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
June 12, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Coo-loring Contest!
August 12th Update: 2019 Coo-loring Contest Now Closed. See the beautiful entries & winning images here! Hello! Quiggles Dove here to announce Palomacy’s first ever Coo-loring Contest! There are three age categories: Nestling 0-8, Fledgling 9-14, and Adult 15+. The … Continue reading
June 4, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Earns 2019 Top Rated Great Nonprofit Status
Thank you so much to the 186 supporters, volunteers and adopters who have shared their Palomacy stories and earned this recognition for rescued pigeons and doves! Please share your story too. It’s easy to do and helps raise awareness about … 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
October 29, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on 2019 Palomacy Calendar Photo Contest!
Palomacy’s 2019 calendar photo contest and fundraiser is on! It started Monday October 15th & ends Sunday November 11th. Your photo entries and votes support Palomacy and count you among an amazingly caring network of people committed to our culture-changing work. … Continue reading
October 1, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Party 2018: COO-CHELLA!!!!!
Wow! Wow wow wow! Our COO-CHELLA party Saturday 9/22 was awesome! We had so many amazing people and birds all gathered together in a big love fest! (Here’s our party playlist, courtesy of Ellie Paterson!) We were maxed out with more … Continue reading
August 29, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on “Puppy Training” Pigeons Rescued
Warning: This post is about cruelty and while no graphic images are included, it may be upsetting. Reader discretion is advised. “Dog Training Birds” Heartbreakingly, pigeons are used to train hunting dogs. Sometimes they are “planted” out in fields (with … Continue reading
August 22, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Book Launch: Woot!
Guest Post by Janice Lipsky I am very pleased to announce the launch of my pet project. It’s been many years in the making, inspired by my muse: a racing pigeon named “Woot.” I was also inspired by our Palomacy … Continue reading
June 29, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pigeon racing has a cruel, ugly side. Don’t allow it in Chicago
SEE VICTORY UPDATE BELOW Reprinted with permission from Katie-Anne O’Neil The Hardest-Working Paper in America Friday, June 29, 2018 Pigeon racing has a cruel, ugly side. Don’t allow it in Chicago About 100 pigeons were abandoned in a parking … Continue reading
June 13, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Coo-loring Book!
Palomacy’s first ever Coo-loring Book generously created by Artist Meg Germundson Get yours here! Palomacy’s first ever coo-loring book is a fun way to educate & involve even more people in recognizing the beauty in our fabulous rescued birds. Support Palomacy’s advocacy for … Continue reading