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    Pigeon rescue crew find peace in tending London's flocks

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    Posted on May 12, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Volunteers in London find peace by rescuing pigeons suffering from 'stringfoot.' Their efforts highlight urban wildlife challenges.

    Pigeon rescue crew find peace in tending London's flocks

    By Vitalii Yalahuzian and Sam Tabahriti

    LONDON (Reuters) - Seeking solace in a turbulent world, Jennie Brennan and Jacob Peter have found an unlikely source of wellbeing: quietly rescuing and rehabilitating London's pigeons.

    Pigeons in urban areas often suffer from a preventable condition known as "stringfoot," in which litter such as thread, fishing line or human hair becomes entangled around their toes. Untreated, the birds can lose a toe, or even a whole foot.

    "There are so many problems in my life, in the lives of people I care about, and in the world generally, that I can't really do anything about," Brennan, of the London Pigeon Rescue, told Reuters.

    "But what I can do is save a pigeon's life, or their toes, or restore their abilities. That might seem like a small difference, but to that pigeon, it's massive."

    On rescues, the pair of volunteers use seeds to attract pigeons, then gently cover them with a kitchen towel before removing any constricting debris with scissors or pliers.

    "It's a man-made problem,” Brennan said. "I think someone needs to be responsible for helping them with the problem that we've created."

    Brennan first began feeding pigeons during the COVID-19 lockdown after reading they were going hungry. Over time, she began noticing injuries and sought help on Facebook from Peter, who was already rescuing birds.

    Since then, the two have worked together and attempted to tend to the birds three to four times a week, often responding to tips from concerned members of the public.

    "Liking pigeons as much as I do means that I have little friends everywhere I go. So if I'm busy running stressful errands and feeling a bit sorry for myself and I see a couple of pigeons passing, it just brightens my day up," Brennan said.

    (Additional reporting by Gerhard Mey; editing by William James)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Volunteers rescue and rehabilitate pigeons in London.
    • •Pigeons suffer from 'stringfoot' due to urban litter.
    • •Rescue efforts provide solace to volunteers.
    • •Community tips aid in pigeon rescue missions.
    • •Pigeon welfare highlights urban wildlife issues.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Pigeon rescue crew find peace in tending London's flocks

    1What condition do urban pigeons often suffer from?

    Pigeons in urban areas often suffer from a preventable condition known as 'stringfoot,' where litter like thread or fishing line becomes entangled around their toes.

    2How did Jennie Brennan start rescuing pigeons?

    Jennie Brennan began feeding pigeons during the COVID-19 lockdown after learning they were going hungry. This led her to notice injuries and seek help from Jacob Peter.

    3How often do the volunteers tend to the pigeons?

    Brennan and Peter attempt to tend to the birds three to four times a week, often responding to tips from concerned members of the public.

    4What motivates the volunteers in their work?

    Brennan expressed that while there are many problems in the world, being able to save a pigeon's life or restore their abilities provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

    5What methods do the volunteers use for rescues?

    During rescues, the volunteers use seeds to attract pigeons and gently cover them with a kitchen towel before removing any constricting debris with scissors or pliers.

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