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Post by Jan and Shah on Dec 30, 2017 15:16:26 GMT -5
I cant believe she is 5. Where does the time go?
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Post by Jan and Shah on Dec 27, 2017 1:48:56 GMT -5
So sorry to hear about your recent losses. I agree with Biteybird - you are one tough hombre! I hope 2018 is a better year for you. I cant believe your temperatures - I whinge and moan when we get to -7 Celsius in winter. Cant imagine how cold it must feel where you live. Sending hugs your way
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Post by Jan and Shah on Dec 25, 2017 16:29:58 GMT -5
My little Christmas surprise was hatched 5 years ago. Don't know whether she was born on Christmas Day or Boxing Day but heard her on the latter day. Cant believe it has been 5 years. She was removed from the cage at 2 weeks as her parents were attacking her. She went to a breeder who popped her in with his hand fed cockatiels and she came back to me when she was able to feed herself. She was kept in a separate cage until her mother, Rebel, passed away. She is now with her dad, Pippin. She really wanted to be with both of them but they would attack her if I put her in their cage. She has a strange relationship with Pippin - she fights a lot with him as he annoys her but they don't want to be separated. Shah just screams abuse at both of them.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Dec 24, 2017 5:31:43 GMT -5
It is Christmas Eve in Australia. Shah, Pippin, Spike, Emma, Casper and I would like to wish all our forum friends a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a wonderful 2018.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Dec 6, 2017 9:23:55 GMT -5
It was Shah's 13th birthday on Tuesday. Cant believe I have had him that long. Happy birthday to my little green terror - hope we enjoy many more birthdays together. (BTW, I don't know his exact hatch date - only the month he was hatched.)
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Post by Jan and Shah on Dec 6, 2017 9:19:38 GMT -5
That's great news about Freddie. He has made the adjustment to Johnny not being there anymore.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Nov 22, 2017 15:48:57 GMT -5
One of the rescue groups (where I got Emma my dog and Mia from) put a kitten on hold for me last week. I couldn't get there until Tuesday this week as had to organise transport (it was nearly a 3 hour drive). I met him, his siblings and his mum. His mum had been taken to the pound when she was pregnant and was obviously someone's pet as she was so friendly and affectionate. She came over to me first and then this little white kitten came up and said hello. The other siblings ran away. We spent a bit of time together and I was smitten. He is such a confident kitten - when I bought him into the house, it was like he had always lived here. He is super affectionate (and demanding), talks a lot (think it might be complaints) and meows when I am not in the room (so I have to go and find him). He is still spitting at the dog as he hasn't been near dogs before but he is definitely curious about her. His personality is just so different to Mia's which is a good thing. He woke me up twice during the night for cuddles and playtime so hope he will outgrow this. He is 9 weeks old and is like a ray of sunshine in my life.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Nov 20, 2017 15:55:30 GMT -5
Hi Ken, my little rescue kitten passed away 3 weeks ago. I had her from 4 weeks of age to 10 months. I miss her terribly and will go to her grave in the backyard to have a chat to her each day. I still cry every day. However, today I am off to meet a little rescue kitten who will probably come home with me. I know he wont replace Mia but he will bring a lot of joy into the house and I can give him a wonderful home. I am a lot older than you but you have to do what feels right. I think it is great if you are going to adopt a rescue animal. My birds will be put into my will - my kitten and dog are from rescue groups so will go back to them if something happens to me. All I can say is if you are still missing your little buddy, then it is time to get another one.
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Johnny
Nov 18, 2017 15:19:47 GMT -5
Post by Jan and Shah on Nov 18, 2017 15:19:47 GMT -5
That Clyde is just so bossy. Shah also tries to pull Pippin's tail if he gets a chance. Good to know that Benjy is allowed some privileges.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Nov 17, 2017 15:29:28 GMT -5
That's great news about Freddie. He might take on the role of supervisor when you are doing your chores. Sorry you are both missing Johnny but at least Freddie is reconnecting to you.
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Johnny
Nov 14, 2017 14:42:20 GMT -5
Post by Jan and Shah on Nov 14, 2017 14:42:20 GMT -5
That's so sad. Hope the others are being kind to him - even Clyde. Is Benjy hanging out with him at all?
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Johnny
Nov 13, 2017 13:20:35 GMT -5
Post by Jan and Shah on Nov 13, 2017 13:20:35 GMT -5
How Freddie doing?
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Johnny
Nov 10, 2017 13:19:17 GMT -5
Post by Jan and Shah on Nov 10, 2017 13:19:17 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear about Johnny. What a shock it must have been for you. But you gave him a fantastic home with a little buddy. I found when I lost Mikey, Pippin was depressed for 3 days - he also stopped eating. Just give Freddie a bit of extra attention and he should be okay - they grieve as well. I think it is important that the other pets in the household get to see the pet who has passed over so that was a nice thing you did.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Nov 10, 2017 3:59:59 GMT -5
Thanks Gary and Biteybird. The house seems so empty without her. I have started looking for a new little kitten - it will be a rescue one - but just need to wait for the right little soul to come along. I know the new kitty wont replace my gorgeous Mia but I can give another little munchkin a really good home and lots of love.
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Mia
Nov 9, 2017 16:34:48 GMT -5
Post by Jan and Shah on Nov 9, 2017 16:34:48 GMT -5
My beautiful kitten Mia was put to sleep just over a week ago. She had toxoplasmosis which was responding but they discovered she had all the signs of FIP and started showing the neurological signs on the day she went to the vet. My heart is broken - I miss her so much and still cry when I think about her or when someone mentions her name. Her grave is in the backyard and I still sit in the bedroom in the afternoon where she liked to lay in the afternoon sun. She struggled so hard for 5 weeks. She was only 10 months old. I feel very blessed that she came into my life when she was 4-5 weeks old. It took her nearly 2 months to settle in and she wasn't very affectionate but eventually came around to hanging out with me and sitting on my lap. She put up with the kisses I bestowed on her. RIP in my beautiful one. You were such a special little baby - I will never forget you.
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