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 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
July 4, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest post by Cara Benson Did you know that Palomacy has rescued over 800 pigeons and doves in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2007? Without the work of our organization, these birds would have been euthanized. Even in the animal-friendly … Continue reading
May 30, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Our Palomacy Help Group provides fast, bird-centered, trustworthy support, information and referrals 24/7/365 for people who need help & answers about pigeons & doves, thanks to our amazing team of volunteer moderators! They attend to more than 1,000 posts every … Continue reading
May 25, 2018
by Elizabeth
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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
May 3, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Every day Palomacy helps birds who have no place to turn- displaced doves, pigeon racing survivors, unreleasable ferals, King pigeons that dodge the butcher… We need your help to save the lives of the many doves & pigeons who, through … Continue reading