On Sunday, March 16,2008 we lost our beloved baby Gurk. He was a 10 1/2 year old Quaker parrot. We aren't sure what happened. He was fine on Friday when we took him to the vet for a check up. On Saturday when we got him up he started throwing up. We instantly called the doctor and they thought it was nothing major. By 1:30 in the morning he was so bad we took him. He couldn't stand up on his own. He hadn't eaten anything all day. So he was admitted into the hospital. Things looked promising when the doctor called us on Sunday morning. We were on our way to visit him when my cellphone rang. We were about 5 miles away. The doctor said I have some bad news, Gurk just passed away. Needless to say I didn't handle the news real well. We met the doctor at the hospital. They took us into the comfort room (which might I add isn't much of a comfort). The doctor was crying as much as we were. We stayed for a couple of hours and made some decisions. They are preforming an autopsy and we'll get the results back in about 2 weeks. They are cremating him and sending him home to us. He was the light of my life. He was my child. I miss him more than I can say. It hurts so bad, I can hardly breath. I don't know how I am going to get through this. Nothing can replace him. He was my life.

Please enjoy pictures of my baby.

I am so sorry for your loss. Did Gurk get any shots or medications at the vet on Friday? He was a beautiful baby and was obviously dearly loved.

Thank you so very much I appreciate it. No he didn't receive anything. In fact the doctor thought he was doing great. The doctor was just as surprised and crushed as we were. He was crying almost as hard as I was. You don't often find a vet that is that compassionate. He is the best vet in the world.

Bless your heart. Things like this are so painful. Please let everyone know what the results are.
I'm so, so sorry.

Gosh, I'm so sorry to hear of Gurk's passing...My heart breaks for you and is also hurting over the death of yet another one of our beloved sweethearts....
My condolences to you and may your heart heal and try to move on with your life....
Will be anxious to hear of the results of the autopsy...My thoughts are with you.
Fly Free Little Gurk...

I am so very sorry for your loss, I can't imagine what you're going through but my thoughts are with you. The photos are beautiful, what a sweet boy, I'm sure he knew how much you loved him.

I am so very sorry about your loss.........

Thank you so very much. I will let everyone know as soon as the autopsy report comes back. Thank you again.

Tina

Bless your heart. Things like this are so painful. Please let everyone know what the results are.
I'm so, so sorry.
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Thank you so much, I appreciate it. We are so heartbroken it just feels like we can't move on. I will let everyone know as soon as the autopsy report comes in.


Tina


Gosh, I'm so sorry to hear of Gurk's passing...My heart breaks for you and is also hurting over the death of yet another one of our beloved sweethearts....
My condolences to you and may your heart heal and try to move on with your life....
Will be anxious to hear of the results of the autopsy...My thoughts are with you.
Fly Free Little Gurk...
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. Thank you for the kind words about his photos. He really was my pride and joy.

Tina


I am so very sorry for your loss, I can't imagine what you're going throuh but my thoughts are with you. The photos are beautiful, what a sweet boy, I'm sure he knew how much you loved him.
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Thank you so very much I really appreciate it

Tina


I am so very sorry about your loss.........
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Oh my! I am so sorry. I know how badly this hurts and my heart aches for you! I will pray for your pain to be eased. God bless you.

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Rest in Peace, Gurk. He was a beautiful baby.

Oh Tina I am so sorry. We love our fids so much and it really hurts when we lose them. I hope your memories of Gurk help sustain you thru this time of sorrow. He was a beautiful baby!

Im so sorry Tina..I can say I know how you feel..I lost my beloved Robbie a year ago this coming July and I made myself so sick I was vomiting....and like you said our fids are a part of our family, our love, our everything...and without them we are crushed.....

Rest assure my prayers are you with and my God find peace with you....Michele

FLY FREE GURK..YOUR FRIEND ROBBIE IS WAITING FOR YOU

Thank you so much. We really appreciate all the love and support.


Tina


Oh my! I am so sorry. I know how badly this hurts and my heart aches for you! I will pray for your pain to be eased. God bless you.
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Thank you so very much. I really appreciate it.


Tina



I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Rest in Peace, Gurk. He was a beautiful baby.
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Michele,
Thank you so much for you kind words of support. Like you I am just sick. I started vomiting as soon as I got out of the car at the animal hospital. Then once inside it got worse. Then I fainted in the comfort room. Then once I got home, I had to run to the bathroom vomiting yet again. This has been one of the worst experiences I have ever gone through. I just don't know how I am going to make it. I have gone through a box of kleenex a day. The pain is so bad I just don't know what to do. He really was the light of my life and with his light distinguished I am beside myself with grief. I truly am crushed. Thank you again.


Tina


Im so sorry Tina..I can say I know how you feel..I lost my beloved Robbie a year ago this coming July and I made myself so sick I was vomiting....and like you said our fids are a part of our family, our love, our everything...and without them we are crushed.....

