Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue (2025)

08/11/2025

Join us in celebrating John and Yoko, a devoted married pair of pigeons whose love story rivals that of the legendary couple they’re named after! These two survivors of the cruel pigeon racing industry were found together, stranded and exhausted on a factory roof. Like John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s famous partnership, this pair has proven that love means standing by each other through the hardest times. They waited together on that roof, both wounded but loyally refusing to leave one another’s side, hoping that help would come. Thankfully, a kind factory employee spotted these exhausted birds and didn’t hesitate—he climbed onto the roof to rescue them both! John and Yoko were so relieved that help had finally arrived. Both John and Yoko arrived with wounds that needed healing, but with proper care and their unwavering support for each other, they’ve made full recoveries! Now fully healed, this beautiful couple has discovered the joys of a peaceful life together. One of their absolute favorite activities is splashing in the bathtub of their foster home—watching John and Yoko enjoy their bath time together is pure delight! Just like their famous namesakes who were known for their message of peace, John and Yoko pigeon embody those same qualities. They’re peaceful souls who have found their happy ending in each other, and now they’re ready to share that beautiful energy with their forever family. John and Yoko pigeon are looking for a forever home that will celebrate their beautiful partnership, provide them with the bath time they love, and give them the peaceful life they’ve more than earned. If you’re ready to welcome a legendary pair of survivors who will bring peace, love, and devotion into your home, John and Yoko are ready to start their next chapter with you. All they need is love! 💞

07/11/2025

Meet Brimstone, a remarkable pigeon racing survivor from Detroit whose self-rescue story is as unique as his name! This resilient boy found his way to in Itasca, Illinois, where he wisely decided to settle in and help himself to the grains and water in the brewery garage. Brimstone clearly has excellent taste—he chose a brewery as his sanctuary! It was there that a vigilant employee noticed what looked like a large wound on Brimstone’s chest and managed to catch him so volunteer Ren could bring him to safety. What they discovered was heartbreaking—Brimstone had a traumatic crop injury with a deep laceration across his entire chest that required surgery. This poor boy had been through something terrible, but his fighting spirit brought him to exactly the right place to get help. Brimstone did a great job during surgery and throughout the intensive around-the-clock care he needed until he was fully healed. Now fully recovered, Brimstone has revealed his wonderfully low-key personality! This boy absolutely loves to take baths, especially if a sq**rt bottle is involved! Watching Brimstone enjoy his baths is pure joy—he’s clearly embraced the finer things in life after everything he’s been through!
One of Brimstone’s most charming traits is that he’s known to find a favorite spot in the house and then stay there happily all day. He’s not a restless wanderer or a demanding diva—once Brimstone finds his perfect perch or cozy corner, he’s content to settle in and simply exist peacefully. After surviving the cruel racing industry, a traumatic injury, and major surgery, all this brave boy wants is a safe, loving home where he can live out his life in peace. 💗

06/11/2025

Presenting Jack and Phryne, an exceptionally beautiful married pair of fancy roller show pigeons who are absolutely stunning to behold! These two gorgeous birds were surrendered to GLPR when their previous owner was no longer able to care for them and wanted to ensure they would be safe and loved. That act of responsibility has brought this magnificent pair to us, and now they’re ready to find their forever home together!
Jack is the handsome gentleman in sleek black plumage with a gorgeous iridescent sheen that shimmers with hints of green in the light. His elegant, classic appearance is truly striking! Phryne is an absolute showstopper with her incredible brown and white spotted pattern that looks like she’s been hand-painted by an artist. Her unique coloring features beautiful chocolate brown tones with dramatic black spots across her cream and white body—she’s the kind of bird that makes people stop and stare in amazement! But they’re not just pretty faces—this devoted pair are social and curious birds who genuinely enjoy interacting with their environment and the people around them! They’re interested in what’s happening, engaged with their surroundings, and have wonderful personalities that make them delightful companions beyond their extraordinary looks. Watching their relationship is heartwarming—they’re clearly devoted partners who complete each other. They’ve already been through the upheaval of losing their previous home, and now beautiful pair is looking for a forever home that will appreciate their stunning appearance, enjoy their social and curious natures, and provide them with the security and love they deserve. If you’re ready for double the beauty, double the personality, and a gorgeous couple who will bring elegance and companionship to your home, Jack and Phryne are ready to grace your life with their presence! 💕

