Palomacy rescues & places birds in Northern California only. We coach & guide worldwide, we help hands-on here.
Complete Palomacy application (Northern California only)
See Palomacy’s available birds (in Northern California)
San Francisco Bay Area shelters that help pigeons & doves
There are pigeons & doves in need of adoption everywhere!
Find birds & help in your area by posting to the Palomacy Help Group, see our map of pigeon-friendly rescues, or try these:
Southern California Moose’s Flock Sanctuary & Rescue and Avian Underdogs Rescue Association
Ships Continental US except for California Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue and Derby City Pigeon Rescue
Pacific Northwest Email Nina at The Last Flock
Midwest MN, WI, IA, ND, SD Email Rose
New England Contact Heather
North & South Carolina Carolina Waterfowl Rescue Adoptions
Learn more…
Lots of 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.