history: I've owned 3 birds in the past 10 years and my 3rd bird just died last night. I didn't realize how much it would crush me. They were my buddies. I've owned 3 birds in the past 10 years and my 3rd bird just died last night. I didn't realize how much it would crush me. They were my buddies. There's absolutely nothing I can say to make you feel better about that. I'm sorry for your great losses. Just from those few sentences alone_comma_ I can tell you were very passionate about them. What were their names_comma_ if you don't mind me asking?
current: Thank you.  That's so sweet of you to say.  They were parakeets named Snowball, Curacoa, and Panda.  I think the best thing for me to do is get another one soon to continue to enjoy their sweet personalities.
next: Those are great names! And that does sound like a good idea, as long as you're comfortable with it. It's such a tenuous situation.. to want another pet to fill the void, but to be scared that you will be disappointed when they don't live up to their predecessors. My girlfriend will be in the same situation when her dog passes. She's already getting nervous since her dog is 10-years-old.