*kirty* Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Today my beautiful boy Henry was snatched from this world. He was only part of my life for 7 months but he taught me so much and was everything I ever imagined. I had wanted a Galah for as long as I can remember, and the day I brought him home was like a dream come true. He was nervous and confused in the car, but he nibbled my fingers through the carrier bars and danced when I spoke to him. It was love at first sight. We bonded very quickly but he hated my husband at first. He had to work very hard to win Henry over. Just recently they had become very close, in fact Henry loved him as much as he loved me. I let his clipped wings grow back and he loved flying around the house. His favourite trick was to land on my head while I cooked dinner. Glen would let him out of his cage when he got up in the morning, and Henry would fly down the hall onto my bed. Dinner time was always chaos as Henry tried to steal food off our forks. He was the boss of the cats and dogs, and wandered fearlessly around the house. Henry became sick a few days ago, but seemed to come good yesterday. This morning he deteriorated rapidly so I rushed him to an avian vet. They admitted him and began treating him, but he had a seizure and didn't recover. My heart is shattered into a million pieces. I miss him so much already and don't know how I will ever get through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Very sad for you, Henry has gone too soon and left a huge hole in your heart .... I do understand - I lost a budgie I had for several years very tragically (it was my fault). Until I owned him (he'd had 3 homes before mine), I had no idea how much love a little bird can give and my despair and sorrow lasted for months. You gave Henry a wonderful home when he needed it, it's very sad he couldn't stay much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Such a pretty boy, I'm sorry you only had him for a short time. Fly free little Henry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 (((Kirty))) I am so so sorry. Fly free Sweet Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltar Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 So sorry you have lost your beautiful Henry. Gorgeous photos of him. What a little character he was! He had a lovely home with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 But what a life he had in those 7 months! Galah's are so inquisitive and he got to explore a whole new world with you and be part of an eclectic 'flock'! I know you were expecting to have him for years and fate had other plans but try and remember all the brilliant things about him because it was clearly brilliant sharing your lives with him. Fly free now Henry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Fly free Henry, he certainly had a wonderful 7 months with you Kirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Such a sad loss twice over - Henry lost his happy interesting life and your family lost a loving and loved member, Kirty. Deepest condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I'm sorry for your loss of Henry Kirty what a gorgeous boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I'm so sorry Kirty. He sounded like such a big presence in a tiny package. He will leave a big hole in your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigirl Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I'm so sorry Kirsten. RIP Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 So sorry for the loss of Henry kirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelodysMum Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss, you must be absolutely devastated! Henry was such a beautiful boy, and it looks like he was quite a little character. Galahs are such wonderful birds. The shock of losing him so suddenly is going to take you a while to get over, so take care of yourself. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Henry I miss you more than words can explain. I'm so heart broken. I'm so sorry I let you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Henry I miss you more than words can explain. I'm so heart broken. I'm so sorry I let you down. Kirty, dear Kirty, you did not let him down. These dear wee birds mask their sicknesses. Please dont be hard on yourself. HUGS xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 It's hard isn't it, but you didn't let him down, Henry had a great life with you Kirty. And like VM said, birds will mask their illness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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