At less than a year old, Stanley should have been discovering the world at his own pace, playing and learning what it means to simply be a young pigeon. Instead, this brave little soul became a survivor of the cruel pigeon racing industry, cast out far too early and forced to endure demands that no bird should ever face. When Stanley was first found, he was in heartbreaking condition – severely dehydrated and malnourished, his tiny body bearing the evidence of everything he’d been through. It’s difficult to imagine how frightening and painful those early experiences must have been for someone so young. But Stanley’s story took a beautiful turn when he was placed in the gentle, caring hands of our wonderful volunteer Mary. Under Mary’s dedicated care, Stanley has slowly but surely been restored to health. More than just physical healing, though, he’s been learning something he never had the chance to experience before – what it feels like to be safe, cared for, and valued simply for who he is rather than what he can do. Every day brings small victories as this young survivor discovers that the world can be kind and that humans can be trusted. Stanley is still working through the trauma of his early experiences, which means he needs a very special kind of home. He’s looking for a patient, understanding family who recognizes that healing takes time and that the greatest gift they can offer him is the security of knowing his racing days are behind him forever. This brave young bird deserves the chance to finally experience the carefree youth he was denied, surrounded by people who will love and protect him unconditionally.❤️