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More than 300 Pigeons Found Inside Pennsylvania Home: 'The Floor Was Sinking'
The birds were found with mites, lice and injuries, and 12 had to be euthanized before the survivors were treated for adoption.
- On Tuesday, volunteers from the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center rescued 318 pigeons from a home in Wilkes-Barre after receiving a call from Wilkes-Barre Animal Control regarding a hoarding situation.
- Janine Tancredi, Co-Executive Director of the center, described the scene as the "worst case" she had ever seen, noting rats, mice, and floors sinking under the weight of feces.
- Many birds suffered from malnutrition, dehydration, and injuries including broken beaks and legs, with between 170 and 200 infested by mites and lice; 12 had to be euthanized.
- The center is currently caring for 306 birds in large aviaries, working to prepare them for adoption into loving homes after receiving veterinary clearance this week.
- Wilkes-Barre Police are investigating the incident, with officials confirming that charges against the homeowner are pending as authorities continue to assess the situation.
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