Update on Sammy-Bird

I ended up taking Sammy to an Avian certified vet about 2-hours away yesterday and had to leave him in their care for several days.

The vet who checked him over said she thought it was Pneumonia which is very life threatening for birds!
They gave me a list of all they could do for him and the costs, which total around $1100.00. I never once thought about just having him put to sleep and foregoing the costs but I'll be honest that I had to turn down a few of the tests until they get him stable enough.

I had so many important decissions to make yesterday and it was one of the hardest things I have ever done!
I also signed a "do not resuscitate" paper before I left because if it happens and they do something to keep him alive it would only be for an hour or so and I'm not going to have him suffer for my own selfish benefits.

Hubby has been wonderful through all this and I thank God for him!
I was trying to unpack somethings last night and just started crying and wandered in to him while he was dozing on the couch. He held me and patted my hair and told me not to worry and listened to me ramble on through the tears.
He is such a comfort and I am blessed to have him in my life!!!!

Hours later after he had long gone to bed and I could no longer keep my eyes open or find things to occupy my mind, I did what I think I had been dreading all night which was to walk to Sammys empty cage, uncover it and say goodnight.
His cage smelled like him and that was somewhat comforting, but I missed burying my face in his fluffy feathers and kissing his head goodnight.

I called the vet this morning and he is hanging in there! I was so scared before I made the call and what they would say!
I know when the phone rings later that I will be on edge.

He has a full day of testing and other proceedures before him and I pray that he is strong enough to survive!
{{HUGS}}
Jane