In Loving Memory of Dookie

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A beloved rock pigeon who brought sunshine and gentle coos into my life

Dookie the Rock Pigeon
My sweet Dookie, forever in my heart
"How we cherish the small lives that grace my own, leaving footprints on my heart long after they've flown."

Dookie's Story

I was calmly making my way to the deartment store when I found Dookie. She was just a little fledgling who had fallen from her nest, she was quite small and vulnerable, and I knew I had to help. I carefully nursed her back to health, feeding her cerelac with a makeshift feeder. She grew stronger each day, her feathers filling out and her little personality shining through. I named her Dookie, because of how frequenly she would take a dump, sometimes on my hand or shirt. /p>

Dookie quickly became part of my daily life. She had the sweetest disposition and loved nothing more than having her belly rubbed. She would coo contentedly and nuzzle against my hand, showing her trust and affection in the most gentle ways.

Cherished Memories

The way she scared the daylights out of my friends when she'd fly at their faces
Her excitement at meal times, especially for her favorite cerelac
The soft cooing sounds she made when content
How she loved having her belly rubbed - she would stretch out in pure bliss
Watching her waddle towards me
The trust she showed by nuzzling against my hand
Her gentle presence that brought calm to my home
Fly high, sweet Dookie. You were loved more than words can say.