June 11, 2026
by Nicole Borman
Comments Off on More Than “Street Birds”: Palomacy’s Fight for Rescue Pigeons
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
April 18, 2026
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Party: Pigeon Ambition, to love and be loved
Pigeon ambition? A pigeon’s ambition is to love and be loved! Celebrate 19 years of pigeon and dove diplomacy! Humans and birds are all invited Delicious vegan food, drinks, music, raffle, birds! We gather everybirdy together — avian and human … Continue reading
September 17, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
Comments Off on A Letter from Cynthia, Palomacy’s New Co-Director
To the Palomacy Community, In early 2017, my child turned her laser focus to birds. We spent long hours at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, drawing and playing with the ravens. One day I said to her, “Ravens are smart … Continue reading
September 17, 2025
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on The Next Chapter
For 18 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as the founder and executive director of Palomacy. This is a hard post for me to write: I am retiring at the end of this month. I am happy and sad … Continue reading
January 19, 2025
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Craig Newmark Is a Pigeon Guy
February 10, 2025 Update: Palomacy visited Craig and his wife, Eileen, to thank them for their recent donation. We had fun being bird nerds together and he and Eileen got their annual pigeon snuggles in. We so appreciate the support … Continue reading
January 13, 2025
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Elizabeth’s Leave of Absence
4/16/25 Update: Thank you so much to all those supporting and covering me for three months of leave! It has been incredibly helpful. I am truly so grateful to you. I hope that you won’t mind overmuch that I am … Continue reading
December 22, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on For the Special Guys
They are all special guys. Your amazing support- as volunteers, adopters, donors- makes a profound life and death difference for so many birds! Here’s the story of one of them. Foster volunteer Nicole writes, “A local animal hero and veterinarian … Continue reading
December 2, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on kiersten’s Birrb Blog #1,277 | April 2022: Punky is his name-o
Guest post by kiersten stein ◦Safeway Manager calls Jill: “There’s a pigeon running wild in the parking lot!” Jill texts kiersten: “Hey. Domestic pigeon at Safeway Livermore needs rescuing. Can you help?” First Attempt – kiersten arrives armed with a … Continue reading
November 18, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pigeon on a Shelf Holiday Auction 2024
Palomacy volunteer Heather Hamilton writes, First, I want to express heartfelt gratitude on behalf of myself, Palomacy, and each and every bird whose life was saved and enriched by the work of Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions. Palomacy’s life-saving organization … Continue reading
October 30, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy’s 2025 Calendar is Here!
Palomacy 2025 Calendar Cover Photo: Will Feral by Adrienne Palomacy is honored to present our 2025 Wall Calendar! Much has changed since the first issue was published in 2013 – our name from MickaCoo to Palomacy; our team has tripled … Continue reading