January 30, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Helping Animal Shelters to Help Pigeons & Doves
I’m sorry to say that the animal shelters in the San Francisco Bay Area used to routinely kill domestic (unreleasable) pigeons rather than place them with adopters. The birds weren’t named or socialized by volunteers, their profiles weren’t posted online, … Continue reading
January 30, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on 2014 Year of the Pigeon!
You can well imagine how excited we were to receive this E-mail: Hello MickaCoo!Pigeon Monologues is planning a year-long campaign to make 2014 “The Year of the Pigeon” to spread awareness and raise funds for pigeon, rescue, care and rehabilitation. … Continue reading
December 19, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Mendocino Weekend Getaway! Auction Benefits MickaCoo!
Spend a wonderful (discounted!) weekend in a gorgeous home on the cliffs of the spectacular Mendocino Coast AND all proceeds benefit MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue! (auction ends Friday 12/27 at 9 PM PST). View from Roman Tub La Puerta del … Continue reading
November 20, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Buy MickaCoo 2014 Calendars & Help Birds!
We had a wonderful year knowing 32 of our supporters had their MickaCoo 2013 Calendar proudly displayed in locations all around the world! We’d love to sell 100 this year! Cost is $20 each (plus postage for shipping) and $10 … Continue reading
November 12, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Help Design MickaCoo’s 2014 Calendar!
Please select your favorite 13 photos (only) by clicking on and then commenting on your favorite photos in this album! And please- share YOUR great photos of rescued pigeons & doves to be considered as well! Hurry! The deadline is … Continue reading
October 25, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on How Do Pigeons’ Feet Get Injured?
How Do Pigeons’ Feet Get Injured? Anyone who watches urban pigeons has probably noticed birds with injured or missing toes and feet. One of the most common problems that feral pigeons have is something we call “stringfoot.” Pigeons need twigs, … Continue reading
October 3, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What Do I Do If I Find an Injured Pigeon or Dove?
What Do I Do If I Find an Injured Pigeon or Dove? If you find a pigeon or dove that needs help, pick the bird up (with your bare hands is fine, they won’t hurt you and you won’t hurt … Continue reading
September 26, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on I Live Outside the Bay Area — Can I Still Adopt?
I Live Outside the Bay Area — Can I Still Adopt? Palomacy encourages local adoption and we only rescues and rehome birds in Northern California. There are, though, pigeons and doves everywhere in need of homes. If you are out … Continue reading
September 2, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Just Like Cats & Dogs?
Just like cats and dogs, domestic (tame & unreleasable) pigeons wind up in animal shelters needing homes. Unlike with cats and dogs, few people know that they even exist let alone adopt them and, while all the other animals had … Continue reading
May 1, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on MickaCoo Thanks You for Your Generous Support
We are deeply touched by the kindness and generosity so many of you have shown in response to our financial challenge. Thank you for supporting MickaCoo and this work that we do. We’re still a couple thousand dollars shy of … Continue reading