June 24, 2026
by Cynthia Bardouka-Large
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Guest Post By Bryan Lester “I think someone has a chicken in here! What kind of bird is that?!” My Palomacy-adopted fantail pigeons, Francis and Beacon, love a good outing in their backpack, especially when they can get a little … Continue reading
June 11, 2026
by Nicole Borman
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By Nicole Borman — the Hearst Journalism Foundation Dennys Balestra asks guests to take their shoes off before walking into her apartment. Most would expect to step into a sterile environment, with a shine on every service. Immediately, they are … Continue reading
March 14, 2026
by Elizabeth
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Hello, I’m Swan and this is Cooper, my husbird. We’re a very happy, loving and mellow couple. When you see one of us, the other will be close by. I’m a half Homer and half German Owl pigeon who came … Continue reading
January 15, 2026
by Heather Hohlowski
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As of June 8, 2026 As of May 12, 2026 As of April 13, 2026 As of March 13, 2026 As of February 12, 2026 Between December 15, 2025 and January 15, 2026, Palomacy has placed 12 pigeons in loving … Continue reading
December 16, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Guest post by Courtney Miller In late September 2024, during a rare extreme heat wave in Mill Valley, my friend called me up to tell me her next door neighbor told her there had been a white bird … Continue reading
November 18, 2025
by Elizabeth
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Life-Saving Partnerships “May I come to visit the birds?” Thanks to three very special partners — Kibble’s ‘n Gifts in Half Moon Bay, Andy’s Pet Shop in San Jose and Ploughshares Nursery in Alameda CA — the answer is … Continue reading
October 15, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Guest Post by Sammy Mikus You may have heard pigeon owners discuss ethical breeders. These are pigeon breeders who supposedly have healthy, friendly birds who they care about and only sell to people who will take good care of them. … Continue reading
October 14, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Guest Post by Jill Shepard and Heather Hohlowski I sat down with Co-Director Jill Shepard to talk to her about a recently rescued pigeon, brought to Palomacy with a unique beak injury. Heather: How did Coral make his way to … Continue reading
October 14, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Guest Post by Cynthia Bardouka-Large We are so lucky here in the Bay Area to have talented, compassionate, pigeon-and-dove informed veterinarians. But specialty care takes training and experience, and it doesn’t come cheap. It’s only the 13th and we’ve already … Continue reading
September 17, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Anonymous Guest Post Our older two kiddos are AuDHD and struggle with anxiety. While it looks different for both of them, pigeons have been an incredible support to our family. For our oldest, who “got us into” pigeons, it was … Continue reading