George Rankin was introduced to the Racing Pigeon Sport in Scotland and Jennifer Rankin was a practicing Neurological Medical Doctor in Shanghai and Beijing before marrying George and becoming his partner in a manufacturing business in Houston Texas.

George continued with the Racing Pigeon Sport in Houston Texas for 20 years and his business travels to Europe presented an opportunity to develop a relationship with World Racing Pigeon Champion Jos Thone in Belgium.

APC (American Pigeon Center) Lofts was founded in Houston Texas as an enterprise involving the Rankin, Dr. Ken Warren and Jos Thone that brought together proven high quality Belgiun Racing Pigeons from Jos Thone and the unique collection of 969 line Janssen Bros, Arendonk pigeons cultivated by Dr. Warren.

APC Lofts has competed in the Gulf Coast Homing Pigeon Association since 2002 and sends young birds each year to Futurity and One Loft Races.

Dr. Ken Warren passed away in 2003; George and Jennifer sold their manufacturing business recently and have built a modern facility to continue breeding and racing pigeons from their Cypress country home outside Houston Texas.

The Rankin's asked Jos Thone to purchase top lofts racing and breeding stock from record setting auction sales in Europe. Kleine Figo the sire of "B02-3025837" Kannibaal bred by Kees Bosua is the premiere pigeon purchased that is coming to Houston in 2009.

The Rankin's mission is the application of business and professional skills to operate a high quality facility for studying the behavior and needs of one of nature most intriguing creatures.