April 23, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Peepers: Brought Back to Life!
This is an amazing story! On March 15th, Palomacy adopter Garni contacted me asking for guidance about an oops baby (missed egg) hatched by her rescued pigeon pets Amelia & Jacques. She sent me a photo & the tiny baby … Continue reading
March 7, 2021
by Elizabeth
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February 16th, I was on my way to adopter Cynthia’s home in Benicia to help her and care coordinator Jill set up an emergency aviary for 15 dumped Roller pigeons Cynthia had rescued. I was late and traveling too fast … Continue reading
November 30, 2020
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Self-Rescuing Raced Pigeon Survives Thanks to You
Warning: This post contains graphic photos of injuries common to raced pigeons. Or you can read an abbreviated version without graphic images here. Look at her face. This is what an injured, near death raced pigeon looks like begging for human … Continue reading
October 23, 2020
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Marissa Monaco I was leaving a hotel in San Francisco and noticed a pigeon lying on the ground. The pigeon didn’t move so I ran to my car, grabbed a pair of gloves, asked the hotel receptionist … Continue reading
July 15, 2020
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Bonus Match: Please Support Palomacy!
July 16th Update: Heartfelt thanks to 38 very generous people who helped us to earn $2,045 in bonus funds (which went really fast), raising altogether, a life-saving $7,995 for the birds! With your support, we are saving more birds than … Continue reading
May 12, 2020
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Emergency Support for Cookie
Joe rescued pet pigeon Cookie as a nestling back in 2009. Cookie’s parents had built a nest in the apartment garage and his twin had fallen out and been killed by a cat. That broke Joe’s heart and so he … Continue reading
March 19, 2020
by Elizabeth
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With your support, she is who Palomacy helps. Exactly a year ago, we were contacted by a young man named Jimmie in Modesto, CA about a badly injured little pigeon who he found waiting for him at the door to the … Continue reading
December 24, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Our world is better when we are kind. When we help a bird who needs us, we create a meaningful ripple that reaches far beyond that single mercy. Together we are stopping suffering, righting wrongs, inspiring compassion. We are changing … Continue reading
October 30, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on How & When to Feed a Pigeon (or Dove) Who Isn’t Eating
Guest Post by Ashley Dietrich Most pigeons and doves, when rescued, are dehydrated and starved (and often injured). Many will immediately drink and eat given the opportunity. If they don’t, that is a serious signal that expert help is needed. … 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