racing pigeon unwanted

[emerollio]

Hi


My son came home from school a few days ago with a racing pigeon. On contacting his owner, we tried to let him free but sadly he couldn't fly because his tail feathers are missing. His owner no longer wants him because in his words "He can no longer race". He said that he would have to have him put down.

This pigeon who our family has now named Floyd has become a member of our household as we can not see this bird killed. He is so friendly and nods his head side to side when being spoken to. He also sits on my hand more than happy.

The problem is, is that i live in a built up council site where many cats are kept as pets. Myself have two of these.

I would hate to bring this bird back to his normal self with feathers just to be eaten by a cat. He is eating, drinking and on the mend.

Is there anybody you know in the Southampon area who takes these type of birds to care for? I would keep him in a cage, but this is so unfair to him. Floyd needs a home where he can be cared for and loved for what he is regardless of his inability to race again.

Please help me find this bird a home.

Thank you

Emily