tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post6909299911995356249..comments2024-03-22T12:34:51.352-07:00Comments on Art Propelled: BUG MOVES TO THE WILDLIFE CENTREArtPropelledhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-66494352263680092612009-02-25T20:40:00.000-08:002009-02-25T20:40:00.000-08:00Thanks AAZen. It was quite tough to see him go but...Thanks AAZen. It was quite tough to see him go but I had peace of mind.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-72337098279364293252009-02-25T12:00:00.000-08:002009-02-25T12:00:00.000-08:00How hard to part with the little friend you cared ...How hard to part with the little friend you cared for so dearly. You did the right thing for Bug. What a wonderful story.AAZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08548086315163917293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-83137280636907023812009-02-09T11:21:00.000-08:002009-02-09T11:21:00.000-08:00I have loved reading about Bug's adventures in you...I have loved reading about Bug's adventures in your home Robyn but I am glad that he has been give the best chance of survival. That animal sanctuary is a wonderful place. I want a little animal like Piggy...ha ha.<BR/><BR/>Love the pictures from the African Interiors book. They have some amazing native patterns and fabrics.<BR/><BR/>As for those giraffe. Absolutely amazing place. I cannot believe they are so tall.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095469968246647873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-84873439260425322152009-02-09T04:34:00.000-08:002009-02-09T04:34:00.000-08:00I really loved this post, Robyn. Must have been to...I really loved this post, Robyn. Must have been tough, but how reassuring to bring him to this place. <BR/><BR/>I can't get over that cute little warthog. I had no idea they could be so little and affectionate. I guess they've all got their own unique personalities.Shaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235571582758248746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-27145002603549404572009-02-08T20:06:00.000-08:002009-02-08T20:06:00.000-08:00Well, we are going to miss Bug, but you did the ri...Well, we are going to miss Bug, but you did the right thing. Good for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734872244414275341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-2295570895810256562009-02-08T16:33:00.000-08:002009-02-08T16:33:00.000-08:00Thanks HHMN.Katie Jane, you are right, Bug will ad...Thanks HHMN.<BR/><BR/>Katie Jane, you are right, Bug will adjust.<BR/><BR/>Heather, I hadn't even heard of the centre but a week before we found Bug there was an article in the paper about them and something kept telling me to take down the phone number in case I needed it one day. I actually went back to the paper the next day and wrote it down.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Gwen. I was hoping there would be another Olive Thrush and finding that there was, gave me a big lift.<BR/><BR/>Painter girl, we are lucky to have this centre just a half hours drive away.<BR/><BR/>Heather, all in all the centre is a safer place for his release. What more could I wish for?<BR/><BR/>Kendalee, I had never thought of him finding his way back to my garden again and though it's quite far away it is a lovely thought.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-13428227277590195442009-02-08T13:51:00.000-08:002009-02-08T13:51:00.000-08:00Letting Bug go is a very loving and selfless act, ...Letting Bug go is a very loving and selfless act, just as caring for him up to now has been. Perhaps he'll find his way back to you one day, take up residence in your garden, raise a family there... Life is full of spirals of coincidence. And you'll hear all their songs... And without even knowing it, he'll be repaying your kindness...kendaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085858988070461010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-56497901194087279492009-02-08T07:01:00.000-08:002009-02-08T07:01:00.000-08:00To give life is to give love.... and that's what y...To give life is to give love.... and that's what you have done for "bug".<BR/><BR/>Going to the rehab center is the best chance for "bug's" ongoing survival... he got a good start from you :-)<BR/><BR/>Happy life Bug!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749610626047198728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-37365423314766537602009-02-07T05:02:00.000-08:002009-02-07T05:02:00.000-08:00What an uplifting and beautiful post.You are amazi...What an uplifting and beautiful post.<BR/>You are amazing and so giving to all the animals in your life.<BR/>What a wonderful rescue and rehabilitation center you have. I loved seeing all the pictures of the animals and of course little bug.Leanne Piziohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906128505167788108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-45217917528234971812009-02-07T04:52:00.000-08:002009-02-07T04:52:00.000-08:00Some friends for Bug of his own kind.. that surely...Some friends for Bug of his own kind.. that surely helps ...This is the best choice you could make.. the knowledge that he can come back to the center and still have that connection is heartwarming..<BR/><BR/>The care you took of him Robyn is why he is alive.. thank you for your sweet and caring heart..Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-40803136967429692852009-02-06T14:34:00.000-08:002009-02-06T14:34:00.000-08:00Yes, I would have had a hard time too, but isn't w...Yes, I would have had a hard time too, but isn't wonderful that there is such a place for Bug? Hugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-84135167386980929962009-02-06T13:26:00.000-08:002009-02-06T13:26:00.000-08:00As hard as it must have been, you did a good thing...As hard as it must have been, you did a good thing. The place looks very nice and I know Bugs will make his adjustment wonderfully.Katiejanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10703557560000189704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-45240327522180031642009-02-06T12:55:00.000-08:002009-02-06T12:55:00.000-08:00Happy journeys Bug.Happy journeys Bug.herhimnbrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182397064631016552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-63517782526675001892009-02-06T10:21:00.000-08:002009-02-06T10:21:00.000-08:00Karin, yes I'm so impressed with the wildlife cent...Karin, yes I'm so impressed with the wildlife centre. It has made all the difference. <BR/><BR/>Jeane, you make me feel so much better knowing that you cried. I wept buckets to the point where my daughter said "Ma,it's a bird!"