318 pigeons rescued from Pennsylvania home in hoarding case

An extreme case of hoarding in Pennsylvania led to the rescue of 318 pigeons from a home, according to the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Lackawanna County. The center said it received a call from Wilkes-Barre Animal Control requesting assistance. The wildlife center reported that 318 pigeons were found inside the home, with a majority needing medical help. Twelve of the pigeons had to be euthanized, the center said. Large aviaries have been set up for the rescued birds, and the center is accepting inquiries from those interested in adoption.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. —

An extreme case of hoarding in Pennsylvania led to the rescue of 318 pigeons from a home, according to the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Lackawanna County.

The center said it received a call from Wilkes-Barre Animal Control requesting assistance.

The wildlife center reported that 318 pigeons were found inside the home, with a majority needing medical help.

Twelve of the pigeons had to be euthanized, the center said.

Large aviaries have been set up for the rescued birds, and the center is accepting inquiries from those interested in adoption.