It's been over two weeks now since Avo's untimely death and I have been distracted by handymen replacing our crumbling and clogged 80 year old pipes. I decided to buck up this afternoon and go out to the sheep pen and visit Finley.
He was very stiff in stance and looked older, less innocent. A small trickle of blood was coming down one of his horns which appeared to have a small puncture wound, like maybe he butted his head against a nail...or perhaps it was part of the unfortunate scenario. (Later Rick and I flushed it out. He had noticed it, but badly needing new glasses, thought it was just a glump of dirt).
I went to the shed and began picking up feathers, making a little bouquet in my hand, tears streaming down my face. As it started to come together and look like a familiar chicken Finley came over. I held it out to him and he sniffed it. Then he lowered his head and used his hoof to make the 'I want' sign and I started weeping.
I want him back, too, Finley.
So whatever happened involving the sheep that ended the life we knew as Avo it was very clear Finley was missing him, too.
8 comments:
So sad.....
Are you going to create a little basket of Avo's special feathers to display?
(((HUGS)))
~Lisa
Lordy sweetie you brought tears to my eyes once again. This is so sad.
Lisa has a great idea...maybe put some in a display memory box you can frame.
HUGS, and Merry Christmas
Dibear
Merry Christmas to you and yours! I hope this Christmas will bring you peace and love.
{{{hug}}}
a couple of years after my little schnauzer, Billie, died, I found a sack with her grooming supplies in them, and some hair still in her brush. I took it to Daisy and she smelled and smelled and then started rubbing her chin on it, and started rolling over on the brush. So sad!
I have compassion for you and your loss.
Total bummer, once again..:-(
I hope things get better with time. I'll follow Lisa's hug with one of my own..:-)
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year. We are missing you Sage.
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