** URGENT ** Need help in the LA area. 200+ pigeons need placing

[flitsnowzoom]

Hi,
We have a major need for volunteers to adopt pigeons in the LA area. Not sure of the area or breeds yet, but a man must give up his pigeons. He is terminally ill and bedridden, and his wife cannot be near birds as she has a serious lung disease.
This was reported on the 911 Pigeon Alert group yesterday.
I have written the finder for more information about breeds and the location.
Please PM me if you can help. I understand these birds don't have too much time left. If they can't be placed, the family thinks they will have to have them destroyed.

Thanks, Mary

[Charis]

What if we found 100 people to take a pair each ?
How much time to we have, Mary?

[flitsnowzoom]

Hi Charis,
Good idea. I've written back the sister-in-law to request some specifics -- breeds, any special birds that the owner is really fond of, location in LA, and most importantly, the time frame we have. I haven't heard back yet. Hopefully later in the day I'll know more. I'll post what I get back here.
So sad.

[Charis]

Last thing I need but count me in for a couple of pair. I could keep them and look for another home. so, count me in, Mary.
Once you know the breeds maybe local clubs could help out. Just a thought.

[flitsnowzoom]

All Right! To the lady in Oregon -- two pair Only about 200 to go!

I've written the ARPU just as a heads-up and as soon as I get more details, I'll be sending emails to the other organizations. If the pigeons are banded, hopefully they can be distributed to some local folk that are associated with the organization.

Nothing yet back from the sister in law.

[johnny-boi]

im so sorry to hear that. if i didnt live so far away i'd have taken in a few pairs. well i hope that the pigeons find good homes to stay in.

[Charis]

Originally Posted by johnny-boi

im so sorry to hear that. if i didnt live so far away i'd have taken in a few pairs. well i hope that the pigeons find good homes to stay in.

They can be shipped to you. They will have to be shipped to me.

[TheSnipes]

This is going to be a huge challenge, kudos to you all who are working directly with the owner to help.

I am willing take in a couple, but would require shipping and if their time is short, that might not work out. I am waiting right now for the temps to go below what the USPS requires (85 F) for two birds to be shipped to me from down south. I'm not sure what the temps are like in CA, or between there and here (I'm in MI) so I'm not sure the post office will ship them here before fall.

[Charis]

Maybe if they know the birds can be placed, they will allow a little more time.
With all of us, we should be able to pull this one off.
OR...we could send they all to Terry! LOL

[TAWhatley]

I had e-mailed Nellie (the sister-in-law) about this situation and had a reply this morning that there are easily 200 birds. Harry (the husband, I presume), is supposed to call me when he gets home from work today.

Terry

[TAWhatley]

I have spoken with the wife of the fancier about these birds and do have her contact information for anyone that can adopt any of these birds. Please PM or e-mail me for the information. I doubt that shipping is going to be a possibility for these birds, but I will find out for sure and update the thread later. The birds are all racing pigeons according to the wife and most, if not all, are banded. If any of our LA area members would be able to go by and "eyeball" this situation, that would be very helpful. The birds are located in West LA near the Santa Monica Airport.

Terry

[TheSnipes]

Originally Posted by Charis

Maybe if they know the birds can be placed, they will allow a little

Let's hope so.

[flitsnowzoom]

It doesn't sound like there is a lot of time left. Terry's been in phone contact and if anyone is in the area and can help, please contact either Terry or me for more info. Even a few birds saved would help this couple and ease some of their sadness in this situation.

[Charis]

What if there was someone in the area that could go on site and take care of the birds until they can be placed?
It's hard to imagine that the man would want is birds PTS.

[flitsnowzoom]

I'm not sure that the owner is in a position to decide the fate of these birds. He is now bedridden and his brother will probably have to make the decision. I don't think anyone wants to have the birds destroyed, but . . . . .