WHAT HAPPENED TO PICASSO?

[@Chelsea_Lux]

Of coarse you haven’t forgotten about him and shame on people for saying that. I still think about him. Love you, continue staying strong xoxo

[@honk3688]

Chelsea Holmes we need more people like you

[@leonievw2466]

Agreed! How can you forget about a pet your so close with...

[@kare6878]

So true. The unfortunate reality of life is that it doesn’t stop, no matter how heart broken we are and we just want it to pause. She has to continue and be there for the rest of her bubs despite how much she aches for Picasso to return and might want to just breakdown.

[@ImperfectLioness]

Agreed Chelsea! To those who have had the nerve to ask Marlene if she's forgotten Picasso....NO, she hasn't forgotten about Picasso, and it is ridiculous to even ask her if she has forgotten about him. When you have an animal (or a person) you love and take care of, the pain of that loss stays with you and you NEVER forget them. Therefore, even thinking of asking that question indicates a lack of compassion. Unfortunately, these days and especially on KZbin, there are way too many examples of people who lack compassion...and intelligence in general.

[@carrietapert4643]

Yeah just ignore all the negative comments from all the negative people! How rude of them !!! All your followers all know how much love you have for your pet family and we all know you would never forget Picasso. Whoever even thinks that obviously doesn't know you well at all. You still have all your other birds to take care of so you are focusing on the happiness and health of them but that definitely doesn't mean you forgot Picasso. People just like dragging others down especially when they are already vulnerable to begin with just to make themselves feel a little bit better so they will say anything just to hurt you. Ignore them and move on you have way more people on your side than ones that aren't.

[@octopus123]

Why are you guys asking if she forgot him. How can you forget a pet that you had for 12 years???? You make her sad😞

[@Asunayuuki9580]

I have a parrot for almost five years with us and he is just like our family members. He died and i really miss him. Three years but we still miss him.

[@cleliaoconnell3705]

I know. How can you forget a pet at all! They're a family member!

[@penguinnn4life344]

The octopus gamer /TOG simple I had a bird for a year and he died and I forgot about him

[@penguinnn4life344]

Clélia O'CONNELL it’s easy 😒 I had a bird and forgot all about him

[@octopus123]

@@penguinnn4life344 that's so messed up. Your heart must be a rock or you didn't love it

[@suzyq8850]

Seeing you cry over your baby Picaso is breaking my heart, made me cry too sweetie. I pray you two will be reunited sometime in the future 🐦❤😊

[@Cincelia]

those prank callers are disgusting. Thank you for educating us and being a positive person to show us that everything is going to be just fine

[@carolhartley4448]

Yes!!

[@seridiacrystal4107]

Losing a family member, even one with wings, is completely devastating. I feel for you and your family, I pray Picasso is safe and roaming - enjoying himself - but will return to you some day hopefully sooner rather than later... you are amazing with your animals - I don’t have birds because I do not have the time they deserve to dedicate to them so I wouldn’t do that, but I absolutely love to watch your interactions... ❤️sending positive thoughts...

[@TeeTee123-u4i]

I have found 67 dogs in my life and reunited 62 with the owners. I have reunited 17 cats. I have found a steer.( I live in the country now) I found a small pig. I have found horses. I have found parrots, a cockatiel and a Blue front Amazon. It delights me. I am old, Dear. I lost my dog in 1972. I had excellent parents and they looked forever. I have NEVER had a Mustache BUT had ringnecks for years. Seriously, as someone who bird sat wild caught parrots many years, ringnecks are one of the MOST difficult to remain tame. They can take very good care of themselves. I am sorry you went through the pranks. This is sick and sad.

[@CarolynStOnge]

Teresa Tanasi this bird is not a really ring neck it’s a moustache. I can see how they can be confused.

[@TeeTee123-u4i]

No I do know this but they are all considered Asiatic parrots. All are lovely BUT many are very independent;)

[@CarolynStOnge]

They sort of have the reputation of being a bit aloof but mine is super super sweet. I also love ringnecks and do agree they take more socialization to keep them tame.

[@fluxaeternal]

I know this comment is old... but it sounds like you have led a fulfilling life 💕 it's very inspiring

[@TeeTee123-u4i]

@@fluxaeternal thank you Dear!

[@WithLoveSindhu]

Don’t worry my love. Believe me one day Picasso will visit you to show he is doing fine in the wild. Let the universe protect Picasso and bless him. 💗💗💗

[@aseelbadan5724]

😭😭😭😿😿🤞🏻💔❤

[@bella_grace_]

I hope🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@ronnie6630]

🙏

[@nisarojas2869]

Seeing you cry about Picasso breaks my heart. I really really hope he’s okay and that you find him

[@rowdyyeets4532]

Me too! This very same thing happened to me, so this video made me cry. My mother took our cockatiels outside and foolishly opened the door. One of our male cockatiels, Igor, flew straight up into the blue. Cockatiels are said to be the fastest fliers in Australia. I've seen how fast they were just in the house. It still breaks my heart 💔

[@MasTArrrRR]

💔💔💔💔🌷🐣

[@daydreamers5042]

Yes

[@bella_grace_]

What happened to him

[@nisarojas2869]

@@bella_grace_ he flew away

[@HiMyNamesRolanda]

I'm so sorry.. Seeing you cry makes me so sad 😔🙁

[@wingedart5873]

Amber Rose ya she reminds me of myself when my guinea pig who I had my whole life died 🙁

[@grantedklass777]

Amber Rose me toooooooo

[@BLane-xr1ic]

Because you are a real woman.

