28/06/2026
🕊️🚗 PEUGEOT UPDATE🚗🕊️
I know a lot of you have been asking how Peugeot is getting on, so I thought I'd give you all an update.
The good news is that he's continuing to do really well and has come on leaps and bounds since arriving at the rescue. It's incredible to think that just a short while ago he was found submerged in a bucket of heavy duty mechanic's hand cleanser, exhausted and fighting for his life.
Yesterday, I carried out another waterproof test to assess whether the natural waterproofing on his feathers had fully returned. Unfortunately, he's not quite out of the woods just yet. Whilst he's improved massively, the cleanser stripped away the protective waterproof coating from his feathers and around his eyes, so he still needs a little more time before it's safe for him to face the unpredictable British weather again.
Over the last few days, Peugeot has graduated from his recovery crate and has been spending his days in the outdoor aviary alongside some of my permanent residents. After becoming a little frustrated in the crate, the extra space, fresh air and the opportunity to socialise with other pigeons has done him the world of good. His confidence has grown, he's much more relaxed and it's been wonderful to watch him behaving like a pigeon again.
At this stage, it's simply a waiting game. I'll continue to monitor his progress whilst keeping human interaction to an absolute minimum. As with every rescue that comes through my doors, the aim has never been to keep wild animals in captivity any longer than necessary. The goal is always to 'rescue, rehabilitate and release'. I want Peugeot to remain a wild pigeon, not become tame or reliant on humans, so that when the time comes, he has the very best chance of slipping straight back into his natural life.
As soon as I'm happy that the waterproofing has fully returned to his feathers and the delicate area around his eyes has recovered, Peugeot will finally be able to return home to the family he was unexpectedly separated from. From the moment he arrived, the hope has always been that he'd get the second chance he deserved and be reunited with his partner once again. Thankfully, we're getting closer to making that happen every single day. ❤️🕊️
Finally, I'd just like to say thank you to everyone who continues to support the rescue. Over the last week or so we've had a significant number of new intakes, all requiring food, medication, equipment and around the clock care. If you're in a position to help, donations are always hugely appreciated, but right now they would mean even more. No matter how big or small, every single contribution genuinely makes a difference and goes a long way towards giving birds like Peugeot the second chance they deserve.
The GoFundMe link is attached below and also will be in the below. Thank you, as always, for your kindness, encouragement and continued support—it really does make what I do possible. ❤️
https://gofund.me/c38b6a302
