Story Feeling better since I got a pet bird

[Opera]

I got a pet pigeon half a year ago, and it honestly healed me. I was able to get up every morning without any problems, want to look forward to tomorrow, and has made me very happy. Because of him, I didn't see a purpose to log into this website (I will attach a picture of him).

With all that said, I know he will pass on one day, and I will end up wanting to CTB again. Even with that in mind, I am very calm and have accepted this. I will end up doing that one day, and I'll likely use this site more when that happens.

I'm glad this community/site exists, since friends don't even want me to CTB at all, honestly I have considered it carefully and it's the best outcome for me. I'm enjoying the time I have with my bird, he's made me want to continue living for him. I love him so much.

 

[sanctionedusage]

hes beautiful

 

[secretariat]

i love pigeons so so much. ur pigeon is adorable (his beedy eyes!) and im so glad hes helping you! truly under-appreciated animals.

 

[Opera]

i love pigeons so so much. ur pigeon is adorable (his beedy eyes!) and im so glad hes helping you! truly under-appreciated animals.

Yes!!! Me too, I searched a lot on how to take care of him, and I wanted one ever since I saw how much people look down on them. He's the biggest helper :D

 

[NearlyIrrelevantCake]

I love pigeons ♥ What's his name?

 

[secretariat]

Yes!!! Me too, I searched a lot on how to take care of him, and I wanted one ever since I saw how much people look down on them. He's the biggest helper :D

thats wonderful you're being so thorough about his care. im sure hes the happiest boy with you!

they're just such silly animals and such attention seekers lol. i love when you pet them and you can tell theyre absolutely loving it!

i wish you both a happy long life together

 

[fedup1982]

Aww, beautiful. I love the sounds pigeons and doves make. They can be surprisingly affectionate too

 

[Opera]

I love pigeons ♥ What's his name?

His name is Hubert

 

[CatLvr]

We had pigeons when I was a kid. I absolutely loved them -- and oh my gosh when the coo when you pet them!! How can that NOT melt your heart?? They are beautiful birds.

I am SO happy you found something that makes you happy. I have my dog and my cats. Well, and my ducks ... Lol And chickens and guinea pigs. It is amazing what a pet can do for your peace of mind. And yes, I also worry about what will happen my mental health when I lose a pet. I guess I have kinda insulated myself from that by having a BUNCH of lovely animals to cate for. Lol

I can tell you having other pets to comfort you does help with the loss of anyone or thing. I recently lost my husband. A month later I lost my OG dog. Honestly, I am not sure what I would have done if I hadn't had everybody else around here to love and comfort me. They really are a lifeline. Literally.

Could you get another pigeon?? That way you and Hubert would have another friend?? A lot of what lightens my heart is watching my dog and cats play together -- my dog thinks he's a cat and my cats think they are dogs so it's "interesting" around here to say the least. I'd give ANYTHING if I could convince the dog he shouldn't try to get in the window sill ... Or walk on the back of the sofa!

 

[WakingNightmare]

Very cute I always liked the idea of keeping a pet pigeon

 

[memento-mori]

he's very cute
im glad that you feel better
it's good to see happiness and recovery is possible
also btw
domestic pigeons can live for 15 years or more if you take care of them properly

 

[kazatte]

he's SO CUTE!!!! i'm very glad that you're feeling better and that he's brought you happiness

 

[Opera]

We had pigeons when I was a kid. I absolutely loved them -- and oh my gosh when the coo when you pet them!! How can that NOT melt your heart?? They are beautiful birds.

I am SO happy you found something that makes you happy. I have my dog and my cats. Well, and my ducks ... Lol And chickens and guinea pigs. It is amazing what a pet can do for your peace of mind. And yes, I also worry about what will happen my mental health when I lose a pet. I guess I have kinda insulated myself from that by having a BUNCH of lovely animals to cate for. Lol

I can tell you having other pets to comfort you does help with the loss of anyone or thing. I recently lost my husband. A month later I lost my OG dog. Honestly, I am not sure what I would have done if I hadn't had everybody else around here to love and comfort me. They really are a lifeline. Literally.

Could you get another pigeon?? That way you and Hubert would have another friend?? A lot of what lightens my heart is watching my dog and cats play together -- my dog thinks he's a cat and my cats think they are dogs so it's "interesting" around here to say the least. I'd give ANYTHING if I could convince the dog he shouldn't try to get in the window sill ... Or walk on the back of the sofa!

Yes oh my god, animals are truly a lifeline especially in hard times!! I can't get him a friend right now, sadly, but he seems pretty happy :3 That's so cute about your dog acting like a cat!! That sounds super adorable

he's very cute
im glad that you feel better
it's good to see happiness and recovery is possible
also btw
domestic pigeons can live for 15 years or more if you take care of them properly

Yes!! He's taken care of very nicely, he's more spoiled honestly

 

[Keridwen]

I got a pet pigeon half a year ago, and it honestly healed me. I was able to get up every morning without any problems, want to look forward to tomorrow, and has made me very happy. Because of him, I didn't see a purpose to log into this website (I will attach a picture of him).

With all that said, I know he will pass on one day, and I will end up wanting to CTB again. Even with that in mind, I am very calm and have accepted this. I will end up doing that one day, and I'll likely use this site more when that happens.

I'm glad this community/site exists, since friends don't even want me to CTB at all, honestly I have considered it carefully and it's the best outcome for me. I'm enjoying the time I have with my bird, he's made me want to continue living for him. I love him so much.

He's perfect! I'm glad you have him. I find it's easier to live for something else rather than yourself.
I recently adopted a cat at work - he's 16 years old - his owner had been dead 2 weeks in his flat when we found him -we have no idea how he's alive, probably ate his owner - but I keep thinking if this old blind dude with no teeth can survive this then i can survive the asshole in my head telling me to die x
Statistically he should be dead - but he had a will to live... so we can too
Make your life about your bird- after that get another one - or just get more whilst he is here ...it's easier to feel compassion for another life then it is yourself