See You at The Bridge, Billie the Bird.

After suffering what appeared to be a stroke about a month ago, Billie the Lovebird passed away Sunday morning. It was one of those passings that we knew was coming intellectually and somewhat emotionally. He really got a long quite well in the past month, even developing a new way of moving around his cage to get to food, water, grit. He even gnoshed on corn and spinach. We’ll see you at the Rainbow Bridge, dear Billie. Give our love to those who’ve gone before:

Finley (The best dog ever)
Gracie (Shepherd)
Woody (Bichon/Shi Tzu)
The ENTIRE Bird Brigade you outlasted
Angel (parakeet)
Freddie (Basset 2)
Cyndi (poodle)
Nicodemus, aka Bunny 2
Spud, the bunny
Sugar (Cocapoo)
Tweety (parakeet)
Muggs (Basset 1)
and so many others.

So, we’re now the home to two dogs and a turtle. We also have an unwanted guest: a varmit that is eating my tomatoes and peaches. (I’m NOT happy, and help is coming to eliminate him from the kitchen! Then again, shouldn’t the basset hound be on this? I mean her door opening skills did contribute to the issue. )

Love your critters, folks!