My Rescue – Yellow the Pigeon That Changed My View About Pigeons Forever, Blood in the Snow Chapter 5-6

🕊️ My Rescue – Yellow the Pigeon That Changed My View About Pigeons Forever

📖 Blood in the Snow: Chapter 5–6 Included Below

👀Opening Thought❤

Do you believe in hard work, destiny ❤ or both?

I’ve met people who trust destiny so deeply they forget to act. And others who rely only on hard work because they don’t believe in fate. After years of experiences ❤ many painful, many beautiful ❤ I’ve learned that hard work and destiny go hand in hand.

My Rescue: Yellow the Pigeon

One day, shortly after 10 o’clock tea, my husband called. He was bringing home a baby pigeon. She had barely any feathers left, saved from a cat who had already killed her siblings.

I named her Yellow. I wasn’t sure if she was male or female ❤ but her warm body and trusting eyes told me we’d build a bond.

I raised her with Avi Products hand-rearing feed, warmth, and love. She’d sleep on my laptop, kiss my fingers, and flap her wings whenever she saw me hold a cup ❤ thinking it was feeding time.

Yellow helped me see pigeons as intelligent, loving, and incredibly loyal animals. My entire view changed.

One day, she flew off after Nina, our senior rescue dog, barked. I felt a deep loss. But she returned — with a mate. That’s when I knew: she was free, loved, and no longer alone.

My husband made me a lamp to mark “The Day Yellow Left.” I painted a boy pigeon holding a pigeon girl, just as she found her new family. It became a part of our home, a tribute to connection and healing.

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🧡 Bird Care Tips: Save a Life

View Baby Bird Caring Tips On YouTube Link - On YouTube Link

If you find a baby bird, follow these tips immediately:

1. Warmth First: A warm bird survives. Use hot (not boiling) water bottles wrapped in a towel or heating pads.
2. Hydration: Warm fluids to body temperature. Use clean, shallow drops.
3. Feeding: Must be species-appropriate, warm, and not dairy-based.
4. Frequency: Nestlings need feeding every 10–15 minutes.
5. Never Squirt: Avoid liquids in the mouth directly — risk of choking or lung infection.
6. Dark, Quiet, Calm: Stress kills more birds than you realize.

⚠️ Contact a rescue centre ASAP for advice.

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📖 Blood in the Snow: Chapter 5–6 (Coming Soon)

By Fritz Swanepoel – Youth Author Spotlight

Chapter One view on 👉Blog 🔗Link 

Chapter Two view on 👉Blog 🔗Link

Chapter Three view on 👉Blog 🔗Link

Chapter Four view on 👉Blog 🔗Link

Dad’s Screeching [🔗 Blog Link to Chapter 5–6]

Chapter 5: Frozen Memories

The car door creaked open, and I stepped out into the biting cold. The familiar creak of the door, the crunch of snow beneath my feet, it all felt like a routine I'd never escape. My parents exchanged a look, one that spoke volumes without a word. They were trying to gauge my mood, my willingness to be here again.

I gazed up at the old house, its rusted gate a testament to the passing of time. The wooden boards seemed to sag under the weight of snow, like an old, tired soul. The windows, once bright and cheerful, now stared back at me like empty eyes.

"Let's get inside," my mom said, breaking the silence.

As we trudged through the snow, I couldn't help but feel like I was walking into a nightmare. The memories of what happened in the forest still lingered, refusing to be shaken off. I glanced around, half-expecting to see... something. But there was nothing. Just the snow-covered trees, standing like sentinels.

Inside, the house was just as I remembered it. The same creaky floorboards, the same musty smell. My dad busied himself with the heating, while my mom started unpacking the essentials. I stood by the window, watching the snow fall gently outside.

"Hey, kiddo," my dad said, coming over to me. "You okay?"

I nodded, not trusting my voice. He put a hand on my shoulder, and for a moment, I felt a sense of comfort. But it was fleeting.

"We're going to get through this," he said softly. "Together."

I nodded again, still not looking at him. Together. That was the problem. We were together in this, but I felt so alone.

The sound of my mom's voice, calling out that dinner was ready, broke the spell. I turned away from the window, my eyes scanning the room. It was going to be a long three weeks.

Chapter 6: Fractured Peace

I pushed my food around my plate, my appetite lost in the sea of my own thoughts. Mom caught the lack of enthusiasm.

"Eat your dinner, don't just play with it," she said, her voice laced with frustration.

I sighed, a spark of defiance igniting within me. "I'm trying, okay?"

The words hung in the air, a challenge issued. Mom's expression hardened, her eyes narrowing. "You're not trying. You're just pushing it around like it's a game."

I felt a surge of anger. "Maybe I'm just not hungry, okay? Maybe I'm just tired of being here and eating the same old thing every day."

Mom's voice rose. "You're tired of being here? You're tired of being with your family? We're only here because of you, because we need to be."

The words stung. "That's not fair. You're always bringing that up."

Dad tried to intervene, his voice calm. "Hey, let's not fight about this."

