Sassy Sunny

Bird ID: 8039
Species: Parakeet
Sex: Female
Sub-Species: Standard Budgie
Health Status: Injured, Recovering
Good with Children: Unknown
Well Socialized: Unknown
Currently in Foster Care
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Sassy Sunny

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**Sassy Sunny: A Tiny Survivor's Journey** Sassy Sunny is a bright yellow budgie who truly lives up to her name. She's spunky, full of personality, and refuses to let life get her down. But just a short time ago, this little ray of sunshine faced a devastating ordeal. Before coming to Mickaboo, Sunny lived in a shared cage with other parakeets and cockatiels. One fateful day, while left unattended outdoors, a predator—likely a rat or a cat—attacked through the bars, biting off her leg. Her previous owners rushed her to a vet clinic (WildWoods), but realizing the extent of her injuries, they surrendered her to Mickaboo. The vets weren't sure if Sunny would survive the night—she had lost a lot of blood, and her tiny body was in shock. Her leg had to be amputated, and all anyone could do was wait and hope. But against all odds, this tiny fighter pulled through. Once stable, Sunny went to her foster home to continue healing. Her foster mom carefully monitored her stitches and continued to give her medications as instructed. But true to her sassy nature, Sunny managed to reopen the wound, requiring an emergency trip to another avian vet (For the Birds). This time, the remaining bone had to be removed, and the wound stitched up again. She spent two weeks in recovery at the vet before returning to her foster home with extra care instructions. As if losing a leg wasn't enough, Sunny was also diagnosed with heavy metal toxicity, likely from exposure to a galvanized cage or unsafe bird toys in her previous home. While this condition isn't contagious, it has no cure and can affect her long-term health. Despite everything, Sunny's spirit remains unshaken. She has adapted remarkably to her new life—hopping around on her single leg, learning to balance, and even practicing her flight (her wings were clipped temporarily to prevent injury). Her cage setup has been carefully adjusted to support her mobility, and she's found comfort in the company of other budgies, who come down to play with her on the floor. Sunny's journey is one of resilience, but she's just one of many birds at Mickaboo who have overcome incredible challenges. Birds like her receive life-saving care thanks to the dedication of volunteers, veterinarians, and supporters. If you'd like to help birds like Sunny, please consider donating, volunteering, or adopting through Mickaboo. Your support makes stories of survival possible.
In nature, parakeets (budgerigars) live in large flocks. A single bird in a cage spends much of his/her life being lonely because humans have things they must do that take them away. We therefore will only adopt a single parakeet to a household if there is already at least one parakeet living there. Otherwise, parakeets must be adopted in groups of two or more.