[@anastasiaortolano890]

Marlene I would strongly recommend putting up a flyer with a large reward on it something like maybe $2,000 or more. I guarantee your sniffers would help raise that for you if he was found. People in this world are so greedy and shallow these days just a quick example of here in Chicago, there was a woman who kidnapped The service dog of a child who was completely paralyzed from the neck down. they started with a small reward but once the news channels got invlovedrthe reward went up as people were donating money to make the reward higher...I think it went up higher 4 times. Trying to make a long story short after not finding the dog whose main duty was getting the child to eat, the child went 10 days refusing to eat and he had to be hospitalized and have a tube put in his stomach could because he wouldn't eat, shortly after a Good Samaritan stepped in and purchased him an identical dog and was willing to pay for the service training needed, however once the thief saw that on the news since she was waiting for the reward to go up even higher than it already was so she called the hotline and asked if the reward was still available and if they were willing to go a little bit higher. of course the woman was an idiot the police tracked her number arrested her and got the dog back. I'm I'm just kind of curious and if he is out there a large reward maybe one of the things holding a greedy mofo back... hell put on there you would even share custody if they've had them this long LOL. I wish I could do something :(

[@annalisa14]

Anastasia ortolano - you’re right. Humans who are greedy are HORRIBLE upon planet earth. Especially when cruel towards a disabled person and a child. This kind of cruelty should be severely punished and punishment should endure for YEARS. In fact, a large percentage of human population should be permanently removed off our planet.... to suffer the remainder of their miserable lives... on the MOON 🌚

[@marieparsons3507]

I've also been thinking along those lines, but I was thinking more like $5,000 to really motivate people. However, I do agree w you Marlene, it makes a lot of sense that he's living wild. Maybe just occasionally you can take jersey to watch the local flocks. That would let you peacefully watch the wild birds and believe that Picasso is doing well if he is flying free. Maybe this was the ultimate rescue of Picasso from the shelter all those years ago! And, as you said, maybe he chose to stay with you all those years because he loved you so much. I feel for you.

[@samonevanbuskirk8066]

While I do agree humans are greedy and do horrible things increasing or giving a money amount does not always yield and getting your animal back. A man down in Florida had his entire reptile collection lit on fire and one of his prized alligators/crocodile stolen. He currently has a 17K reward out for the animal and it's almost been a year and no one has said anything. Her name is snowball if you're interested in learning about her.

[@nicoleevans128]

Marlene did put out flyers. She offered a reward as well as the offer to purchase a bird of their choice for whoever returned him.

[@anastasiaortolano890]

@@nicoleevans128 for some people that wouldn't be good enough...unfortunately I know alot of scumbags like that

[@malinsvenssonvalhallaqueen3298]

Marlene, I know you love Picasso. I don't know you personally but Picasso's disappearance has upset me. I worried about him. I Often think how difficult it must be for both he and you. What you spoke about today has given hope and comfort.❤

[@findpicasso4364]

I had a dream last night that picasso got found and I was watching a video of you finding him, when I came onto my computer this morning i specifically wanted to see if you had posted and update and what do you know, 1 hour a go you posted this. I truly believe he is alive and you will find him. Good luck.

[@chuckalley1]

Oh that would be perfect... Fingers crossed this will happen. I believe Picasso would come back when he gets the chance.

[@LindaLuxable]

I believe this bc I've had similar things like that happen.

[@jaynamsallis]

I believe this as well. Don't give up, Marlene! We get a pet because they fill a void in our hearts like no other creature. We bond with them and just know that he carries that bond inside him too. Whatever his reasons are for taking flight, know that he thinks of you too🤗🥰🐦

[@findpicasso4364]

@@sol8598 Thanks!

[@findpicasso4364]

@Beebug 17 Aw thank you! I really hope Marlene finds him!

[@oscarh1616]

Whoever pranked called you about Picasso is an awful person , who does that!

[@goaway6932]

Idiot people who have no brain cells do that

[@elmo2915]

Agreed GoAway

[@ankita.jackson]

I almost cried but the truth is I really really miss seeing Picasso in your videos.. When I don't see him I feel sad but yeah it felt nice seeing him in this video :)

[@karenlarosa7826]

Dear Marlene, please know that ALL of us Bird Lovers are also mourning your loss, & YES we are ALL praying that you WILL be re-united with your Lovely Little Picasso!!!! Hang in there, DO NOT let the negative remarks get to you. You're stronger than them!! WE LOVE YOU & ALL YOUR BIRDS!! Keep doing your video's/blogs/updates, you're teaching everyone about the variety of birds out there. Your tears show us your commitment & love you have!! Karen LaRosa

[@valrdjem]

I lost my best friend/bulldog on Sunday. She was 16. I rescued her when she was 2 and she had been my constant companion for 14 years when she had passed. She saw me through some of the hardest times in my life, and was assigned as a support dog my psychologist and psychiatrist. Everyone who met her loved her. I still keep thinking I hear her sniffling and snorting and snoring. I even think I feel her headbutt my calves life she used to always do. I miss her. Here I am 6'4" 350lb blacksmith sobbing and blubbering like a baby over the loss of his dog. Our pets are our hearts. Best wishes and much love to all who have lost pets.

