October 5, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Party Post Script Wow! Our Celebrating Cooture party was awesome! Very well attended with guests coming from San Jose to Sacramento and everywhere in between. Thank you so much to all our guests who were such good sports despite some … Continue reading
May 22, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Nicole Smith Piji Moto is a very special bird. After surviving a hawk attack and recovering from his injuries, he is thriving in his new life. I first met Piji Moto at Medical Center for Birds. I … Continue reading
April 6, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Nicole Smith These two racing homer kids are (adoptable!) Palomacy pigeons Alba and Tramonto. I have been wanting to share their story for a while now, but I felt too angry about the way they were cruely … Continue reading
March 28, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Why can’t rescues rehome all the pigeons? We rescuers wish we could! We wish the size of the problem was manageable but it is not. The number of fanciers & hobbyists who breed, use & lose domestic pigeons far exceeds … Continue reading
March 9, 2023
by Elizabeth
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On February 25th, 2023, Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions applied for an emergency funding grant from bird-loving super-philanthropist Craig Newmark. We wrote: This grant will be used to advance Craig’s drive for pigeon positivity through Palomacy’s ongoing work rescuing hundreds … Continue reading
March 2, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Today, March 2nd, 2023, Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions is, after being fiscally sponsored for 15 years (three by Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue & twelve with Community Initiatives), now the independent nonprofit public charity that we have always aspired to … Continue reading
March 2, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What Is All This Palomacy, Anyway?
Since you’re reading this, you probably know a little about Palomacy. Or maybe you know a lot. Or think you know a lot? To me, Palomacy is a big, gorgeous, many faceted gem which can be hard to conceptualize all … Continue reading
February 26, 2023
by Elizabeth
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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
February 19, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Is Preparing for Launch!
On March 2nd, Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions will, after being fiscally sponsored for 15 years (three by Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue & twelve with Community Initiatives), become the independent nonprofit public charity that we have always aspired to be! … Continue reading
January 5, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Pomelo by Adrienne Ruork By Clare Malone Prichard, Palomacy Board Chair It’s hard to believe, but it’s been fifteen years since Elizabeth Young met and rescued Gurumina, the lovely King pigeon who exposed the unmet need of domestic and unreleasable … Continue reading