Dreaming of a Chance

Dreaming of a Chance We are a 501(c)(3) bird rescue focused on saving abandoned pigeons. Empowering people to help birds

Jay picking his favorite branch for the nest ❤We try to give our birds lots of enrichment and one way we did this was by...
12/27/2024

Jay picking his favorite branch for the nest ❤

We try to give our birds lots of enrichment and one way we did this was by adding natural enrichment for them like these plants. Needless to say, it was a hit and you can often see pigeons playing with the little branches.

What type of enrichment does your bird like?

We are so grateful for YOU this holiday season!Wishing you the best and a very happy holiday :)
12/25/2024

We are so grateful for YOU this holiday season!

Wishing you the best and a very happy holiday :)

Because people often gift animals for the holidays, here is a reminder of just how long some animals can live. Birds liv...
12/24/2024

Because people often gift animals for the holidays, here is a reminder of just how long some animals can live. Birds live a very long time and should not be given as presents. They are a big commitment and rely on you to provide them with everything they need.

A great gift for a bird lover instead would be to sign them up for one of our sponsorship holiday packages or becoming a monthly donor and get updates routinely on the birds through our website in the bio. Please DO NOT gift a bird for the holidays.

It always amazes me how smart pigeons are!What's your favorite cool pigeon fact?
12/22/2024

It always amazes me how smart pigeons are!

What's your favorite cool pigeon fact?

Holidays can be a dangerous time for birds! Please be sure to take caution on their behalf this holiday season and avoid...
12/20/2024

Holidays can be a dangerous time for birds! Please be sure to take caution on their behalf this holiday season and avoid household hazards. Here are just a few common ones for you to consider.

12/18/2024

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It's the holiday season and that means that you will be gifted a minimum of 7 candles. But wait! Did you know this can b...
12/16/2024

It's the holiday season and that means that you will be gifted a minimum of 7 candles. But wait! Did you know this can be a household hazard for birds?

We've highlighted a few common household hazards to birds for you here. This is by no means a comprehensive list but if you have a pet bird, watch out for these!

Feel free to add more in the comments.

Snail has a question for you! What is a pigeon's favorite kind of poem?A haiku! (Get it *wink wink* a hai-COO 😆) ...
12/15/2024

Snail has a question for you! What is a pigeon's favorite kind of poem?

A haiku! (Get it *wink wink* a hai-COO 😆)

Another amazing thing that came out of our 12 Days of Giving Campaign was quite a few people became interested in adopti...
12/14/2024

Another amazing thing that came out of our 12 Days of Giving Campaign was quite a few people became interested in adopting a pigeon as a pet!

It seemed like the perfect time to give you a few places to look for adoptable pigeons no matter what part of the country you are in.

While Dreaming of a Chance does not adopt out pigeons and rather gives them a forever home here, a few great places to look in addition to are:

Facebook Groups:
Dreaming of a Chance Pigeon and Poultry Rehome Group
Palomacy's Help Group for Pigeon and Dove Rescue and Adoption

Other rescues to reach out to:
(IL)
(Long Island, NY)

Thank you for loving pigeons! If you have a pet pigeon, tell me something they do that makes you smile below.

🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉We hit the match! Thank you so so much to everyone who helped us so much this giving season and donated to...
12/13/2024

🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉

We hit the match! Thank you so so much to everyone who helped us so much this giving season and donated to our 12 Days of Giving Fundraiser!

Bubbles and all the birds at Dreaming of a Chance are so lucky to have friends like you by their side!

We raised over $1,500 and this got doubled all thanks to you to $3,000!

I am so grateful to you! Thank you for giving Agapi the means to enjoy the sunbeams and Dino the love and encouragement to steal seed from all who walk in the aviary.

You let them live the amazing life they deserve! You are awesome! Thank you for being you and caring so much for pigeons 💗

~Tiffany 🐦
Founder of Dreaming of a Chance Sanctuary

Pigeons are such awesome creatures! All this past week we have been celebrating pigeons showing their intelligence and t...
12/13/2024

Pigeons are such awesome creatures!

All this past week we have been celebrating pigeons showing their intelligence and telling you their stories.