But Mom and I were beyond reason. "No, let's fight about it. Let's fight about how you're always so perfect and I'm the one who's always wrong."

The argument escalated, voices rising in a familiar pattern. I finally broke, pushing my chair back and standing up.

"Whatever," I muttered, turning away from the table.

I stormed down to the basement, my sanctuary, a place I'd transformed into my own mid-80s punk rock haven. Purple walls pulsed with the energy of my favorite bands. I leaned against a wall, my eyes drifting over the familiar landscape of band posters and guitar picks.

A loose brick caught my attention. I tugged at it gently, and it came free, revealing a hidden space. A book lay nestled within, its cover worn. I opened it, and a photograph slipped out.

The image depicted a boy with a bright smile, his eyes sparkling. My heart skipped a beat as I recognized my dead brother. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes, and I felt the world tilt.

Next week to follow chapter 7.....

💀 A suspense-filled story revealing family secrets and haunting truths.
🌲 Set in a cold, mysterious forest.
👁 Follow a young girl as she discovers her identity and unearths the past.

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 😻🙀A Whimsical Wishlist: Gifts for the Artistic Animal Mom 🌼🎨

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Join Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher in this interactive workbook that promises to enhance your drawing skills! With tips and tricks for all levels, it's a great way to boost your creativity.

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Between painting, drawing, and gardening, remember to take a moment for yourself! Whether it’s a cup of tea or a good book, be sure to cherish the little moments amidst the delightful chaos of motherhood.

🖌 My Favorite Benable Recommendation Art Supplies

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1. 30 Colours Dual Tip Acrylic Paint Pens – Waterproof, dual-tipped, and great for paper, rocks, wood, and more.
   
   
2. 20pcs Blue Paint Brushes – Ideal for oil, watercolor, and acrylics. I even use the large brush for dusting glitter!
   
   
3. Nicpro 20pcs Dry Brushes – Perfect for fine details in miniature painting.
   
   
4. Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint – Affordable and perfect for buying individual colors like white!
   
   
5. HissiCo 42Pcs Acrylic Paint Set – Comes with 12 brushes and 6 paint knives. Non-toxic and vibrant!
   
   
6. Four Candies 25pcs Mechanical Pencil Set – Ideal for sketching and includes multiple lead sizes.
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   🎁 P.S. If my family is reading this – I really want the cute pastel set with erasers!

🐶Nina’s Rescue Story 

Last October, during a sweltering heatwave, my husband found a dog collapsed by the side of the road. Tired, scared, and covered in red dust—so much that we couldn't even see her true colors.  He brought her home, and after four baths, she revealed her beautiful black-and-white coat, complete with a heart-shaped patch on her side. We named her Nina❤.

We live in a Villa near the old-age home and the church. The villa allows two dogs, and we already have two. But Nina’s distress when we leave the house became a challenge. Her barking led neighbors to think she was being hur❤.

We called shelters (one had 65 dogs awaiting adoption) and posted on local Facebook pages but no one came forward. She had been spayed, but there were no leads.  We have tried effortlessly to get her adopted, but no response❤.

My daughter visited for Mother's Day and reminded us how bonded Nina is to my husband—she only eats when he’s home. So we decided to keep her-, and help her feel safe❤.

We’re trying everything to calm her anxiety. Friends suggested a shock collar—but we’re hesitant. We want to give her a loving, stable home, not cause fear❤.

View Nina on Tik Tok Link 

Have you dealt with a dog like Nina? Please share your tips for calming anxious pets in the comments. Would you use a shock collar on your dog?

My Amazon Finds for Anxious Dogs:

*  Two-Pack Bark Collar.  People generally find that the bark collar is not harmful to their dogs' skin or coat. Many customers appreciate that it doesn't hurt their dogs and is comfortable for them to wear.

*  Hemp Oil For Dogs, most pet owners have said that this hemp oil helps their pets with separation anxiety.  

*  Dog Pheromones Calming Diffuser 3 in 1 Advanced Kit Appeasing Pheromone Diffuser For Anxiety Relief.  This Dog pheromone diffuser is designed to help with separation anxiety in dogs.  I love this one for it is safer for dogs way of calming Nina?

*  A more affordable option would be Nodfens Calming Collars for Dogs.  I would use this for a traveling purpose, the pheromones have a natural calming effect on dogs.  Wow, this is a great find!!!

*  Nina Loves Snack time, Calming Chews for dogs, Pet relaxant treat for anxiety & stress relief, and help with separation anxiety, this is a must-have!

*  Recently, Nina started playing, something she was not accustomed to.  In the beginning, she would attack my husband if he wanted to play with her.  The Yellow 17.7 in the Mellow Dog Toys Calming Duck Dog Toy - Might be good when she is alone with our other pets?  

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💛 Final Thoughts

✨ Message of the Day: Bee Happy! Like, follow, and share your favorite rescue pet stories on social media. We can’t all adopt, but we can all share a voice. Help spread the message. Volunteer, donate, support.

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