Bobber’s Pigeon Sanctuary

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

The pigeons definitely know when I’m coming to put them away too and take off 😂

06/01/2026

Victorian Bobber

05/31/2026

Today I learned that pigeon toenails can change colors during adulthood due to genetics, as well as from injuries. This is Blue Velvet showing a difference between the color upon arrival a few years ago and the current color. I noticed she had an overly grown toenail that needed attention, and then realized that at least 2 of the nails have changed from white to black. Not certain about the other toenails yet because I need to find an older photo where they aren’t hidden. Who knew? 🤷‍♀️

I also learned that the quick grows longer when a nail starts to grow out like this, so I’ll have to be careful and clip a little at a time.

05/28/2026

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05/25/2026

salutes our birds who died in the line of duty. They gave their lives so our birds could thrive…

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor not only the men and women who served, but also the animals who served beside them — including the countless war pigeons who carried lifesaving messages through some of the most dangerous conditions imaginable.

Pigeons like Cher Ami saved lives and changed the course of history, yet today these birds are so often overlooked, abandoned, or forgotten.

At Bobber’s Pigeon Sanctuary, we care for rescued pigeons with medical needs, injuries, and disabilities — giving them the safety and treatment they deserve. This year has brought ongoing veterinary expenses and medical cases, and our medical fund is running low.

If you would like to honor the legacy of these remarkable birds this Memorial Day, donations toward our medical fund would mean so much. Every contribution helps provide veterinary care, medications, and recovery support for rescued pigeons in need.

Thank you for helping us continue caring for these incredible birds. 🐦🇺🇸

“During World War I and World War II, pigeons were considered critical military communication assets. Before modern radio communication became reliable in combat, carrier pigeons were used to deliver messages across dangerous battle zones when other methods failed.

These birds flew through gunfire, explosions, smoke, and harsh weather to carry coordinates, emergency requests, and intelligence between military units. Thousands of pigeons were used by multiple countries during the wars, including the United States, Britain, France, and Germany.

Some pigeons became famous for saving lives. One of the most well-known was Cher Ami, a U.S. Army Signal Corps pigeon credited with delivering a message that helped stop friendly fire on the “Lost Battalion” during World War I despite being severely injured in flight.

Because pigeons carried sensitive military information, enemy forces also attempted to intercept them. Carrier pigeons were sometimes shot down, captured alive, or tracked in efforts to obtain intelligence from the messages they carried.

Today, these birds are often overlooked, but their role in military history was very real. Countless soldiers owed their lives to the speed, endurance, and instinct of these remarkable animals.”





Registry of food and medical needs:
https://www.myregistry.com/organization/kelsey-dowty-mason-mi/5422247

Amazon wish-list:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/88XEGBGB03YX?ref_=wl_share

https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/4735967

https://gofund.me/b0850bdf

All donations are tax deductible, as Bobbers Pigeon Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3).

Items can be sent to:
4974 W Columbia Rd
Mason, MI 48854

https://www.army.mil/article/278886/animals_in_war_and_peace_signal_corps_pigeon_recognition

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor not only the men and women who served, but also the animals who served beside them — including the countless war pigeons who carried lifesaving messages through some of the most dangerous conditions imaginable.

Pigeons like Cher Ami saved lives and changed the course of history, yet today these birds are so often overlooked, abandoned, or forgotten.

At Bobber’s Pigeon Sanctuary, we care for rescued pigeons with medical needs, injuries, and disabilities — giving them the safety and treatment they deserve. This year has brought ongoing veterinary expenses and medical cases, and our medical fund is running low.

If you would like to honor the legacy of these remarkable birds this Memorial Day, donations toward our medical fund would mean so much. Every contribution helps provide veterinary care, medications, and recovery support for rescued pigeons in need.

Thank you for helping us continue caring for these incredible birds. 🐦🇺🇸

“During World War I and World War II, pigeons were considered critical military communication assets. Before modern radio communication became reliable in combat, carrier pigeons were used to deliver messages across dangerous battle zones when other methods failed.

These birds flew through gunfire, explosions, smoke, and harsh weather to carry coordinates, emergency requests, and intelligence between military units. Thousands of pigeons were used by multiple countries during the wars, including the United States, Britain, France, and Germany.

Some pigeons became famous for saving lives. One of the most well-known was Cher Ami, a U.S. Army Signal Corps pigeon credited with delivering a message that helped stop friendly fire on the “Lost Battalion” during World War I despite being severely injured in flight.

Because pigeons carried sensitive military information, enemy forces also attempted to intercept them. Carrier pigeons were sometimes shot down, captured alive, or tracked in efforts to obtain intelligence from the messages they carried.

Today, these birds are often overlooked, but their role in military history was very real. Countless soldiers owed their lives to the speed, endurance, and instinct of these remarkable animals.”





Registry of food and medical needs:
https://www.myregistry.com/organization/kelsey-dowty-mason-mi/5422247

Amazon wish-list:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/88XEGBGB03YX?ref_=wl_share

https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/4735967

https://gofund.me/b0850bdf

All donations are tax deductible, as Bobbers Pigeon Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3).

Items can be sent to:
4974 W Columbia Rd
Mason, MI 48854

https://www.army.mil/article/278886/animals_in_war_and_peace_signal_corps_pigeon_recognition

05/25/2026

Pigeons, like Cher Ami, played a heroic role in our military history, delivering messages and assisting aerial surveillance. They were also used in controversial military experiments, where they were weaponized to help direct bombs and other explosives. The birds were placed in a “cockpit” of a giant glider missile and trained to peck at a screen, allowing them to steer the missile toward their target. Had the military greenlit the birds for active duty, they would have been killed. The missiles had a Kamikaze design, lacking an escape hatch, meaning the pigeons would die when the bomb detonated on their target.

“Throughout World War I and World War II, pigeons served as trusted messengers, carrying vital communications across battlefields when radios failed or lines were destroyed. They delivered coordinates, emergency requests, and intelligence that helped save countless soldiers’ lives. Some pigeons completed missions while severely injured, earning military honors for extraordinary bravery. Others were used for aerial reconnaissance by carrying miniature cameras attached to their bodies, creating some of the earliest forms of airborne surveillance.

At the same time, military researchers also explored more experimental and controversial uses for pigeons. Because of their remarkable homing instincts and visual recognition abilities, some projects attempted to use pigeons as living guidance systems for weapons. In Project Pigeon, psychologist B. F. Skinner trained pigeons to peck at images of targets inside missile nose cones, helping steer the weapon toward its destination. While the project was ultimately abandoned as electronic technology improved, it reflected how valuable and intelligent pigeons were considered during wartime.”