Tonight is the last night of our 12 Days of Giving Fundraiser which is helping to provide our sanctuary funds to help care for the ~120 rescues that have a forever home with us here. We are super fortunate to have 2 amazing donors who have kindly offered to match dollar for dollar all donations through the end of our campaign up to $1,500. This means if you donate $20, it's $40. If you donate $100, it's $200. We are merely $300 shy of hitting our match helping to pay for routine expenses like buying seed to fill their bellies and fresh bedding for them to snuggle up in at night. We just need 3 more people to say "YES" to donating $100 to meet this match. Will you be one of them?

To donate, you can tap the button above OR

go to www.dreamingofachance.com/donate-main/

Venmo:
Paypal: [email protected]

Meet Bamboo, the cutest, little, orb-like pidge with a story as incredible as he is adorable!Can you believe after being...
12/12/2024

Meet Bamboo, the cutest, little, orb-like pidge with a story as incredible as he is adorable!

Can you believe after being transferred twice, Bamboo flew all the way back to his rescuer’s window? Bamboo’s story proves just how intelligent, determined and resilient these amazing birds are.

Dreaming Of a Chance provides a safe, loving, forever-home and quality care to over 100 rescue residents. It is one of only three sanctuaries in the state of NY that rescue pigeons. Our hearts and dedication pour into every bird that flies into our doors. Ensuring that no abandoned pigeons are left behind or ever have to face this life scared and alone.❤️

Today is the last day of our 12 Days Of Giving Fundraiser! Please consider opening your hearts and donating today in support of pigeons in need. 🎁

Donate here: www.dreamingofachance.com/donate-main/

Here are a few ways in which you can spot domestic pigeons in the wild, aside from their feral counterparts.Please remem...
12/10/2024

Here are a few ways in which you can spot domestic pigeons in the wild, aside from their feral counterparts.

Please remember that domestic pigeons depend on humans for survival and, if spotted, it is best to get them to safety.

👉 Help make a difference today for abandoned and injured pigeons by supporting our 12 Days Of Giving Fundraiser!

🎁 Donations can be made by directly tapping the button above or through this link: www.dreamingofachance.com/donate-main/

Calzone had been found under a bush, attacked by what we believe to be a cat. Leaving her with a badly broken leg. As a ...
12/10/2024

Calzone had been found under a bush, attacked by what we believe to be a cat. Leaving her with a badly broken leg. As a result of the attack, she now lives with permanent nerve damage and ongoing issues with mobility.

Without your support, Dreaming Of a Chance would not be able to give pigeons like Calzone the urgent care that they need. Please consider donating today, to give pigeons in need a fighting chance. 🐦💕

Donate link: www.dreamingofachance.com/donate-main/

Pigeons can remember people's faces and associate them with past experiences, so always be nice to these precious little...
12/09/2024

Pigeons can remember people's faces and associate them with past experiences, so always be nice to these precious little dino's or else you may just get pooped on.😉

Thank you for continuing to stand up and fight for pigeons, showing them just how truly loved they are!

With just 3 days left of our year end campaign we have raised over $850 giving us an extra $850 in matching donations! But we need your help! We still have $650 in matching donations remaining. If we can get just 7 people to donate $100, we will hit our match raising an additional $650 which would help us buy seed, bedding, and additional supplies for the over 100 rescued pigeons that call our sanctuary a forever home. Will you double your impact and donate today?

Donate here:
www.dreamingofachance.com/donate-main/

Brooklyn is a little pidge who came to us at about 3 weeks old with congenital leg deformities including one leg being a...
12/09/2024

Brooklyn is a little pidge who came to us at about 3 weeks old with congenital leg deformities including one leg being at a right angle to her body. She has been through a lot as we work to correct both the leg deformity and other issues with her legs she experienced due to poor nutrition while she was growing. This is one of the strongest willed pigeons the world will ever meet and her bravery and gusto serve as an inspiration for all.

Brooklyn is able to get the care she needs so she can survive and thrive because people like yourself have stepped up and supported our rescue efforts. Will you continue to be Brooklyn’s hero and donate today?