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

Oh my God I'm so sorry for your loss that just broke my heart💔 hang in there she was so lucky to have a good friend like you💙

[@valrdjem]

@@MARLENEMCCOHEN Thank you Marlene.

[@jslferrell]

Those who push about you ‘forgetting’ and not talking about Picasso are jerks. Your pain and grief is yours. Your journey is yours. And if keeping it off camera is your process, that’s fine and normal. And the haters need to get a life.

[@annamariewiley7547]

Dear Marlene, I am fairly new to your channel but I am now such a true follower. I just watched the video on ‘what happened to Picasso’ and cried all the way through with you. There are no words to express how heartbroken I am for you. Watching the pain in your eyes just makes me want to hug you. Please know I will be praying that Picasso is still out there and will one day make his way back home. Keep fighting girl...miracles really do happen! So much love and hugs coming your way.

[@Blue-ky3oo]

I know how much it hurts. I lost a bird too and I can't even mention him without breaking down. Thank you for mentioning Picasso. I always felt like I looked dumb for crying over a pet but it really does hurt.

[@octopus123]

You obviously arent dumb, you lost your feathered friend and family

[@Blue-ky3oo]

​@@octopus123 Thank you. Even though he past he is my baby.He was my therapy bird. Helped me through depression. Love you Bowie!

[@arisguardianangel5704]

Rainna Horn I also lost my bird before but I'm so grateful I found him in about 3 days I know how u feel and Marlene feel people thought I was stupid for crying cuz of a bird but they mean everything to us❤️😭

[@TheBioExplorer]

I kind of had a bunch of stuff pile on me today causing kind of a panic attack... Then I saw this video and at first I thought... Oh man I can't watch Marlene be sad over Picasso too! But listening to you fighting through it and encouraging others at the end of the video really made me feel better. Thank you for sharing Marlene. My situation will be crazy and intense until about mid-July... I've just got to be a flighter until then. We can do it girl! Hang in there. Ignore the trolls... and those that are just unknowingly insensitive. Things do have a way of working out for the best and you know that... Thank you for reminding me of it. I've had some pretty awful things happen... lost my husband when he was only in his early 50s... recently lost my last parent (my dad)... found out I'm adopted at age 53 (both bio parents have died but I did get to meet my father a few weeks before he passed)... lost a home & all my stuff in a fire... lost my rental home and everything in it in a flood. Finally got settled in a condo and now I'm going to have to move again in June so I can take over my dad's house and bills. That's just some of it. *lol* AND I teach. (stress).... BUT with all of it... It was hard bur something good actually came from most of it. By this time next year I should be settled in my dad's house. And there I will once again be able to have a bird!!! There is room in the house & room in the yard for an aviary. A fenced yard for a dog. Since the flood I haven't been able to have any pets other than my boa, turtles, & fish in my classroom lab. I use to have a Quaker Parrot years ago. Now I really want to adopt an African Gray. (not too common here) So things will work out right? I also have a granddaughter arriving in the summer. They live out in California... Coronado... but hopefully I will get to go. Sorry for writing a book. Just hang in there!

[@phatchance2]

Losing a loved one is never easy! You have my deepest condolences, Marlene! I lost my Meyers/Senegal hybrid on Christmas Eve this past year. Talk about heartbreak! Thank you for this video! I'm sorry for your loss! ♡

[@jennlovesallcreatures1926]

I cried and cried when I just WATCHED this video....I can't imagine GOING THROUGH it! All through the tears my heart ached and I felt distraught. I was trying to imagine one of my (now 5) birds being gone (for ANY reason) and I couldn't imagine the PAIN! For you to offer the message that you did is incomprehensible to me! You are trying to be an example to others and worrying about THEIR thoughts and pain while GOING THROUGH YOUR OWN?!?! Marlene! You are the single most amazing person I think I have ever "met" (unfortunately only online)!!!! I was brought BACK FROM TEARS to hear you reaching out to others who may have lost their bird and it just blew me away! GOD BLESS YOU!!! For ALL that you do...for birds AND humans!

[@M5PLEow]

This video really shows how strong a bond between a owner and a pet. I hope you find him

[@koriiskori]

I am sorry you're going through this. Your love for Picasso and all your birds is really inspiring and heartwarming even through this pain. He hasn't been forgotten of course. You've been doing amazing!

[@Loveofpets]

I can't understand why anyone would say that you have forgot about Picasso. I still have that feeling that you will be reunited again. A Cockatoo was just reunited with it's owner after 2 years. Also I don't think that Picasso was thinking that about the Finch, he was curious to see the tiny bird and that's it. My Ringneck does that to my canaries but then will try to bite them through the cage so I don't let her near them anymore

[@emilykas961]

