March 17, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Josie: An Almost-Survivor of Pigeon Racing
March 12, 2015 It was 5:15 and I had just finished up a presentation about pigeons to a youth group at the Marin Humane Society. I checked my email before heading to my next appointment (a care consult for a … Continue reading
March 17, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on The Beauty in the Birds
On a chill night, I put three pigeons in my car and headed east from San Francisco to an Oakland photo studio. Palomacy volunteer Jill did the same except traveling west from her home in Sunol. We met at Nuena … Continue reading
March 17, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Gets the Craig Newmark Bump
Web pioneer, activist & philanthropist Craig Newmark has not only donated generously in support of Palomacy, but on March 5th, he gave us the gift of his time and media reach. I was invited to bring some birds to visit … Continue reading
March 11, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Little Bell’s Big Recovery
Little Ringneck Dove Bell (along with her healthy mate Reed) came in to our care in December with a big problem- torticollis (a neurological movement disorder characterized by a twisted neck and tilted head) so severe that it triggered violent … Continue reading
March 11, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Leroy’s Story- Guest Post by Cathy W.
Leroy Jenkins came into my life in November of 2014. I found him huddled in a corner at my office complex, unable to fly, miles away from food or water and alarmingly vulnerable to some of the busiest traffic in the … Continue reading
February 26, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Dress for (Pigeon) Success!
Becoming Palomacy Pigeon & Dove Adoptions has been an awesome experience. We hatched in 2007 nestled under the loving wings of Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue and we will always cherish our first years as MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue (and … Continue reading
February 26, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pet Pigeons Have a House, Need a Home!
Ajax, a dark-eyed King pigeon beauty with stunning black, white and grey plumage, has come a long way. She was found, at only 4 weeks old, near death in Alameda, CA in early November. Thankfully, she was rescued by Debbie, … Continue reading
February 25, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Thank You, Craig!
I am so happy to tell you that we are the proud recipients of a $10,000 grant from the craigslist Charitable Fund! This grant helps us so much! Every month, despite the generous support of our donors and our extreme … Continue reading
February 9, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Jimmy- Feral Ringneck Dove with Head Trauma
On Friday, January 30th, animal lover and Palomacy supporter Charlene found a dove grounded and helpless in the gutter. His panic at being handled and the flocks of feral Ringnecks living wild in the area suggest he was living free … Continue reading
February 9, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Aubrey & Hedwig- Guest Post by Sarah Wilson
When I first found Aubrey, she was shivering, hungry and scared, trapped by some neighbors beneath a laundry basket. It was a warm Wednesday evening in Downtown Los Angeles and my roommate and I were on our way to pick … Continue reading