August 6, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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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
June 13, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Guest Post by Heather Hohlowski EVERYTHING BEGAN WITH SUNNY Sunny was a German Owl pigeon, surrendered to Palomacy in 2022. She and her husband Slim came to us as temporary fosters for about a month. About five weeks after settling … Continue reading
June 13, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Guest Post by Heather Hamilton Since rescuing my first pigeon in 2019, I have come to realize that pigeons are much like people, in that they each possess their own unique personality – exhibiting likes and dislikes, engaging in habits … Continue reading
April 17, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Skye is a racing Homer pigeon — bred for the so-called “sport” of pigeon racing. These innocent birds are tossed into the sky at 4-5 weeks’ old and many, like Skye, get lost and/or struck by a hawk, hit by … Continue reading
April 17, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Meet Smidge and Oriole. Each of these female Ringneck doves found their way to the same rescuer, although not at the same time. But when they met, it was a match, and they are now in foster care with the … Continue reading
March 9, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Rev. Robert Ryugen Doshin Yamada Animal Liberation Temple (Dōbutsu Kaihōji) A cow named Penelope was the inspiration behind Reverend Robert Yamada’s founding of the Animal Liberation Temple, a refuge for a variety of animals, including four Peking ducks, one Pit … Continue reading
March 9, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Rule #1: Abby’s in Charge. Rule #2: Abby’s not in charge. Meet Abby: Abby is a survivor of the cruel “sport” of pigeon racing. Hungry, tired, and lost, he knew he needed help and wandered into a backyard and walked … Continue reading
February 14, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Guest Post by Kyla Iudicello Sprocket, a Roller pigeon, stood out easily from the average feral pigeon thanks to her tiny size and all black feathers with white-edged bell bottoms. She was rescued and adopted in 2018. She found love … Continue reading
December 22, 2024
by Elizabeth
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They are all special guys. Your amazing support- as volunteers, adopters, donors- makes a profound life and death difference for so many birds! Here’s the story of one of them. Foster volunteer Nicole writes, “A local animal hero and veterinarian … Continue reading
December 2, 2024
by Elizabeth
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Guest post by kiersten stein ◦Safeway Manager calls Jill: “There’s a pigeon running wild in the parking lot!” Jill texts kiersten: “Hey. Domestic pigeon at Safeway Livermore needs rescuing. Can you help?” First Attempt – kiersten arrives armed with a … Continue reading