On Wednesday, November 13, 1996 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-8, Susan Booth wrote:
Hello,
I have an 11 1/2 year old canary that is nearing the end
of his life, but it seems he needs to be helped on his
way. Besides having arthritis (or whatever) in his feet,
about a month ago he went blind rather suddenly (the
interior of his eyes is now clouded). He now spends all
his time on the bottom of the cage, either on the floor
or on his food and water dish, which he still manages to
find. He has adjusted somewhat to his blindness (at
first he was quite disorientated), but I know he can't
be very happy. He never has liked to be handled and now
becomes agitated when he knows I'm near his cage since
he can't keep an eye on me anymore. I don't want to
scare him to death (perhaps literally) by taking him
to the vet to have him put to sleep and so was
wondering if there was something I could do at home
to help him on his way without traumatizing him in his
last moments (the vet's only suggestion was to bring him
in). I would hate to have to do it myself, but I also
hate to see him suffer so. I'm still hoping he'll soon
go peacefully on his own, but in case he doesn't, does
anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks,
~Susan
Hi Susan:
I am not sure when you posted your question, but like you I have a 17-year-old male canary who has crippled feet and does know how to leave this earth, not unlike your bird. Our boy's name is Goliath! We have never know a canary to live this long. So I
can't keep him out in the main house because we have frisky cats! He is in his own room and I have started playing music for him, seems to make him happy. We love this little guy but he really missed the bus to Heaven. I am saddened by the fact that I
cannot figure out a painless way to help him on his journey. Once in awhile, this little guy sings. Have you found an answer yet?
Sincerely,
Gail
gailpryal2@gmail.com
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