Lassie - Season 7 - Eps 29: The Pigeon
Lassie and Caesar, an Army homing pigeon that Timmy nurses back to health, get so attached to each other that when he is returned to the Army, she refuses to eat, and Caesar frees himself to return to his collie friend. So Timmy decides to see if the Army will let him buy the bird.
About Lassie

Title: Lassie
First Air Date: 1954-09-12
Last Air Date: 1973-03-24
Status: Ended
Rating: 6.1/10 (from 65 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 20
Total Episodes: 591
Network: CBS
Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama, Family, Comedy
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Lassie is the pet of Jeff Miller, an 11-year-old farm boy. The two become best friends and enjoy family adventures in the American countryside, teaching each other about love, nature and commitment.
Cast

Hugh Reilly
Paul Martin

Josh Albee
Mike Bishop

Larry Pennell
Keith Holden

Larry Wilcox
Dale Mitchell