Notice: Undefined index: image in /home/geekradio.com/domains/baldheretic.com/httpdocs/wp-content/plugins/highslide/wp-highslide.php on line 56

Notice: Undefined index: thumbnail in /home/geekradio.com/domains/baldheretic.com/httpdocs/wp-content/plugins/highslide/wp-highslide.php on line 56

Notice: Undefined index: altdesc in /home/geekradio.com/domains/baldheretic.com/httpdocs/wp-content/plugins/highslide/wp-highslide.php on line 56

Notice: Undefined index: captiontext in /home/geekradio.com/domains/baldheretic.com/httpdocs/wp-content/plugins/highslide/wp-highslide.php on line 56

Notice: Undefined index: thumbid in /home/geekradio.com/domains/baldheretic.com/httpdocs/wp-content/plugins/highslide/wp-highslide.php on line 56

Mr. Zippers passed away this afternoon after a heroic fight to cheat death which began back in July.

We thought he had made a full recovery, but he began to show signs to the contrary right after hurricane IKE. I suspect the stress of that event and the days that followed were probably too much for him.

We adopted Mr. Zippers in 1999. He came to be a beloved pet and member of our quirky little family. Ultimately, he was Cynthia’s bird. Mr. Zippers hated me and tried to bite me any chance he could.

Still, I loved that little guy.

We both did.

Mr. Zippers will be sorely missed.

Fly High, Mr. Zippers

17 thoughts on “Fly High, Mr. Zippers

  • October 11, 2008 at 3:45 pm
    Permalink

    Awww. Rest in peace, little Zipperton.

  • October 11, 2008 at 4:08 pm
    Permalink

    You said it best — fly high, Mr. Zippers! Hugs to you and Cynthia.

  • October 11, 2008 at 5:36 pm
    Permalink

    Sorry for your loss. He seemed like a great little guy.

  • October 11, 2008 at 7:52 pm
    Permalink

    Oh no! Poor Mr. Zippers. I am very sorry.

  • October 11, 2008 at 8:46 pm
    Permalink

    Jay and Cynthia, I’m so sorry for your deep loss. Mr. Zippers will be greatly missed, but I’m glad while he was here, he had you to love him. Hug each other for me! xoxo, Angela

  • October 12, 2008 at 2:02 am
    Permalink

    I’m tearing up just reading this. I am so sorry. You and Cynthia have my deepest sympathies.

  • October 12, 2008 at 8:03 pm
    Permalink

    Ouch. 🙁

    Christmas Eve 1997 saw me have to put cat to sleep because of a nasty virus that got to his liver and heart.

    Jeff

  • October 12, 2008 at 10:34 pm
    Permalink

    Sorry to hear.

    Every pet I ever have had that has passed, makes me appreciate the ones I have now a little more. They are a blessing in so many ways.

  • October 13, 2008 at 9:05 am
    Permalink

    I’m so sorry to hear about Mr. Zippers.

  • October 13, 2008 at 12:22 pm
    Permalink

    From one companion animal family to another, you have our deepest condolences.

  • October 13, 2008 at 12:47 pm
    Permalink

    Cynthia, I must say I am shocked by this sad news. I’m so sorry for your loss. Jay, somehow I think Mr. Zippers loved you too. He just had a strange way of showing it…

    Hugs and condolences to you both.

    Louis

  • October 14, 2008 at 7:59 am
    Permalink

    I am so sorry to learn of your loss. (hugs)

  • October 14, 2008 at 11:17 am
    Permalink

    For when the time is right:

    http://www.parrotfestival.org/index.html

    Charlie’s Bird House. Rescue and adoption; local placement only; no adoption fee. Helen Fahlsing, P.O. Box 1044, Gatesville 76528; 254-865-5831, birdangel@hotmail.com

    Dallas Bird Society and Project Haven. Rescue and adoption for club members only; 501(c)(3); P. O. Box 242, Red Oak; (972) 381-3075; dbs@dallasbirdsociety.org

    Feathers and Tails. Rescue and adoption; Athens; feathersandtails@direcway.com

    Gulf Coast Exotic Bird Sanctuary. Rescue and sanctuary only; Houston, (281) 485-1900, lavenia@gulfcoastexoticbirdsanctuary.org

    National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Foundation. Houston; Daina Mahonem, mdsmahone@worldnet.att.net

    Wings of Love Bird Haven, Inc. Rescue and adoption; 501(c)(3); P. O. Box 182, Red Oak 75154 (north central Texas); De Waggoner, de@bird-haven.org

  • October 17, 2008 at 9:24 am
    Permalink

    So sorry to hear it.

  • Pingback:Brussels - Wrapping It Up | The Bald Heretic

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.