So, those that remember, there was a sick budgie at the pet store I work part time in. I went in every day for a while with ACV and foprmula and she started seeming a little better but she was loosing feathers on her head. I separated her into a cage by herself just in case she was being picked on by her two friends even though I dont think she was.

I was promised by my district manager that she would bring her to an avian vet. A few days ago she still hadnt and the poor bird was looking worse. I called the vet and made an appointment even though I really couldnt afford it. One of the other managers there made a comment about putting her in the freezer cause she looked so bad. I had a few people offer to help with costs, but I was really trying hard not to have to take help. Well, yesturday I went in to get her and bring her to a friends house to quarantine for a day before I brought her to the vet and was told she was found dead yesturday morning.

I am so devistated. I really bonded with this poor little bird. And I cant help but to think if I had taken the offers of help sooner, she would be ok. She/he deserved a better life. I was the only one there that cared and I failed.. She didnt even have a name I cant believe that such a small bird I barley knew took such a spot in my heart. But it is really bothering me. A long with other stuff going on in my head lately, I just cant help thinking how sad this poor bird was. Maybe I'm a bit more emotional than normal latley, but it hurts.

Theres no way to know for sure if she really did pass or someone decided to put her out of her misery on their own. I shouldve done something, and I wouldve brought her home if i had proper a quarantine area. I knew she needed help, it feels like its my fault.

oh hon i am sorry to hear about the passing of this little one, i know you had quite a fondness for her. but it is NOT your fault that she died. petstores can be just AWFUL the way they treat their animals, and this is no exception. your manager should have taken action.

at least she is in a better place now. fly free, little one.

Josh, in no way is this your fault. You did what you were able to do to help the little girl. The manager should've taken her to the vet. I'm with Emily, pet stores can treat their animals terribly. Thankfully you were there to help make her more comfortable. Sometimes that's all any of us can do.

Josh, this is not your fault! You are so kind to so many animals! She had your love while she was here. I am sure she knew that. Don't be hard on yourself!

Josh I do agree. This is not your fault, pet stores are responsible for the care of the animals. From what I see you did what you could, and that was more than anyone else there did for the little one. You are a good person.

Josh I'm so sorry. Everyone is right, it is not your fault. You showed her love and compassion and she knows that. Your manager is at fault for not taking her or doing something in the beginning when it was obvious she was ill.

Rescue work is hard especially when you loose one. Don't beat yourself up...you're a good person.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of the little one. ANGEL IS WHAT i NAMED HER.(I hope thats okay.)
You did what you could ,Josh, so dont beat yourself up.

Thank you for caring about her Josh - as everyone said, it is not your fault. You did more than most people would do. I'm appalled that they thought about putting her in a freezer to die.

Sorry Josh. Please try not to blame yourself.

Sorry to hear but in no way your fault Josh