Wylie, 8 month old Caique

[kaylajere]

After months of wanting a caique, and a sudden break-up with my boyfriend of almost 3 years, I met Wylie and instantly fell in love and took her home after 4 days of visiting her at the petstore.
She was the greatest little bird a girl could ask for, she was exactally what I needed, someone who I could entertain and make happy, and in doing so, she eagerly did the same for me. She helped me through the hardest months of my life,and even when all I wanted to do was cry, she would make me laugh and giggle.
One night about a week ago she fell asleep on me while watching tv, so I just let her sleep with me that night. But the habit continued, every night this past week she has slept snuggled close to my neck and head. Until I made her sleep by herself in her cage last night, I knew that I couldnt let this become a regular thing, I knew I wasnt supposed to allow her to sleep with me, because I had heard the horror stories or people rolling over their pets in their sleep.
Last night, she must have escaped her cage and crawled into bed with me anyways. I woke up for whatever reason and looked across the room at her cage, and noticed she wasnt there. So after scouring my room for her, I looked in my bed and found her little body under the covers.
It was the most aweful thing a mother could see, I still cant believe that I did such a horrible thing. That I, no one else, caused her death.


I hope my story helps save others from making the same mistake.
I dont know other purpose her death has, but I know that God has a reason for everything.

[Freedomoflight]

Oh no, I am so sorry to hear about your little Wylie.

[Valo's Moirana]

i'm so very sorry for your loss.... fly free, little one

[Tom Lawless]

I am so sorry about the death of your special companion. Please don't blame yourself for this. It was a terrible accident but still just that, an accident. This is not a situation you should beat yourself up over. Some of these little guys are escape artists and when that happens any number of things can go wrong. It is deeply unfortunate but no ones fault. I hope your grief will quickly be replaced by good memories of the special gift she was to you.

[red192]

Oh my goodness! I'm sooooo sorry to read this sad story! It's not your fault so please don't blame yourself. She wanted to be with momma....

Big hugs to you!

[Oscar8]

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Wylie was there for you through your roughest times. He loved you as much as you loved him and would want you to be strong and get through this because he knows this was a horrible accident. He got more love from you in the few months he was with you than a lot of animals get in their long lifetimes. He was a loved and happy birdie and he passed away next to the one he loved the most. God bless you.

[crystalusagi]

=( I'm so sorry for your loss. Please try not to blame yourself--it's not something you can really help, I think. Accidents do happen, and it's no one's fault. *gives hugs*

[mabird]

So sorry.
I just simply cannot imagine what you are going through right now.
Don't blame yourself... think of how happy she made you and how much you love each other... some fids live over 60 years never knowing half the love Wylie knew from you.

[Michelle & Fids]

Sending lots of healing hugs.

Lend to You a Bird

"I will lend to you for awhile, a bird" God said.

For you to love him while he lives and to mourn for him when he is dead.

Maybe for twelve of fourteen years, or maybe two or three.

But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?

He'll bring his charms to gladden you and should his stay be brief,

You'll always have his memories as solace for your grief.

I can not promise that he will stay, since all from earth return,

But there are lessons taught below I want this bird to learn.

I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true,

And from the folks that crowd life's land, I have chosen you.

Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,

Nor hate me when I come to take my lovely bird again.

I fancied that I heard them say,

For all the joys this bird will bring, the risk of grief you'll run.

Will you shelter him with tenderness?

Will you love him while you may?

And for the happiness you'll know, forever grateful stay?

But should I call him back much sooner than you've planned,

Please brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.

If, by your love, you've managed, my wishes to achieve,

In memory of him you've loved, be thankful, do not grieve.

Cherish every moment of your feathered charge.

He filled your home with songs of joy, the time he was alive.

Let not his passing take from you those memories to enjoy.

"I will lend to you, a Bird" God said, and teach you all you have to do.

And when I call him back to heaven, you will know he loved you too.

[Christine9]

Aww, I'm so sorry. You have my deepest sympathy.