September 6, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What’s the Difference Between Pigeons & Doves?
Guest Post by Nina Bohn Pigeon and Dove – the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, and often incorrectly. Both comprise the order Columbiformes, with over 300 species. Rather than delve into the technical and scientific names, let’s focus on the … Continue reading
September 1, 2021
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Heather Hamilton It is difficult to write about Earl. The words on paper never seem to do justice to the wonder that he is. Earl became part of our family in November 2019. My husband and I … Continue reading
August 31, 2021
by Elizabeth
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Craig Newmark Philanthropies Grants Palomacy $20,000! Bird Nerd? Avianthropist? Columbiformephile? Who is this hero of Palomacy? Craig Newmark, a self-described old-school nerd doing what he can “to support the people who fight to protect the values that America aspires to: … Continue reading
July 12, 2021
by Elizabeth
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On June 27th, someone abandoned at least 26 domestic pigeons at the Mission San Jose Park in Fremont, CA. Pigeon rescuer Hussain Mkhan cares for feral pigeon flocks at several locations in the area including this one and he spotted … Continue reading
July 12, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Please Support Palomacy: Do It for Moo
Rescued unreleasable pigeons like Moo depend on Palomacy for life-saving care and we depend on your donations to provide it. One surgery costs on average $2000. One month of Palomacy’s rescuing and rehoming costs $18,000. This Wednesday 7/14, starting early … Continue reading
July 6, 2021
by Elizabeth
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Our greatest strength lies in the gentleness and tenderness of our heart. -Rumi Your tender heart saved the life of a tiny, skinny and badly injured Valencian Figurita pigeon named Gremblin. Rescued on May 17th, he’s been hospitalized twice and … Continue reading
June 10, 2021
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Andrea Crebassa Once upon a time, but not really that long ago… five white King pigeons escaped the butcher. Somehow, they safely made it to, of all places, an auto body repair shop. When employees arrived, what … Continue reading
May 31, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pidgy: The Pigeon Who Survived Against All Odds
Guest Post by Seyma Pidgy and her sibling were born as wild rock pigeons, enjoying the comfort of their nest and the warmth of their parents until someone with ill intentions decided that he did not want them there. They … Continue reading
May 15, 2021
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Sindy Harris My husband, Steve, and I brought home our first pigeon, Glory, about a year ago. She was a self-rescue, and a beautiful white homing pigeon. Steve and I didn’t even know that she was a … Continue reading
May 14, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Just a Few of Our Recent Death Defying Rescues
Warning: article contains images of wounded birds Maple On April 2nd, a badly injured little Old German Owl pigeon was found stray and brought in to the Oakland Animal Shelter. Her left wing, tail and back feathers were all pulled … Continue reading