My precious Skyla is gone...

[Budgiekin]

I am so upset right now....Skyla is no longer with us.

My mom brought her to the vet earlier today because she had been bleeding. The vet recommended we change her dressings that she had on her tumour, so that's what we had them do. They watched her for a bit to see how well she was able to reach back to pick her tumour......When they were satisfied that she wouldn't be able to reach, my mom brought her home.

When my mom came in the house and uncovered her cage after having driven home from the vet, Skyla had already died. There she was...her lifeless little body at the bottom of her cage. My mom just picked her up and stroked her little head, and spoke softly to her.....

I was at home during the vet visit, which I am now wishing I had gone with Skyla and my mom, knowing what I know now. It really hurts that I didn't get to say goodbye to her or be there for her when she died.

I'm going to miss you my precious little one-winged wonder. You have been through a lot in your short little life. How I will always cherish you and the time I had with you as part of my family. I was so lucky to have you. I love you Skyla.

[BirdieBabi]

Oh no....I am going to cry now! I was thinking about her ever since your last post and now that you posted this I feel so bad. I know she must be thanking you for makingher life worthwhile. It is better for her, though, since she doesn't have to suffer anymore.

We'll always remember your little bundle. You and her were the most persistant things i've ever seen.

R.I.P. precious Skyla

[vicks080]

How unfortunate. Sorry, don't know what else to say.

[A-n-M]

You don't know how upset I feel after reading that. I was hoping that she would battle her outcomes longer. You shouldn't feel that upset, since you gave her the best life she could ever want. R.I.P Skyla

[Budgiekin]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post a reply. It really does mean a lot. All of your comments are very kind and I truly appreciate them.

[alicia]

i feal so horribul omg she wasn't that old was she

[sammy2850]

im crying now i cant stand sad things rip skyla

[clifff123]

Budgiekin. so sorry to hear about Skyla we all will remember the precious little one-winged wonder. She touched all of our hearts with her story. Gone but never forgotten. RIP

[Bea]

I'm really sorry to read this - it's heartbreaking. Skyla was a very special budgie not only to you and your family but to all of us here at Talk Budgies. You gave her an amazing life and always made sure she had everything she needed. I'm sure she'll always appreciate that, just remember she's at peace now and flying free at the rainbow bridge. (((hugs)))

[Amber]

I'm so sorry to hear about Skyla's passing. It must be so painful that you weren't there when she died--but remember, you've ALWAYS been there for her when she lived! She couldn't have asked for a better owner. So try and hold on to the good times, and know that she passed content and loved. And, as Bea said, now she's flying again.

[Skyla's Grammie]

It has been a tortured road that we have travelled on together my little one, and now you can rest. I wouldn't have traded you for all the world. It has been a privilege to know you, to learn from you, to care for you and to wonder at your amazing curiosity my little one-winged wonder. Your life has been cut much too short and I miss you greatly. Fly free little budgie and say "hi" to Apollo for me.

[vicks080]

OMG Skyla's Grammie

[Budgiekin]

Yeah, that's my mom who posted that message above. ;) She has been a tremendous help with Skyla and I appreciate all she does for not only Skyla, but for our other little sweeties too. I love you mom. ;)

[vicks080]

Aw your mom is so nice by posting that message, I thought it was a random person.

[Skye]

Oh no. I want to cry for you so bad, but I can't- I don't often cry, so I can't. I'm am so sorry. I really hope you'll be well, and remember she's in a better place now...

[softie]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss, Budgiekin. I know how much Skyla meant to you just as much as you meant to Skyla.

I now remember all the posts about her tumor and sickness, and I always though if there was hope, she'd be okay.

It's a horrible way to say goodbye to a friend, but I know the memories of you both as well as her other budgie friends will live on.

I'm truly sorry for this to happen. But now you know that Skyla is not in a pain any longer.

Rest in Peace Skyla <3

[Tiki<3Polly]

oh my gosh budgiekin i am crying because even i loved your skyla, and now she is gone! i thought that she was going to get through it!:(

[Adottybird]

Dear Budgiekin,

I never knew your Skyla in person. Still she touch my life with her beauty and bravery. Thank you for sharing her with me through your stories and pictures. I'm so sorry for your lost.

With a heavy heart, Dotty

[Donna]

I'm so sorry Budgiekin . . . :( I have been gone all evening and your post is the first one I read when I came online tonight. My heart is so heavy that I can't even find the words to express the saddness I feel for you right now. Skyla has been such a big part of my life, ever since I joined this forum. She sticks out in my mind more than any other Budgies that have been talked about. And to think that she ended up with only one wing and faced so many hard times, just goes to show that Skyla was a fighter and a very determined little sweetheart! You can never be prepared to lose someone so special to you, even if you know it is coming. It seems we always have regrets, no matter how much we do to help the one we love.

