Hello MelWat
That is an unfortunate thing to have happened. It's great you are making an effort to get the bird back. I hope someone out there finds the bird & returns it to you.
Please take time to think:
Did you deliberately lose the bird?
No? Then it was a mistake you made opening the door while the bird was on your shoulder.
Humans make many mistakes, lots of small mistakes, some large mistakes, & even some very large mistakes. Since you did not intend to lose the bird, you have nothing to feel guilty about. You certainly might regret & feel sorrow for the mistake you made. That's fair enough. Try to empathise with yourself on this.
You might sit down with your friend & tell them what happened.
Listen & acknowledge their feelings.
They may be angry & upset with you for a while.
Honestly & sincerely apologise, telling them that you understand how much the bird means to them, & then -
If it seems no-one has found the bird, if you want, you can (I suggest), make an offer to buy another bird. Offer to take them to the pet shop & they can choose another bird, which you will buy.
Hugzies
mmMekitty
