Guest post by Cara Benson
Borealis & Cadence on their (fake) eggs
When Palomacy began to rescue and rehome pigeons and doves, we found it necessary to bridge the gap between domestic pigeons and rescue opportunities. We believe that everyone needs to be shown compassion– even pigeons and doves. We’re speaking up for these birds, encouraging compassion, and improving education on both their exploitation and rescue.
Palomacy is unable to reach its full potential without a lot of help from our supporters. Our network of volunteers is essential in saving the lives of pigeons and doves, and we are sustained by the incredible work they accomplish. Palomacy is growing in support and donations– but we need your help! Use the list below to find out how to get more involved in our organization, and save the lives of hundreds of pigeons and doves.
1. Volunteer: Our volunteer network is truly remarkable! Our community works together incredibly well to save the lives of domestic, unreleasable pigeons. Our volunteers respond to calls from shelters, vets, and others to provide care for ill or injured birds, provide long-term foster care, and help place them into qualified forever homes. Our foster volunteers are caring for over 150 birds at any given time! There are so many ways you can volunteer with Palomacy. We are always looking for help in outreach events, content/news/PR/social media work, humane education programs, aviary building, and any other ideas you can think of! Use your unique skills to benefit our cause. Sign up to become a volunteer with our Volunteer Application!
Volunteering is fun!
2. Attend an Event: Palomacy always has fun events on the horizon! We attend numerous outreach events to encourage adoption and to spread awareness of our organization. From Bay Area Adoptathons to Street Fairs, we encourage you to stop by and say hello! We’re especially excited for our Coo-Chella event, which will be this September! We’ll be celebrating eleven years of unique, culture-changing, life-saving pigeon and dove rescue! Stay tuned for more details, but be sure to check out the event.
3. Donate: We can’t express enough how meaningful each of our donations are! No matter the amount, every contribution is equally as valuable in making a difference. We encourage you to become a monthly donor: it’s safe, convenient, and the most effective way to help Palomacy help birds. We’ve challenged ourselves to inspire 100 new donors to sign up— help us reach our goal!
Palomacy depends on your donations to rescue birds
4. Host Your Own Fundraiser: Interested in making a big impact for Palomacy? Create your own fundraising event! Think creatively and choose a theme that no one will want to miss out on! Fundraising events can range anywhere from trivia nights, silent discos, or even a golf tournament. With all the online event planning tools available these days, it’s easy to create an event, sell tickets, and share it with friends!
