Saying goodbye to a beloved friend is one of life’s most heartbreaking trials. Whether expected or sudden, the pain of loss runs deep and lingers long.
But it’s not only humans who grieve. Our animal companions, too, feel sorrow in their own deeply emotional ways. Among them, parrots stand out—not just for their intelligence, but for their incredible capacity for connection and empathy.
Take Sinbad, for instance—a devoted parrot who spent over 25 years by his owner’s side. The bond they shared was extraordinary. Typically cheerful and full of life, Sinbad grew quiet and somber as his beloved human’s health began to fade, sensing something was terribly wrong.
His shift in behavior spoke volumes about the depth of feeling these remarkable creatures possess. Like us, parrots can suffer from grief and even fall into depression after a significant loss. In some cases, they may require special care or even avian antidepressants to help them cope.
In one incredibly moving moment, captured by the woman’s daughter, Sinbad was gently placed at her bedside for a final goodbye. It was a tender and heart-wrenching farewell—one that reminds us how real and profound the bonds between animals and humans can be.