Gemini was my very first bird. He was an all grey
male cockatiel that loved to be pet so much we thought he might
have been a dog in a past life. He loved sunflower seeds and
millet the best and occasionally a stolen cracker or two from
me.
He was usually quiet but would always softly chirp when he was
getting scritches at his cute little cheeks. Or when he wanted
attention and more scritches. He didn’t live a very long life
and I’m so sad he didn’t make it to his first Christmas. But if
he was suffering, I hope he’s perched on God with all the other
pet birds others have lost along the way - waiting for me to
come home.
I love you so much buddy, I miss you more than I could ever
express.
Rest In Peace Gemini.
Guinevere,
7/24/2020
Sweet Guinevere was a ringneck dove I adopted in a group of three.
She was one of the first pet birds I've ever had, and I loved her
so much. She was incredibly smart and sweet. She was brave and
curious. I loved seeing her everyday and am so heartbroken over
her passing. I know I gave her a good life in the small time I
knew her. I loved her so much. I'll miss her.
Gunther Bean,
July 9th 2002 - Feb 21st 2019
It has been 17 months and I can only now start to find the
strength to write out a tribute. The pain and loss are still very
strong. Your spirit no longer lingers that I can tell, but the
ache and emptiness is still in my soul. You know I cried
uncontrollable for 5 months and still in moments where I am
completely alone I cry still.
I have been told that the last 2 years when you went deaf and then
blind, we proved that old dogs (15-18yrs) can learn new tricks. We
worked together so you could find your way through the house
alone, tour the back yard and you still went on hikes with me to
the very end. I still have your "Halo" you wore so you would not
walk into obstacles it is hanging next to your last picture.Your
vibro collar encircles your ashes.
I was in the Vet hospital and ran into Dr. Ho your past
Oncologist. I informed him you have left us. He commented he was
always impressed by your constitution, 2 bouts of unusual cancer
and remission all starting at age 10yr - 14yr. He thought you
would have lived past 20. Dr Willson your optometrist, I finally
was able to donate all the training materials, books and googles
for other in need pets and she gave me her well wishes for you.
You really like her. Your picture adorns their past client
portfolio as a great success story, proving going blind is just a
symptom and a new beginning to learn and experience the world in a
new way.
I miss your face, your smile, your snuggles. I miss our walks
through Marymore Park and our favorite trails. I miss you
everyday. I have never felt the connection with another living
soul, parent, friend, partner as I did with you. Never thought
that was capable and now I have lost it.
When you left, a huge hole was left in this world. Every person
who met you loved you. Every person knew you as the perfect
gentleman. I have not found myself back to the outdoors since you
left, no hiking, camping or trailblazing. Each time I think about
heading out, I am overcome with sadness. Maybe 2021 I will find
the courage to enjoy the outdoors again without seeing your ghost
around every bend. I miss you "conducting" the lead on trail and
greeting every hiker with a smile and nod. I sold the SUV, your
travel home and kennel, I could not bring myself to drive it with
all the past echos and memories we shared traveling the PNW,
camping, hiking and beach combing.
I only have one wish, that is to see you again when it is my turn
to leave this mortal plain. I hope to see you running down a
grassy hill, stick in mouth, making your path right to me, so we
can play toss and chase in the pastures past the rainbow bridge
forever.
Year
2020 Tributes 