I cried with you the whole video, Marlene. I love you and I love Picasso too, and I truelly hope he is somewhere out there okay. I was here way before he flew, and I had to stop watching your vudeos for a while after because my heart hurt for him. You are one of my biggest reason for getting into parrots, and rescuing, rehabbing, and taking in the 5 babies I have now. I had an experience with my Alexandrine ringneck, Kasper where I nearly lost her about 2 years or so after picasso left for his journey. She was only semi-tame, and I thought not that strongly bonded with me. I have never felt such panic, such terror, and such a strong emotional jolt in my life before that. She was clipped, but was flight-training with me. She flew out the door during one of the worst windstorms of the year while I wasn't home. We rushed back and it took hours to find her in the 60-80 foot tall trees across my street behind other homes. She never learned how to descend at the time, let alone do it during such powerful winds. We'd only been working on recall and the beginning of turns, so her turns were wide. I found her in a fir tree (she blended in seemlessly) along the neighbours' horse pasture. We tried to get a ladder and climb to her but she spooked. She flew circles, landing in tree after tree. She was trying to respond to her recall from both me and her sister Kiwi, but she just couldn't. I watch in horror as eagles flew over her and everything and then it got dark. I went out as the crack of dawn the next morning and as the fog from that night hung I started calling her again. I could barely hear her but the air was dead and she somehow made her way around to the horse pasture again, and by the time the fog was settling, nearly 24 hours after she got out, she was able to make one wide swing around about 5 acres of land and crash-land into the forest on the only short single dead pine tree. I thought she crashed into the pond back there but she made it over and into the forest. I balled when I was able to grab her. I went to the neighbour whom had also tried to help and let us leave a cage out on his porch overnight and showed him that I had her safe while she was clutched to my chest. Kasper lost over half her weight after that. She went to overweight to the vet actually voicing that she seemed thin but otherwise healthy, especially for her ordeal. Marlene, it's because of you and your efforts and search that I knew what to do to try and get my girl back. You showed me the tricks and tips. I have to thank you from the bottom of my heart for that and I hope you find this comment so you can know that. I hope with all of my heart too that you can one day reunite with Picasso like I did with Kasper.

[@kevinwood5579]

I could feel how hard that was for you , so be proud of yourself. I feel that you have taken the first step to healing yourself and that in itself is a beautiful thing and I know that Picasso is so proud of you. Since the first of your videos when I first met Picasso I sensed something very special about him because he seemed to be the flock healer. You have done great things so keep going and I feel that some one day in the not to distant future he will come back with a friend or two. If this was a movie I would now say there are forces at work here that we can not control.

[@happens2bvegan504]

I am against keeping and promoting birds as pets, I believe they should be left to be free, yet here I am watching your videos. And I have watched many of them, because I love animals, and it is so incredibly apparent, that you love animals too. Your love, devotion and understanding of birds is incredible! And the fact is...there are pet birds out there, and they need a voice. They need someone with such total love and devotion to them to tell the world what they need and what they want and how to give them the best life with humans that they can possibly have. My heart breaks for you. I cried real tears with you and felt your pain, just like I feel the love you have for all feathered babies. I will wish everyday, that Picasso is safe, and happy and that all your birds remain safe. They are certainly the luckiest captive birds, for no amount of money or toys or boxes or squeezable fruit packets, could amount to the love, understanding and compassion you have for them. You are so special, and they are so very lucky to have you....all birds are lucky that there is you....so, even though I would never seek out a bird as a companion, I am grateful that you are here to share your stories and love with others so all birds may be as lucky and loved as yours. all the love to you

[@brittanythole8238]

I'm so sorry, I would never recover if I lost my bird. I just can't imagine how you feel.

[@SaRaHKaMaLi]

I still think about him and I know you have not forgot about him. I was crying right along with you sweetie. Hes your baby and I really hope you do reunite with him.💕 My friend lives in California and she had found a pineapple ggc and was able to find the owners. Their is still hope! I had told her about you and Picasso and she didnt know about it so I hope that hes with someone that's taking great care of him and just hasnt found out yet. But also like you had said that he may be out there having a good time and surviving how he knows best and if so I really do hope hes just taking a vacation and will return home safe and sound💝 Lots of love Marlene ! Stay strong girl !

[@diannamallar1155]

You never forget. You may not talk about your "baby" you always remember. And your heart breaks everyday and tears still soak your pillow but you always remember. Hugs sweetie.

[@megsutube1815]

My heart is with you everyday. I look forward to your videos, as if you were a close friend. I think it's very likely that Picasso is out there living a good life. After he left, I went back and looked at his videos. I noticed how intelligent and observant he is. I hope you two reconnect someday as it is obvious that he loved you and you loved him. I'm sorry you have to experience the cruel unenlightened ignorant nature of some people. Grief is a process that much of American society has distanced themselves from even though it is a necessary step toward achieving compassion. It will take a couple years until it doesn't feel like such a dagger to the heart. It's ok to be gentle to your self. I'm holding both you and Picasso in the light!

[@aimee1705]

I really hope you‘ll find him. Stay strong!❤️

[@craftsandstuff3349]

I loved Jersey and him together.

[@aliceinwonderland6208]

Everything in this world I believe is balanced in all sense of the word and world to those who have negative things to say they live a life just the same. Don’t let them bring you down. You are very loved by your family, friends your birds and all else in your subscribers. Just keep up the good work helping birds and those who need help taking in their birds that they can’t have anymore for what ever their reasons, and your goodness will come back tenfold. As for Picasso, you took him in as a bird who was got lost or escaped, and then he got lost or escaped from you, I don’t see it that way. I see it as he is a loving life who goes to homes to those who need him the most. In other words his love a spirit is so grea, beautiful and special

[@tomr.4199]

Hey Marlene, I’ve been watching you for a while... because of your genuine love for animals. I’m so sorry for your hurt. I understand how emotionally and physically exhausting searching for a lost pet can be. Some things are just out of our hands, and that can be the hardest part to accept. Your ideas of Picasso in the wild aren’t only beautiful, but totally plausible. He’s a survivor. I’m in Houston, and occasionally check out craigslist and other sites for Los Angelas, just in case Picasso happens to be there. If I ever see something, I’ll let you know. No matter what happens, just know he loves you as much as you love him.

