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Beloved neighborhood peacock ‘Sugar’ gets ritzy relocation after recovering from mailman attack

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Choi, J. (2026, October 1). Beloved neighborhood peacock ‘Sugar’ gets ritzy relocation after recovering from mailman attack. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/30/us-news/beloved-neighborhood-peacock-sugar-gets-ritzy-relocation-after-recovering-from-mailman-attack/

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A white peacock named Sugar, who had been attacked by a mailman in August, has been relocated to a private ranch in Northern California after receiving treatment at the Pasadena Humane Society. Video footage showed the postal worker chasing and beating Sugar with a stick. Following an investigation, the case was referred to the District Attorney for potential charges. The relocation decision aims to ensure Sugar’s long-term safety and well-being, reducing risks of future conflicts due to public interest in his case.

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In August, a U.S. Postal Service worker in Pasadena, California, attacked a white peacock named Sugar, beating the bird with a stick. After recovering from his injuries at the Pasadena Humane Society, Sugar was relocated to a private ranch in Northern California for his safety and well-being. The attack garnered significant public attention, leading wildlife experts to conclude that relocation would be best for Sugar's long-term health and reduce future conflicts. Pasadena Humane thanked the community for their support and concern during this time.

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The white peacock named Sugar was relocated to a private ranch in Northern California after recovering from his injuries incurred from a U.S. Postal Service worker in August. asserted

peacock → name → August

The beloved animal was allegedly chased down and beaten by a mailman that left the bird writhing on the ground. uncertain

that → chase → ground

Video in a Pasadena neighborhood showed the mailman continuously going after the bird rather than just chasing it away. asserted

mailman → show → it

Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now. Thanks for signing up! asserted

Sign → sign → California

The postal worker also repeatedly swung a stick at it. asserted

worker → swing → it

“After carefully considering what would be best for his long-term wellbeing, our wildlife experts determined that relocation would offer him the best quality of life and help reduce the risk of future negative encounters given the significant public attention surrounding his case,” Pasadena Humane announced on Wednesday. asserted

Humane → consider → Wednesday

“We know so many of you have been following Sugar’s story and rooting for his recovery, and we’re incredibly grateful for the care and concern you’ve shown him,” they also said. asserted

they → know → him

I hope that mailman gets fired,” another person even said. asserted

person → hope → ?

Sugar was sent over to the Pasadena Humane Society, an animal shelter, for treatment following the attack. asserted

Sugar → send → attack

Veterinarians examined him and found areas of swelling and several minor wounds, but X-rays showed no bones were broken. asserted

bones → examine → swelling

The Pasadena Humane Society was founded in 1903 and works as a nonprofit animal welfare organization. asserted

Society → found → organization

While it is based in Pasadena, the group provides services to other nearby cities as well. asserted

group → base → cities

An investigation into the event was completed and the group referred the case to the District Attorney for “review and consideration of formal charges.” asserted

group → complete → charges

Beloved neighborhood peacock ‘Sugar’ gets ritzy relocation after recovering from mailman attack

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