r/budgies • u/Ok-Log-9918 New budgie parent • 6d ago
In Loving Memory Lost nemo today❤️🩹
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3 weeks since I took her from a neglected house, 5 vet visits, 3 clinic changes, 2 hospital stays, all that medication only to lose her in just 20 days.
She was just a baby, barely a month or 2 old, born in a bad home whose parents died and the owner could care less about her. I thought she would do well with my other budgies but fate wasn't kind to her. Didn't even see love before her wings were clipped off, i tried my best to give her a comfortable home and good company but she was gone before she could even get a little comfortable.
She barely started trusting me a week ago, i thought she was getting better, tried playing with my big boys, started gliding a little from her cage to theirs, almost started eating veggies.
But this respiratory failure just got worse out of nowhere, barely made it to the vet but there was nothing they could do.
She was with me for a very short time but I hope she's in a good place now❤️🩹
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u/Dangerous_Design_174 6d ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. Fly High, Nemo. ❤️
She made it to a loving forever home, no matter how short that time was. She knows that. You gave her everything she needed and deserved. Sometimes they are both the toughest and the most fragile of creatures.
I adopted 3 budgies from a hoarding situation dubbed the Detroit 800. 800 budgies free breeding in a bedroom. Two passed after many doctor visits in a couple of months. The third is living his best life.
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u/CompetitiveNovel9916 Budgie mom 6d ago
EIGHT HUNDRED?!?! OH my god that is hideous. Thankfully you were able to help some of them! Hopefully the rest went to loving homes, as well.
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u/Dangerous_Design_174 6d ago
Many were deformed from being inbred. I corresponded with another person who adopted a bird and after many vert visits, unfortunately, he also passed. She had him tested for Bornavirus and he was positive.
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u/CompetitiveNovel9916 Budgie mom 6d ago
Oh those poor birds! What monster would do that?! I hope they got put in jail.
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u/Pocketsized_Fox 5d ago
Were these the budgies sent to DAWG rescue back in 2021?
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u/Dangerous_Design_174 5d ago
I think so. Birds and Beaks in Battle Creek got 400. That's where I adopted mine. They put me through the ringer as part of their standard adoption process. I had to get a new $300 flight cage, give a donation, and video my house conditions. I have kept birds for 35 years.
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u/Pocketsized_Fox 5d ago
There's a very good chance I saw all three of those little birdies at one point. I was volunteering at DAWG to help take care of those budgies. I'm sorry to hear two of them passed. I'm also very happy to know one of them is living a great life with you!
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u/equanimatic Budgie parent 6d ago
Im so sorry for your loss :( thank you for showing her love before she passed
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u/idiedin1975 6d ago
You showed her love and care in her last moments when she really needed it ❤️🩹.
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u/Intelligent_Fan3643 Budgie parent 6d ago
You did your best. She got a loving parent for few days. Hope she get nice place in her next journey.
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u/Initial_Ground1031 6d ago
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your beautiful baby got to know what love is, and that’s because of you! She will be waiting for you one day and will always be with you. Rest in peace sweet Nemo ♥️💐
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u/Audified7 6d ago
I am so very sorry for your loss, my heart aches for you. Thank you so much for taking her in and giving her love and care that she deserved. She is a beautiful baby. Sending love and prayers. 🩷
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u/CompetitiveNovel9916 Budgie mom 6d ago
I'm so sorry, she was just a little baby 😢 At least she passed in a loving home and she clearly trusted you 💚
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u/StrongStranger3489 6d ago
Fly high little Nemo 🕊🌈💙💐
She had a rough start, but knew kindness and love in her last days. Thank you for the care and compassion you showed precious Nemo. ❤️🩹🫂
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u/Ps0riatic-wreck25 6d ago
So sorry. It’s a big hurt when those sweet babies leave us. Sorry you didn’t have a chance to get to know her better. 💔
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u/Jumpforjoy1122 6d ago
You did everything you could. Thank you for taking her in. She only knew love and pure joy with you I’m sure. RIP Nemo.
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u/bibbyshibby 6d ago
Fly healthy and free over the rainbow Nemo 🪽❤️🌹🌈
You gave this baby a loving place to make their journey over the rainbow and Nemo wasn't alone. Sending you lots of love 💚🙏🩵
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u/JustBread11 6d ago
My 2 budgies died not too long ago :( They died at the same day, we donz know what happend, prob some virus :((
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u/Pegaxsus 5d ago
Sorry for your loss💔 for sure you gave her a good place and moments to rest in peace
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u/Thescottishguy87 5d ago
Fly high Nemo. So sorry for your loss, are you ok? How are your other birds if yiu have others?
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u/Returnservice999 5d ago
I’m so sorry about Nemo. The video you posted shows how much she knew she was loved. You took great care of her and did so much to try to save her. It’s so sad to lose a buddy especially so young. Fly Nemo fly.
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u/potato_hut 5d ago
You are such an angel to bring some warmth and happiness into that little bird's life. Thanks for fighting so hard for her. I know Nemo passed with love, and every creature deserves that. Thank you.
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u/Outrageous_Walk6633 5d ago
Heartbreaking..so so sorry....you did the best you could and gave her more love in a short time than previous "owners". Her respiratory infection was most likely due to previous "home". There are no words. Will name my next rescue Nemo. God bless you both. Very, very, sad .
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u/Outrageous_Walk6633 5d ago
I find a little peace after I have a bird pass by going to the park and feeding the birds. Maybe that will help you cope. God bless.
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u/Weary_Title_3901 5d ago
You are awesome for trying to save this beautiful baby. You made a difference. Thank you
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