April 27, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Feather & Bone
This young pigeon, now named Vivian, is extremely lucky to be alive. She was bred to be used for pigeon racing. Taken miles from her home and “tossed” to her fate, she tried her best to fly home. But she … Continue reading
March 17, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Josie: An Almost-Survivor of Pigeon Racing
March 12, 2015 It was 5:15 and I had just finished up a presentation about pigeons to a youth group at the Marin Humane Society. I checked my email before heading to my next appointment (a care consult for a … Continue reading
March 16, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What’s Pigeon Racing?
Unfortunately, pigeon racing is a hobby that is deadly to the birds used. Racing hobbyists strive to selectively breed or purchase champions. They control every aspect of care in an effort to increase their chances of winning. Pigeon racers then … Continue reading
March 11, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Little Bell’s Big Recovery
Little Ringneck Dove Bell (along with her healthy mate Reed) came in to our care in December with a big problem- torticollis (a neurological movement disorder characterized by a twisted neck and tilted head) so severe that it triggered violent … Continue reading
March 11, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Leroy’s Story- Guest Post by Cathy W.
Leroy Jenkins came into my life in November of 2014. I found him huddled in a corner at my office complex, unable to fly, miles away from food or water and alarmingly vulnerable to some of the busiest traffic in the … Continue reading
February 26, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pet Pigeons Have a House, Need a Home!
Ajax, a dark-eyed King pigeon beauty with stunning black, white and grey plumage, has come a long way. She was found, at only 4 weeks old, near death in Alameda, CA in early November. Thankfully, she was rescued by Debbie, … Continue reading
February 9, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Jimmy- Feral Ringneck Dove with Head Trauma
On Friday, January 30th, animal lover and Palomacy supporter Charlene found a dove grounded and helpless in the gutter. His panic at being handled and the flocks of feral Ringnecks living wild in the area suggest he was living free … Continue reading
February 9, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Aubrey & Hedwig- Guest Post by Sarah Wilson
When I first found Aubrey, she was shivering, hungry and scared, trapped by some neighbors beneath a laundry basket. It was a warm Wednesday evening in Downtown Los Angeles and my roommate and I were on our way to pick … Continue reading
December 22, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on “Domestic Pigeon in Need of Medical Care” (Aries)
We were contacted by SFACC shelter staff on December 9th about a “domestic pigeon in need of medical care”. The notes went on to say, “SURRENDERED DUE TO THE FLOCK BEATING UP ON HER. BIRD IS BANDED AND WAS BRED … Continue reading
December 21, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Little Bell’s Big Problem
Bell is a little dove with a big problem. She has torticollis, a neurological movement disorder characterized by a twisted neck and tilted head. (There are many potential causes of torticollis including brain trauma, poisoning, spinal damage, vitamin deficiency, viruses, … Continue reading