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Category Archives: Rescue Stories

November 29, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Your Donations Save Nandas

Guest Post by Jill McMurchy On October 31st, we got a voicemail about a pigeon sitting in the same spot outside a motel for three days, unable to walk. They had trouble finding anyone to help and were very happy … Continue reading →

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November 17, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Sweetie’s Story, Part One

Guest Post by Belle Cifu In early August of 2022, my partner Beau and I moved to the Bay Area, specifically Oakland, for his work. We arrived to a completely empty apartment, filling out a small section of the living … Continue reading →

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September 15, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Razzle’s Story

Guest Post with Michelle Norman Another wonderful rescue story. On July 9th, Razzle was discovered by my neighbor Tara. Razzle self-rescued herself to Tara who noticed her sitting all day in the same place in her backyard. Concerned, we posted … Continue reading →

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September 14, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Two Really Special Foster Pigeons…

Guest Post by Nicole Smith I have two really special foster pigeons who need homes: Baby Dion and Reggie. Both are recovering from broken wings. Pigeons make incredibly good companions. They love being inside and with their people, and they … Continue reading →

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September 6, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Facebook Community Accelerator for Palomacy!

We never planned on being a worldwide provider of pigeon & dove rescuing & rehoming expertise & assistance but thanks to the power of our Palomacy Help Group, we are! We began in 2007 as a small, local volunteer-powered, charity-funded … Continue reading →

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August 18, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Autism Spectrum Disorder & Pigeons

Hello, I’m Jennifer Lynn and,  a seamstress for Cirque du Soleil and mother to a child on the autism spectrum. My daughter has O.D.D. and ADHD. As such, she has since an early age had uncontrollable rage fits and tantrums … Continue reading →

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July 14, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Willy Wonky

In April, a nice family stopped traffic to rescue a big, white pigeon standing in the middle of their busy street. They fell in love with the young King pigeon who had been bred for meat (squab) & inhumanely “released”. … Continue reading →

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June 26, 2022
by Elizabeth
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The Face of Pigeon Racing

Guest Post by Chava Sonnier Founder & Director of Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue Virginia is a gentle soul. She enjoys napping on her favorite basket, or in your cupped palms. She relishes her pigeon seed with all the finesse of … Continue reading →

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May 31, 2022
by Elizabeth
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A Pigeon Tale

Guest Post by Heather Hohlowski  Why the *$@# Do They Call it A Sport? The so-called “sport” of pigeon racing began more than 200 years ago, in Belgium. The racing breed of pigeons is selectively crossbred and trained, with the … Continue reading →

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May 6, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Losing Norm

Rescue Hungry, injured and unable to fly, a lost racing pigeon sought help from a kind homeowner named Sandy, hanging around for days and looking at her with his big, smart eyes; shy and lonesome both at the same time. … Continue reading →

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