[@dg.262]

Dear Marlene, Thank-You for sharing Picasso with us. I am so sorry for your loss and your grief. It's real. I've been through it and for me it is the same as I lost a beloved family member. This was 8 years ago. 💕

[@SuouAi]

My favorite first parrot died almost year ago. It was so hard for me and even now I cry sometimes when I look at my photos with him.. I have two cute parrots now, but I never forget about him. I understand you when you told that you can't mention Picasso because it hurts. I wish you the best and I want you to know that we - sniffers and flighters - really love you and send a lot of kisses and love to your parrots. Please, be positive as you always is. Your videos are amazing and keep doing what you do! You are doing great job and without you the parrot world wouldn't be the same. Big hug for you! Take care ❤

[@No-do4yq]

i was crying throughout the whole video. i felt like u were saying the things that i haven't been able to express properly. my eclectus parrot flew away a month ago and its impossible to go on a day without thinking of him. i have a really bad memory so i often would forget that his no longer here. whenever i come home i always scream "kiwi" coz his reply is just the funniest and cutest thing ever. but then when i don't hear anything back its like i experience the pain of him leaving all over again like the first time. i know its impossible that he will return since he doesn't have a leg ring or microchipped so i really can't allow myself to have hope.

[@ghostcat2099]

Don't fall in despair always have hope I would Believe he's going to come back

[@kingmon6774]

Thanks for helping people with birds. I’m not a flighter, but I’m here for you. You help people so much with birds, and you help birds of a whole. I would have never saved my budgie Peridot without your videos.

[@bonniebabird]

The bonds we have with animals is eternal. Many of us empaths can be overwhelmed with feelings. Carrying on with broken hearts is so hard, but in that heartbreak we share the most blessed compassion with all creatures. We love you

[@BilliesCraftRoom]

Sending you so much love. You will always be joined by the love you shared. I really hope one day you will find each other again. I never knew he was a found bird. I had this happen with a canary once. Found said canary in the garden, tempted it into the aivery with food. after a while it escaped, sat on the windowsill looking at me, sat on nearby hedges but wouldn't come back in. I guess the call of the wild n big skies is too strong sometimes. I know you loved each other so much, and you show that love now when u say, I just want him to be safe and happy. Mumma love that is, isn't it. love them enough to trust that they will make the right choices for themselves. Not that that is easy or feels anything but terrible but here is a hand to hold. Holding safe space for you both. gentle hugs if that feels safe x

[@jodie923]

I am sorry you are going through this. How can poeple say have you forget about him. You should have not have to make this video and go through this all over again. You are a great loving person. 🤗

[@elaineblack3692]

Marlene...you keep positive and yourself,!! There is too many negatives out there! But glad u updated EVERYONE. Also, as sad as this experience is, and I pray Picasso will be found and come home.....this happening to u, on utube, shows other bird owners how to deal with the grief ofhaving a bird fly away! And also is shaping you to be an even more informative bird teacher on utube!! Great u faced your negative comments BUT remember to always be your sunny self and every storm has an eventual rainbow!! I see how this upset has expanded you SO MUCH already......keep shining and doing what you do!!!!!

[@lisagoodwin8477]

Your pure raw emotions is what first attracted me to your channel. I have had a few near misses with my flighted Alexandrines.. but it's a risk I take everyday because them being happy and being a true flighted bird is my first priority xx

[@reesevossenaar8896]

Seeing you cry made me cry.....I know some day you will find Picasso. You are so sweetie and kind to your birds I don’t think he would ever fly away and wouldn’t come back.what I’m going to say right now your not gonna think I do this maybe . but I pray and pray and wish so much every day that you will find Picasso 💚 I know you will find him some day all sniffers and Fighters miss as much as you do . I miss him so much ! And don’t worry you will find him some day I know it .Love you so much. I praying that you will find Picasso soon 💚🦜

[@carolhartley4448]

Marlene, I truly believe that you will get him back! I am praying for both u and Picasso, this breaks my heart but I just feel somehow u will be reunited huney

[@silvestersbirbs9824]

Im so so sorry that you lost Picasso im a new subscriber that came across your videos when i was looking for info on Derbyans and your Picasso came up and i just loved your relationship with him. I didnt know you had lost him till now...i believe that you qould just know if he were not still out there somewhere. Hes probably having the time of his life living as he should and like you said when he gets tired of looking after himself will find a way to get back to you..wether it be through finding you somehow himself or through someone finding him and contacting you. Whatever happens you know he had the best life with you and you gave him all the love he needed...you gave him the confidence and survival techniques to be able to survive out there and im sure he would love to thank you for that. It hurts i know but especially hearing how he lived wild once before i really believe he is out there again and that he chose to love and live with you for so long is such an honor. I feel your pain though as i lost my african grey before christmas...he died due to a freak accident with one of his toys. He was my baby and only 7yrs old so still so young. I will never get over him and i miss him so much. I cry about him regularly and i cried seeing you cry over Picasso. Im hoping to find a bond with another parrot soon...i do already have others but they have other fav people in the family..my grey Bobo was my baby and im lost without him. Thinking of getting an umbrella too as i dont think u couod get another grey just yet. I dont think i could live without one forever though so one day when it feels right i hope to get a grey but right now i dont think i can. Im sure you understand. People will prob say its too soon for me to look for any bird but i feel uts what i need to do. I miss Bobo every day and always will and i know it will be the same with you and Picasso. Sorry to waffle on im not too good at putting what i want to say in anything less than essay size! Stay strong and btw im so glad i found your videos..you make me want to he a better parront (parrot parent!). Big hugs xx