I'll never forget the day (In 1990) when my Mother and I stepped out of the hospital room, and a couple of minutes later, my Grandmother passed away. My Mother to this day, still regrets that she wasn't there to hold her Mother's hand while she passed on. Even though my Mom and I had spent the last two weeks of my Grandmother's life at the hospital with her and we both stayed there day and night, my Mom still regrets not being in the room with Grandma when she took her last breath. So you see Budgiekin - your regrets just go to show how much you loved Skyla, and how you couldn't do enough for her. And Skyla knew that . . . Pets can feel our love and they know our heart. And they too, are always there for us, no matter what! :)

Budgiekin, you gave Skyla the best care possible. I don't know anyone who took their Budgie to the Vet as much as you did, and that's because you loved her so much. I know you wish you could have been there for Skyla during her last moments, but for some reason, it just wasn't meant to be. And at least her Grammie was with her so she wasn't totally alone. I truly believe that Skyla was ready to go. It's just that we weren't ready for her to go. (And truthfully, we are never ready.) I am just so thankful that we have our memories. That is something that no one can ever take away from us. They are with us forever and they are always very comforting.

I will never forget Skyla and I know that other's won't either. She dearly touched our lives and she was a fine example of strength and endurance - And another reason I'll never forget Skyla ??? She now shares the same anniversary date of my Dad's death. It's a day that will always be remembered. A day that will always be fresh in my mind . . . and a day to remember two very special lives!

We love you Dad and Skyla,
Donna

[redgirl]

Dearest Budgiekin

I am so sorry to hear about your little sweetie, she was such a fighter but this was one fight she couldn't win and is now in a peaceful place along with Apollo. I am so sorry hun, I know how much Skyla meant to you and and you to her RIP Skyla. :(

[Budgiekin]

Thank you so much for your kind words everyone. I am amazed at how many of you here on this forum feel like they knew really knew her and cared about her too. It really means a lot to me.

I knew the time left with Skyla was not going to be long, and I agree with you Donna, she must have been ready to move on. She has been through so much and was quite a little fighter for quite some time.

We are burying her in my mom's backyard today. It's a nice sunny and mild day today; how fitting for our special little Skyla. I love you sweety....

[i<3mrchirpydoodlebirdy]

Thats really sad budgiekin, she was a fighter, :).

I am glad that she had the best possible home, and that she is no longer in pain.

We all love you Skyla, r.i.p.
x

[sarah1987]

budgiekin i am so sorry for your loss, my sky died 2 days ago so i know exactly what your going through she was a little fighter with what she went through she proberly couldnt hold on any longer im sure she new how much you loved and cared for her

[Mickie]

Oh budgiekin i am so sorry to hear that.

Skyla was such a special bird. I am amazed at how strong she was. She was so beautiful.

I bet she knew just how much you loved her and cared for her, and i bet she would be so thankful.

Once again i am so sorry!!!!

WE WILL ALL MISS YOUR LITTLE ONE WINGED WONDER!!!

I also feel like she was my one winged wonder!!!

[Budgiekin]

Thanks again everyone for your support. Your replies have been overwhelming. It really gives me the impression that Skyla had an impact on many people here.

She is now in the backyard in a special spot. We had a short little burial for her where we said our goodbyes. My mom and I cried a bit and hugged each other.....

[Amy]

Oh Budgiekin! I can't believe I missed this thread! Oh you must be so upset. But now she's at rest. :(

Skyla was such a special budgie, always in the photos you post, RIP Skyla. :(

[Rosie]

Oh no! I can't believe it! Poor Skyla, she was such a little fighter right up to the very end.

Everyone here is going to miss Skyla hugely,

RIP Skyla

[Star]

Budgiekin, I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't really express how I feel. Skyla was so special to you and I know how much you loved her. She was a beautiful girl. Budgiekin, also I want you to know, not many people would have given Skyla a second chance at life by amputating her wing. Many would have just given up and put her down right on the spot, but you NEVER gave up on her. You and your mom were great "parents" to Skyla and I'm sure she will always be grateful for that. ((Hugs)) I feel like crying right now. I'm so sorry..:(

[Budgiekin]

Thank you so much again everyone. I often do think about Skyla and what would have happened to her if she had been with someone else. I was glad we decided to go ahead with the wing amputation, as she was still a very happy budgie after her operation, and she lived almost an entire year after having it done. Unfortunately, she developed that second tumour that was inoperable.

I am so happy to have had her and I have learned so much about compassion from her. My mom and I will miss her tremendously. We like to think of her flying high in the sky with our first budgie Apollo; Skyla would not have seen him in about 2 years. It comforts me to think they will be reunited.

My mom told me about a dream she had the night Skyla died. She saw Skyla flying. . . . . . . . with BOTH wings.

