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Category Archives: Rescue Stories

May 15, 2026
by Heather Hohlowski
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60 Minutes — The Pigeon Mafia: A Review

By Cynthia Bardouka-Large Tom Van Gaver’s prize racing pigeon Finn was stolen. We discuss whether Tom Van Gaver is the victim — and how you can help set the record straight. Many members of the Palomacy community watched the 60 … Continue reading →

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March 14, 2026
by Elizabeth
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We’re Here, Where Are You?

Hello, I’m Swan and this is Cooper, my husbird. We’re a very happy, loving and mellow couple. When you see one of us, the other will be close by. I’m a half Homer and half German Owl pigeon who came … Continue reading →

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January 15, 2026
by Heather Hohlowski
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Recent Rescues & Adoptions

As of May 12, 2026 As of April 13, 2026 As of March 13, 2026 As of February 12, 2026 Between December 15, 2025 and January 15, 2026, Palomacy has placed 12 pigeons in loving forever homes AND we have … Continue reading →

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December 16, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Millie and Henry — A Rescue and Adoption Story!

Guest post by Courtney Miller     In late September 2024, during a rare extreme heat wave in Mill Valley, my friend called me up to tell me her next door neighbor told her there had been a white bird … Continue reading →

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December 12, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Palomacy’s Holiday Giving Tree

  A big thank you to all our amazing supporters who so generously donated to our birds’ Holiday Stocking fundraiser. We raised $1,295 for Rummy, Gideon, Cornell, Babka, Coral, Garbo, and Foxy — they, and we, are grateful. Your support … Continue reading →

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October 14, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Saving Coral

Guest Post by Jill Shepard and Heather Hohlowski I sat down with Co-Director Jill Shepard to talk to her about a recently rescued pigeon, brought to Palomacy with a unique beak injury. Heather: How did Coral make his way to … Continue reading →

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October 14, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Your Donations Are Saving Lives!

Guest Post by Cynthia Bardouka-Large We are so lucky here in the Bay Area to have talented, compassionate, pigeon-and-dove informed veterinarians. But specialty care takes training and experience, and it doesn’t come cheap. It’s only the 13th and we’ve already … Continue reading →

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September 17, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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2026 Wall Calendar Winners

We received so many amazing entries for this year’s calendar fundraiser – 127 to be exact. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us raise close to $8,000. Please check out our Top 10 vote-getting entries, which combined to … Continue reading →

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September 17, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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How Pigeons Changed Our Lives

Anonymous Guest Post Our older two kiddos are AuDHD and struggle with anxiety. While it looks different for both of them, pigeons have been an incredible support to our family. For our oldest, who “got us into” pigeons, it was … Continue reading →

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August 14, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Sassafras Starlene

Guest Post by Michelle Norman & Heather Hohlowski In early July, the Palomacy Phone Team answered a call from a person who noticed a domestic pigeon with a serious chest wound. We asked them to catch her, which they did, and then … Continue reading →

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