Guest argolola Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 My DH and I are way too sensitive, but we can't help it. He saw a pair of Mallards walking together and then the female was hit by a car. We both cried. Godspeed little duck. God bless the male who is probably missing her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathys01 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I hate seeing our neighborhood pond ducks hit by cars in the road. For some reason, there was a period of about three weeks a while back when there was a duck killed every few days. Weird. Sorry you had to see that. Godspeed girlie ducky. Quote Cathy, Van & Monita (and angels Kimmie and Dagger) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 That is so sad Fly free sweetie... And you aren't too sensitive, you are compassionate I would have cried too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomoftheFuzzy Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Poor duck. I love Mallards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Machbragal Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Oh, how horrible! Poor baby. And poor mate -- don't they mate for life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethGPAPS Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 That's very sad. I remember the duck pairs walking the neighborhood every spring where I grew up. It has something to do with the nesting season; not sure what. We would always have a pool for them to swim in and snacks at the ready. I hope the male finds another mate. At least it's probably too early for them to have a clutch of eggs somewhere. Quote Rugrat's Rebel (Simon) 09/03/1995-03/22/2010, Silly Savannah 05/14/1995-02/13/2009, Isabella de Moreau the Sloughi 05/15/1993-10/14/2008, Hammy the IG 06/11/04 and ChiChi the Chihuahua 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Greys4Us Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 We lived along a pond many years back and we had many mallards to watch and feed. One winter it got so cold that some had their feet frozen off. I cry every time I think of it. All are God's creatures and deserving of our respect and love. His eye is on the sparrow. Thank you for caring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 That is so sad Fly free sweetie... And you aren't too sensitive, you are compassionate I would have cried too. Me too. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Fly free sweetheart. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyfiend Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 That was such a sad thing to see. I just saw a pair of Mallard ducks outside our back fence today. Around here, if you don't stop for wildlife and you get caught, you're fined! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 You are not too sensitive, you are a very caring person. I am so sorry for the little duck. Fly Free Sweet Baby. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I can assure you that I'm as sensitive as you are...I would have cried too...poor Mallard duck male...ducks normally join and stay together for a lifetime...it will be hard for the male. Quote -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I would have cried too. Poor duckie, and her mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest HeatherDemps Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 You are not too sensitive, I would have cried too. A creek runs behind my yard and I'm so glad to see the ducks back. Today in the parking lot of Home Depot, my husband and I saw a male and a female. I love that they hang out in pairs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Oh no, that's so sad! Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdogsks Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 You aren't too sensitive at all. You are a human with feelings and personally, I wish more people felt the same. A couple of blocks over from me is a large pond and the wildlife to go with it. Every spring there is a pair of ducks that wanders around the end of my block. I can't remember how long ago it was (time flies and I can't keep track!) but the female was also hit crossing the road. I felt so sorry for the male - he just kind of wandered around lost after that. I was afraid he was also going to be hit. Just the other day I saw a pair of ducks waddling down the yards across the street. Now, I have no way of knowing if it's the same male, but I like to think it is and that he is happy with a new mate. I'll hope the same for the male in your area. Quote Lee: (RR's Busy): Oswald Cobblepot X Lively Layla (10/14/97 - 01/22/10) ; Cool: (P's Cool Runner): P's Raising Cain X My Cool Runner (3/3/97 - 12/26/09) ; Nutty: (Itsanutterbutter): State of the Art X Itsalmostsaintly ; Waterproof: (KB's Waterproof): Oshkosh Slammer X Special Lady* ; Sadie: my sweet silly girl: 5/5/98 - 11/26/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 That is so sad Fly free sweetie... And you aren't too sensitive, you are compassionate I would have cried too. So would I. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Heck, I'm crying right now just reading about it! Godspeed poor sweetie... Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Machbragal Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I marvel at all wildlife -- and I love the ducks and geese. So many in my rural neighborhood consider them annoying and think they are pests. I think they are marvellous creatures created by God for a purpose unknown to me. I believe they have just as much right to be on this planet as I do, and I find they are one of my greatest sources of joy. It's so hard to imagine what they endure just to survive and what tragedies they must endure, as well. I wish all humanity respected other creatures more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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