September 26, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Tootsie is what’s called in the “dove release”* business a ‘splash’ meaning that she has a splash of color mixed in with what were supposed to be her pure white feathers. She’s a little Homer pigeon youngster and her breeder … Continue reading
September 25, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Jill McMurchy Madame Puff Ball was found as a helpless stray and turned into Oakland Animal Services (OAS) unable to walk. While OAS accepts pigeons, has a beautiful, life-saving aviary, and helps a great many (unlike most … Continue reading
May 22, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Nicole Smith Piji Moto is a very special bird. After surviving a hawk attack and recovering from his injuries, he is thriving in his new life. I first met Piji Moto at Medical Center for Birds. I … Continue reading
February 26, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Jiu Z Why do your indoor birds need special lighting? Birds need access to direct, full-spectrum UV (ultraviolet) light to be happy and healthy. Ideally, they’d get this through safe, protected outdoor time straight from the natural … Continue reading
February 26, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Jenna Close “Human beings are a part of the animal kingdom, not apart from it. The separation of “us” and “them” creates a false picture and is responsible for much suffering.” ― Marc Bekoff, Animals Matter: A … Continue reading
January 16, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Anonymous I don’t know how to share all that Crouton was with you. In mid-December, I started writing the story of my foster bird, Crouton. While writing the story, I realized that Crouton’s story was inextricable from … Continue reading
November 29, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Jill McMurchy On October 31st, we got a voicemail about a pigeon sitting in the same spot outside a motel for three days, unable to walk. They had trouble finding anyone to help and were very happy … Continue reading
September 15, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post with Michelle Norman Another wonderful rescue story. On July 9th, Razzle was discovered by my neighbor Tara. Razzle self-rescued herself to Tara who noticed her sitting all day in the same place in her backyard. Concerned, we posted … Continue reading
September 14, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Sindy Harris This past week, I was handed a racing pigeon at my Northwest Bird Club meeting in Medford. I have a sanctuary for rescued, domesticated pigeons in Jacksonville and belong to the Northwest Bird Club. A … Continue reading
July 14, 2022
by Elizabeth
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In April, a nice family stopped traffic to rescue a big, white pigeon standing in the middle of their busy street. They fell in love with the young King pigeon who had been bred for meat (squab) & inhumanely “released”. … Continue reading