53 Birds Rescued From Overwhelmed Pet Owners In San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA — The San Diego Humane Society removed dozens of birds from a San Diego home after their overwhelmed owners asked for help.

The Humane Society rescued 53 birds — including doves, finches, lovebirds and pigeons — that were living in a room in the house in San Diego's Bay Ho neighborhood, according to the agency. Staffers also found eggs in a plastic container in the home and worked to pair them with their families.

The owners will not be charged, Humane Society officials told Patch.

"We are glad they reached out to us for assistance," Humane Society spokeswoman Nina Thompson said. "We encourage anyone who finds themselves overwhelmed with the number of animals in their care to reach out to us at San Diego Humane Society. We are here to help."

The birds were taken to the Humane Society's San Diego campus.

They appear to be in good health, Thompson said. The birds will be available for adoption after they are examined and cleared medically and behaviorally.

Anyone who needs help caring for their pets can contact the Humane Society at 619-299-7012 (press 1) or visit sdhumane.org/supportservices for more information.