Pasadena peacock Sugar relocated to Northern California ranch after recovering from mail carrier attack A white peacock named Sugar has been relocated to a private ranch in Northern California after recovering from injuries allegedly inflicted by a U.S. Postal Service worker in August. Pasadena Humane completed its investigation and referred the case to the District Attorney. A white peacock named Sugar has been relocated to a private ranch in Northern California after making a full recovery from injuries he suffered in an alleged attack by a U.S. Postal Service worker in August. Footage Shows Sugar's AttackPasadena Humane announced the move on Wednesday. Sugar was a well-known presence in his Pasadena neighborhood, where residents had come to know and love the wandering bird. Video captured in August appeared to show a mail carrier chasing down and beating the peacock on Mohawk Street, leaving the bird writhing on the ground. The footage showed the postal worker striking the bird with a rock at least twice.The worker also repeatedly swung what looked like a stick at Sugar, continuously going after the bird rather than simply chasing it away. Details about what led up to the altercation were not immediately available. The Postal Service later said that postal employees in the area had experienced previous encounters with peacocks, and that the agency had been working with Pasadena Humane regarding concerns involving the birds.After the attack, Sugar was taken to Pasadena Humane, a nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1903 that provides services in Pasadena and nearby cities. Veterinarians examined him and found areas of swelling and several minor wounds, but X-rays showed that no bones were broken. Pasadena Humane's Animal Control team investigated the circumstances surrounding the peacock's injuries.Recovery Leads to Relocation DecisionThe shelter announced Wednesday that the investigation was completed and the case was turned over to the District Attorney for review and consideration of formal charges. In a social media post, Pasadena Humane said Sugar fully recovered thanks to the dedicated care of its veterinary and wildlife teams. The shelter said it carefully considered 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 said in its announcement. The shelter also expressed gratitude to the many people who followed Sugar's story.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, the shelter said. Residents who knew Sugar described him as a neighborhood fixture. Gina Davis, whose cameras captured video of the incident, told NBC Los Angeles in August that the bird had been in the area for several years and was known throughout the community.Postal Response and Case OutcomeHe's been here for several years, and the entire neighborhood knows him, Davis said. He wanders the streets around here, and everybody knows him and loves him, and we're so sad to see what happened to him. The USPS said it takes allegations of inappropriate conduct seriously.Postal employees in this area have experienced previous encounters with peacocks, and the Postal Service has been working with Pasadena Humane regarding concerns involving the birds, the agency said in part of a statement. We take allegations of inappropriate conduct seriously and will take appropriate action, as warranted, consistent with Postal Service policies. Pasadena Humane Animal Control had launched an investigation into the incident and worked to identify the mail carrier.The case has now been referred to the District Attorney for review and possible formal charges. Sugar's recovery and relocation close a chapter that drew widespread public attention. The peacock is now at a private ranch in Northern California, where wildlife experts determined he would have the best quality of life and reduced risk of future negative encounters.