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06/18/2025
Today is the last day of us introducing a few of our new rescues and Mushu is a perfect example of how much pigeon's endure.
Mushu’s start in life was anything but kind. Rejected by the pigeon racing industry before he was even old enough to fly well, he was sold as live bait for hunting dog training—his wings clipped so he couldn’t escape.
But Mushu did escape. A compassionate bystander rescued him, and we treated him for pneumonia, lice, and more. Today, he’s a bubbly, happy bird surrounded by friends and freedom in his forever home with us.
💖 Mushu was treated like he was disposable. Now he’s living proof that every pigeon deserves love. Mushu needs your help though. Will you donate today to help us with the expenses associated with new rescues or sponsor Mushu to support his ongoing care?
➡️ Sponsor Mushu today and help ensure a future filled with safety and joy for more birds like him.
Abomasnow doesn’t just enter a room—he announces it with a booming coo. Likely bred in a king pigeon program, he somehow ended up emaciated and alone on the streets of Manhattan.
Luckily, he was rescued before predators found him and was brought to Wild Bird Fund, where he began his recovery. We took him in so that the rehabbers could continue focusing on wildlife. Now, Abomasnow is plump, proud, and strutting like he owns the place.
💖 By sponsoring Abomasnow, you help two kinds of lives—rescued domestic pigeons and wildlife at rehabs.
➡️ Sponsor Abomasnow today to receive your welcome card, photo, and ongoing updates.
Skipper is still just a baby—hatched earlier this year—but her life began in the harsh world of pigeon racing. Lost, alone, and ill, she never stood a chance of finding her way home.
Thankfully, someone stopped, noticed, and cared. After a round of treatments for illness and lice, Skipper’s joyful, trusting personality emerged. Now this little firecracker is winning hearts and ruling the roost with her charismatic charm.
💖 Skipper deserves a life of love, not racing. Will you help her stay safe?
➡️ Sponsor Skipper today to receive a photo, updates, and her special welcome package.
Beauty lived up to his name, even on the streets. A white homing pigeon with deformed feet from string injuries, he was spotted and saved not once—but twice—by the same kind soul.
After surviving far longer than most domestic pigeons in the wild, Beauty returned to the very person who first helped him, as if he knew he deserved better. Now, with his bold heart and confident strut, he catches raindrops on his wings and relaxes on his favorite perch beside his friend, Skipper.
💖 Beauty never gave up. You can be part of his journey by becoming his sponsor and helping to support his monthly care.
➡️ Sponsor Beauty today and receive a welcome card, photo, and heartfelt updates.
Pigeons are incredible but many are put in harm's way! Here are some of the most common rescue situations we see pigeons put in.
Please spread the word and help pigeons get the help they deserve❤
If you'd like to support our rescue residents, you can donate above.
06/13/2025
When Bean was found, she had likely been struck by oncoming traffic. Her injuries were severe — part of her wing eventually fell off. For many pigeons, this kind of trauma is a death sentence. But Bean had other plans.
Now safe at our sanctuary, Bean spends her days exploring the aviary with a calm spirit and a charming, ever-present smile. Though she can no longer fly fully, she’s learned to love life in new and beautiful ways.
💖 Bean is living proof that resilience comes in gentle forms.
Will you be her sponsor and help us care for more birds like her?
➡️ Sponsor Bean today and receive a photo, certificate, and quarterly updates.
Thank you to Bean's Finder for providing the photos of her wing injury and helping Bean!
06/12/2025
Found an injured or abandoned bird? Here's how to help responsibly!
🐦 Save a birb and share now.
05/31/2025
Did you know pigeons make amazing pets? They're gentle, affectionate, quiet and incredibly loyal! If that's not enough reasons for you, here are some more:
*Highly intelligent, can recognize faces & learn commands.
*Safe for kids and special-needs families; their calm & predictable behavior makes them great pets for families with young children or individuals with sensory sensitivities.
👉If you have a pet pigeon, drop their name below so we can show them some love! ❤️
05/21/2025
Do you want to friend your pigeon, but are not sure where to start? 🐦
Taking these first steps and establishing a bond is a crucial part of being able to hold and handle your birds in case they need prompt medical attention or need to see a veterinarian.
Please remember that building trust with any animal takes time and patience, especially with birds.
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Hi everyone, Tiff here – thank you for joining us. We are so happy that you get to be part of our sanctuary family! If you don’t know already, I am the president and founder of Dreaming of a Chance Farm Animal Sanctuary right here in Pleasant Valley, NY. I would love to tell you a little bit about who we are, what we do, and how you can make a difference.
I myself am an animal lover who has been rescuing and rehabilitating animals in need for years on my family’s farm. I have dedicated my entire life towards helping animals in need and am currently working to become a farm animal veterinarian so I can do more. Working at a sanctuary and on my farm, I became aware of how many animals are out there in need of homes. My farm was contacted frequently to see if we could take in unwanted pets or help rescue animals. Over the years, my family and I adopted/rescued over 50 animals needing a home. Working at the sanctuary, I saw an opportunity to not only be able to help more animals in need, but also give back to the community while doing so. With the help of an insane amount of coffee and some fabulous people, we made this dream become a reality.
So what do we do you may ask? The answer is actually quite simple. We are the place that poultry that need a home end up at. People don’t realize how often birds get put in terrible situations. We have seen far too many cases of abuse and unwant and even more of neglect and abandonment situations. We seek to take in as many birds needing a home as our capacity allows and provide them with lifelong care and the rehabilitative means they often need to live their best life.
For the first few years, we want to remain poultry focused. As we grow and gain more support, we hope to be able to expand into rescuing other types of farm animals in need while still having a heavy poultry focus. We hope that you will continue with us on our journey of making a change one life at a time.
