Overview
- Wilkes-Barre Animal Control called the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center to address a severe pigeon hoarding case at a private home.
- The center ultimately counted 318 birds after early reports suggested 170 to 200.
- Staff completed triage and euthanized 12 birds that were too sick or injured to recover.
- Many survivors are emaciated or infested with mites, so the center set up large aviaries for treatment and behavior checks.
- The center seeks adopters with a two-week goal because many birds cannot survive a simple release.