October 30, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Ashley Dietrich Most pigeons and doves, when rescued, are dehydrated and starved (and often injured). Many will immediately drink and eat given the opportunity. If they don’t, that is a serious signal that expert help is needed. … Continue reading
September 16, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Guest post by Michele Wellard Much has been written on the subject of white “doves” released for weddings, funerals and ceremonies and why it is not a good idea. I hope that this information is starting to reach the wedding … Continue reading
August 11, 2019
by Elizabeth
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An Anonymous Guest Post by the Rescuer Warning: This post is about cruelty and while no graphic images are included, it may be upsetting. Reader discretion is advised. Lucky people get to know pigeons and experience the amazing birds they … Continue reading
August 10, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Isabella McCracken When I was in the 7th grade, I went to summer camp at a local animal shelter. One of the days, a Palomacy volunteer came in to present on pigeons. At the time, I thought … Continue reading
June 7, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Sky We have always had an abundance of birds at the barn- barn swallows, blue jays, crows, geese, etc. It was no surprise when a mated pair of pigeons started building a nest in our hay loft. … Continue reading
May 29, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Chava Sonnier Here is Willie-Mae the day she was rescued, looking puffed and concerned… a kind young man saw a cat carrying Willie-Mae in its mouth and remembered that his high school teacher had adopted two pij … Continue reading
May 28, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Hannah K It was a busy Sunday afternoon at work. I walked in to find a box on the table with a scared little face peering out of it. My colleague and I carefully opened the box … Continue reading
May 16, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Carol Davie Pepper is a Pakistani High Flyer Pigeon. He was spotted, last winter, alone in a small town in Ontario, Canada. Our Canadian winters are very cold. I was contacted and had the neighbours of that … Continue reading
May 1, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Ari Wee One of my favorite memories ever was being 10, free, and feeding the masses of pigeons of Piazzo San Marco. Aptly dressed in a yellow puffy coat, pigeons were descending on me from all sides … Continue reading
March 15, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Guest post by Alicia Montanez I’ve always loved birds. There’s such a sense of freedom about them. For birds, the sky isn’t the limit, the sky is the norm. Every time I pick up a pencil or a pen or … Continue reading