[@TheFairyNina]

This breaks my heart so much :( You are a beautiful soul that doesn't deserve this.. please ignore the haters :( youre the best

[@DeannaAKADeanna]

Marlene, I'm so sorry for your sadness and anxiety regarding Picasso. Hoping wherever he is, he's happy and eating well. I'm on the SF peninsula and have seen the flock of parrots in the city here. They all pal around together and fly through the city and to Telegraph Hill (I saw the documentary in which someone there feeds them, etc.). I hope he's having a good time while he's figuring out how to get back to you.

[@lauracrowe6702]

It is so so extremely hard no matter how we loose a pet. They will always be in our hearts and minds!! God bless and know i am always praying for you!!

[@magenta4443]

Hugs to you, Marlene! How can anyone suggest you would forget about Picasso? Some people are so cruel. It is so hard to lose an animal you've bonded with for so long! Keep thinking that Picasso is having an adventure. He may still return to you.

[@finchestomacaws563]

I will pray every night for Picasso’s return. We know you will not EVER forget about Picasso and neither will we.

[@lizbethk540]

Marlene, I know you never ever have forgotten or will ever forget your baby Picasso. I pray everyday you two will be united. He will always be with you in your heart. Hold him there. You will continue to find your strength. Thank you for sharing. Bless you, sweetheart forever. ❤️

[@annalisa14]

HELL NO ! We NEVER forget about any bird of ours!😳😳😡 Who could be cruel enough to ask Marlene if she forgot about Picasso ??? 😡😡😡 don’t EVER ask Marlene that question !!!!!

[@julihath8046]

Lots of love to you! Of course you will never forget Picasso. And a part of you will always keep looking for him. I truly hope that wherever he wound up he is safe and happy. And I do hope you will find each other soon.

[@Tomali480]

You are so brave to say if he’s happy out there, you want him to be happy. There is something in facing truth that’s freeing. When he first flew out I thought, he’s in Paris! 🥳 LA is so beautiful, but not as beautiful as being with Mommy. ♥️ Your observation is so insightful of him observing Finchie. I can see that too. I have thought that someone has him and thought one day he’d just fly away and you’d get him back again. I really do believe there is a happy ending here. There are already so many blessings coming out of Picasso and that will make your story of finding him that much sweeter.

[@a_a_ron1358]

You're such a beautiful woman, you put your heart and soul into taking care of your feather babys and I hope one day I can be half as good of a parrot owner as you.

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

You will be because you understand💙

[@sultanalseeh15]

Flighters!!!! I LOVE IT!!😁 ..... just trying to brighten the mood. We WILL help you along the way!!

[@laurencabrera1966]

I live in Pomona and lots of parrots fly by and even stop at my house for bird food. I continue to search for him everyday. I know he's probably flying with the wild parrots which are amazons and conures. I hope everyday if someone saw him or has him to be that good person and bring him back home. We all love him and will continue to searh for him no matter what. And i continue to pray for him to come home

[@Spartan717gaming]

Breaks my heart to watch this video. I can only imagine what you are going threw. Stay strong. He’s out there probably just got a wild hair and will come home to you soon. I feel sure of it.

[@2Sparrows4aFarthing]

You seem like a sweetheart and I’m sorry about Picasso - hopefully he comes back to you. Thanks for showing your vulnerability and strength

[@Siameezkattwo]

Awww sweetheart your sweet Bird so sorry it does hurt, I still grieve like that for my beloved Siamese. Thinking about you Marlene,prayers 💕

[@bec8491]

I am so, so, so sorry for you Marlene. I am a relatively new subscriber so wasn't around when Picasso went missing so am only just finding out about what happened. I cannot even begin to imagine how you must feel; not knowing where he is and what has happened. I just hope that, for all the good you do for birds, one day you will be rewarded and will be with him again. That video would be the biggest spirit lifter I can imagine.

[@melissan.208]

I feel so bad about Picasso, but glad to know he has survival skills. I think your are right about what you think happened to him. Good that he has an environment like Ca and where he has others to forage and flock with. You are a special person Marlene! Thank you for being such a great teacher of our feathered friends. Lots of Love

[@shannyndale77]

Hi Marlene. I just found your page yesterday. I cant stop watching. I love your love for all your birds but when you whisper to Picasso, "You'll always be my number one" it made my heart swell. So, when I just saw this, my heart is BROKEN for you. I know that your love for him is what keeps him alive. You made him alive. I see this was posted last year. I dont want to bring up hurt feelings again, but did you ever find him?