<BR/><BR/>Bindu, I have phoned to find out how he's settled in. They love him and call him Einstein because of the fluff around his head.....and he is doing well.<BR/><BR/>Lynne, you better believe it! It really is the most perfect place I could ever have hoped for.<BR/><BR/>Jude....upset? Now that's an understatement. :-) But I'm smiling now.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Curio. It really was time well spent.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-18584404189767487862009-02-06T09:04:00.000-08:002009-02-06T09:04:00.000-08:00Beautiful rescue, Robyn. Time well spent, there is...Beautiful rescue, Robyn. Time well spent, there is no doubt.Sharing this magnificent saga via your blog was very appreciated. We all know doing that is quite time consuming. Some of the photographs you took were spectacular and thanks to the pictures you took of the centre, we all know that Bug is going to thrive in such an environment.Curiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01074217572875328688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-58070747757507584402009-02-06T05:48:00.000-08:002009-02-06T05:48:00.000-08:00Ah, I'm sure you were so upset! I would be, but we...Ah, I'm sure you were so upset! I would be, but we do know it's for the best. A story would be great, you can do it.....Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01893073372150581999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-47460580621072022772009-02-06T02:38:00.000-08:002009-02-06T02:38:00.000-08:00bug is just the picture of self confidence there, ...bug is just the picture of self confidence there, robyn! and he's with a golden oriel now... wow, i'd love to hang out with a golden oriel! this sounds like the perfect place for bug to transition into life as a free bird... xolynne hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682812765012431260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-79489688217984911112009-02-05T22:14:00.000-08:002009-02-05T22:14:00.000-08:00That must have been so hard! I'd have cried to lea...That must have been so hard! I'd have cried to leave him there ... but it is the right thing to do. I hope you get to visit him and let us know how he's doing. The little one has made a place in my heart just through the pictures - it must be so much harder for you!binduhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156291956967889455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-57780095307733454342009-02-05T21:45:00.000-08:002009-02-05T21:45:00.000-08:00I cried because I was happy and because I was sad ...I cried because I was happy and because I was sad - Happy that bug will have a chance and sad at the thought you have to let him go....goodbye bug.xxoJeane Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027843717050683473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-29272261612019929082009-02-05T21:28:00.000-08:002009-02-05T21:28:00.000-08:00The hardest part of loving with an open heart is t...The hardest part of loving with an open heart is this part of letting go and knowing when what's best may mean not being together... I'm sure there will be a period of mourning, with all the time you dedicated to his care now returned to you. Bug's recovery and growth was remarkable due to your dedication! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. What a wonderful refuge you have so near by, as well - looks like they are doing some great work there. <BR/>best to you, KarinKarin Bartimolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490920503677450338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-85821535471396302392009-02-05T20:29:00.000-08:002009-02-05T20:29:00.000-08:00Annie, yes Bug was quite stunned having all the ot...Annie, yes Bug was quite stunned having all the other birds around him. His head was cocked to the side listening to the different chirps, trying to decipher a sound that he recognised. When he heard the thrush call he loosened up considerably.<BR/><BR/>Stevie, sounds wonderful....maybe one day :-)<BR/><BR/>Thanks Joanie.<BR/><BR/>Michelle, a positive step indeed. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Megha, the darling little bird made such an impact even though we only had him for 2 weeks.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Robert.<BR/><BR/>Willow, I'm pondering....<BR/><BR/>DJ, love and laughter back at ya.<BR/><BR/>Theresa, I think it was best.<BR/><BR/>Grrl....LOL...thanks for that!<BR/><BR/>Don and Susan :-( First time I've used that face I think...<BR/><BR/>Thanks Leslie.<BR/><BR/>Mansuetude, thank you.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-85384661476839228792009-02-05T20:14:00.000-08:002009-02-05T20:14:00.000-08:00After reading in the newspaper today that three ti...After reading in the newspaper today that three tigers were poisoned at a National Park, it is hearwarming to see how well cared for these creatures at the rehabilitation centre are.<BR/>I shall miss the Bug posts, but I'm sure you'll pay a him a visit and we can get another post then?pRiyAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238366312590419659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-36144465682618539162009-02-05T18:51:00.000-08:002009-02-05T18:51:00.000-08:00i have a friend here who worked for a bit at the R...i have a friend here who worked for a bit at the Raptor center... she would babysit hawks and owls, and sometimes bring them into the ceramic studio and let us see, if we were gentle...<BR/><BR/>What you did is beautiful.<BR/>That's all the heart can really say to the feeling, to honor it.<BR/><BR/>Bug was beautiful, but always, he is with you... and us.<BR/><BR/>thanks.mansuetudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805383049085040581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-68172984814974998612009-02-05T17:04:00.000-08:002009-02-05T17:04:00.000-08:00Bye Bug! Happy life! We will remember you......Bye Bug! Happy life! We will remember you......Leslie Avon Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235003342775117469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-69209969639787941962009-02-05T16:58:00.000-08:002009-02-05T16:58:00.000-08:00Waaaaaah! We're gonna miss Bug.Susan and DonWaaaaaah! We're gonna miss Bug.<BR/>Susan and DonDon Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06141696227390870122noreply@blogger.com