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How A Magpie Saved Our Cat’s Life And Brought Joy To Our Home
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How A Magpie Saved Our Cat’s Life And Brought Joy To Our Home

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I’m Jane from Melbourne, Australia. A single mum with an amazing 7-year-old daughter Izzy. I dabble in nature photography and use Red Bubble for my designs. This is the amazing, inspiring story of our Maggie…

Maggie first came into our lives when we thought we were losing our beloved Cat of 18-years-old, Saskia. Sassy had thyroid cancer and had suddenly stopped being able to eat altogether – even the nearly-liquid critical care food. I noticed Maggie following me around the yard and seemingly wanting to be friends. Friends suggested I throw mince balls to her and it would help tame her. As I started going out each afternoon to throw these mince balls, Sassy would follow and started eating them too! We couldn’t believe it. So Sass started eating mince meat (not cat food, but the sort humans buy to cook with) and we got 3 more months out of our girl. Maggie went away – her job was done.

Then two weeks after Sassy’s passing (over 3 months since last seeing Maggie), Maggie came back, knowing we needed that comfort. My daughter and I were struggling so deeply with the huge loss and felt such a dark cloud over us.

Maggie is such a character, running up to me like a puppy dog, bringing me much needed smiles and giggles and deciding to be our tame backyard pet. When I’m not out playing with her, she sits on the kitchen window sill talking to me and walking up and down it following me around the kitchen as I do chores. My daughter has stopped crying herself to sleep. I feel lighter. Within a week, Maggie started sitting on me, letting me pat her and basically imprinting herself on me and becoming very clingy. She is a little miracle and we are very lucky!

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Maggie first came into our lives when we thought we were losing our beloved cat of 18-years-old, Saskia

Sassy had thyroid cancer and had suddenly stopped being able to eat

I noticed Maggie following me around the yard and seemingly wanting to be friends, so I started throwing mince balls to tame her

Sassy would follow and started eating them too! We got 3 more months out of our girl

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Two weeks after Sassy’s passing, Maggie came back, knowing we needed that comfort

Maggie brought me much needed smiles and giggles, and my daughter has stopped crying herself to sleep

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She is a little miracle and we are very lucky!

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meg
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maggies are great :-) Such a nice story please check in with a vet and get advice on the best to feed her/him. native birds can get defencies that really mess them up from eating too much human food of the wrong sort. as far as i can see this is still quite a young bird, and i know you would want the best nutrition for a growing maggie :)

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PpJjTreecharoenwiwat
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Glad that you have got Maggie after Sassy. God send her to comfort you. I lost my girl 4 months ago and shortly after that my neighbour's cat started to come around and hang out at my patio. I found that is comforting and now we are friends. Thanks God for the healing for you and me.

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SuannePool
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a sweet story! Sorry you lost your kitty. Sounds like she lived a full life being loved by you, and Maggie showed up just in time to help you.

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BonnieBeechler
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a charming story. I hope you have a long relationship with sweet Maggie.

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KarenScott
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely story! I have always been very afraid of Maggies as I have seen them attack people! So there You are, Not All Birds are the Same!

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AudraAshtonBulut
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so beautiful and I love how your family is growing because of love! Thanks for sharing and caring!

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JudithBalint
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A wonderful connection between human and bird. Uplifting story!

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RoseanneJames
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw I know how you feel about losing your cat as I've been there too. Breaks my heart every time one of them goes. I'm glad you found something so beautiful to take the pain away. All animals, birds, etc. are a blessing & should be treated as such. They were put here for us to look after, not for us to abuse them. <3

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LindaAbbott
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Animals are so sensitive to the needs of others. What a wonderful bird. Cherish her. As someone else suggested, please find out what the natural diet is for Magpies and give that to her so that she doesn't get nutritionally deficient.

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BrianStedman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A wonderful, truly moving story. Thank you - and may Maggie continue to bring you joy for the many, many years birds live.

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chachkimooch
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh darn! I went to the up arrow to 'like' this, and I'd already liked it!!! lol Beautiful story!

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Marina Smith
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry for your loss of sassy. Corvids like crows magpies, jays, Ravens etc are highly intelligent birds! Magpies and other cor ids get a lot of negative media it's nice to read a good story.

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MelodyLanzatella
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wild birds dont usually imprint on people unless they have done so from day one! This makes me believe the Buddhists may be correct. It seems like a wise old caring soul is inhabiting that birds body!

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GenevieveBoadiceaJones
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Friendship with a wild creature is such an honour bestowed... :) well done

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FayLister
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely story animal!Al's are awonderous gift of nature we would be sad without tyhemxxxx

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DebCee
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We need some in NW Ohio ( states ) can you send me some eggs ??

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DebCee
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love to see some maggies around here...can you send some eggs ??

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Magnolia
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's so hard when we lose one of our fur babies. Not everybody understands it. How wonderful your new companion knew just what you needed.

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LorrainePhillips
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a lovely story. Maggie's are amazing birds.. Go on FB and check out a lady called "The Magpie Whisperer", she has a backyard full of them, they are such clowns..