05/11/2025

Meet Gunther, named after the penguin from Adventure Time, and honestly, the resemblance is uncanny! This absolutely adorable young pigeon really does look like a little penguin with his striking black and white plumage, complete with a gorgeous white chest and distinctive white markings on his face that give him the most endearing expression. But here’s the thing—Gunther doesn’t think he’s a pigeon OR a penguin. As far as he’s concerned, he’s a person! Gunther was rescued as a tiny baby and raised exclusively around people before coming to GLPR, so he’s imprinted on humans and believes he’s just one of the gang. This very playful youngster is full of energy and personality! Gunther is the kind of bird who wants to be involved in absolutely everything. He’s social, interactive, and always ready for fun. Whether he’s exploring, playing, or just hanging out with his favorite people, Gunther approaches life with enthusiasm and joy. His penguin-like cuteness and his absolute conviction that he’s a person make him endlessly entertaining to watch and be around.
Because Gunther was raised only around humans from such a young age, he thrives on human interaction and needs attention all day long. He’s looking for a forever home that understands his unique background and will embrace his belief that he’s part of the family—not just a pet, but a full-fledged household member who happens to have feathers! If you’re ready for a penguin-looking, person-thinking, playful pigeon who will be your constant companion and social butterfly, Gunther is ready to waddle his way into your heart and home. This special boy needs someone who will appreciate his human-imprinted nature, encourage his playful personality, and let him continue knowing he’s exactly where he belongs—right by your side as one of the gang! 🐧

28/10/2025

Meet Spooky, the perfect pigeon to adopt this spooky season! This absolutely gorgeous young domestic pigeon is a true survivor with a story that will give you chills—but the good kind, because it has such a happy ending! Spooky endured a terrifying cat attack that left her with two broken legs, injuries that could have ended her story before it really began. But this fierce girl refused to give up, and thanks to dedicated care and her own incredible resilience, she’s grown into the beautiful, thriving bird you see today! Spooky is stunningly elegant with her soft cream colored plumage that gives her an almost ethereal appearance. But don’t let her delicate looks fool you—this girl has a personality that’s anything but fragile! Spooky is super playful, feisty, and wonderfully opinionated. She knows exactly what she wants and isn’t shy about making her demands known. In her foster home, Spooky has made it crystal clear that she’s the one in charge, and honestly, after everything she’s survived, she’s more than earned the right to be the boss! What does Queen Spooky demand from her loyal subjects? Plush toys and cozy blankets, of course! This girl has very specific ideas about comfort and luxury, and she expects her kingdom to be properly outfitted with all the soft, snuggly things a pigeon could want. She has survived so much, and now spends her days demanding the finer things in life. She’s reclaimed her power and is living her best life! Spooky’s feisty, take-charge personality makes her an incredibly entertaining companion. She’s the kind of bird who will keep you laughing with her strong opinions and playful antics. After conquering broken legs and proving she’s tougher than any obstacle, Spooky is ready to rule over a forever home of her own. This spooky season, give Spooky the forever home she deserves! She needs someone who will appreciate her bold personality, indulge her demands for cozy comforts, and celebrate the fierce survivor she is. If you’re ready for a beautiful, opinionated, playful pigeon who will absolutely run the show (and look fabulous doing it), Spooky is ready to haunt your heart in the very best way possible!??👻

