Herman, a flightless pigeon, and Lundy, a Chihuahua with mobility challenges, have become best friends at a nonprofit sanctuary specializing in animals born with defects in Hilton, N.Y.
After noticing Lundy struggling to move his back legs due to spinal damage, a North Carolina breeder brought him to the Mia Foundation last month, where Herman, who was most likely rendered incapable of flying by a brain injury or virus, is a permanent resident.
It was friendship at first sight between the pigeon and Chihuahua. They quickly warmed up to one another and were soon inseparable, spending much of their time snuggling up together on their shared blanket.
“I set Herman on a dog bed and started caring for Lundy, and I decided to carefully put Lundy in the same dog bed next to him,” rescue co-founder Sue Rogers told DailyMail. “They started interacting immediately in a very cute way.”
Rogers, who established the Mia Foundation with her husband, Gary, is shocked by the unlikely duo’s worldwide fame, which started with a photo posted on the rescue’s Facebook page that went viral.
“They just looked really cute together,” Rogers told WHEC, “So I took some pictures and posted them to Facebook, and the next morning it was crazy.”
If all goes according to plan, Lundy will be fitted with a custom wheelchair and adopted into a loving forever home. Until then, the inter-species pair are taking advantage of every moment they have together.
People who hurt animals need to be punished
You know I had a very strong intuitive thought that they were connected. Out of gross cruelty. It breaks my heart the way some groups get away with such cruel behaviour to gods creatures. I’m not surprised this has happened.
But what will happen to poor Herman when he loses his pal? :~(
Raelin, write to The Mia Foundation and ask them not to split up the two:- [email protected]
Virginia … Thank you for leaving that link and I did send off an email. These two sweeties (Dog who can’t walk/ Pigeon who can’t fly) belong together and I fear if they are separated they will not do well.
Hi…why cant they be adopted together please?
Hi…why cant they be adopted together please?
Hi…why cant they be adopted together please?
Please dont split them up.
These two should never be separated. Please keep, them together.
Nanci, write to The Mia Foundation and ask them not to split up the two:- [email protected]
Such a special bond.
No! Don’t separate the dog and bird! They need to be adopted together.
I love the bird and chihuahua connection. And of course I love all that your organization does to support critters and more.
It would be nice if someone took the both of them!
It would even be better if Lundy and Herman were adopted together. Often when two animals bond separation is very difficult for the one left behind.
Please don’t separate them. Adopt them out together. Separation now would only cause them further pain!
LOVE THEM XXXXXX
LOVE THEM XXXXXX
Pity People are not as friendly as animals.
How can you ask comments to be peaceful and family friendly??? Really???? Look at what’s going on!!!! Are you kidding me these people are scum …… none of what they do or stand for is friendly or family ..
How can you ask comments to be peaceful and family friendly??? Really???? Look at what’s going on!!!! Are you kidding me these people are scum …… none of what they do or stand for is friendly or family ..
ANIMALS OF ALL KINDS ARE AMAZING AND HAVE HUGE HEARTS
You really should not separate these two. That the two of them have realized their individual disabilities and have bonded so closely is truly unique. I think that without each other, they will survive, but they will not be happy.
I agree completely, and so have several other commenters. The people caring for these animals should consider keeping them together, even if they have to remain at the facility that they are currently at. They are bonded. It is wrong to separate them. People should contact the rescue and try to petition to keep them together, even if it means that they are adopted out to another location together. They are both disabled, they will never have “normal” animal lives. We should not take away the only happiness that they have found in this life.
Well said Brooke! I’ve written to the organisation and asked that the 2 should be kept together. I hope others do too.
Great idea! It would help if you could also post the address for people to write.
I also agree that these 2 should NOT be separated. I wish the Forever Family would take both and NOT separate them. I think it would be a disaster if they were separated. Like others on here said, both have disabilities and probably could unfortunately never live a normal life, but.. they would be happy together for whatever time they both do have”. I agree with others comments. Even if it meant waiting for someone with a big heart to adopt both and let them be happy together. They both would be broken hearted if they have to be separated. Even if no one adopts them, they would have each other and that right now is more important than anything else. I Pray that they both are adopted together and live a long happy and healthy life.
moche
What, in this world, is creating so much animal abuse? With all the rescue sites available, why do people abuse and kill their pets or wild, innocent animals. Bring them to a shelter if you no longer want them. And leave wild animals alone! My heart ❤️ literally hurts in my chest when I read these reports.
What, in this world, is creating so much animal abuse? With all the rescue sites available, why do people abuse and kill their pets or wild, innocent animals. Bring them to a shelter if you no longer want them. And leave wild animals alone! My heart ❤️ literally hurts in my chest when I read these reports.
Animals are much, much better at showing love and acceptance than most so-called “humans”. What a wonderful story of friendship.
Animals are so amazing. If all humans had the soul of an animal, this would be a perfect world
😭😭😭
SO BEAUTIFUL HOW THEY ALWAYS HAVE LOVELY FRIENDS-ANIMALS SHOW MORE LOVE AND CARE THEN THESE WICKS PEOPLES -THEY DON’T CARE IF YOU RICH OR POOR SHORT OR TALL THEY JUST WANT TO BE A FAMILY IS THAT TO MUCH TO ASK~!
It looks like the pair have bonded, so they should be rehomed together, and not split up.
That would be so great if they could be rehomed together!
Such a fabulous story. Just wonderful. Hope they stay friends forever.
I read this touching story online and this shows how animals no matter how small do have feelings. I wish the incidents of animal abuse would stop as well as TROPHY HUNTING, IT’S BARBARIC!
What a beautiful story. If only everyone in the world could be so good to each other.
how WONDERFUL!!!!
There is no excuse for animal cruelty…. EVER!!!!!!
This is a very cute story showing animals beautiful souls, with no judgement human beeings should take exemple
This is a very cute story showing animals beautiful souls, with no judgement human beeings should take exemple
The bird is bigger than the dog. Amazing relationship. It goes to show that animals of all sorts can share a love for each other.
While I understand the challenges of care that Herman and Lundy pose for caregivers, I am much saddened to learn that these two disabled buddies who’ve bonded so strongly will be separated from each other. Is there no way they can stay together? Thanks.
Just beautiful! Little dog and the little pigeon, thank you lady freethinker for giving us these beautiful uplifting stories from time to time. We are the usual people that write the letters and respond to these cruelty stories to get Law enforcement and politicians to change the laws, it can be so heartbreaking at times. The stories like this one are essential for our Mental health
What a beautiful comment! Thank you Mimi.
Belle histoire! Il ne faut pas les séparer
These two need to be adopted out together. This is a beautiful story. 🐶🐕🐾❤❤🐦
Anyone who has such a big heart that will take little Lundy with her wheelchair and all her Extra Care will be kind and caring enough to take the little pigeon too so don’t worry good people
Yes. They must go together. So sweet together
So
PLEASE TRY TO FIND THEM A “FOREVER TOGETHER” HOME!! It would be almost cruel to separate them…
they have an unbreakable bond. Precious and need each other. They understand each other and love unconditionally.
I hope these 2 get adopted together in a loving safe home.