carrier pigeon

THE DICKIN MEDAL

            Maria Dickin was a social reformer and animal rights activist. She created the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals in 1917. It’s motto was: “Bring your sick animals/Do not let them suffer/All animals treated/All treatment free”. She even created a horse-drawn wagon that travelled the streets of London providing care Read more

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CHER AMI

A hero emerged on this day in October 4, 1918.  Cher Ami became one of the most famous animals associated with the Great War.  The AEF used carrier pigeons to send messages.  600 pigeons were donated by British pigeon fanciers. When the famous “Lost Battalion” got surrounded by German forces, Read more

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