28/10/2025

Meet Tiki, an absolutely gorgeous young pigeon with the most striking appearance and a personality to match! This handsome boy features beautiful dark plumage, but perhaps his most distinctive feature is the elegant “winged eyeliner” appearance created by the coloring on the outer edges of his eyes. It gives him such a unique, expressive, and glamorous look! Tiki was rescued with a broken leg, and thanks to the devoted care of volunteer Ren who nursed him back to health, he’s made a wonderful recovery. His leg is now fully healed, and while he does have a small lump there as a reminder of his injury, it doesn’t slow him down one bit.
His foster mom describes Tiki’s personality as inquisitive, calm, and spunky—a truly perfect combination! This curious boy is fascinated by everything around him and loves being part of daily life. He’ll happily sit with you while you work at your desk, keeping you company as the world’s best coworker. Tiki has a particular love for perching up high where he can survey his domain and look down on everyone below like the little king he is!
One of the most endearing things about Tiki is his natural showmanship. When his foster mom has friends over, he positions himself on his highest perch and puts on quite the performance—big stretches, impressive wing flaps, and fluffing himself up nice and big to make sure everyone knows how magnificent he is. It’s impossible not to smile watching him command the room with such confidence and flair!
Tiki also enjoys the simple pleasures in life. He loves taking peaceful naps all loafed up in a sunny spot, soaking in the warmth. He’s perfectly content sitting on his person’s shoulder, and his foster mom says he seems genuinely happy—a beautiful thing to witness in a bird who’s overcome injury and found his way to safety.
Tiki is looking for a forever home that will appreciate his inquisitive nature, celebrate his little performances, and provide the companionship he clearly enjoys. He needs someone who will let him perch nearby while life happens, give him high spots to survey from, and enjoy being his audience when he decides it’s showtime.💝✨️

28/10/2025

Epona’s story is one of quiet bravery and deep trust. When she was first found, she was in heartbreaking condition — emaciated, weak, with string wrapped painfully around her feet, her feathers heavy with grease and streaked with blood. Her little body was failing her, but her spirit refused to give up. Epona walked right up to a kind volunteer, as though she knew she was finally safe. She asked, in the only way she could, for help. It was a moment of pure trust — and the beginning of her healing journey. Since that day, Epona has been gently restored to health. With nourishing meals, soft bedding, and the steady kindness of her caregivers, she has grown stronger. Day by day, she is rediscovering the joy of simply being a pigeon — stretching her wings, cooing softly, and taking comfort in the warmth of safe hands. Epona is not just a survivor; she is a soul full of quiet grace. She has endured so much, yet she greets the world with softness. She longs for a forever home where she will be loved, cherished, and protected — a place where she never has to face neglect or suffering again. To adopt Epona is to open your heart to resilience itself. She will remind you every day of the strength it takes to keep going, the beauty of trust, and the power of compassion. If you have room in your heart and home for a gentle, courageous soul, Epona is waiting for you.💓

24/10/2025

It’s spooky season and the pigeons would like to share their new t-shirt design! Created just for us, this new shirt by Pudgy Pigeons features a witchy pigeon sitting on a jack o lantern. All proceeds from shirt sales go to caring for our pigeons. Get yours today! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/great-lakes-pigeon-rescue?srsltid=AfmBOooYFV1NACaOPhQoIq8Iymil9uKxpskm6qa2L9QQ1l17-Q_yi1de

22/10/2025

Meet Fresca, a remarkable young pigeon whose survival story is nothing short of miraculous! This brave girl was found as a tiny nestling in absolutely heartbreaking condition—she had wounds covering her little body and one leg that was completely degloved, an injury so severe it’s hard to imagine the pain she must have endured. On top of everything else, she also had a broken leg. For such a vulnerable baby to suffer so much is almost unbearable to think about, but Fresca’s story doesn’t end in tragedy! During her long recovery, Fresca was lovingly hand-raised by volunteer Natalie who supported her through every stage of healing. Thanks to Natalie’s dedication and Fresca’s own incredible fighting spirit, this little survivor has made a full recovery! She does have a slight limp from that broken leg, a small reminder of what she overcame, but it doesn’t hold her back in the slightest. Fresca moves around confidently and comfortably, living her best life like the warrior she is.
Being hand-raised during such an intensive period of care created a beautiful bond between Fresca and people. She’s grown into a very loving and affectionate bird who is wonderfully comfortable around humans. She knows that people mean safety, healing, and love, and she’s eager to share that trust with her forever family. Fresca deserves a forever home that will celebrate her for the survivor she is while also cherishing the sweet, loving companion she’s become. She needs someone who understands that her slight limp is just a badge of honor from battles already won, and who will appreciate her incredible journey. If you’re ready to give this brave girl the peaceful, loving home she’s more than earned, Fresca is ready to show you just how much love a little survivor can give!?????❤️‍🩹

