February 13, 2026
by Cynthia Bardouka-Large
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Pigeons run on love – it’s what fuels them every day. They flirt, pursue, court, marry, and settle down with the mate they will (generally) stay with for life. And, if they are parted by death or circumstance, they … Continue reading
January 15, 2026
by Heather Hohlowski
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A big thank you to all of our amazing supporters who so generously donated to Palomacy at the close of 2025. Donations for the month of December plus GivingTuesday totaled nearly $27,000! We are so grateful for you. Your … Continue reading
January 13, 2026
by Heather Hohlowski
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By Cynthia Bardouka-Large For his recent birthday, Craig Newmark announced that he had signed the Giving Pledge. He wrote, “Seems like a good way to enter my mid-seventies, which I have done today.” On the Giving Pledge website, his letter … Continue reading
December 17, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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By Cynthia Bardouka-Large Dear friends, Looking back on 2025 as the year draws to a close, what really stands out to us is…YOU. Palomacy began when one compassionate heart saw a need and did something about it. The movement Elizabeth … Continue reading
December 17, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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By Margaret Brooker What is that slight, soft, white-and-gray missile That flies above my head, in work Zoom meetings Just when I’m about to say something important? He has boundless energy Eyes half-red, half-black, A gray face and little black … Continue reading
December 17, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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By Jill Shepard Sweet Garbo was rescued by someone who called the Palomacy Help Line. We rushed into action due to the severity of her injury. Her wonderful rescuers drove her from Stockton to Medical Center for Birds in Oakley. … 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
November 14, 2025
by Heather Hohlowski
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Guest Post by Heather Hohlowski We started fostering Palomacy pigeons in the fall of 2019. My stepdaughter Kyla had lobbied for months for two pigeons. Her dad, Kevin, said OK, but also said, “Two is the limit.” So our friend … Continue reading
November 3, 2025
by Cynthia Bardouka-Large
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As the days get colder and shorter, we are often asked about how to keep pigeons warm. The short answer is that in most climates no special care is needed. They keep themselves warm very successfully with just their fluffed … 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