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Fancyfeathers
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 |  Subject: Triumph Overshadows Tragedy * The story of Phoenix  Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:08 pm | |
| Phoenix is going to tell his own story.
I am a small white Ivory ring neck dove and I look just like this.  Well almost.
I was born on June 30th, 2008. I lived outside in a cage with my Mom and Dad.
The day before I turned 1 month old I was attacked. I don't know what attacked me because it was dark outside.
But I do know I was hurt terribly. When it got light I looked to my side and my wing was gone. I was very scared.
Why did this happen to me?
It happened because my home was not secure. Something was able to get a hold of me and hurt me a lot. I was very sad.
I need to go to the doctor.
I waited all day thinking I would be going to the doctor. But I didn't. 
The next night I was taken to someone who worked on me. I was scared because I didn't know what was going to happen.
My wound was washed, then some bone was trimmed (Ouch) and then my wound was stitched up. I only got really scared when they stitched my skin.
I recovered, but I was very afraid of people.
Three months had gone by and although I recovered from my attack my other owner said I needed to go live somewhere else because I would shake when they came up to me.
Good bye Mom and Dad. I love you!
On September 24, 2008 I was taken to my new home. I tried not to, but I would still shake. My new owner told me not to worry, that everything would be OK. And I would never have to go to another home.
Learning to trust again.
Cindy, my new Mom, would (and still does) talk to me and love me all the time. And when Chuck was home he would (and still does) love me lots too. I liked that (and still do).
My shaking began to disappear, just like magic.
Life is great.
I have a great spot in the AZ room. I can look out to the backyard and watch the wild birds playing. I can even see the ducks swimming in the lake.
I am always being entertained by Beautiful (he is a very big bird) who coos a lot and Little Dove who talks a lot too. And I like to talk to them too.
I help Cindy clean my home by standing on the little broom. 
I will even hop on her hand now and I'm not even scared.
Accepting my disability.
I only have a feather where my wing is supposed to be, but it's OK.
I can't fly but I love to sit on my ladder and talk to my mirror.
I love my home. I love my family. But I need help with one more thing.
Cindy told me all of you are pigeon angels, so maybe you can help me.
Please spread the word on how important it is to keep pet birds safe.
Please do whatever you can to help prevent another pigeon or dove from having to go through an attack like I did. It hurts and it makes us cry inside.
Thank you.
Cindy and I would like to share some pictures of me.
We do want to post a WARNING about the second picture.
It is very sad, but we felt it was necessary because it's an important reminder of why everyone should protect their pet birds.
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Cindy
A Pigeon's Prayer
Please watch over us while we fly,
keeping us safe from the predators that share the sky.
If we become ill or injured in any way,
Please lead us to safety where we are welcome to stay.
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Fancyfeathers
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Teresa
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Matilda
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| | Subject: Re: Triumph Overshadows Tragedy * The story of Phoenix Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:04 am | |
| I remember that awful day we all hear Phoenix had been attacked and how so many of us pleaded that he get veterinary attention, even offering to chip in to pay the bill obnly to have been ignored. It still haunts me. Sweet little Phoenix looks amazing and the pink mirror is perfect because he is a survivor.
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Charis
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as brother and sister.
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wolfwood
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Join date: 2009-06-29
Age: 52
Location: SE New Hampshire
| | Subject: Re: Triumph Overshadows Tragedy * The story of Phoenix Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:51 am | |
| | Matilda wrote: | I remember that awful day we all hear Phoenix had been attacked and how so many of us pleaded that he get veterinary attention, even offering to chip in to pay the bill obnly to have been ignored. It still haunts me.
Sweet little Phoenix looks amazing and the pink mirror is perfect because he is a survivor. |
OMG...Phoenix's old home was with someone who actually should have known better??? And had the resources of all these other bird-folk? Just imagine what would happen to a bird in the same situation in the hands of a human WITHOUT resources!!! STUPID HUMANS!!! Makes me crazy!!