[@simplyblue2375]

I live in Alabama...I feel like going all the way to California just to search EVERYWHERE for Picasso I really want you to find him. I really hope you do❤️

[@morganmorris9583]

Simply Blue23 I live in Indiana If you decide to you should bring me along lol I’d love to be able to do at least something to help Marlene

[@kimerlynschaffer4661]

Simply Blue23 I from Arkansas Boo 😒 😂 lol. I really want you to find him you do 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕😁😁😁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kathydukowitz217]

I recently ran across something that has helped me through a tough time ....."Good things fall apart so better things can fall together"..... It doesn't mean it still doesn't hurt but you never know what life will bring you. Keep focus on the positive --- like you said Picasso learned how to care for himself while he was with you. None of the others would have been able to make it on their own. You are an amazing person and Picasso and all of your birds are so blessed to have you as part of their lives

[@HerobrineSings]

You’re so strong and you still hurt. I am sure he is thriving somewhere out there. Maybe one day he will come back. Maybe he won’t but at least he is hopefully happy somewhere. Wherever he is. It’s hard to see him in videos because he was one of my favorites too. The fact someone attacked you over it is appalling. And pranking you too. Some people are so horrible. Just keep being positive and fighting through the negatives.

[@melinagomez3788]

I know how you feel. I lost my cockatiel a few months ago as well. And like you, I know in my heart my boy is ok. He was small but he had a strong character and knew how to survive, I taught him learning from your videos. I also worry when the weather is so harsh and I cry. But I don’t lose hope. I know that wherever they are, Picasso and Robert are happy because they are strong. I love you Marlene. You have an amazing soul. Never change no matter how hard things get.

[@BuildingBreakthrough]

Thank you for educating us about birds and showing us your daily life your so amazing and may you please do a video about free flying birds and how you got the finch!❤❤❤

[@kaceyllewellyn3070]

Dot worry dot stop looking You will found him. Hopefully ❤️❤️❤️❤️ He love you And all your birds 🐦 do

[@kaylynn8008]

She don't free fly her birds if u wanna learn about free flight go to birdtricks

[@SamCostaPhD]

My heart has been so broken for you, but I feel so proud of you to hear you be able to express the complexity that is the grief over loosing a companion animal and your conclusion of having to consider that perhaps he is happy now, and you can't let your sadness over loosing him take over your entire life. I've experienced many losses and know the pain and suffering you are feeling all too well. My heart goes out to you

[@addisonledley6307]

Listen guys. Marlene loves Picasso. I don’t want you to NEVER, EVER say she forgot him. NEVER. She didn’t. She has her reasons for sharing what she does. She doesn’t HAVE to share her life on KZbin for us to see. She doesn’t have to show everything in her life. Let’s not make her upset and feel guilty every time she records. Please. Don’t. ❤️Love you Marlene I really want to give you a big hug. You’ll find him someday. ❤️

[@leonievw2466]

I love your message at the end. I can't say enough how much truth there is in that. I lost my best friend in a car accident and there is always your life 'before' and 'after' what happened. But you can't let sadness control your life. Big hug from the Netherlands!

[@PCkaos]

Marlene, you should set up a google alarm trigger word, so you vill gået a notification when soneone speaks about your bird on the net. Look into google alarm trigger word. Hey from denmark.

[@CarolynStOnge]

Dan Jensen Great idea. Didn’t know you could do that.

[@sarahh2072]

That may not work so well considering Picasso is also the name of a very famous artist

[@birdlythebirdkid5208]

I think I needed to hear this. I lost my Jenday about a week after you lost Picasso, so I'm just struggling to cope with the idea that we may never find him. I barely had him for six months, so I don't know if he would even want me to find him. He was spotted back in October, so he might have made it through the winter? I don't know. It's just... really hard to imagine never seeing my little bratty baby ever again. So even though I didn't have as much time to grow close to my baby as you did with Picasso, I'm here with you. Let's pray that both birds are doing alright out there, whether or not we find them.

[@dnonya5208]

Marlene..you are such a good person 🤗 my heart breaks for you for I know how you feel..I've lost my Indian Ringneck in 2000 to death and to this day, I still miss my MiMi. I pray that Picasso will come home.💜🕊💜🕊💜

[@blacksparkles562]

It's good that I found someone who is still going through pain with a missing/lost pet. My lovely cockatiel went missing a year ago and it still breaks my heart whenever I think about him. My parents keep telling me that he was happy to be outside and free. But they're obviously trying to make me feel better. My cockatiel was a tame and well trained bird and absolutely cannot survive out in the city. He was the best bird and I still miss him.

[@blacksparkles562]

I also have the same regret of not clipping his wings. Or thinking about if he'd still be with me if I had clipped his wings.

[@shishtersasha278]

Picasso was such a lovely bird and I miss him soooo much and you will find him I promise and if now then maybe well buy you another Picasso But nothing can replace him and just remember we will always support you

[@penelopenem]

Thank you for making and sharing this video, Marlene. I sincerely hope there is a “Picasso returns” era, but you are so right that it could have very well been his choice and his time to do something different. Much love to you and everything you do.

[@sweanna1]

Of course you have not forgotten Picasso ❤️ Don’t listen to narrowminded people, any normal person understand your loss ❤️ I hope sweet Picasso has a great life out in the wild ❤️

[@tornadod23]

We all love you Marlene and are here for you. Your true sniffers know you could never forget Picasso. Please don't listen to those who say otherwise. I know that God will reunite you with your baby, if not in this life definitely in the next! Hugs! ❤️

[@foundangel]

I knew why you didn't mention him. I always wondered if he stayed with you as long as he did because he loves you so much that he wanted to be as close to you as he could while he stayed and he knew that he would fly away one day. I believe he will return to you if he chooses to be with a person. I also think that he sent all those others your way to help you. 🌹

[@theftking]

He was happily sitting in a cage and got scared because someone started dragging the cage around without checking whether or not there was a bird in it. A door opened and he flew away. It doesn't seem like some premeditated, deliberate act... it just sounds like it was an accident. Accidents happen. It's sad, but, we just have to keep ourselves going.

