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I'm unhsppy to share with you all that Maxi's little yellow parakeet, Ties, passed away this afternoon.

She was not looking at all well when I came home from dialysis today, so I called Maxi to tell him I didn't think she was going to make it. She passed away while we were talking about it; her mate, Buttons, gave a huge screech and flapped around the cage, all upset.

Buttons is 10 years old, and Ties was 5 1/2 (that we know of).

Ties was a sweet little pet, coming to Maxi at a tough time in his life.

His original pair of parakeets were Buttons & Bows. When I was in the coma after the amputation, Bows passed away and Maxi was devestated. As soon as I came home, we got Ties.

Ties got her name because her tail feathers were the exact colors of Maxi's Easter tie that year.... rich blues and greens and a dab of yellow.

She always got on well with Buttons although she was terribly shy, and she's been a happy companion for us all.

We miss her already.

Rest in peace, Ties, and rise in glory.


Merme

So Sorry Merme

I am sad for you and Maxi, Merme. A pet is very much a family member. And the loss is real.

I am so sorry...

please give maxi our condolences.

I'm so sorry to read this, Merme. I'm sure you and Maxi have some wonderful memories of Ties, and he will remain dear to your hearts for a very long time.

Give Maxi a hug for me, ok?

Merme so sorry that Ties passed on I know all to well how hard it is to lose a pet bird. I lost my Wolfman in early May came home and he was dead in the bottom of his cage. I have no idea how old he was I had him for 7 years and got him from an old man that was sent to a rest home. My condolence to you and Maxi and Buttons as well.

Thank you, so much, everyone.

I will read to Maxi all of your kind words and I know they will comfort him.


Merme

Merme I am sorry to say that I have just read of Ties passing. My heartfelt sympathies go out to Maxi and of course to you. May your memories of Ties help you both thru your sorrow.

And yes, please give Maxi a hug from me as well.

Maxi/Merme,

Sorry to hear of your loss of Ties......

Juat remember the fun it was, and try to be strong..

I've been seeing this thread, but hadn't opened it yet.
So sorry to hear about ties, merme.
how is buttons doing now?

Thank you, Carol, Dodge, and Cricket!

Buttons seems lonely. I paid alot of attention to him today and this afternoon when the sun came out for a bit, he sang for a short while.

It just makes me sad because as shy as Ties really was, she was a sweet little pretty bird who graced our lives.

I'm glad now Maxi always took his birds to church on St. Francis Day and got them blessed by the priest. I think the memories of those sunny autumn days on the church lawn with his beloved birds getting the blessing them carrying them inside to be presented at the altar will do much to comfort Maxi. He was a good (although young) owner who deeply cared for his pets.


Merme

Oh and I forgot to tell you that although Maxi couldn't be here for the burial, he will be glad to hear of it.

I wrapped Ties in a beautiful soft cloth and put her in a pretty decorative tin with flowers painted on the lid and the words "Easter, a promise kept". My friend Angel took her to a lovely wooded area with wildflowers and a nearby waterfall and promised Maxi she'd bury her "deep", because Maxi was worried about that! Someday, when Maxi is ready, Angel will walk him out to that spot and show him where.


Merme

So very sorry, you are in my thoughts. Take care.