March 23, 2020
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy in the Time of Coronavirus
If you need help, please reach out, we are here. If you can help, please let us know because we need it. Our rescue work continues with 167 Palomacy foster birds currently sheltering in place. We don’t have a sanctuary … Continue reading
March 19, 2020
by Elizabeth
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With your support, she is who Palomacy helps. Exactly a year ago, we were contacted by a young man named Jimmie in Modesto, CA about a badly injured little pigeon who he found waiting for him at the door to the … Continue reading
February 29, 2020
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Cross Country Teamwork Saves 25 Lives
On February 15th, while already over capacity with 150 birds in Palomacy’s foster care, I received the sort of email that all rescuers fear: 25 shelter animals in need of immediate rescue. In this instance, it was 25 domestic Homer … Continue reading
February 25, 2020
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on EMERGENCY RESCUE FOR 23 “LIBERATED” KING PIGEONS
On Sunday, February 23rd, someone bought at least 23 domestic King pigeons from a live poultry market and then, thinking they could survive if “set free”, let them all go in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Fortunately for the 20 … Continue reading
February 19, 2020
by Elizabeth
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This incredible life-saving aviary resulted from the learning moment of an innocent but misguided plan to include a “dove release” at San Damiano’s Blessing of the Animals Fair on October 5th, 2019. Lindsay Wildlife Experience, responding to an invitation to … Continue reading
January 9, 2020
by Elizabeth
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Article reposted from “The Mickaboo Bird Rescue Companion” By Shauna Hill Mickaboo is often contacted about taking in birds whose owners are unable to care for them. A takeaway from this story would be a reminder to plan for your … Continue reading
December 24, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Spoiler Alert: This is an amazing, happy story of kindness and generosity. Marian has been a volunteer bird rehabber for 36 years. She has helped doves, pigeons, songbirds, corvids, waterbirds, raptors and parrots in Modesto, Sacramento, Fairfield and beyond. Marian … Continue reading
December 24, 2019
by Elizabeth
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Our world is better when we are kind. When we help a bird who needs us, we create a meaningful ripple that reaches far beyond that single mercy. Together we are stopping suffering, righting wrongs, inspiring compassion. We are changing … Continue reading
November 20, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on How We Built Our Aviary
Guest Post by Heather Hohlowski Editor’s Note: When building an aviary for pigeons or doves, there are a few basic principles that are essential. The aviary must be built sturdy to protect against predators & rodents (no matter where you … Continue reading
October 30, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on How & When to Feed a Pigeon (or Dove) Who Isn’t Eating
Guest Post by Ashley Dietrich Most pigeons and doves, when rescued, are dehydrated and starved (and often injured). Many will immediately drink and eat given the opportunity. If they don’t, that is a serious signal that expert help is needed. … Continue reading