking up expecting to see him. I just wish I could give him another cuddle. The night we found out there was nothing we could do for him my partner and I let him play to his hearts content with us, he chewed the plants, ate his favourite biscuits (shortbread)all the things we would normally say "no" to, we let him do. I spent most of the night giving him many hugs and tried to show him how much I loved him. He was so very loving and special to me, it hurts so very much. We laid Max to rest under a Weeping Cherry tree in the front garden. I will never forget his eyes as I said goodbye and he peacefully went to sleep.

Max was a Sulpur Crested White Cockatoo and he was my loving, cheeky friend!

I am sorry again at not being able to respond to all of your messages yet, but I will as soon as I can.

Take care everyone!

[Former User]

Hello Kerri!

We're sorry for your loss but that was the right thing to do.

Take care ok?

The humans behind Casper and Kitty

[gini]

I am so so sorry to hear about Max. You did the right thing as watching him suffer would have been much harder than losing him now.

The day I had to lose my beloved black cat, Magic, I did much the same. I spent every minute with him until I went to the vets.
Milk was strictly forbidden and he loved it so much and would beg for it. He had a huge bowl of milk that day. However, now, that memory warms me just as giving Max his bisquits will warm you.

Give your sweet son a snuggle. XXOO

[NoahsMommy]

Kerri,

I am so very sorry about Max. Although I am sure it was one of the most painful and saddest things you have had to do, it was the right decision. Your actions show that you care and love him so much that you would give up time you want for him to be at peace.

I hope the pain will go away and you will be only left with the good memories.

God Bless.

[AdoreMyDogs]

Dear Karri,

I am very saddened to hear the news about Max. I feel horrible for you. I am afraid if he was showing signs of that dreaded disease at this point, putting him to sleep, although incredibly painful, was the most humane thing to do. I am terribly sorry. That was a very brave thing you did for him and he is grateful at your unselfish act of letting him peacefully drift into heaven. Max sounded lovely. It sounded like he had a good time here on earth, and it sounds like he had a wonderful final day. You were kind to let him do the naughty things that they so much enjoy doing. You not only gave him a good life but you gave him a special ending too...plus you held him when the vet gave the injection. That is so brave, I respect you for doing that and I am certain Max thanks you. Just remember the good times that you had together and it will eventually get easier.

Please know that I give you my deepest sympothy for your loss.

-Leslie

[purrley]

Kerri
Please know that what you did is the kindest, most loving thing anyone can do for their suffering beloved. Take comfort in knowing that this unselfish final decision made by you in the most loving way was the right thing to do. God Bless.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Oh Kerri, it made me cry to read your post, it reminded me of Kona who we had to put to sleep last October. I am so sorry this had to happen to Max, I can tell how much you loved him, I'm sure he crossed over the Rainbow bridge with all our other beloved friends before him and they are all very happy and playing together.
Jackie

[Daisy's Mom]

Kerri I am so sorry about Max. How heartbreaking. Your post had me crying. I hope that you feel better soon