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Devi Maya, As you know, or knew and may have forgotten, when we first began our transition from adoption to sanctuary we started out as a sanctuary for Moluccan Cockatoos (M2s). We made this decision because every Molly we had ever adopted out came back to us. Some more than once. This is why the name Mollywood was developed and adopted. The one M2 that was adopted out the most, and came back the most, was Devi Maya. One of the sweetest birds in the world with a voice as big as the heavens. Of course it was this voice that got her sent back to us. Devi’s last adopters were a young couple, Kate and Yousef. They had two Umbrella Cockatoos from us and everybody was happy. When they asked to adopt Devi we knew she had a home forever, at least we thought so. These young folks were struggling in all the ways couples do, and then some. In addition to the normal young couple stuff they were also working hard to develop a viable business and income stream for themselves that stood apart from the day-to-day. Their living and working space was a shop in an industrial park. Where better to home a boisterous M2 than someplace that had no other people in the early morning and evening hours. Alas, it was not to be. The property owner’s son decided he too could live in one of the units. Soon he was complaining about Devi and threatening to have the kids thrown out. They too gave her back. They knew at the time that it was the hardest choice they had ever made. They soon realized that it was also the worst choice they could have made. They have missed her terribly ever since. Kate and Yousef have remained dear friends through the years since then and have maintained frequent correspondence with us. After some back and forth communication, in mid January, they made the trek up to Washington to pick up their beloved little girl. That was just about 3 weeks ago. Sadly, this past Sunday, the joy of this family and flock reunited was cut short. Something happened. Devi spooked, she flew, she landed wrong and hurt herself. She seemed to be fine at first but soon crashed and died before the day was done. Kate and Yousef are devastated. Sonny and Flaxy are depressed. All of Devi’s friends, old and new, are grieving. Kate and Yousef don’t have any other “bird friends” where they live in California. We’re probably their closest. So what we’re hoping is that for all of you who have known Devi Maya, you might take a few minutes out of your day to send them an email or put a card in the mail. They need support right now as Betsy and I are about all they have. |
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EMILY - "With a heavy heart I am sadly passing on the news that our sweet little “pot bellied” Emily has passed away. Her cancer finally won. Fortunately, Emily did not suffer at all and was the same sweet loving Emily right up until she died. She appears to have died in her sleep." |
 Genie Bird died in my arms last night. She prolapsed about 6 inches of her insides following her first and only egg. She was so shocky and weak she would not have survived surgery and there was no way I could let her suffer. After spending some quality time with her telling her how much I loved her and wanted her to go be free from pain, she must have listened. Before the vet could do her thing, Genie had heart failure and collapsed in my arms. She’s safely flying free now. |
CHINA
- She was a luminary who obscured |
TIFFANY - A much loved and dearly missed friend. |
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