December 23, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Cynthia Bardouka-Large My name is Cynthia and I am a volunteer for Palomacy, a small nonprofit project that saves the lives of at-risk domestic pigeons and doves, educates the public, and finds homes for rescued birds 365 … Continue reading
December 23, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Note from Elizabeth- This beautiful story of transformation- from wary, unsocialized aviary birds to companionable & curious house mates, shows the amazing adaptability of pigeons & the incredible difference our fosters & adopters make. Guest Post by Chava Sonnier Years of … Continue reading
December 15, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Reposted from The Dodo “The reality is very different from the fantasy.” BY SARAH V SCHWEIG PUBLISHED ON 12/07/2018 A white homing pigeon recently needed a lot of help to arrive home safely. Tallgrass Parrot Sanctuary He was covered in … Continue reading
November 18, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Chava Sonnier I am truly in awe of the incredible service and resources Palomacy provides not only in person but also across the miles and across the globe! I have been involved in bird rescue and … Continue reading
October 25, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Rehoming Birds by Elizabeth Young with Cynthia Zhou, Ashley Dietrich & Rose Jensen Perhaps your life circumstances have changed or maybe you’ve rescued a bird that needs a permanent home. Unplanned things happen sometimes, and unforeseen circumstances can lead to … Continue reading
October 15, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Nina Edmondson I’m a foreigner living in rural Bali, where birds are often kept in very small cages as decoration – it’s part of the culture, considered normal and nothing I can change on a grand scale … Continue reading
September 11, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Suzy Cincone Anyone who has lived in an urban environment has seen stringfoot pigeons; many wonder how the feet of these birds come to be bound and twisted, but few people seem to realize that something can … Continue reading
September 11, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Cynthia Bardouka-Large The people who contact Palomacy often have no previous experience with pigeons or bird rescue. They did not wake up in the morning expecting to cross paths with a pigeon, but then an unexpected guest … Continue reading
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 22, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Book Launch: Woot!
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