May 28, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Craig & Eileen: Pro-Pigeon!
On February 17th, a friend of mine sent me a link to the wedding site of Craigslist’s Craig Newmark and his bride Eileen featuring a photo of a married-for-life pair of feral pigeons about to kiss. I was thrilled to … Continue reading
May 23, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Petal & Wyatt
On August 29th, 2012, Petal, a young king pigeon found stray three weeks earlier in Golden Gate Park, had developed neurological issues and was scheduled for shelter euthanasia. MickaCoo picked her up and took her into our foster care instead. … Continue reading
May 21, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on MickaCoo Brings Wings to The Whole Enchihuahua
MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue had a great time at the SF SPCA’s “Whole Enchihuahua” event in Dolores Park! It was a glorious day and we were thrilled to see so many friends- old and new. Special thanks to our … Continue reading
May 8, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on We Love Leftovers!
MickaCoo was honored to be included in Leftovers Home Consignment 4th Anniversary Celebration May 4-5, 2013. Owner Kelly Hensley and her amazing staff baked many dozens of delicious cupcakes (from scratch!) which they sold in support of pigeon and dove … Continue reading
May 1, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on MickaCoo Thanks You for Your Generous Support
We are deeply touched by the kindness and generosity so many of you have shown in response to our financial challenge. Thank you for supporting MickaCoo and this work that we do. We’re still a couple thousand dollars shy of … Continue reading
April 30, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pigeon Self-Rescues Through the Cat Door
Last October, an exhausted racing pigeon limped into Laurie’s kitchen through her cat door. Laurie was quite surprised to find him there. But Laurie is an animal lover who rescues cats and has volunteered with wildlife rescue and she knew … Continue reading
April 30, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Introducing MickaCoo’s New Bird Health Care Coordinator!
It is with great pride and happiness that I introduce MickaCoo’s volunteer Bird Health Coordinator Zoe Martell (pictured here with her rescued friend Slayer)! While, and because, most shelters still consider euthanasia as the first choice for injured and/or ill … Continue reading
April 15, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue at the Oakland Zoo’s Earth Day Party for the Planet
March 13, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on The Difference MickaCoo Makes
Most shelters are very dog and cat focused and birds and other “exotic” companion animals often don’t receive the same level of care nor see the same rate of adoptions. Despite being over-stretched ourselves, we knew that saying no to … Continue reading
February 21, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on MickaCoo Advisory Committee Welcomes Susan Gilbert
I am honored and thrilled to say that Susan Gilbert has accepted our invitation to join the MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue Advisory Committee. Susan has a wide range of animal experience ranging from koalas to elephants to newborn kittens … Continue reading