February 13, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Is Here Saying Yes…
Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions is so thankful to be here saying, Yes, we can help! Palomacy helps birds every day by assisting the confused good Samaritans, concerned bird guardians, busy shelter staff, stretched wildlife rehabbers, and virtually anyone seeking to … Continue reading
February 12, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on The ‘underbird’ no longer (Reprinted from Chicago Tribune)
The ‘underbird’ no longer: Chicago pigeon owners, enthusiasts say it’s time to see the city dwellers as a ‘symbol of beauty’ Reprinted from Chicago Tribune February 12, 2024 By Rebecca Johnson Chicago Tribune “Pigeons can ber very polarizing, but it’s … Continue reading
December 18, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Six years ago, a pale little dove (now named Killer) flew down from the telephone wire outside my house and landed on my arm. He was tame and I was clueless. After feeding him on my front patio for three … Continue reading
November 24, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Birds like Sky Puppy and Ace and Opal and so many more really need us. All of us. We are working nonstop to rescue and care for the constant flood of lost, injured and displaced pigeons and doves. They need … Continue reading
October 14, 2023
by Shae
Comments Off on Art for the Birds: Ajax Made Me Do It!
Guest Post by Shae Irving If you asked a year ago whether I’d have a website for my artwork today, I would have said no. I would have said someday I might — when I have a meaningful subject, a body … Continue reading
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
June 3, 2023
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Jana Paradiso Our experience as a first-time pigeon foster family My daughter Shree got into pigeons in the Fall of 2022. She just developed an affinity for them, and that’s how we started to appreciate the gentle, … Continue reading
March 28, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Shelters’ Guide to Pigeon Rescuing & Rehoming
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 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
January 5, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Is Growing!
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