Pet Memorials
Sonu
~ Missed By: Avani
My Pretty Sonu
I remember when I first saw Sonu at the pet store; She seemed like no typical budgie. After coming to know her for 9 years, I realized how right my first impression of her was of being quite unique with a huge heart and big personality. She was a little smaller than other American parakeets (her weight never reached higher than 37 grams). Her colors were mixed with blue, white, yellow, purple, gold, black, and her little cheek markings were far from symmetrical. On top of her crown was a pinch of gold which is why I named her Sonu. In Gujarati, Sonu means Gold.
I took that little sweetie to college with me along with Palak, a budgie we already had.
Sonu was always a daredevil. From doing summersaults in the corner of her cage to always wanting to play with the big birds, her spirit was always high and courageous. She and I bonded immensely to the point where she would sit on me, full-winged, sing to/with me and snuggle into my fingers and hand. She so dearly wanted to make friends with other birds and was so unconscious of her tiny size that she ended up getting several toes bitten off from flying at (and sometimes teasing) other parrots belonging to me and my parents. But even with missing a few half-toes, she still managed to climb around with ease and still hold onto the wall vents when she was out!
Sonu also had a very gentle sweet side where she would take care of other sick budgies. She was by Palak and Mory's sides when they were sick and dying. She preened them to the very end. She was also very tuned into my emotions and showed concern when I was down.
Around 7/4/09, Sonu wasn't feeling well and was losing weight. We found out she had intestinal inflamation so we both worked hard together for two weeks to get her weight up and infection gone...vet visits, antibiotics,tube/syringe feedings... the works. They had also found what could have been a tumor at the base of her tail near her preen gland. We got her weight up and to a point where she could have the surgery to remove the growth. We were both happy, healthy, and active the night before the surgery. Things were looking up. Then surgery day, due to various reasons, Sonu's heart gave out an hour after she was out of surgery and caused fluid to build up into her lungs. The vet tried all that he could for her but couldn't get her back.
Sonu--- my dear sweet friend, I am so sorry this happened to you and right as you had become so full of life again. You have a very special place in my heart and I will never forget you. I am sorry I wasn't able to help you live even longer not only because I miss you and love you, but because you deserved have have an even longer quality life. IYour spirit was always uplifting to me and still is when I think of you. I do hope that your last few days were especially good ones. I really enjoyed the rides in the car with you as you sat on top of your cage as I touched your face. I have never been able to do that with any other bird.
You were my little friend, the closest budgie I've ever had. I will always miss scratching your little head, singing with you, thumb-wrestling with you, and hearing your little chirps when I would be up in the morning and when I would come home in the evening.
My precious little daredevil...I hope I see you again sometime. And I thank you for coming into my life. I will never be the same.
Kind, curious, courgeous, and lover of wheat toast
Sonu, my precious lover of mine--
I feel you near me, your feathers soft and bright
I hear you everywhere, and I see your flight
I can feel your soul inside my heart
And no matter what happens, we will never be apart.
Please don't worry too much about me. I know you always did while you were here. I will be okay. Please promise to find me again, as I will always look for you as well. I love you.