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Category Archives: About Birds

February 26, 2023
by Elizabeth
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UV Lighting for Companion Birds

Guest Post by Jiu Z Why do your indoor birds need special lighting? Birds need access to direct, full-spectrum UV (ultraviolet) light to be happy and healthy. Ideally, they’d get this through safe, protected outdoor time straight from the natural … Continue reading →

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February 26, 2023
by Elizabeth
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A Life Worth Saving: Moose’s Story

Guest Post by Jenna Close “Human beings are a part of the animal kingdom, not apart from it. The separation of “us” and “them” creates a false picture and is responsible for much suffering.” ― Marc Bekoff, Animals Matter: A … Continue reading →

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January 24, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Then Two Became One

Guest Post by Madalene Cordero It was late March 2022 when my four year old granddaughter, Aiyanna, spotted a white King pigeon from the window of our house, walking across a very busy street. My daughter took her across the street to … Continue reading →

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January 16, 2023
by Elizabeth
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All That Crouton Was

Guest Post by Anonymous I don’t know how to share all that Crouton was with you. In mid-December, I started writing the story of my foster bird, Crouton. While writing the story, I realized that Crouton’s story was inextricable from … Continue reading →

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December 22, 2022
by Elizabeth
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I Know Who You Are

You may not know who I am, but I know who you are. You are a Palomacy person! Your commitment to birds like me, pigeons and doves in trouble, proves we are not disposable; we are deserving of compassion. All … Continue reading →

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November 29, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Your Donations Save Nandas

Guest Post by Jill McMurchy On October 31st, we got a voicemail about a pigeon sitting in the same spot outside a motel for three days, unable to walk. They had trouble finding anyone to help and were very happy … Continue reading →

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November 17, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Sweetie’s Story, Part One

Guest Post by Belle Cifu In early August of 2022, my partner Beau and I moved to the Bay Area, specifically Oakland, for his work. We arrived to a completely empty apartment, filling out a small section of the living … Continue reading →

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October 4, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Palomacy Thanks Craig Newmark Philanthropies

Palomacy Pigeon & Dove Adoptions here to share our wonderful news from & profound gratitude to Craig Newmark Philanthropies for generously supporting our work once again with a $20K grant! Thank you, Craig! HERO! Why you ask? Here’s an expert from … Continue reading →

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September 15, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Razzle’s Story

Guest Post with Michelle Norman Another wonderful rescue story. On July 9th, Razzle was discovered by my neighbor Tara. Razzle self-rescued herself to Tara who noticed her sitting all day in the same place in her backyard. Concerned, we posted … Continue reading →

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September 14, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Two Really Special Foster Pigeons…

Guest Post by Nicole Smith I have two really special foster pigeons who need homes: Baby Dion and Reggie. Both are recovering from broken wings. Pigeons make incredibly good companions. They love being inside and with their people, and they … Continue reading →

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