July 5, 2026
by Cynthia Bardouka-Large
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In early June, a call came in from an elementary school principal in Richmond. Two pigeons were hanging around the school yard. The children, ages 4 to 12, were picking up the birds and carrying them around, and the principal … Continue reading
May 15, 2026
by Heather Hohlowski
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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
March 14, 2026
by Elizabeth
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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
January 15, 2026
by Heather Hohlowski
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As of June 8, 2026 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 … Continue reading
December 16, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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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
December 12, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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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
October 14, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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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
October 14, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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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
September 17, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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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
September 17, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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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