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Sad news - Pablo died last night. It was pretty unexpected. The vet had told me he had some liver trouble so we had him on medication and he seemed to be recovering really well. Then last night when I was in bed, I heard him drop to the bottom of his cage, but he didn't flap or anything. When I went over, he was sort of splayed out and breathing funny. We took off for the 24 hour pet clinic right then, but by the time we got there, he was nearly gone and died only a couple minutes later. The clinic vet (not our regular vet) told me he had probably been sick for a while and that this was most likely a genetic problem. I'm still waiting to hear back from our regular vet.

I hadn't even had Pablo a year yet, but we spent a lot of time together. I live alone and work a high-stress job, but we would always find time to veg together on the couch or give him a bath or ride around on my shoulder and he would always start chirping when he heard my key in the door.

Now I'm really stuck. I adored my guy and I don't want to rush to replace him. On the other hand, I can't stand the idea of going home to an empty house. On the third hand, I can't bear to get attatched to another bird only to have him die as well. Advice?

I am so sorry to hear about Pablo. I don't know what I would do with out Luna. I think I would wait a few days and start looking for another bird. She has brought so much joy, and warmth to us, I don't think I could be without one.

Start going to the specialty bird shops in your area if you have any - and also start talking to other people about it, you never know who has a pair sitting on some eggs!

Good luck and keep us posted on your plans

I am so sorry to hear about Pablo!! My 7 year old tiel passed away from liver disease in January of 2006 and I went through the same range of emotions! At first I didn't want another bird because I didn't want to deal with another loss down the road. My mind changed, however, when I began to miss the cheerful greetings, the activity, etc. Two weeks later I found Sherwin and I don't regret it for a minute!

Give yourself some time to deal with the loss and keep us posted!

I am so sorry!!! Oh my gosh, I really know how you feel. I know most everyone on here knows about my Baby Diego. I lost her after only 5 weeks. She was sick with a cold. I did not want to rush out and get one because I loved Baby D so much, I didn't think anyone could replace her. But my pain was so bad and I hated to see that empty cage. Even when Brian put the cage in the garage, I saw the table that had her cage on it.

I got Casper 3 days after Diego died. No regrets, no guilt. I would do it all over again if it happened again.

Pablo had that special place in your heart and you two had a wonderful bond. It hurts BAD when you lose your buddy. But...go get another one. Be patient with him and take your time with him. In time, he will have a special place in your heart, right next to Pablo.

I only had Diego for 5 weeks, but I wouldn't change a thing about it. Don't let your broken heart stop you from loving again. Once your heart has belonged to a cockatiel, you won't be the same without one.

I agree with Luna Bella, start looking. Don't rush, get the right bird. Not the first one you see (unless you just love him!!! )

We were lucky, we went into the store and they had 3. We were able to choose from them. Casper was the one we both agreed on.

Good luck, please keep us posted. And don't hold it in. If you need to vent, do it. The forum helped me through my sorrow and then rejoiced with me when I found Casper.

Rest in peace Pablo. Maybe he can meet up with Diego!!!

I am so sorry for your loss. You should not worry about getting an new baby fearing that it will only lead to loss and your heart broken all over again. That is a lot like refusing to make friends or falling in love because you think they will move away, pass away, or leave some day. You miss out on a lot of happy moments if you fear the risk of eventually being hurt. If you don't want to get another tiel, then ok. Maybe another kind of bird, and if you fear loss, you can get one with a longer life span like an African Grey (though if you pass before the bird, the bird can get very depressed--some birds like macaws have a life span of something like 60 or 80 years, so they can out-live you!), or if not a bird, dog, cat, rabbit, etc. anything you feel that you can handle, bond with, and love. I, personally, would want to stick with a tiel because of its wonderful personality, though I like parrotlettes too. Take the time you need to figure out your own feelings and desires. you will figure it out eventually.

Best of luck,

Jackie and Bubba

Pablo,

I don't think I could add anything else to what Lisa and the rest have spoken, and I really do know what you are going through. I've been there just as others have, only 7 months ago, and I still get pretty emotional when something brings up memories of Coco. Share your life, grief and happiness. You'll make the right decision, I'm sure.

My utmost condolences.

Sam

I'm so sorry about your bird. You'll know when the time is right for another feathered companion!

I am SO SO sorry about pablo-----although I never had a bird before woody, I had a chance to stay and spend time at my parents for a while and they had a male tiel named charlie for 14 years that got sick passed away back in may-----it was really sad. Most times in the past when I had lost a pet, I felt like I didn't want to get another one for a while, but something about a tiel, I just wanted one very soon after charlie died----one month later I got woody. I think everyone here is right and as soon as you feel up to it-----start looking around for another bird---it will do your heart some good.