Good Human Art Pins and Buttons
Description: ''My girlfriend Jacque and I adopted a baby pigeon who was rescued by our building’s maintenance crew. They had attempted to care for the baby pigeon in the basement parking garage, a place too dark and hot for any creature to survive long-term. The crew, knowing we were doing a documentary about pigeons, invited us to see the baby. We brought her up to our apartment where she could live in a comfortable tent on our patio near other wild pigeons. Fast forward a few months, and this baby pigeon, whom we named Franklin after the maintenance man who gave her to us, made her way into our hearts and home. She is part of our family and we’ve adopted another pigeon named Dandelion to be a friend for her.'' (Location: Manhattan, NYC)
Description: ''Stevie is a strong-willed, loving soul. She bonded to me quickly. When I returned to work, I adopted Cher and Bruce so she would have company while I was out of the house, but she remains my "ride or die". I struggle with chronic illness and she is always by my side at my worst moments. When she is not sitting on the nest she loves to cuddle with me, keep me company, taste all the foods I'm eating, and hop around the apartment foraging for seeds or whatever else she finds. She even prefers to sleep in my room, sometimes on my bed, and have snuggles in the morning when we wake up. I'm so grateful for her'' (Sidney, NYC)
Description: ''Urban environments often lack sufficient natural food sources for pigeons and other birds, forcing them to scavenge unhealthy scraps left by humans, which harm their health. Providing quality seeds every two/three days ensures that pigeons receive some proper nutrition. Pigeons contribute to the urban eco system by dispersing seeds and cleaning up organic matter. Healthy pigeon populations can maintain ecological balance. Cities are shared spaces for both humans and animals, providing food and dovecotes fosters a more humane and respectful relationship between people and pigeons.''
