I miss my sweet man. Patty was a nanday conure whom was a rehome. He obtained him from the same home as Peaches, my peach fronted conure. After I got them, they decided they wanted to be caged together. I had DNA sexing done to make sure both were males before I allowed it. Since that day they were in seperable

Patty was very loud as Nandays are known to be. He could not be handled as you will see the situation he was in from my conure post about Peaches. He did say a few words but not many. It took nine months here before he would even come out of his cage. He loved his food and would tell you so with "is that good?".

The dreaded day came in October on my birthday when I knew he wasn't going to make it. He had been sick prior to this and with meds, he didn't seem to improve. That night, he was on the bottom of his cage and I knew it wouldn't be long. I was going to leave him with Peaches for comfort since he didn't like to be held but Peaches was picking at him. I think trying to get him up. I felt it was best to remove him. I grabbed a nice warm towel and laid on the couch. All through the night, I would doze off for a few seconds and then wake back up. Then at about 4am, it happened and Patty took his last breath.

I felt a great honor to know he allowed me to hold him during his last moments.

I have him cremated in a beautiful urn in my livingroom.

I know he is no longer suffering and flying free waiting for Peaches and I to cross over and meet him. Patty was 23 years old from what information I had on him.

I miss you sweet man and I will always love you. I know Peaches misses you too.

Here is a poem I wrote in memory of Patty:

I am remember from the very start
when you fluttered your way into my heart
I was your second home after many years
and I welcomed you in without any fears.
We learned to accept and learned to trust
No hands on, for you, was a must.
I acceptd that and the nanday warning calls.
That ricocheted loudly through the halls.
Only a few years together when that dreadful night came.
I held you in arms calling your name.
The first and last time I'd hold you close to my skin.
And knowing I wouldn't be able to see you again.
Tears rolled down my face as I tried to be strong that night. Telling you to let go, Peachy and I would be alright.
23 years had made your body grow weary and tired.
And I gave you one final kiss goodbye as you expired.
What I wouldn't do to walk through the door
And have your screams touch my ears once more.
You were taken way too soon from me
But that is the way God meant it to be.
Fly free from pain and sour high with freedom, my sweet boy While you were here, you brought amazing joy.
Peachy and I will always have an empty hole
But a piece of you is deeply embedded in our souls.

REST IN PEACE PATTY. WE MISS YOU!!

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oh how touching and heartbreaking at the very same time. losing a loved one is so very hard, but it was so wonderful that you were able to be there for patty in the end. i know i said it already, but bless your soul, really.

It is so difficult to explain the love and loss of our feathered friends, but you did it well for Patty, Delta. I was very proud to be with my baby when he took his last breath after carrying him with me next to my heart in a sling for 2 days. Thank you for sharing Patty's heartfelt story.

Oh, sweet, sweet, Patty. I am crying my eyes out and Ruby is wondering what in the world! Bless your heart - the poem is so beautiful. I lost my best friend - Gipper (tag) - almost a year ago now and I understand your hurt!

What a heartbreaking story. Patty was such a beautiful bird.

That was a beautiful tribute. Fly free sweet Patty.

Patty was so lucky to be with you. Your story touched me deeply.