There are pigeons & doves in need of adoption everywhere!
Find birds and help in your area by posting to the Palomacy Help Group, see our map of pigeon-friendly rescues, or try these:
Southern California
Ships Continental US except for California
Pacific Northwest
Midwest MN, WI, IA, ND, SD
New England Contact
North & South Carolina
FAQs
- How to Care for a Rescued Pet Pigeon
- How to Choose a Cage (or Aviary) for Pet Pigeons or Doves
- Pigeons as Pets: Outside or Indoors
- How to Create an Aviary for Rescued Pigeons or Doves
- Doves as Pets
Palomacy Expectations for Dove & Pigeon Adopters
Palomacy’s adoption fee is only $10 per bird. Your major expenses will be for providing a proper cage or aviary and vet care.
- Housing. An appropriately sized, safe, predator and rodent-proof uncrowded cage (indoors) or aviary (outside) approved by Palomacy.
- Daily care. Fresh food, clean water, poop clean-up, checking for and replacing eggs.
- Companionship. Lots of time with you or another bird, not home alone all day. Supervised, safe, indoor out-of-cage time daily, unless living in an aviary.
- Veterinary care. Exams and treatment from an avian veterinarian if sick or injured.
- No free flight. No uncaged time outdoors unless properly protected in a stroller, carrier, or harness.
- No breeding. Hatch prevention if your bird has a mate. Replace real eggs with fake.
- No exploitation. No selling, sporting or business use of Palomacy birds.
- Forever home. Provide a safe and loving home under all circumstances (including illness or moving) and a pet-care plan in case something happens to you. If you feel you are unable to keep your bird, contact Palomacy first, with an offer to return the bird to us.
For more details, links, and reminders, see How to Welcome Pigeons (& Doves) Into Your Life. If you need assistance, visit the online Palomacy Help Group.