Phoenix, your story is wonderful ... well, it ends that way, anyway. You and your kindred spirits are such tough little souls!! We are so blessed to have you to learn from. |
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Fancyfeathers
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| | Subject: Re: Triumph Overshadows Tragedy * The story of Phoenix Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:36 am | |
| | Matilda wrote: |
* I remember that awful day we all hear Phoenix had been attacked and how so many of us pleaded that he get veterinary attention, even offering to chip in to pay the bill obnly to have been ignored.
** It still haunts me.
Sweet little Phoenix looks amazing and the pink mirror is perfect because he is a survivor. |
* And two very qualified, and affordable, vets were recommended. Each only 15 minutes, tops, from where he was.
** It does me as well.
The attack was horrific enough, but what was to follow was equally as horrifying.
And the manner in which the events that took place were explained, makes my blood boil to this day.
That little trooper definitely had the will, and a purpose, to live. 
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Cindy
A Pigeon's Prayer
Please watch over us while we fly,
keeping us safe from the predators that share the sky.
If we become ill or injured in any way,
Please lead us to safety where we are welcome to stay.
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pigeonwriter
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Join date: 2009-07-25
Location: Munich/Germany
| | Subject: Re: Triumph Overshadows Tragedy * The story of Phoenix Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:55 am | |
| Oh my Cindy, I hardly can believe this. And this little brave bird survived? Incredible! He looks so sweet, like a real little angel. All white doves and pigeons look like angels. I dare not to imagine how I would have felt if I had seen this wound and still the bird lived. It hurts so much to even look at the photo. How terrible - it makes me tremble |
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Tech
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Join date: 2009-09-17
Location: Azusa, CA
| | Subject: Re: Triumph Overshadows Tragedy * The story of Phoenix Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:08 pm | |
| This made me cry Cindy. (I'm holding my tears right now, am at work). I didn't know they would survive that kind of serious wound. God Bless You! and cute Phoenix, the great survivor!!! |
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Peteysgrl
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Age: 36
Location: Florida
| | Subject: Re: Triumph Overshadows Tragedy * The story of Phoenix Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:30 am | |
| OMG...I am crying too....what an amazing story of what can be healed and overcome with love.... |
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Naunnie
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Age: 49
Location: Buchanan, Georgia
| | Subject: Re: Triumph Overshadows Tragedy * The story of Phoenix Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:44 am | |
| Well Cindy this story got me too :( but my heart is just racing with how WONDERFUL the outcome has been. Thank you for sharing Phoenix's story and the message behind it. 
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Fancyfeathers
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| | Subject: Re: Triumph Overshadows Tragedy * The story of Phoenix Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:09 pm | |
| Indeed Phoenix's life started out on a very sad note but he seems to have overcome all the sadness and pain. In fact, he is so vocal now I can hear him wherever I am in the house.  And I love it. 
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Cindy
A Pigeon's Prayer
Please watch over us while we fly,
keeping us safe from the predators that share the sky.
If we become ill or injured in any way,
Please lead us to safety where we are welcome to stay.
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NiteOwl
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Join date: 2009-01-19
Location: Southern New England
| | Subject: Re: Triumph Overshadows Tragedy * The story of Phoenix Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:07 pm | |
| Cindy, thanks for posting this, as a reminder to people of what can happen. And of how important it is that we make things as safe and secure as we possibly can. Although I knew Phoenix story, when I read this, it still put tears in my eyes. So much for such a little sweet bird to go through. Such a brave little thing. I'm glad he is with you. He is in the perfect place for him to be. God has a way of finding matches for his lost or injured creatures. And I think that little Phoenix was blessed in finding such a loving Mom. She had to be a very special kind of person to help him to get past the pain and trauma that he had suffered. God knew that you were that special Mom for His little dove. Thanks for posting this, and thanks for being the kind of person that you are. God Bless! |
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Fancyfeathers
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| | Subject: Re: Triumph Overshadows Tragedy * The story of Phoenix Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:58 am | |
| Although it is somewhat of a grim reminder. It's a very important one none the less. I'm thrilled the way Phoenix has adjusted, in all aspects.   He's just a little doll baby. 
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Cindy
A Pigeon's Prayer
Please watch over us while we fly,
keeping us safe from the predators that share the sky.
If we become ill or injured in any way,
Please lead us to safety where we are welcome to stay.
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