September 11, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Why Is It Dangerous for Pet Pigeons to Free Fly? All birds should be hatched wild and live and fly free but unfortunately many don’t. Whether they are our pets because they are domestic or because they are rescued from … Continue reading
August 29, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Warning: This post is about cruelty and while no graphic images are included, it may be upsetting. Reader discretion is advised. “Dog Training Birds” Heartbreakingly, pigeons are used to train hunting dogs. Sometimes they are “planted” out in fields (with … Continue reading
August 22, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Janice Lipsky I am very pleased to announce the launch of my pet project. It’s been many years in the making, inspired by my muse: a racing pigeon named “Woot.” I was also inspired by our Palomacy … Continue reading
August 22, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Emma Thomson It all started when I decided to take the stairs instead of the elevator. I had parked in my apartment complex’s underground parking garage and was walking up the stairs to my place. On the … Continue reading
August 15, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Jill McMurchy I care for a sweet disabled dove named Jingle. He’s not the first disabled bird I’ve cared for. I’ve had the privilege of caring for a few birds that people who don’t know these birds … Continue reading
July 9, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Where do they all come from? People are always suprised to learn how many birds Palomacy cares for and we are frequently asked, Where do they all come from? Little Glory is a juvenile feral pigeon who was found June … Continue reading
July 6, 2018
by Elizabeth
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In just the past month, we’ve taken in four pigeons requiring extensive avian veterinary care, expensive even after our generous rescue discounts. Are we crazy? It feels crazy when we don’t have the funds to say yes nor the option … Continue reading
June 15, 2018
by Elizabeth
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White doves are symbols of love and peace across the world so “dove release” businesses breed and use white homing pigeons for weddings, funerals, memorials, graduations and other events while do-it-yourselfers make the mistake of buying and releasing white Ringneck doves and King … Continue reading
June 13, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Palomacy’s first ever Coo-loring Book generously created by Artist Meg Germundson Get yours here! Palomacy’s first ever coo-loring book is a fun way to educate & involve even more people in recognizing the beauty in our fabulous rescued birds. Support Palomacy’s advocacy for … Continue reading
May 25, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pigeon “Racing” Hurts Birds, Palomacy Helps Them
Guest Post by Cynthia Bardouka-Large This is what “self-rescue” looks like. These lucky, smart domestic racing pigeons sought help from kind-hearted strangers. Palomacy works tirelessly to find forever homes for these birds. Click here to support our work. Interested in … Continue reading