Goodbye Chewy
Chewy passed away in my arms at 5:14am this morning.
I’m so sorry, fancy feet. I just don’t even know what to say. I should have realized you weren’t feeling well sooner. I don’t even know what was wrong with you yet, and you’re already gone.
Wow.
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I just saw this come up on facebook and my heart sank. Flapper, I am so sorry about your wingman. He was a good buddy and did have really fancy feet. He also, clearly, had a great life. Tiffany, the love and time you devote to your flock is amazing; you’re amazing. Fly free, Chewy and keep an eye on Flapper (and the others, but especially Flapper since he will miss you). I will be thinking about all of you guys, I know this must be hard.
Tiff,
Please don’t blame yourself. You did all you could for Choo Choo. In fact, the least you could have done was more than what most people would have done. You are the best buddy Chewy could have ever asked for.
My condolences to you, Tiff.
Wayne
so very sorry
Tiff and family, I’m so sorry about Chewy. I’ll be thinking about you all.
Rest in peace Choochoo, greet Riley for me.
My sincere condolences Tiff, Chewy will be greatly missed by many.
Love from all of Chewy’s duck friends at Foppe’s Acre.
I’m sorry to hear this. How fortunate for Chewy that he had you in his life.
Tiffany, how safe and secure Chewy must’ve felt as he breathed his last breath in your loving arms today. I’ve felt the same way, blamed myself for not being omniscient, when one of my beloved cats took ill (lymphoma) and had to be put down. It didn’t help. Sending healing thoughts your way, always.
I got up and went to check to see how Chewy was doing.
Sorry for the loss, which sounds so trite, but we do mean it.
Mary Mac and I are sending you and the gang healing hugs.
Rest in Peace Chewy, now you are our angel wingman.
So, so sorry. he was a very much loved sweetheart.
Tiffany, no-one has access to their pens from over a fence or something do they?. Such a rapid decline…could someone have given them something to eat spiked with something nasty?
Sending hugs and love to you all.
What a terrible way to spend Christmas. Warm thoughts and extra treats to you all today, and bless Chewy!
Oh, I’m so sad for you. I think Lynda is right, and I’m glad he was in the arms of his best person when he left us.
Oh, Tiff, I’m so very sorry. You’re the best mom a feathery buddy could have, and Chewy loved you for it.
I can’t tell you how sad I am. To me ChooChoo was always the Jester. There was something so inherently funny and sweet about him that he made me laugh every time I saw him. He was an easy-going and content little guy; he never drew a lot of attention to himself, but was happy just to be around his pals. I always appreciated his cameos in the other ducks’ videos.
I adored his stripey feets, fluffy tush, sleek drake feather, and sweet freckly face.
Rest in peas, Chewy Magooey. Thank you for making me smile, sweet Jester Duck.
Oh boy. We are so, so very sorry for your loss. (sniffing and teary-eyed)
I still remember how he charmed his way into the Flapper household with his cute stripe-y feet and sweet smile. I fell for his gentle and polite nature, his toupee, his professor bow-tie.
Thanks for taking care of him and loving him, Tiff.
How is Flapper doing? How is he dealing with his loss?
I’m so, so sorry for your loss
I’m so very sorry. They are so good at hiding it and you took him to the doctor as soon as he seemed not himself. Sweet Chewy, such a cute little sweetheart – we couldn’t help but love you. My heart hurts for you Tiff.
You have my deepest sympathy. Losing a beloved pet is never easy; we have cats, not birds, but they’re our children like Flapper and the gang so clearly are for you.
I’m so sorry he’s gone. How wonderful for him that you were holding him as he breathed his last. I hope you come to find peace in the memory of that moment. Please don’t be hard on yourself for not having superpowers to know he was sick sooner than you did.
Sending love.
Our love n prayers from the UK are with you Mr Flapper and his people. Will miss you Chewy xxx
Daniella and Custard and Snowy the Duck Buddies xxx
Rats, this is very shocking since both Chewy and Flap weren’t feeling well at the same time. So glad to hear that flapper is doing better. Chewy had an awesome life and was the 2nd star in your back yard since Flapper was the 1st star, movie stars, blog stars, Facebook stars.
He will be so missed as he was such a part of the whole backyard menagerie of fun, tears, laughter for us all. Tif don’t blame yourself that getting him earlier would have helped, or that you didn’t see what was going on until too late.
Probably most of us on your blog all have pets. Our pets can’t tell us when they are hurting and sometimes we just can’t keep watch on them 24/7 and know that something is wrong. Sometimes they can just be having a bad day like us humans and then before we know it, it is something critical. You have done such a great job in taking care of all your little feathered animals. They are so lucky to have you. I look forward to many more stories of new chickens and new ducks and geese that you will be adding to your family.
Sadness and sorrow are felt by us all. I think it’s awesome that we all can be a part of rescuing animals whether they are dogs, cats, ducks, geese. It’s a privilege we have.
i’m so sorry too. i know you did your best, sometimes it still isn;t good enough. i’m sure chewy has no complaints. xxxooo 8((
Oh Tiff, I am so sorry. So glad he was in your loving arms. Thinking of you especially hard this evening and sending the most warm, peaceful and loving thoughts to you.
I am so sorry Chewy went so suddenly. Tiff, you are so connected with your animals but ducks are very good at hiding their weakness. Wishing you peace, comfort, and strength.
I’m so sorry. I’ve been reading your blog for quite a while and know how you must feel as I lost one of my fur babies with no notice last September. Just know Chewy had a wonderful life.
Laura
So sorry to hear that Chewy passed away.
RIP Chewy. I am very sad to learn of his death this morning. I remember the hours spent watching him grow thanks to the webcam. Sincere condolences Tiff
Sorry to hear Tiff. Lots of love and light to you and the rest of your flock!
i’m sorry. it’s so hard losing a good friend. and i’m sorry to hear flapper isn’t feeling well.
I am so sorry to read of Chewy’s passing. But, I know that he had a wonderful life with you and the rest of the gang. He enjoyed hanging out, having good times with Flapper and the hens.
Heart breaking. We are soooo very sorry. :’-(
So very sorry Tiff…
I’m just so sorry for you all.
Chewy left this earth surrounded by the ones that loved him most, and in the end what more could one want. If only every animal or human could experience a minute of what you gave Chewy a life time of-love? Thank you so much for all your unconditional love and commitment Tiffany to making these animals lives so much better. Most of all thanks for sharing them with us.
We are so sad at your loss. We feel that we know you and your family because of the elequent way you write. Quacks & Hugs to you from Edna, Peabody, Penelope and Stanley.