Valley the Pigeon Checks Herself into an Animal Shelter and Finds a New Job!
Valley the Pigeon Checks Herself into an Animal Shelter and Finds a New Job!
A Feathered Visitor
One day, the staff at the Montgomery County Animal Services Center in Maryland noticed a pigeon hanging around their building. They didn't think much of it at first. But this wasn't just any pigeon—this was Valley.
Hitching a Ride
Valley decided she wanted to get closer. She landed on a staff member and used them as a taxi to get inside the building! The staff found it funny and cute but escorted her back outside since there was no band indicating she was a pet.
Not an Outdoorsy Type
Valley kept coming back inside. She seemed to show up every day, landing on people and hitching rides indoors. It became clear that Valley didn't really want to be outside. She seemed much happier indoors.
A New Job
One day, a photographer came to take pictures of the adoptable dogs. Valley decided she wanted to be a photographer too. She landed on the photographer's head and stayed there, helping make sure the photos turned out great. She wasn't scared of any of the dogs either!
Finding a Forever Home
The shelter staff realized that Valley wasn't like other pigeons. She lacked some survival skills and seemed more like a pet. So, they decided she needed a forever home. Among their posts for cats and dogs, they also posted about Valley the pigeon needing a home.
A New Beginning
A woman named Karen saw the post and drove over 200 miles to adopt Valley. Now, Valley lives a happy and cozy life inside Karen's home, where she can roam freely and enjoy her time indoors.
