Those responsible for abandoning pet birds this week in Santa Cruz, are being sought. The 15 pigeons, who are believed to be homing pigeons, were found starved with parasites in front of a Masonic Community on Highway 9 in the Santa Cruz mountains. The birds are said to be recovering at the Native Animal Rescue in Santa Cruz. Anyone with information is asked to call the Native Animal Rescue at 831-462-0726. It is a misdemeanor in California to abandon any animal.
