Heartbroken Budgie Owner in Singapore Pleads for Help to Find Missing Feathered Friend

SINGAPORE: A local budgie owner is living every pet parent's worst nightmare as he seeks the community's help in finding his beloved missing budgie, Butter. Taking to an online forum on Wednesday, the distressed pet owner shared the heart-wrenching story behind Butter’s disappearance, which has left him feeling desperate.

"I need help with a missing pet budgie, she has been missing since the night of January 5th, and I don’t know where else to find help," he wrote. Butter, who is only nine months old, has been lovingly raised by her owner since she was a baby, making her disappearance even more painful for him.

The young bird reportedly flew away from the West Bay Condominium during a frightful incident. As the owner recounted, Butter was startled during dinner when his mother opened the sliding balcony door, leading to her panic and escape. "I was watching her in a tree using the night vision camera on my phone when she disappeared," he added sadly.

In the wake of this unfortunate event, the owner is asking for assistance in locating Butter. To raise awareness, he has begun reaching out to friends and neighbors, hoping someone might have seen her. He emphasizes the importance of utilizing local resources, such as contacting the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Singapore or the Animal & Veterinary Service for assistance.

For those who have lost a pet budgie, experts at Lost and Found Rewards recommend creating flyers with clear photos of the missing bird, along with details about its breed, color, size, and any distinctive markings. Including contact information on these flyers can be invaluable for those who might have spotted the lost pet.

Searching at the right times is also crucial, particularly since many budgies are more active during the early morning or late evening. Pet owners are encouraged to enlist the help of family and friends to thoroughly check backyards, parks, and nearby areas where the budgie might have settled.

If anyone has seen Butter or has useful information, her owner can be reached at +65 9830 4002. The bond between a pet and its owner is profound, and the heartache of losing a cherished companion can be devastating. Let’s hope that the kind-hearted community springs into action and helps reunite this bond.