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21 Moore Road
Pleasant Valley, NY
12569

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The showdown of the year is here: Pigeon of the Year 2024 is now live! Will the crown go to the beauty queen Monet, the cool cat…err, bird Pete, the lovable fluffball Schmoopie or the little sweetie Brooklyn? Here’s how it works: Every $5 you donate equals 1 vote for your favorite feathered contender. Go to https://secure.givelively.org/donate/dreaming-of-a-chance-farm-animal-sanctuary-corp/pigeon-of-the-year-2024 Scroll down and pick your favorite pigeon and then donate to cast your vote. On New Years Day we’ll unveil the ultimate winner. All proceeds go straight to keeping our volunteer run bird sanctuary running smoothly and our fabulous feathered friends living their best lives. So, what are you waiting for? Let your voice be heard - pick your favorite pigeon to win and be awesome in the process! #501c3nonprofit #501c3 #bird #birdlover #makeadifference

Get ready - Pigeon of the Year goes live later today! Will it be the glamorous Monet, the huggable and hilarious Schmoopie, the sweetheart Pete or the snuggle bunny extraordinaire Brooklyn? Each of these delightful pigeons has their own fan club cheering them on, and they’re counting on your vote! Stay tuned and help crown the feathered champion of 2024! #dreamingofachance #pigeonlove #birdoftheyear #votevotevote #fundraiserevent

At our sanctuary, it's so important to us that we make sure every resident feels at home, no matter what they’ve been through. With lots of patience, love, and a little bit of fun, we help them rediscover trust and enjoy the company of humans again! Thank you for supporting our sanctuary and making this life possible for them! #pigeonlove #pigeons #birdstagram #pigeonsofinstagram #dreamingofachance

Pigeons are so incredible yet many don't see them this way! But thanks to you, things are changing for them. More and more media seems to be highlighting their brilliance. Part of our mission is educating about pigeons and how wonderful they are so that we can work to change people's negative opinion on pigeons and create better welfare for all pigeons as a result. You can support this work! Please consider sharing this post or donating to our 12 days of giving campaign to support our rescued pigeons. #pigeonsanddoves #pigeonsanctuary #pigeonlove #pigeons #dreamingofachance

Pigeons are one of the most misunderstood and mistreated species out there. Bred and abandoned by humans, they’re left to struggle in environments they’re not equipped for. Please be kind—every life matters! 🕊️❤️ #animalwelfare #birdstagram #rescuebirds #bekind #birdies #paloma #columbidae

Dante’s flying into the holiday season with his incredibly good looks and extra COO dance moves! ​Dante is an English Pouter pigeon that was found abandoned on the streets. How could anyone just desert this precious little guy! Dreaming Of a Chance ensures rescue pigeons like Dante get the life they deserve.❤️ #pigeonsofinstagram #pigeonrescue #birdlovers #tistheseason #birbs #kindnessmatters #birdies

Buddy wasn’t feeling so jolly after her breakfast was served late this morning. 😅 🎄The 12 Days Of Christmas Fundraiser is on until December 12’th! Please consider donating towards the care of our newest rescue residents. We ensure every bird that calls Dreaming Of a Chance home, lives only their best life! #pigeonrescue #borb #tistheseason #pidge #pigeonsofinstagram #birdlife #dreamingofachance

The magnificent pigeon is one of many talents. From playing ping pong to soccer, there’s nothing they can’t do! 😃 If you would like to support rescue pigeons and their epic talents this holiday season, please consider donating towards their care by tapping the link above. #cutenessoverload #tistheseason #rescuebird #pidge #pigeonlove #nonprofit

Your floofy friends are thankful for joyful foraging and tummy’s full of delicious seed. What more could a pidge ask for? 🥰 Not sure how you can help our 14 new rescue residents this holiday season? Please consider donating towards their care or kindly drop a like, comment or share below. Every little bit counts! ✨🎁 Double your impact: For the first $1,500 of donations your gift will generously be matched! #birdstagram #pigeonlove #birdrescue #kindnessmatters #dreamingofachance #makeadifference #birdlovers

CAUTION: Don’t touch the pigeon eggs! 🤣 #pigeonlife #birdstagram #borb #animalmemes #pidge #birdlovers #birdrescue

This is how we like to start our mornings here at the sanctuary! Featuring Kristen, a long-time volunteer. 💕 Do you want to see more of our daily routines with the birds? #sanctuarylife #pigeonrescue #nonprofit #behindthescenes #morningroutine #birdstagram #pigeonlovers #forthebirds

Our website has resources for finding birds homes and our facebook group Dreaming of a Chance Pigeon and Poultry Rehome group also can be very helpful for finding placement for birds in need. Please be sure to share these resources to help stop abandonment. #fancypigeon #birdsofinstagram #cutebirdsofinstagram #birdsanctuary #pigeons #dreamingofachance

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Welcome to Dreaming of a Chance!

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.