September 17, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Craig Newmark Philanthropies Funding Palomacy!
Palomacy is extremely honored to receive two grants totaling $20,010 from Craig Newmark Philanthropies in general operational support of our mission to further the rescue and adoption of domestic and unreleasable pigeons and doves. Craig Newmark, founder of Craig Newmark Philanthropies … Continue reading
September 16, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Releasing Doves at Ceremonies: Why You Shouldn’t Do It
Guest post by Michele Wellard Much has been written on the subject of white “doves” released for weddings, funerals and ceremonies and why it is not a good idea. I hope that this information is starting to reach the wedding … Continue reading
August 10, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Isabella McCracken When I was in the 7th grade, I went to summer camp at a local animal shelter. One of the days, a Palomacy volunteer came in to present on pigeons. At the time, I thought … Continue reading
July 11, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Just One Day of Palomacy
Every day Palomacy helps so many people to help so many birds! So much goes on that it’s hard to truly convey even just one day’s worth of what our coo-munity is up to but I’m going to try. Here … Continue reading
May 16, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Carol Davie Pepper is a Pakistani High Flyer Pigeon. He was spotted, last winter, alone in a small town in Ontario, Canada. Our Canadian winters are very cold. I was contacted and had the neighbours of that … Continue reading
March 15, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Guest post by Alicia Montanez I’ve always loved birds. There’s such a sense of freedom about them. For birds, the sky isn’t the limit, the sky is the norm. Every time I pick up a pencil or a pen or … Continue reading
January 14, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Star & Fizz: Survivors You Can Adopt!
Fizz & Star are exceptional. They survived what most “released” domestic pigeons don’t. Star and Fizz are two of many domestic pigeons constantly being left at the San Francisco Powell Street BART station as if they could just join up … Continue reading
December 23, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Cynthia Bardouka-Large My name is Cynthia and I am a volunteer for Palomacy, a small nonprofit project that saves the lives of at-risk domestic pigeons and doves, educates the public, and finds homes for rescued birds 365 … Continue reading
December 23, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on The Continuing Adventures of Adoptable Foster Pigeons Noodles & Dallas
Note from Elizabeth- This beautiful story of transformation- from wary, unsocialized aviary birds to companionable & curious house mates, shows the amazing adaptability of pigeons & the incredible difference our fosters & adopters make. Guest Post by Chava Sonnier Years of … Continue reading
December 15, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What Can Really Happen To ‘Wedding Doves’ After They Fly Away
Reposted from The Dodo “The reality is very different from the fantasy.” BY SARAH V SCHWEIG PUBLISHED ON 12/07/2018 A white homing pigeon recently needed a lot of help to arrive home safely. Tallgrass Parrot Sanctuary He was covered in … Continue reading