September 17, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
Comments Off on A Letter from Cynthia, Palomacy’s New Co-Director
To the Palomacy Community, In early 2017, my child turned her laser focus to birds. We spent long hours at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, drawing and playing with the ravens. One day I said to her, “Ravens are smart … Continue reading
September 17, 2025
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on The Next Chapter
For 18 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as the founder and executive director of Palomacy. This is a hard post for me to write: I am retiring at the end of this month. I am happy and sad … Continue reading
August 6, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
Comments Off on 2026 Calendar Contest Top 10 Fundraisers
Wow!!!! So many amazing images of such wonderful birds! It is truly extraordinary to be part of such a loyal community. Treat yourself to seeing everybirdy here. 2026 Palomacy Wall Calendars can be pre-ordered here and will begin shipping 12/1/25. … Continue reading
July 5, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
Comments Off on Seven, A Most Remarkable Pigeon
Guest Post by Sandra Nickel People often ask: “What inspired you to write Seven, A Most Remarkable Pigeon?” The quick answer is, “Pigeons. And also, my daughter.” But there’s more to the story than that. I was sitting at my … Continue reading
July 5, 2025
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Get Ready for the U.K. Pigeon Advocacy Conference
Guest Post by Susan Joyce, Little Green Pigeon Happening Saturday 20th September in Staffordshire, England and on Zoom Little Green Pigeon C.I.C., the National Pigeon Advocacy Association, Advocacy for Pigeons and Shakira Free Miles present The UK National Pigeon Advocacy … Continue reading
June 12, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
Comments Off on 2026 Calendar Contest Starts 7/1
Mark your calendars! Get ready to submit lots of pictures! Palomacy’s 2026 Calendar Photo & Art Fundraiser runs July 1st through the 31st. Your photo entries and votes support Palomacy and our culture-changing work. We appreciate your help celebrating these … Continue reading
March 9, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
Comments Off on Live Market Scrutiny in SF
Last month, the San Francisco Commission of Animal Control & Welfare shared its recommendations on ways to address animal cruelty in the City’s live markets. In addition to receiving numerous complaints from residents about the markets’ treatment of animals, the … Continue reading
March 9, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
Comments Off on Palomacy Awarded $10,000 Grant from Summerlee Foundation
Palomacy is excited to announce that we are the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Summerlee Foundation, to be used for veterinary expenses for our rescued domestic pigeons and doves. The Foundation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, provides grants for … Continue reading
February 12, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
Comments Off on Global Giving’s Little x Little 2025 Matching Campaign
Together, we are helping each other to help domestic pigeons and doves who too often are turned away or overlooked. Little by little, we are making a big difference! This year’s Global Giving Little x Little match opportunity begins earlier … Continue reading
February 11, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
Comments Off on Project for Awesome 2025
Project for Awesome (P4A) is an annual event whose aim is to raise awareness of charities that make the world a better place. It’s sponsored by The Foundation to Decrease World Suck, which, since 2012, has made grants of more … Continue reading