September 18, 2026
by Cynthia Bardouka-Large
Comments Off on Dove Releases: A Plea to Cemeteries and Funeral Directors
Please Say No to “Dove” Releases! and a proposed alternative Content warning: this article discusses bird injury and death. Please take care. The Unseen Cost of Dove Releases White doves are universal symbols of love and peace, yet every single … Continue reading
September 14, 2026
by Heather Hohlowski
Comments Off on Palomacy’s Second Annual Art Fundraiser
Calling All Artists Beginning October 1 at 9AM PT, all are welcome to submit photos of your original artwork — paintings, drawings, sculptures, digital artwork (no use of artificial intelligence, please) — and vote for your favorites. The 10 submissions … Continue reading
August 22, 2026
by Heather Hohlowski
Comments Off on 2027 Wall Calendar Winning Photos
We received so many amazing entries for this year’s calendar fundraiser — 177 to be exact. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us raise nearly $9,000. Please check out our Top 10 vote-getting entries, which combined to raise … Continue reading
August 19, 2026
by Cynthia Bardouka-Large
Comments Off on Outreach With Palomacy — Join Us!
Let’s talk about pigeon (and dove) diplomacy! Palomacy has a LOT of outreach events coming up. We will meet hundreds of new people, who come up to our table and go from astonished to charmed in a matter of minutes. … Continue reading
August 7, 2026
by Cynthia Bardouka-Large
Comments Off on 2027 Calendar Top 20 Fundraisers
Wow!! Thank you to everyone who shared beautiful birds and brave stories for our 2027 Calendar Contest! It’s been humbling to witness the love and support of this loyal community over the past month, with entries coming in from all … Continue reading
July 1, 2026
by Cynthia Bardouka-Large
Comments Off on Pigeon Ambition: To Love and Be Loved
Palomacy’s founder and retired Director, Elizabeth Young, pulled out all the stops and brought so many people together for a celebration of 19 years of pigeon diplomacy! Old friends, new friends, art, music, birds, and love filled the room as … Continue reading
June 30, 2026
by Heather Hohlowski
Comments Off on GlobalGiving’s July Bonus Day Is July 15, 2026
Mark your calendar! GlobalGiving’s 2026 July 15 Bonus Day is just around the corner. July Bonus Day is a 24-hour crowdfunding campaign designed to celebrate high-dollar donors ($100 or more). Eligible donations between $100 and $1,500 will receive a portion … Continue reading
June 30, 2026
by Cynthia Bardouka-Large
Comments Off on Pigeon Story Time at the Berkeley Public Library with Pickles, Peck, and Mardi Gras!
We sat in the front of the room with Emma Coleman, the marvelously talented librarian at Berkeley’s central location. On our knees sat three pigeons: Peck, Pickles, and Mardi Gras. One small, one medium, one party-sized! We looked out … Continue reading
June 11, 2026
by Nicole Borman
Comments Off on More Than “Street Birds”: Palomacy’s Fight for Rescue Pigeons
By Nicole Borman — the Hearst Journalism Foundation Dennys Balestra asks guests to take their shoes off before walking into her apartment. Most would expect to step into a sterile environment, with a shine on every service. Immediately, they are … Continue reading
June 9, 2026
by Heather Hohlowski
Comments Off on Let’s Ban the Retail Sale of Animals in SF (and Everywhere)
Palomacy’s Co-Director recently sent a letter to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, urging them to outlaw the sale of retail animals in San Francisco. Dear San Francisco Board of Supervisors, My name is Cynthia Bardouka-Large and I’m the co-director … Continue reading