Sad for me, about Freedom

[Elizabeth]

Freedom has been free now for several weeks and is doing great. She flys to me when I call her and clap my hands. My husband was out on top of the 5th wheel the other day and she flew on his head. Was funny. Sad part is, I had to give her to a friend that has free flying doves as well, for her own safety. Not from an animal but from horrible kids. My neighbor has 2 teenage boys and a 9 year old boy. One of the older ones, torched a possuum last month and from what I heard from my husband (who ran and got a hose) it was horrible. Then last week, the 9 year old suffocated their little 3 lb terrier, out of jealousy. I was so afraid that Freedom would land on one of the kids and it would be over for her, as she is so friendly and loving. Every time I think of her flying to me and giving me kisses I cry cause she is not here to do that anymore. Like now I have to hold my head back to keep the tears from flowing. I'm at work and people just don't understand. I can visit her anytime and my friend lives back in the woods where Freedom won't have to worry about mean, horrible kids. I have pics of her and will post them soon. Just had to share my sadness, even though its best for my baby.

[LMPego]

I'm so sorry. I know you'll miss her, but good for you for being able to let her go where she's safe.

[The Outlaw]

And that's how much you are supposed to love them. So much, it really hurts. You did the right thing.

[TooLover]

How awful! Something should be done about those neighbor's children; what do the parents think of their behavior?

[Sophiestkated2]

Laurie, that was my thought too. Those kids are seriously headed for serial killer status.

Jeth

[Gary B.]

im sorry to hear what happend. at least she will probably find a mate dove, and be happy. cant wait to see the pics.

[Elizabeth]

Well, Freedom is doing great. She has a buddy and they seem quite happy. As for the terrors next door, we live on the company grounds. There are 3 houses and the hubsbands are on call 24/7. I told the Dupty Gen Mgr about the problems next door and they are going to put a stop to alot of the goings on over there. The parents have no control. The father is a "stepfather" and the mother does not back him up at all. She actually sits outside and drinks beer with the kids, and they are all minors. Well, I feel so much better about Freedom and maybe she will show back up at my house one day. I now have 22 free flying Ringnecks in my yard and they are all just beautiful. Somebody is obviously turning them loose or just a whole bunch got free. I keep feed down for them and water at all times so they are all fat and happy.

[Cheryl & Fabio]

I agree that at least the nine year old sounds like a serial killer in the making. How about an update? I see this thread ended months ago.

Cheryl

[red192]

Can we say, "seriel Killers in Training" here! OMG what horrible horrible kids. And so sorry that you had to give your baby away.

[Spinnergirl]

Ugh, just reading this post has me sooo steamed up!!

So glad I was not born into that ignorant family, children need to have guidance and learn respect. That mother shouldn't even be called a "mother", but rather a drinking partner for her kids!