Rest assure my prayers are you with and my God find peace with you....Michele

FLY FREE GURK..YOUR FRIEND ROBBIE IS WAITING FOR YOU
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many hugs being sent your way - my deepest condolances in your time of sorrow. I don't even want to think about how I'd feel. I'm so sorry for your loss and your pain

Tina Im so sorry too! A lille life so Precious! A tiny life but so alive and
full of Love. I would be sick too just wanting things to be the same. Bless you.
This is for you!


I was near you, by your bed last night; I came to have a peek.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.

I chattered to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you. I'm well. I'm fine. I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast. I watched you pour the tea.
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached out to me.

I was with you at my grave today. You tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you, that I am not lying there.

I flew with you back towards the house. As you fumbled for your key,
I gently touched you with a feather, I smiled and said, "It's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know that I was perching there.

It's possible for me to be so near you everyday
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, and then smiled. I think you knew
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over - I smile and watch you yawning
And say, "Good night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll fly across to greet you and we'll enter side by side.

I have many things to show you. There is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out... then come home to be with me.

- Author Unknown -

My most sincere condolences to you and your family. Sending healing thoughts your way.

Im so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you. May Gurk Rest in Peace.

Tina I'm so sorry to hear of Gurk's passing. I can only imagine how you are feeling. ((( Hugs)))

I am crying just reading your message , brings back my own pain and I know exactly how you feel , part of my heart died when I lost my special boy (kingparrot JJ) ...I wish words could help you but I know they can`t , just know there are those that have ben through what your feeling and understand ...
HUGS coming from across the miles...

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. I hope you don't have to go through it for a long time.


Tina



many hugs being sent your way - my deepest condolances in your time of sorrow. I don't even want to think about how I'd feel. I'm so sorry for your loss and your pain
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Thank you so much for the beautiful poem. I have read it several times and cry every time. Someday I will be able to read it and not cry. It is truly beautiful. Thank you again for your kind words.


Tina


Tina Im so sorry too! A lille life so Precious! A tiny life but so alive and
full of Love. I would be sick too just wanting things to be the same. Bless you.
This is for you!


I was near you, by your bed last night; I came to have a peek.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.

I chattered to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you. I'm well. I'm fine. I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast. I watched you pour the tea.
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached out to me.

I was with you at my grave today. You tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you, that I am not lying there.

I flew with you back towards the house. As you fumbled for your key,
I gently touched you with a feather, I smiled and said, "It's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know that I was perching there.

It's possible for me to be so near you everyday
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, and then smiled. I think you knew
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over - I smile and watch you yawning
And say, "Good night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll fly across to greet you and we'll enter side by side.

I have many things to show you. There is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out... then come home to be with me.

- Author Unknown -
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Oh Tina, I'm so sorry for your loss. Gurk's pictures are adorable.

Big hugs to you and your family.

Thank you so much for your kind works. Thank you for the kind words about his pictures.


Tina




Oh Tina, I'm so sorry for your loss. Gurk's pictures are adorable.

Big hugs to you and your family.
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I'm so sorry to bring back the pain of losing your little one. They are such a huge part of our lives for being such small little things. Usually with big attitudes. I know Gurk had a major attitude and ego. Of course I also firmly believe he was the most spoiled bird in the world. He believed that we lived with him and I guess he was right. The love you feel for these little guys just can't be explained unless you experience it yourself. I hope the memories you have of your little one are as great as the memories we have of our baby Gurk. Thank you so much for the kind words and support.

Tina



I am crying just reading your message , brings back my own pain and I know exactly how you feel , part of my heart died when I lost my special boy (kingparrot JJ) ...I wish words could help you but I know they can`t , just know there are those that have ben through what your feeling and understand ...
HUGS coming from across the miles...
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I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain you are in. Its so hard when this happens and we don't understand why. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. My vet is the same way when we lost our dogs.

Thank you so much. We really appreciate the kind words.


Tina




So sorry for your loss. He was very cute! Rest in Peace Gurk!
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I am so sorry for your loss

I cannot add anything to what has been already said... he was one fine specimen and he will be sadly missed, take care.

Thank you so much for your kind words in our time of sorrow. You can't imagine how much comfort we have gotten from everybody's kind words and wishes.


Tina





I cannot add anything to what has been already said... he was one fine specimen and he will be sadly missed, take care.
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate everyone's kind words and wishes in such a hard time. Thank you again.



Tina






I cannot add anything to what has been already said... he was one fine specimen and he will be sadly missed, take care.
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Do Not Look For Me Here…

Look not where I was
For I am not there
My spirit is free
I am everywhere

In the air that you breathe
In the sounds that you hear
Don't cry for me Mom
My spirit is near

I'll watch for you
From the other side
I'll be the one running
New friends by my side

Smile at my memory
Remember in your heart
This isn't the end
It's a brand new start

I am in tears as i read this. I am so very sorry for your loss. May Gurk Rest in peace for ever.Hugs and prayers for you.

I am so sorry to hear about Gurt, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. It is so hard to loose a pet, they become important family members. Our vet was wonderful when we lost our 17 year old dachshund and then again when we lost an 8 year old dachshund unexpectedly. It is nice to know how much your vet really cared for your pet. You will meet Gurt again one day crossing the rainbow bridge.