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LorrainePhillips
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a lovely story, glad she came into your lives.. Go on FB and check out a lady who has a backyard of baggies, she calls herself "The Magpie Whisperer. These birds are amazing and real clowns..

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RobertBanning
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a wonderful creature! Sorry for your loss of Saskia, Maggie seems to be a great help!

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RobSteen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Two weeks after Sassy’s passing, Maggie came back, knowing we needed that comfort.' - Either that or she wanted more mince balls...?

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LauraLeeBaker
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this bird, and her family. Heaven bless. and RIP Saskia...

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LynneFindley
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This bird was raised by a human. Glad she's found a nice home. Maybe she has two homes....?

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EllieMarshall
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

AN INSPIRING AND MOVING STORY OF THE BONDS BETWEEN FUR-PERSONS, FEATHERED PERSONS AND HUMANS. We ALL need each other.

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meg
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maggies are great :-) Such a nice story please check in with a vet and get advice on the best to feed her/him. native birds can get defencies that really mess them up from eating too much human food of the wrong sort. as far as i can see this is still quite a young bird, and i know you would want the best nutrition for a growing maggie :)

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PpJjTreecharoenwiwat
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Glad that you have got Maggie after Sassy. God send her to comfort you. I lost my girl 4 months ago and shortly after that my neighbour's cat started to come around and hang out at my patio. I found that is comforting and now we are friends. Thanks God for the healing for you and me.

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SuannePool
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a sweet story! Sorry you lost your kitty. Sounds like she lived a full life being loved by you, and Maggie showed up just in time to help you.

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BonnieBeechler
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a charming story. I hope you have a long relationship with sweet Maggie.

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KarenScott
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely story! I have always been very afraid of Maggies as I have seen them attack people! So there You are, Not All Birds are the Same!

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AudraAshtonBulut
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so beautiful and I love how your family is growing because of love! Thanks for sharing and caring!

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JudithBalint
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A wonderful connection between human and bird. Uplifting story!

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RoseanneJames
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw I know how you feel about losing your cat as I've been there too. Breaks my heart every time one of them goes. I'm glad you found something so beautiful to take the pain away. All animals, birds, etc. are a blessing & should be treated as such. They were put here for us to look after, not for us to abuse them. <3

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LindaAbbott
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Animals are so sensitive to the needs of others. What a wonderful bird. Cherish her. As someone else suggested, please find out what the natural diet is for Magpies and give that to her so that she doesn't get nutritionally deficient.

bstedman avatar
BrianStedman
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A wonderful, truly moving story. Thank you - and may Maggie continue to bring you joy for the many, many years birds live.

chachkimooch avatar
chachkimooch
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh darn! I went to the up arrow to 'like' this, and I'd already liked it!!! lol Beautiful story!

shebawolf1 avatar
Marina Smith
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry for your loss of sassy. Corvids like crows magpies, jays, Ravens etc are highly intelligent birds! Magpies and other cor ids get a lot of negative media it's nice to read a good story.

lanza130 avatar
MelodyLanzatella
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wild birds dont usually imprint on people unless they have done so from day one! This makes me believe the Buddhists may be correct. It seems like a wise old caring soul is inhabiting that birds body!

infinitewater1 avatar
GenevieveBoadiceaJones
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Friendship with a wild creature is such an honour bestowed... :) well done

faylister avatar
FayLister
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely story animal!Al's are awonderous gift of nature we would be sad without tyhemxxxx

deb_cee avatar
DebCee
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We need some in NW Ohio ( states ) can you send me some eggs ??

deb_cee avatar
DebCee
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love to see some maggies around here...can you send some eggs ??

julycak avatar
Magnolia
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's so hard when we lose one of our fur babies. Not everybody understands it. How wonderful your new companion knew just what you needed.

lorraine-phillips2 avatar
LorrainePhillips
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a lovely story. Maggie's are amazing birds.. Go on FB and check out a lady called "The Magpie Whisperer", she has a backyard full of them, they are such clowns..

lorraine-phillips2 avatar
LorrainePhillips
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a lovely story, glad she came into your lives.. Go on FB and check out a lady who has a backyard of baggies, she calls herself "The Magpie Whisperer. These birds are amazing and real clowns..

zombob avatar
RobertBanning
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a wonderful creature! Sorry for your loss of Saskia, Maggie seems to be a great help!

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RobSteen
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Two weeks after Sassy’s passing, Maggie came back, knowing we needed that comfort.' - Either that or she wanted more mince balls...?

agatha1890 avatar
LauraLeeBaker
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this bird, and her family. Heaven bless. and RIP Saskia...

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LynneFindley
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This bird was raised by a human. Glad she's found a nice home. Maybe she has two homes....?

graypanther avatar
EllieMarshall
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

AN INSPIRING AND MOVING STORY OF THE BONDS BETWEEN FUR-PERSONS, FEATHERED PERSONS AND HUMANS. We ALL need each other.

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