[@denniscrabtree2170]

@@theftking but how did he get outside? There had to be an open window. But why in a house full of flighted birds?

[@kyrstitam2209]

This video brought me to tears - I am praying for his safety and that he is having a great time out in the wild and that someday he will be returned to you. I am so sorry for what you are going through. I lost my first parrot who was the love of my life, I had him 10 years - he flew away and I searched and searched and never found him. If has been 9 years and it still hurts so bad and I definitely feel your pain. Love and prayers 💕

[@emcrolls]

The way he left, being flighted gave him the best chance to thrive. He needed a walkabout. He found you once he will again

[@marygoat8651]

Its Babys 26 matchday. April 2, 1993 he came into my home, a tiny purple skinned naked little chick. I cant imagine going through his loss. You have been on my heart and in my prayers. I think the not knowing would be the worst part for me. But I am believing you are right and Picasso is enjoying freedom for a while. I hope he gets tired of it and remembers how good it was with you and comes back home. Thank you for all you do in educating people about these beautiful creatures.

[@isidesiwas6680]

I am not someone with birds, but I love watching you and Birdtricks channels. I think your idea about what might have happened sounds believable. Don't take it as Picasso doesn't miss you, he knew you had beautiful birds to company you. Maybe he had done his job in your life. Maybe his job was to leave. One day we'll know. Sending love and peace of mind to you ❤️

[@bubbahthebird5114]

Thank you for sharing...sorry for the jackholes you had to deal with.. Anyone who has watched even one video with Picasso knows you love him very much.

[@anthoneyking6572]

Dam Marlene if I Could have Climbed thou my Screen and Given you a Big Hug For Sure I Would of Bless for sure you miss your Bird Big Time Sorry you lost Him

[@riverbliss262]

My heart goes out to you Marlene. Thank you for sharing your feelings with us, hugs. I'm touched by your warmth.

[@vickiraxster9818]

I had a very similar situation with my Popular Barraband and I too believe he's out there surviving. Never give up hope as if he's meant to find you he will ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lindamull189]

Picasso is still out there. Something about being free. Until he's ready to come home, be strong. He misses his home too. He's just got a different thing going on in a world of flowers, birds and the bees! I lost Fathead, my African Grey, 9/11/15 to the deep blue skies but every so often I will catch sight of him or he will sound out to me in ways we both intimately knew; family recognition. Water and trees. The most perfect flying free bird attraction. Have you considered leaving his bird cage out? Creativity & the imagination station within=LOVE! The last two months I've heard a jungle call high up in the trees just when I've given up looking for him. Nature has a way of appealing to our nature is all! The universe is mental; the mind is the all! For those of us who've made it a point to be so close to our birds, nature has a way of calling to our attention even so through the tears that we hear their call to not forget. On nature's waiting list; Fathead will one day be ready to come back home to us as will Picasso one day show up to your delighted surprise! :) A deep sadness in NW Ohio....just think, if my bird can manage the cold winters here. Btw, since Fathead was first gone, I witnessed many a hawk flying so fast like I'd never seen before. Inside the house, he witnessed many a sparrow being chased down by a hawk. It seemed to me Fathead was out there teaching the mighty hawk there was a bigger beak out there teaching 'em all a lesson! Stay strong; cry a river and envision one day when Picasso comes home and if not you, I will do so for you, k? Later....take care! Love your vids and all the tips you still have to give us out here in audience-land! :)

[@lynpepler]

I still feel like Picasso will be found, that he will find a way back to you. Big hug to you, Marlene 💜

[@adi-od9li]

I’m so sorry to hear this. I know it’s hard, I’m proud of you for filming this. Your so strong and I really hope Picasso will come back, and I have hope he will. I’m sure he’s alive, I’ll be praying for you. Picasso is so strong and so are you. It’s gonna be okay

[@_annacamille_]

Omg! Best of luck to you Marlene!

[@christinamcclatchey4607]

This was heartbreaking to watch. I hope you find him so that you can be happy and not worry. I also hope he is out there just being a free bird. He is so smart and can survive out there. Just ignore those people trying to cause problems. We know you haven't forgotten him. We know it's hard to talk about him and that you are still looking every day.

[@sharitareynolds7821]

OMG I hurt for you..... 😭 He went missing on my birthday....😭 We love you Marlene you're so strong 💪💪 I think Picasso is definitely surviving his mommy taught him well....💚💛💚💛🖤

[@ACockatielsSong]

My heart goes out to you. I have a cockatiel and she is the greatest bird ever. I liked birds for a long time, but never knew how to live with one. That's how I got into watching your videos and I just want to say "thank you". Think of all the good years you had with Picasso.

[@catg943]

Don't let those cruel people get to you. There is no way that someone with as much love for birds and other animals as you could possibly be what those haters said about you...I love birds too, especially cockatiels, and I would have one if I didn't already have 5 cats. I know Picasso loves you, please don't blame yourself in any way. It breaks my heart to see you cry.....love and prayers for you and yours.

[@MilestoneMarcy]

I just have to say that this video is very sincere and raw and I can tell you love Picasso very much. I hope hope hope and pray pray pray that he is found and that you get to hold him again.