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Caring for a pet bird
Carol4Christ 06/01 4:22pm	I’m looking for anyone who might be able to give me some help. I recently inherited a pet bird from a dear friend who passed away last week. Her family is in from out of town and is selling all of her things – and asked me if I might like to take care of Mr. Petey Pie. Using the internet I came upon your website. Petey Pie is a European gold finch. I’m sorry to say I don’t know much about birds or about taking care of them. Many years ago I had a dog, Clipper, who was sadly run over in the street and I never had the heart to buy another animal. Thanks, Carol
BobCarduelisIntrigue 06/01 4:59pm	Carol – Welcome to the wonderful world of bird owning! If you scour the Internet you’ll find dozens of very helpful books on how to care for your new pet. But the one piece of advice I didn’t find in any of the books I read– but that I believe to be one of the most important, is to talk to your bird. Even if it’s only in passing… they have feelings too. I once had a canary that lived well beyond his prime… and it wasn’t until after his death that I realized the companionship he and I had shared might have been the reason he stuck around as long as he did.
KVFINCHLOVER7475 06/01 11:00pm	Dear Carol, I am saddened to hear of your loss. I lost a very good friend of mine several years ago… while time does heal all wounds, there are those that never quite mend. I’ve prepared a list of things every EGF owner should have and will email it to the name you registered under the site on. Okay? And please, check in from time to time to let us know how you and Mr. Petey Pie are doing!
KVFINCHLOVER7475 06/02 7:32pm	Dear Carol4Christ, I was hoping we could get an update on Mr. Petey Pie. How are you two enjoying being roommates?