I'm so sorry for your loss. He is flying in heaven now with the angel's. Lot's of hug's going to you.

What a dear little cutie he was. You can see how confident and chirpy he was, a real precocious sweety! You obviously loved him and it's so hard to lose a member of the family. I've lost my dear greyhound recently and it hurts bad. We never have enough time with them. Thanks for sharing his pictures and all the best of comfort to you and yours.

I'm sorry for your loss. I know it is a terrible feeling. When my Clover died two years ago it left me totally alone in my apartment. It has taken me two years to feel like I could even think about moving on. I think of her every single day. But I know she's not in pain and is upstairs watching over me and someday I will be reunited with her.

Yeah he really was the light of my life. I still cry every night for him. I miss him so much. I just don't know how to move on. It's terrible. We have since acquired two new birds. One is a Congo African Grey. There is no question she is my husbands bird. The other is a Red Headed Mexican Amazon that our vet gave us. He is beautiful, but nothing will ever replace my Gurk. I am trying so hard to get close to these birds, it's hard. I will never be as close to them as I was/am to my Gurk. This is the hardest thing I have ever gone through. I just don't know what direction to turn. I thank you for your kind words. I know you and I will someday be reunited with Clover and Gurk. And I know it's going to be a great reunion, it's just the waiting that's hard. I keep Gurk very close to me and still talk to him everyday. I know someday this is supposed to get easier but I just don't know how that is ever going to happen. Once again thank you for sharing with me. If there is anything I can do, please feel free to contact me at any time. Thanks again.

did you ever find out the cause of his death? I am new to the forum and just read this, his pictures were just precious, I love the one of his lil feet hiding his face as if to paparazzi enough is enough

His necropcy/autopsy said it was severe renal gout. It was a major shock to us. Thank you for the kind words about his pictures. He loved to lay on his back in my arms. He would lay there for hours and sleep. He was just so precious. I am so lost without him. Thank you again. I appreciate it. If there is anything I can do, let me know. Feel free to contact me any time.

Tina

Im so sorry to read this. My heart aches for you. Hugs. Gurk is forever in our hearts.thanks for posting his precious pics.

Thank you so much for the wonderfully kind words. He really was such a beautiful little man. I loved him so much. I have been just lost without him. He was the light of my life. Now my world is so dark. Someday maybe I'll see a new light. For now all I have is his memory. That is what keeps me going. Thanks again for your kind words.

Tina

It has been six months today since I lost my beloved Gurk. The pain is just as new today as it was six months ago. I am so stupid, for some reason I thought that it was going to get easier somehow. So far it hasn't. I just don't know how to deal with this incredible pain. I miss him so much. I still cry everyday. I just can't get past this. He really was my life. I guess I never realized just how true that statement was until I lost him. I have since acquired two new birds. However, I just can't get close to them. I have tried and I mean I have really tried, I just can't. They are both sweet little things. One has attached herself to my husband. I love that he is getting to feel what I felt with Gurk. The other just doesn't want to really be bond with either of us. I am hoping that someday he will bond with me. However, I know that no bird will ever replace my Gurk. I just don't know how to move on. I will always miss my baby. I only hope that he is healthy and happy now.

Time has a way of healing our hearts. It hasn't been long enough for you yet.
BIG HUGS!

((HUGS)) I know how you feel and don`t let anyone tell you that what you feel is stupid..I still feel empty after 4years , 6 months is still a short time to heal.

I am so sorry for your loss...
hugs
IMPy

Tina something for you ..One large and one smaller...
CLICK OPEN before you save... (HUGS)

I see you have added the siggy as your avatar so I cut it down and made you an avatar that is clearer ..if you want help in adding your siggy there is HOW TO on the siggy request sub forum of the General Chit Chat forum..

I know how you feel, my parrot yoshi passed away yesterday. I was crying, my whole family was. Its sad not seeing him any more. RIP Yoshi. We found. I still dont know what happened to mine. It must have been cold. I miss you Yoshi why did you leave?

Gurk & Yoshi rest in peace.
May you all take comfort in the memories you hold in your heart.

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I know how you feel, my parrot yoshi passed away yesterday. I was crying, my whole family was. Its sad not seeing him any more. RIP Yoshi. We found. I still dont know what happened to mine. It must have been cold. I miss you Yoshi why did you leave?



I'm so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if and when you found out what happened to Yoshi? I have found that the support you will receive on this site is amazing. The pain for me is just as strong today as it was
6 1/2 months ago. Everyone tells me that it takes a very long time for the pain to ease. For me it hasn't. I don't know if it is just me or if everyone feels this way. I am thinking I will never get over the loss of my Gurk. He was so special just as Yoshi was to you. If there is anything I can do, please feel free to email me at anytime? Please know my deepest sympathies are with you and your family during this time. I hope Gurk and Yoshi are having fun over the rainbow bridge somewhere. And hopefully we will join them one day. Again, I'm very very sorry for your loss.