[Kelly27]

Just reading your post has brung floods of tears to my eyes. R.I.P Skyla sweetie. We're all thinking of you Budgiekin. xx :( xx

[pipin_barb]

im so sorry 4 ur lost.n yes, ibelieve skyla have touch everyones heart even me...she te first bird tat i realy looked at her wen im just a newbie...n now shes gone....reunited with her old friend.....just like cheath n jerry.

im sorry but u should feel better now knowing shes wif appolo right??tats wat i taaught wen jerry died.....united wif his mate...

[clifff123]

My wife sue, with tears in her eyes wanted me to pass on how sorry she was about the passing of Skyla. She says what a wonderful and caring job you did in caring for that precious little creature of love..

[Budgiekin]

Thank you so much once again for your overwhelming replies everyone. I sure appreciate all the support.

I'm still amazed at the impact Skyla has had on the members here. It is so nice to be in a community who share the same passion for budgies as I do. We not only get attached to our own little sweeties, but those of our fellow budgie caregivers.

Cliff, I am really touched by your post. That is so sweet how your wife wanted you to tell me that. It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling inside...;) So please thank her for me.

[budgiesmum1953]

Dear Budgiekin and Skyla's Grammie,
I always try to pop on to the forum but since losing Harry it makes my heart ache to read about the little sweeties here who are poorly and who pass over to Rainbow Bridge to join Harry and all of the other little sweeties we have all lost, furry as well as feathered. For the past few days I have been away from my computer and when I logged on last night I saw this thread :( I was just too upset to write then and cried myself to sleep. My heart hurts so much for you now that Skyla is gone, she was so special and touched everyone's hearts here. There is a new star in the sky tonight and it's burning very bright, like the new little Angel who's arrived at Rainbow Bridge, she's as bright as a star and flies like the wind and is full of the love she was given in her lifetime here with her human 'mum' and extended family. She is alo getting to know a lot of new little friends and she knows their names already because her 'mum' had talked of them after visiting the forum. So all our little Angels are safe at Rainbow Bridge and watching down on us with love and flying and rejoicing in their new life, healed and whole once again.

Love, Jan. XXX.

[Budgiekin]

Oh Jan...your post made me cry. Thank you for your kind thoughts. I know that you were devastated when Harry died, as was I when I read about your precious little guy. I do like to think of our little feathered friends at Rainbow Bridge; it makes it easier to deal with losing them. I hope you visit us here on the forums again soon. ;)

[budgiesmum1953]

Dear Budgiekin I'm sorry my post made you cry, I only hope it was in a good healing kind of way. Thank you for your lovely kind words about Harry especially as you are grieving yourself. You are so right when you say I was devastated by Harry's loss and I still can't seem to come to terms with it :( I know other's say have another little one, but I feel at the moment as if I would be letting Harry down if I did that. Maybe time will work a miracle and heal the hurt. Only other budgie carers know the appeal of these little sweethearts and the bond that we forge with them. I will always keep in touch with the forum as everyone here cares so much for these little guys, and maybe one day I'll be posting a photo of a new little addition? :)

Take care and I'll be thinking of you and everyone here who loves these beautiful little creatures.

Love, Jan. XXX.

[BUUZBEE]

Oh Budgiekin!!! I am so sorry to read this. She will always be with you, soaring in the clouds above.

***huggs***

[Budgiekin]

Dear Budgiekin I'm sorry my post made you cry, I only hope it was in a good healing kind of way. Thank you for your lovely kind words about Harry especially as you are grieving yourself. You are so right when you say I was devastated by Harry's loss and I still can't seem to come to terms with it :( I know other's say have another little one, but I feel at the moment as if I would be letting Harry down if I did that. Maybe time will work a miracle and heal the hurt. Only other budgie carers know the appeal of these little sweethearts and the bond that we forge with them. I will always keep in touch with the forum as everyone here cares so much for these little guys, and maybe one day I'll be posting a photo of a new little addition? :)

Take care and I'll be thinking of you and everyone here who loves these beautiful little creatures.

Love, Jan. XXX.

Hi Jan,

Yes, your post made me cry in a good way; it really touched my heart to read it. I can see the passion you have not only for your sweet little Harry, but also for other budgies, like my Skyla. Thank you again for your kind words.

[Budgiekin]

Oh Budgiekin!!! I am so sorry to read this. She will always be with you, soaring in the clouds above.

***huggs***

Thank you Buuzbee. I think of her often and picture her flying high!

[Peepicheep]

I'm so sorry to hear about Skyla's death. I know you took better care of her than most people would have. I believe that Skyla has mounted up with wings and she will never again grow tired or be in pain. She'll always remember you with love and she'll be waiting for you.

