Penny has passed on

[Marianne Marlow]

I'm really upset to tell you that Penny has passed away this evening.

I heard a clicking sound when she was breathing this evening and she seemed to be struggling. I uncovered her and she came to the front of the cage, I felt like she was telling me she needed help

We syringed her a little water and iodine but when we put her in the carrier for a rest she just stopped breathing.

I'm so sad

She came to me in May 2021 at the age of 5, after breeding for most of her life.

I always feel like I have failed them when they pass.

Chipper will be so upset too.


photo from 4th May 2021

[tweetiepiesmom]

I'm so sorry to hear this. She was a real beauty which I'm sure is why the breeder abused her by keeping on breeding her. Poor little girl did not deserve that. So happy you had her those last years and she had the company of your flock and a pal in Chipper.

Spread your wings and fly freely little beauty!

[criswell]

I'm so sorry that Penny has left you. You tranformed her life and gave her the best 2 year a budgie could have, with lovely new friends and so much love. You haven't failed her at all. Her life would have been much less happy and most likely shorter if she'd not come to you. I know you and Chipper will miss her deeply as she was such a lovely sweet girl. Hugs xxx

[sweetpea]

Oh that's sad. I'm so sorry. It sounds like she didn't suffer for long at the end & you were with her - especially poignant as you felt she wanted your help. You looked after her so well & went out of your way to accommodate her special needs. I have no doubt she felt lucky to spend her final years with you & the flock. Fly high & free beautiful Penny - you will be missed.

[Hezz]

I am so sorry, Marianne. While the first part of her life couldn’t have been much fun, at least she got to experience what a real budgie life should and could be. She was a able to spend those last couple of years surrounded by loved ones and without any obligations. She deserved the very best and I am sure that’s what she had with you and your flock.

Rest in peace, beautiful mumma. Xx

[Loz]

I'm so sorry, Marianne and very sad to read this.
You rescued Penny and gave her love and a good life after her trials. You looked after her in every way a budgie could need and hope for.

Fly high lovely girl. I wish we'd all had more time with you.

[Ira]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Marianne. She was such a wonderful little creature. Penny knew lots of love with you these past couple of years. You did well by her. 💜

[ladybird]

Marianne I am so so sorry . I do know how you must be feeling. Your Penny had a wonderful life with you, you rescued her and that little girl will be flying high and telling all our buds that have passed what a wonderful Mummy she had……….💖💖

[skysmum]

Ohh I’m sorry dear little Penny has passed away Marianne 😔.

As others have said, you gave her two lovely years which she may not have had if left where she was.

I like to think they all pass over the bridge fit and well again, she’ll be zooming around free and happy with all the buds that have gone before.

Fly high beautiful Penny 😘

[stevex]

I'm so sorry and sad to hear that Penny has gone, Marianne.

I think we all feel guilty when we lose a pet, but there's no way that you've failed her.

As others have said, she had two wonderful years with you and your flock after you rescued her.

[ffiscool]

I’m so sorry to read this. She was a lovely girl and so lucky to have you and the flock for the last 2 years of her life.

It’s always do hard when they pass. She would have taken comfort from being with you

fly high Penny

[ariella]

Marianne Marlow I’m so very sad to read this but you have absolutely nothing to feel bad about. I have no doubt Penny would have passed a lot sooner had you not taken her in and given her the best life possible for a bird so depleted by breeding. I think she probably thanked you for her last memories being good ones. 
She was a character despite not being able to get about much and I’ve enjoyed your sharing of her life with you and the flock.
Now you can fly high again Penny. x

[Marianne Marlow]

Thanks all for your kind words. It's been a very subdued day here. Chipper has not known what to do with himself. He's been flying from Penny's cage and back to me, shouting. It's like he wants me to make Penny come back for him, it's really heart breaking.

At bed time, they all went in with no fuss, quietly it was really odd. Normally, Chipper and Daisy kick up some fuss.

I have cleaned and re-arranged Penny's cage. I put some mirrors and toys in too, but no one wants to go in. Like it's haunted or something.

The budgies and I are going to be sad for a wile I guess.

[blueelephant]

It's so hard. The fact that she is so noticeably missing is a credit to her influence in the flock despite her challenges.

Fly high little Penny.

[lemonora]

I’m so,sorry to hear this news, she had a great life with you dear Marianne and you gave her everything she needed, she had so much love from you and the sweet loving flock, please don’t let guilt creep into your heart
It’s the worst, just know how awesome you are and how you always run to rescue as many as you can and more
Fly high dear Penny
And I wish that this sad time would pass quickly for you and the flock ❤️🐥