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Post by joylynaroundthebnd on Jul 7, 2016 2:55:06 GMT
Cosmo was a grey cockatiel and was 22 years and 7 months old. We knew his time was coming, but were not really ready for it. When I got home from work last night, he was in the bottom of his cage. Usually he is sitting on top of his cage.
For about 4 hours last night, we got to hold, talk and love on him until he passed.
He selected us at a pet store in 1994. The birds were in a very large aquarium. We were standing on the opposite side of the cage from the birds. He turned his head and walked over to me. I reached in and he got on my finger. As I pulled him closer, he hopped onto my chest and tucked his head under my chin.
Cosmo was a big part of my life, especially when DH was overseas. He is and will be missed.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 3:00:35 GMT
So sorry! Losing a pet is so hard.
I had no idea cockatiels lived that long.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 3:01:18 GMT
So sorry for your loss.
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Post by LilyRose on Jul 7, 2016 3:10:18 GMT
How sad! RIP Cosmo.
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Post by marimoose on Jul 7, 2016 3:10:27 GMT
Our cockatiel passed over a year ago November at the age of 21 years and 7 months. I don't think I would realize the silence in the room like there was. She always chirped and greeted all of us. I found here in the same spot on the bottom of the cage but too late. She had been up chirping earlier in the morning and then I noticed the quiet. I am so sorry for your loss but obviously he was well cared for and loved based on his age.
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Post by kate on Jul 7, 2016 3:11:40 GMT
I'm so sorry.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 3:12:11 GMT
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad you got a few final hours with him.
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Post by Flowergirl on Jul 7, 2016 3:13:15 GMT
Aww I'm so sorry. We are bird owners, too, and coincidentally our parakeet's name is also Cosmo!
What a sweet story of how he picked you.
Birds are such awesome pets. Cosmo is our family's second parakeet. It was really hard on all of us when our last bird, BeBop, passed several years ago. He had a huge vocabulary, did a lot of tricks, and was very affectionate with us. The house was so quiet, and we were all so used to talking to him and playing with him all the time, it was a big adjustment. Your Cosmo has been part of your family even longer, so I imagine it will take even longer to get used to his absence. One thing that helped us was making a little scrapbook of his life and we included a list of all his words, phrases and tricks. My kids 17/21 still like looking at it occasionally.
I'm sorry again. It's hard losing a beloved pet. I'm so glad you had a chance to say your goodbyes.
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Post by mellyw on Jul 7, 2016 3:24:49 GMT
I'm sorry
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Post by alexa11 on Jul 7, 2016 3:25:03 GMT
I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Post by valincal on Jul 7, 2016 3:31:26 GMT
Sorry for your loss. Take care.
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Post by newlywoods03 on Jul 7, 2016 3:35:49 GMT
I'm so sorry!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jul 7, 2016 3:36:01 GMT
Please tell us stories about Cosmo. I love reading about big birds and would love to share his memories.
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Post by kluski on Jul 7, 2016 3:52:51 GMT
Oh no! I'm so sorry! The silence these birds leave behind in our homes is deafening. Hugs
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jul 7, 2016 4:24:54 GMT
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved pet.
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Post by artbabe on Jul 7, 2016 4:28:18 GMT
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Post by scrapmaven on Jul 7, 2016 4:32:31 GMT
I'm so sorry. I've lost 2 cockatiels and it's a really hard loss. I wish you much peace as you grieve your little birdie friend.
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Post by thelmalou on Jul 7, 2016 6:55:44 GMT
I'm very sorry for your loss.
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Post by miominmio on Jul 7, 2016 7:55:28 GMT
I'm so sorry! Losing a pet is so painful
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jul 7, 2016 8:33:51 GMT
I'm very sorry. Cockatiels and all the parrot family are such amazing company. Big hugs.
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Post by michellegb on Jul 7, 2016 10:19:27 GMT
I'm so sorry for your loss... ((((hugs))))
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Post by veryhappyme on Jul 7, 2016 10:28:59 GMT
So sorry to hear about your loss of Cosmo. They are very special birds and your Cosmo sounded extra special. RIP Cosmo and hugs to you.
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Post by Patter on Jul 7, 2016 10:31:04 GMT
Oh my goodness, I am SO sorry. We too have birds--white bellied Caiques that live up to 30 years. I can't imagine losing them. So sorry for your tremendous loss!
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Post by gillyp on Jul 7, 2016 10:36:33 GMT
I'm really sorry for your loss. I love the story of how he chose you. That's so special.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Jul 7, 2016 10:43:24 GMT
I'm so sorry about your loss. Pets brighten our lives in immeasurable ways.
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Post by deep on Jul 7, 2016 10:51:30 GMT
Sorry for the loss of your precious family member.
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Post by whipea on Jul 7, 2016 11:12:17 GMT
So sorry for your loss.
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Post by mom22grlz on Jul 7, 2016 11:14:29 GMT
I'm so sorry for your loss. I love the story about how he chose you.
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Post by chirpingcricket on Jul 7, 2016 11:20:28 GMT
I am so, so sorry for your loss. Cockatiels are the sweetest birds, and their happy noises are so *happy*. I have lost three cockatiels. It never gets easier.
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Post by YooHoot on Jul 7, 2016 11:28:33 GMT
Aww. I'm so sorry. I had several of them growing up. They definitely have personalities.
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