[Budgiekin]

Thanks Peepicheep. We tried to do the best we could with Skyla and we feel lucky to have had her in our lives. ;)

[ZeinaA.G]

So sorry for your loss:( ...RIP Skyla

[Jessika]

Well, I'm crying my eyes out now too.

[Nikoletta]

Oh no.. I am so sorry dear Budgiekin about reading this post.. It's been almost one week and I saw it now.. I was too sad to see other topics and I am really sorry.. I want to tell you that I know how you feel, becase before 2 hours Sakis died in my hands.. I saw the terror in his eyes, his little body turn like an embryo and his breathe fading.. And I am really devastated.. I entered the net (I don't like it at all and I don't use it) just to meet my friends here in the forum.
Please Budgiekin, try to be happy for your other budgies and keep the good memories of Skyla.. I can't do the same, at least not now, because it's too recent..
I send you a hug and maybe my Sakis met Skyla and fell in love.. Two of them were so beautiful budgies..

[Canoeguy338]

I just joined this forum and I must say it was due to reading about your budgie Skyla. I was moved by the things that she went through and still was a happy and beautiful little bird. It was only after joining this forum that I learned about your little one winged wonder's passing. I am so sorry and sympothize with you. The things you did for that little bit of sunshine shows how much love you had for her. You must really have drawn close to her.
I am sorry for you and Skyla
Canoeguy

[Budgiekin]

Thank you for your kind thoughts Nikoletta. I do think of her fondly now and only sometimes get teary-eyed when I think of her. She was such a precious little budgie to me.

Canoeguy, I am really touched that you joined this forum from reading about Skyla. It means so much that she had that kind of impact on you. She truly was my little one-winged wonder....

I was watching some video footage of Skyla the other day; it made me smile and laugh to see how she used to climb up a blanket we had draped from her cage door to the floor so she could climb into her own cage after being medicated. What a sense of accomplishment I am sure she felt from that! You were a true gem Skyla! Perhaps I will post it so you can all see it....

[peace]

my condolences budgiekin
rest in peace skyla

[Budgiekin]

my condolences budgiekin
rest in peace skyla

Thank you peace. ;)

[Amy]

Posting that video would be delightful Budgiekin. As we all truely miss Skyla. :)

[Budgiekin]

Posting that video would be delightful Budgiekin. As we all truely miss Skyla. :)

I'll have to get my dad to get the footage off his new high definition digital video camera for me as I don't have software that supports that technology. I'd be pleased to post it.....

[Baby5566]

I am so sorry, it really is the worst feeling when your little budgie passes over the rainbow bridge. I lost my 2 babies recently. Gwen on the 18th of December and Eleanor on the 28th of December. I'm here if you need to talk.

[Budgiekin]

I am so sorry, it really is the worst feeling when your little budgie passes over the rainbow bridge. I lost my 2 babies recently. Gwen on the 18th of December and Eleanor on the 28th of December. I'm here if you need to talk.

Thanks Liz. I'm sorry to hear about your little sweeties too. This is the only part of budgie ownership I hate....when a budgie dies.....It leaves you feeling so empty...

[redgirl]

I bet its terrible, I am dreading the day it happens to any of mine, but I am hoping I have got many years with mine before this happens x

[pipp4]

awwwwwww...... i am so sorry budgiekin:( ((((budgiekin))))

[Budgiekin]

awwwwwww...... i am so sorry budgiekin:( ((((budgiekin))))

Thanks Pipp4. I really appreciate your hugs...;)

[Bobbys girl]

Oh Budgiekin, I am just so sorry to hear about Skyla, I know I'm not around a lot but of all the budgies from all the forums that I am on that have stuck in my mind is your Skyla, I was amazed at how well she functioned and got on with her normal life after her wing was amputated. I was browsing through all the topics here and when I saw the thread title my heart sank. As others have said she is flying high and that post where you said your mum saw her flying with both wings made me cry.
I had a similar dream when my nanna passed away recently, where my dad and his dog were standing in a meadow together (they have both passed) and my Nanna was walking to them and they hugged. I think dreams have a way of bringing peace to us in a way that we can know that they are no longer in any pain and they can fly free.
RIP Skyla, you were loved by so many all over the world.

[Budgiekin]

Thank you so much for your kind post Bobbys Girl. I think you are right about the dreams; they really do provide a way for us to cope with the loss of a loved one (at least the pleasant dreams of course!)

It means a lot that my little Skyla has had an impact on you. I am sure you sort of feel like you knew her. I miss her horribly and sometimes I can still see her lifeless little body being held in my mom's hands hugging her against her heart. I try not to focus on that, but rather on the good memories I have with her. She was loved by not only me and my family, but it would seem by so many of you here on the forums. So I thank you for your message. ;)

[spike]

Im so sorry to read this ((hug))