Guest SoulsMom Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) My little zebra finch, Blitzen, flew off to the bridge on Sunday and my house is now far too quiet. He’d taken ill on Wednesday, and I did all I could to help him feel better, but in the end it wasn’t enough His death hit me harder than I thought it would and I cried all day. It’s amazing how these little creatures wiggle their way into your heart with their huge personalities Sunday morning I found him snuggled up to his millet spray that was closest to the heater fan I had been running for him. When I realized that he was not going to wake up and meep at me I got so upset that I threw a flashlight across the room. The night before Blitzen passed away he sang a little song (the first song in two days) and rang his bell. I took this as a sign that he was getting better, but I now realize that he was saying goodbye Blitzen, like all my other pets, came to me by accident. He was up for adoption at Petco where I was working a meet and greet. Some kids were terrorizing him and I jokingly said that I would take him. At the end of the day, they handed me my new bird. Since it was right before Christmas I decided to name him Blitzen. We were both very confused that first day. But the 2nd day he sang to me and started showing his personality. What a personality! I got him a new cage and toys and quickly learned the reason he was up for adoption: Blitzen had been fighting with the other birds. He was all scraggly and when I put a mirror in his cage he decided to ‘fight’ the other bird by body slamming the mirror. I moved the mirror to a position where he would not be able to fight and all was well again. Blitzen loved his baths and always had to announce to the world with a song that a fresh bath was ready. He would do the same with a fresh millet spray or peas. He loved to work on his nest and what a hard little worker he was! I even came to know his ‘frustrated’ sounds when things with his nest weren’t quite going the way he wanted them to . . . . .He knew my voice and would often interact with me when I was talking to him by cocking his head and opening his beak . . . Oh, I could say so, so many things about Blitzen. He was such a character and he is very, very missed. I can even tell that Soul is depressed, not having Blitzen’s happy song to keep him company during the day. But I am forever thankful for the five accidental years we had together. Fly fast, free and happy Blitzen. Sing a little song to all the houndies at the bridge. We miss you little buddy Edited January 26, 2010 by SoulsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greys2cats Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Amber, I am so sorry. I love finches and had them when I was a teen, I used to love to hear them sing and make their beeping sounds that only they can make. Fly free little one. Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckylpa Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss of Blitzen. He sounds like he was wonderful, may you always remember his beautiful songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Deeply sorry for your loss..........Fly free little Blitzen birdie Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gingergrey Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Fly fast and free sweet little Blitzen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YvetteVal Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I am so so sorry. What a handsome guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Fly to the Bridge Blitzen.. you were a Beautiful Finch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VaGreymom Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I am so very sorry for your loss. What a cutie. Fly free little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CorbysMom Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Soar high, sweet Blitzen..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethGPAPS Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Aw, I used to keep zebra finches and I do miss their little meeping and flitting about. It sounds like you and Blitzen had a very special bond. How neat that he worked on his nest even without a mate! 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...
GreyPoopon Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Blitzen. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyKarma Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Amber I am so sorry for your loss. Blitzen will be in your heart forever. When you feel a gentle breeze, it will be his wings...checking on you. Quote CAROL & Molleigh (Queen Molly)My Angel Girl (Slippy's Molly) ~ Thank you for sending me your namesake ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I'm so sorry, Amber! It was obvious how much you loved him and his personality was as big as your heart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Amber, I am very sorry. My bridge Zebras, Debit and Credit will help Blitzen find the best places to meep Godspeed small one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mooogies Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Little Blitzen is singing with our angels now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I'm so sorry. Fly free sweet Blitzen. Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 fly away until you meet your mom again. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheUnrulyHound Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Fly free sweet Blitzen, I know how your momma loved you so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 That was such a sweet tribute. The tears are pouring down my face. He sounds like a character and how lucky to have you and Soul. Fly free pretty birdie. You will be missed. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 RIP Blitzen You were so loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I'm so sorry. Small in size doesn't mean small in friendship or love. Fly away free, handsome boy. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I'm so sorry. You have his sweet songs in your heart. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Amber I am so very sorry. How lucky Blitzen was that he found you and what a gift he gave back with his sweet song. fly free Blitzen, and sing for all our angels at the bridge. Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest lynne893 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Amber, that is heartbreaking. Your words are so powerful I feel your loss. Thank you for wishing that Blitzen would sing for the houndies at the bridge. It is a very comforting thought. May those same hounds amuse and keep Blitzen in good company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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