March 7, 2021
by Elizabeth
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February 16th, I was on my way to adopter Cynthia’s home in Benicia to help her and care coordinator Jill set up an emergency aviary for 15 dumped Roller pigeons Cynthia had rescued. I was late and traveling too fast … Continue reading
November 30, 2020
by Elizabeth
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Warning: This post contains graphic photos of injuries common to raced pigeons. Or you can read an abbreviated version without graphic images here. Look at her face. This is what an injured, near death raced pigeon looks like begging for human … Continue reading
November 10, 2020
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Shirin and Kian – a pigeon rescue story – or why it took four hours to travel four blocks home
Guest Post by Melne Murphy At the onset of the pandemic lockdown in March, someone in Alameda, CA started a series of “porch concerts” to help people cope with the shock of such a lifestyle change. Every Friday at 6, … Continue reading
October 23, 2020
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Marissa Monaco I was leaving a hotel in San Francisco and noticed a pigeon lying on the ground. The pigeon didn’t move so I ran to my car, grabbed a pair of gloves, asked the hotel receptionist … Continue reading
September 13, 2020
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Cynthia Harris I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once. … Continue reading
August 14, 2020
by Elizabeth
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Together we are helping more birds & people than ever! Our growing team responds to urgent calls for help from all over the United States & beyond. Good Samaritan Frankie & volunteer Shae teamed up to rescue a stray Persian … Continue reading
July 15, 2020
by Elizabeth
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July 16th Update: Heartfelt thanks to 38 very generous people who helped us to earn $2,045 in bonus funds (which went really fast), raising altogether, a life-saving $7,995 for the birds! With your support, we are saving more birds than … Continue reading
June 24, 2020
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on A Perfect Pair of Pet Pigeons
Have you ever wished for a magical friend? A special little sprite that just seeing made you smile? What about a special pair of magical friends whose devotion to each other is a joy to witness? That’s Kit & Iris! … Continue reading
June 12, 2020
by Elizabeth
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Appreciating Pigeons Pigeons! Of course we Palomacy people appreciate pigeons every day! They grace our world with their gentle customs- nodding and hoo hooing to welcome us, lounging in the sunshine to teach us, loving with their whole hearts come what … Continue reading
June 9, 2020
by Shae
Comments Off on Mr. CC Asks for Help—And Finds a Home!
Guest Blog Post by Patti Delaney On August 14, 2019, my cousin Josh sent me a message. An injured pigeon had appeared at his workplace, Certified Collision Body Shop in Sacramento. He attached a picture of a young homing pigeon … Continue reading