r/pittsburgh 17h ago

Pigeon Stuck on 376

I drove through the Squirrel Hill tunnel twice today heading into the city. Right when you exit the tunnel on the right, near the sewage grate, there is a pigeon — I first saw them at 11am and then again just now at 3pm. I don’t think they’re able to fly away. May be exhausted, disoriented / in trouble…

Not sure who I can call. Can anyone help?

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u/drunkenviking Brookline 16h ago

Call Animal Control (through 911) or the PA Game Commission, 1-833-742-9453.

u/Asmo-starlight 16h ago

Call the humane animal rescue wildlife Center. 412-345-7300 extension 500 for orphaned or injured birds.

u/HomicidalHushPuppy 16h ago

They're not going to stop the tunnels for that

u/AU_Memer 15h ago

Pigeon lives matter

u/drewbaccaAWD Pittsburgh Expatriate 11h ago

Sure they would, if they thought it was becoming a distraction to drivers that would be more than a valid reason.

I doubt they'd do it in the middle of rush hour though.

u/Little-eyezz00 14h ago

hey im in vancouver canada but i just sent a service request 

please send as many as possible

in vancouver we had luck with getting a mayor candidate to use his connections at city hall to help free a trapped pigeon

https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Resident-Services/311/Contacting-311

u/412CJ 13h ago

The city has a $250m budget shortfall, I don't even want them spending money or time on that tbh.

u/chad4359 Brentwood 11h ago

This sub is so cooked

u/timothdd 16h ago

It’s a rat with wings…

u/danstymusic West End 16h ago

Despite all my things I am still just a rat with some wings

u/PSK666 14h ago

Rock on bro I ain’t stopping ya

u/ihatereddit58 17h ago

Call the pigeon patrol

u/ScotiaMinotia 16h ago

A pigeon.

u/drewbaccaAWD Pittsburgh Expatriate 11h ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/TGi1zmIHpDRsrxtoPq

You gotta problem with pigeons, Jag?!?

u/chad4359 Brentwood 11h ago

Yeah, they are rats with wings

u/drewbaccaAWD Pittsburgh Expatriate 11h ago

Downvoting Bert? You have no shame.