The story began WHEN I rescued A BABY PIGeon.

I discovered Pidgy on the floor of an old ranch building, and with no nest or parents in sight, I decided to bring her home until I could find a place or person better equipped to care for her. Over the next few days, I tried to pass her off to every bird-loving friend and bird-savior organization until I realized that Pidgy was a gift and decided to keep her.

My dog, Ike, was immediately obsessed with Pidgy, and they soon became the best of friends. She wanted to go everywhere with us and began following Ike and I on our daily walks. At seven months old, Pidgy made it clear she needed a mate and a proper home to build a nest and begin leading a normal pigeon life. I found her a partner in Pancho, and they soon made a home in the wooden box in the window of my art loft. It took several months for Pancho to realize that Ike meant no harm, but eventually, he joined Pidgy and Ike while they lounged in the yard.

In observing the harmony of this unlikely kinship, I wondered if they ever discussed world affairs. I imagined they shared similar concerns about the growing disconnect between humanity and nature, especially Pidgy and Pancho, whose species is often misunderstood and generally loathed by society. Thus began the Unified Further Project, a little-known story about the cosmic journey of one dog, two pigeons, and their mission to unite two worlds, one adventure at a time.