Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue

This pattern of pigeons, created by artist Leah Allman (https://www.behance.net/leahallman1), highlights the beauty and diversity of pigeons!

Generously donated by artist Katrin Wilson (@artwithaflair), this exquisite design truly captures the unique beauty and gentle nature of pigeons. A pigeon amidst the flowers is the perfect work of wearable art, and also looks beautiful on the household items available in our store as well!

ambassador pigeon Iris incubating her favorite carrot

The story of Emiliana and Pierogi is a romance that grew from sorrow. Pierogi was happily married until a tragic health issue took his beloved wife’s life. As all the people and birds of GLPR supported Pierogi in his grief, Emiliana came forward to comfort him and gradually their companionship grew into a wise and mature love. Pierogi and Emiliana are survivors of pigeon racing, and have both known hardships and the fear of being lost and abandoned before they were rescued. They now love and comfort each other with great devotion, and they also love being part of a human family as well. @artbyrisamarie donated this beautiful artwork to honor their love story.

Neville is a former Chicago city pigeon who lost part of his wing and was rescued, treated, and pampered by GLPR volunteers. Neville now struts confidently in his adoptive forever home, where his parents built him a system of ramps throughout the house to compensate for his lack of flight!

Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue’s mission is to save the lives of homeless domestic and non-releasable pigeons and doves in the Great Lakes region, who otherwise would face euthanasia or a slow death from lack of care, by providing foster homes, adoption services, medical treatment, and compassionate education about the need for pigeon and dove rescue. The courageous pigeon portrayed in this design is emblematic of the hundreds of birds rescued by GLPR who inspire us with their bravery and gratitude every day.

"I'm with the skater boy, I said, 'See you later, boy', I'll be back stage after the show, I'll be at a studio, Singing the song we wrote, About a pigeon who's very brave..." OK, maybe our volunteer dated herself when she named this pigeon SkaterBoi after the song, but this handsome bird really is a spunky guy with a true rags to riches story! SkaterBoi is a pigeon racing survivor who was so weak and emaciated he wasn't able to avoid being hit by a car in downtown Chicago on Lake Shore Drive. Fortunately he was spotted by a young man on a skateboard who scooped up this frail pigeon, called for an uber, and rushed SkaterBoi to the care of our rescue! SkaterBoi is now a strong, sassy pigeon who adores his adoptive mom.

An aerial view of the beautiful Great Lakes, where GLPR rescues pigeons and doves and helps them find adoptive forever homes! Design created by artist and pigeon parent Nash Day.

Salmonella survivor Nefertiti drawn by Jana @cricket_the_pigeon

Salmonella survivor Nefertiti drawn by Jana @cricket_the_pigeon

Drawn by Sygdom: https://www.instagram.com/sygdom/

Drawn by Sygdom: https://www.instagram.com/sygdom/

Drawn by Sygdom: https://www.instagram.com/sygdom/

Goofy Gonzo drawn by https://www.deviantart.com/pearlessentartist

An original design created exclusively for our rescue by watercolor artist Ashley Titus, symbolizing all the rescued bird lives saved here in the Great Lakes region.

Celebrate the beauty and courage of pigeons with this beautiful design created by artist Nisha Kumar, to celebrate the transition from Chicago Pigeon Pets Rescue to our new name, Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue!

Celebrate the beauty and courage of pigeons with this beautiful design created by artist Nisha Kumar, to celebrate the transition from Chicago Pigeon Pets Rescue to our new name, Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue!

Celebrate the beauty and courage of pigeons with this beautiful design created by artist Nisha Kumar, to celebrate the transition from Chicago Pigeon Pets Rescue to our new name, Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue!

This beautiful original design, donated by Nisha Kumar, shows your support for the mission of Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue: to save the lives of homeless domestic and non-releasable pigeons and doves in the Great Lakes region, who otherwise would face euthanasia or a slow death from lack of care, by providing foster homes, adoption services, medical treatment, and compassionate education about the need for pigeon and dove rescue.

This beautiful original design, donated by Nisha Kumar, shows your support for the mission of Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue: to save the lives of homeless domestic and non-releasable pigeons and doves in the Great Lakes region, who otherwise would face euthanasia or a slow death from lack of care, by providing foster homes, adoption services, medical treatment, and compassionate education about the need for pigeon and dove rescue.

This beautiful original design, donated by Nisha Kumar, shows your support for the mission of Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue: to save the lives of homeless domestic and non-releasable pigeons and doves in the Great Lakes region, who otherwise would face euthanasia or a slow death from lack of care, by providing foster homes, adoption services, medical treatment, and compassionate education about the need for pigeon and dove rescue.

Two special needs pigeons drawn by @cricket_the_pigeon ! Mikey had puncture wounds and a severe intestinal parasite that blocked his intestines. He unfortunately was affected by neurological trauma, but healed from his other wounds. Rodo - his wife - was also attacked and lost an eye in the process.

Art by @wholesome_pigeon

Art by @rovankir

Cute white pigeon dove bird

An original design created for our rescue by artist Jana Reindl, perfectly capturing the sweet, playful personality of big, fluffy, snow white king pigeons!

Little baby bird pigeon

Inspired by rescued modena pigeon Sam

Inspired by alumni bird Cass

If the Chicago flag were a pigeon.

We love pigeons, don't you?

All proceeds of this shirt benefit rescued Chicago pigeons.