Pigeon's Determination Leads to Happy Adoption

Montgomery County Animal Shelter Pigeon Finds Forever Home A heartwarming story unfolded recently at the Montgomery County Animal Services Center in Maryland. Valley, a pigeon, repeatedly made her way into the shelter, eventually leading to her adoption by a New Jersey woman. Staff at the shelter noticed Valley's unusual behavior. She exhibited a remarkable calm around people and seemed disinterested in the outdoors. "She kept sneaking in by catching rides on people," explained a shelter worker. This behavior, combined with her lack of typical wild pigeon instincts, suggested she might have been a pet at some point. After being initially released, Valley returned to the shelter, solidifying the staff's belief that she needed a home. The shelter posted about Valley on social media, and the story quickly went viral. A woman from New Jersey, moved by Valley's story, drove over 200 miles to adopt her. "Road trip for a feathered friend! A dedicated New Jersey woman drove 200+ miles to adopt Valley," read a post from the Montgomery County Government. Valley is now living comfortably indoors with her new family. Valley's story is a testament to the kindness of strangers and the unexpected bonds that can form between humans and animals.