August 15, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Jill McMurchy I care for a sweet disabled dove named Jingle. He’s not the first disabled bird I’ve cared for. I’ve had the privilege of caring for a few birds that people who don’t know these birds … Continue reading
July 9, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Where do they all come from? People are always suprised to learn how many birds Palomacy cares for and we are frequently asked, Where do they all come from? Little Glory is a juvenile feral pigeon who was found June … Continue reading
July 6, 2018
by Elizabeth
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In just the past month, we’ve taken in four pigeons requiring extensive avian veterinary care, expensive even after our generous rescue discounts. Are we crazy? It feels crazy when we don’t have the funds to say yes nor the option … Continue reading
June 29, 2018
by Elizabeth
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SEE VICTORY UPDATE BELOW Reprinted with permission from Katie-Anne O’Neil The Hardest-Working Paper in America Friday, June 29, 2018 Pigeon racing has a cruel, ugly side. Don’t allow it in Chicago About 100 pigeons were abandoned in a parking … Continue reading
June 15, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Photo by Cynthia Bardouka-Large White doves are symbols of love and peace across the world so “dove release” businesses breed and use white homing pigeons for weddings, funerals, memorials, graduations and other events while do-it-yourselfers make the mistake of buying and releasing white … Continue reading
June 13, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Palomacy’s first ever Coo-loring Book generously created by Artist Meg Germundson Get yours here! Palomacy’s first ever coo-loring book is a fun way to educate & involve even more people in recognizing the beauty in our fabulous rescued birds. Support Palomacy’s advocacy for … Continue reading
May 25, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Cynthia Bardouka-Large This is what “self-rescue” looks like. These lucky, smart domestic racing pigeons sought help from kind-hearted strangers. Palomacy works tirelessly to find forever homes for these birds. Click here to support our work. Interested in … Continue reading
May 7, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Kyra Richter There are no words to express the awe and gratitude I feel for the many people who contributed to the Kickstarter campaign for Luci’s book. They, each and every one of them, helped make what … Continue reading
May 3, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Every day Palomacy helps birds who have no place to turn- displaced doves, pigeon racing survivors, unreleasable ferals, King pigeons that dodge the butcher… We need your help to save the lives of the many doves & pigeons who, through … Continue reading
May 2, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Last August, a little pigeon child was in trouble. Luckily for Pigeon Face, Allison, a kind person, artist and the owner of Float Gallery, scooped her up and brought her home for care. Allison found Palomacy and we emailed back … Continue reading