Ladies and gentlemen, our little canary friend, Harry, has not been well of late and a few days ago, he took a turn for the worse. We took him to the avian vet and were convinced by the vet that it was time. We knew that of course, but we just didn’t want to admit it to ourselves. I could tell you his life story, or write a little poem like I did when Churchill canary died, but that doesn’t seem quite right for our Harry. Suffice to say, for 13 years Harry was well loved.

We only have one canary left now — Pan of the wild song. We don’t know how he will go being an only canary. He adored Harry. We all did.
So shall we have Harry’s song this week?
For the joy that was Harry.
Kind Regards.
Tracy.
My heart goes out to you and Pan…even though we know it is time, it never makes it easier.
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That is so true, Heather.
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Sorry for your loss….
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Thank you.
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I’m so sorry, Tracy. And poor Pan. 😢
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Thank you, Sarah. Much sadness but it will pass.
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We’re so sorry for your loss Tracy and hope Pan will be OK xxx
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Thank you, Xenia. Harry will be missed.
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I’m sure Harry was well loved.
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He was, Cee. A few short months of worry was nothing compared to the years of joy this little fellow gave us.
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❤ Dear Harry, When you show up here, we promise never to chase you. We never chased birds. You will have a love branch to sing from. Your pals, D, M, L, C, D, C, C, M, T, B, K, L ❤
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Harry will say g’day when he gets there, which he surely will. First he has to cross the river Styx. We gave him coins so he is prepared. He will love to sing again. Thank you, Martha’s dogs, for looking out for him.
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They will. ❤
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I forgot Jasmine and Ariel! How could I do that?
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The list gets longer, the older you get. 🙂 Jasmine and Ariel will forgive you.
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I’m sure they will. ❤ ❤
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Mathilda and Perspone. 😀 When you’ve had upwards of 25 dogs it gets a little tricky.
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You won’t have to talk to single person when you meet your dog crew again.
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Nope. I have been so lucky to have gotten to live with so many great dogs. I had to wait until I was 35 to get a dog but, as my vet said, I made up for lost time. ❤
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Tracy–I am so sorry about Harry. He was a handsome little guy. ❤
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Thank you, Lois. He got a bit scruffy from feather cyst disease in his old age, but he still looked beautiful. We will miss our sweet Harry.
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Tracy, my heart goes out to you. I still remember my yellow canary whom we had to give away when we moved thousands of miles. He wouldn’t have survived the trip but brought his song to his new family. May you cherish the life you shared with Harry and Churchill, and may Pan find his voice anew.
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I can understand how you must have felt to leave your little bird behind, Sharon. They become such an integral part of the family with their sunny personalities. Travel and our old age are reasons why we will not be getting anymore canaries. This also brings sadness. I am sure Pan will soon be fed up with us checking up on him, although he is enjoying his egg and biscuit comfort food. It must be the chocolate equivalent for birds.
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Tracy sorry to hear about the passing of Henry.
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Thank you, Sid.
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I’m so sorry to read this. I hope Pan will be ok. Sending aroha and trans-Tasman hugs
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Thank you, Su. Much appreciated. We will see how he goes. He has the front window to look out.
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Bye Harry. I think Pan will do the best a canary can
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Pan will try, Brian.
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I’m sorry to hear of the loss of Harry. I had canaries years ago and I used to love to hear the singing I am sure that Harry is singing his heart out on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.
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Quite possibly, Vanda.
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I am so sorry for your loss, Tracy. Hope Pan is able to cope. Perhaps Churchill would be happy to see Harry.
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That had not crossed my mind, Punam. Thank you. That is a possibility.
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Such a shame, Tracy. At thirteen years old he obviously received lots of tender love and care.
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He did, Dries.
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I’m so sorry, Tracy!
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It happens, Ann. Thank you for your kind words.
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So sorry to hear about your loss, Tracy.
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Thank you for your kind words, Irene.
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I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved bird. He must have brought great pleasure and joy to your days.
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He did indeed, Liz. Thank you for your kind words.
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