Cooper and the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
(never posted photo from 2013)
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Remembering Ozzie
I like to share memories of our “rainbow” budgies on what would have been their hatchdays.
This year I decided to share videos.
We adopted Ozzie from the animal shelter in 2012. He had been attacked by a cat and a good Samaritan found him and brought him in. As soon as they patched up his puncture wounds and nursed him to health, he was put up for adoption. How lucky we were to bring him home. He was so friendly and very easy to tame.
If there was a budgie yearbook, Ozzie would have been voted “Best All Around.” He was the perfect budgie. And so photogenic! He was very chatty – if you talked to him, he would “talk” back. Not words, but vocalizations. But he sounded exactly like he understood what you were saying.
He was the flock welcome wagon. He was so sweet to the newbies. He showed them the ropes – how to play and how to eat their veggies. Ozzie loved any toy he could nibble on. He enjoyed his baths and Romaine lettuce was his favorite – maybe even more than millet.
When we brought baby Emmy into the fold, all the budgies ignored her at first. Except Ozzie. He let her pester him, and over time became her sweetheart.
We were blessed to have Ozzie in our lives for over 10 years. If you are thinking of adding a bird to your family, please consider adopting (rehomed or from a shelter). You may end up with a bird (almost) as wonderful as Ozzie.
Royal
I’m not sure what all the fuss is about…
Looks legit to me.
Thank you!
Several of our friends got together and made a donation in Cooper’s honor to Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue.
Mickaboo rescues companion birds who have been neglected, injured, abused or surrendered. They provide medical and supportive care and ensure that they will have a safe, loving environment for life. We can’t think of a better way to commemorate Cooper’s life.
Thank you to Tam, Steven, Talita, Chris D., Tim, Justin, Heather, Mark, Craig, Andrew, Patricia, John, Amanda, Jackie, David P., Ryan, Chris S., David S., Adam, Drazen and Mel.
We are so grateful to have such wonderful friends.
We love you!
Michelle and Harry
Cooper
A picture I took of Cooper on January 7th of this year. This was my last “posed” photo of her.
As always, she was picture perfect. 💙
Gardenia Love
This beautiful gardenia plant was sent to us from a loved one in memory of Cooper.
* I will post another photo once it blooms.
Cooper Forever
Thank you, Kelle, for the beautiful locket, card, blanket and rainbow dish. Because of Cooper I have met the most wonderful friends. This locket is everything.
Love Your Pet Day
Of course, every day is Love Your Pet Day, but today it’s official.
Here is a never posted photo of Cooper from 2018.
Flowers for Cooper
This beautiful bouquet was sent to us in Cooper’s memory. It featured two succulents that you can plant after the flowers fade. It’s lovely to have them as a reminder of our little one.
Remembering Dewey
I like to share memories of our “rainbow” budgies on what would have been their hatchdays.
This year I decided to share videos.
Today we are thinking of our darling Dewey on what would have been his hatchday.
Dewey was our second budgie. We brought him home to be a companion for Cooper. He was just a baby, and an awkward baby at that. It didn’t take long for him to win our hearts.
Dewey grew into a striking fellow. He was best buddies with Ozzie, and soon became the flock leader.
Dewey enjoyed his oats and would “bliss out” eating them. He liked to make confetti out of carrots, and play with his mirrored dice. He was an amazing flier – quick and acrobatic. What Dewey loved most though, was Sunny. He fell head over heels for her at first sight. He was a devoted boyfriend and was always at her side.
Dewey was such a wonderful little budgie. He was very gentle and a friend to all. Though he left us in 2014, we still miss his presence. He was a sweet, handsome fellow who left us with many happy memories.