22/10/2025

Meet Rockette, a precious young pigeon with the sweetest spirit and the most loving heart! This beautiful girl was found as a tiny baby tangled in a big pile of netting, helpless and in desperate need of rescue. Thankfully, she was spotted just in time and brought to safety, where she was lovingly hand-raised and given the care she so urgently needed.
Because Rockette didn’t receive adequate nutrition in her earliest days before rescue, she developed splay leg, a condition that affects how one of her legs is positioned. But this resilient little girl absolutely does not let this slow her down! Rockette can fly beautifully and has mastered the art of balancing gracefully on one leg. She’s adapted wonderfully and proves every single day that different doesn’t mean limited!
What makes Rockette extra special is her incredibly loving nature with people. Being hand-raised taught her that humans are safe, wonderful beings who provide comfort and love, and she’s never forgotten that lesson. This affectionate girl just wants to be close to her favorite people—held in your arms or sitting contentedly in your lap is exactly where Rockette wants to be! Rockette is looking for a forever home that will continue the love and care she received during her hand-raising. She awaits her special someone who will appreciate her affectionate personality, celebrate her adaptability despite her splay leg, and be happy to have a lap pigeon who just wants to spend quality time with you. If you’re ready for a loving companion who will greet you with enthusiasm and settle into your arms like she belongs there, Rockette is ready to fly into your heart and stay there forever!???💓

22/10/2025

Meet Hattie, a beautiful pigeon whose story will break your heart before it mends it again. This survivor of the pigeon racing industry was found in someone’s yard, weak and emaciated, literally asking for help from the kind people who discovered her. When they tracked down her original owner through a racing organization, hoping to reunite them, his response was nothing short of cruel—he said he didn’t want her back and told them to simply leave her outside to die. Thankfully, those compassionate people were absolutely horrified by such heartlessness and contacted GLPR instead. That decision saved Hattie’s life and gave her the second chance she so desperately deserved. With lots of tender loving care, this resilient girl has transformed from that weak, abandoned bird into the beautiful, thriving pigeon you see today. Her recovery is a testament to both her strength and the power of genuine kindness.
Hattie is an incredibly gentle and stoic soul who has every reason to distrust humans, yet she’s chosen grace instead. She’s such a good girl for her foster parents, wearing her pigeon pants beautifully without any fuss. There’s something deeply moving about how cooperative and sweet she is, especially knowing what she’s been through. This particularly mellow lady has discovered her perfect lifestyle in foster care. Hattie loves nothing more than spending her days quietly napping in the living room and hanging out with her foster people. She’s not demanding or high-energy—she simply wants to be near the humans who showed her that kindness exists, soaking up the peaceful, safe life she was always meant to have.
Hattie deserves a forever home that will cherish her gentle spirit and continue giving her the love and security she’s found in foster care. She needs someone who will appreciate her calm presence, her quiet companionship, and the beautiful soul she’s revealed beneath all that trauma. If you’re looking for a mellow, sweet pigeon who will be your gentle shadow and peaceful companion, Hattie is ready to spend the rest of her days being loved the way she always should have been.❤️

22/10/2025

Meet Walnut, an absolutely stunning all-white domestic pigeon whose fluffy, pristine feathers make him look like a little cloud with personality! This gorgeous boy is the kind of bird who turns heads with his beautiful appearance, but it’s his curious and endearing nature that really captures hearts. Walnut is an explorer at his core! He loves to investigate every corner of his foster home, poking around with the enthusiasm of someone who finds wonder in all the little details of daily life. He’s the kind of bird who makes you see your own space through fresh eyes because everything fascinates him!
While Walnut is still a little shy, he’s come such a long way in becoming comfortable with people. He may take a moment to warm up, but once he does, his curious nature really shines through. One of his most charming habits is how he absolutely must poke his beak into whatever you’re doing! Working on something? Walnut wants to investigate. Reading a book? He’d like to see what’s so interesting. Count him in as your little fluffy supervisor! His nosiness is utterly endearing and shows just how engaged and interested he is in being part of your world.
Walnut is looking for a patient forever home that will appreciate his inquisitive spirit and give him the time he needs to fully blossom. He deserves someone who will enjoy his explorations, welcome his adorable beak pokes, and celebrate the beautiful, curious soul he is. If you’re ready for a stunning companion who will want to be involved in everything you do, Walnut is ready to explore his way into your heart and home!??🤍

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