April 23, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Peepers: Brought Back to Life!
This is an amazing story! On March 15th, Palomacy adopter Garni contacted me asking for guidance about an oops baby (missed egg) hatched by her rescued pigeon pets Amelia & Jacques. She sent me a photo & the tiny baby … Continue reading
April 20, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on In Rocky’s Honor
Guest Post by Pedro Perez It was just a few days after the 4th of July that our beautiful white king pigeon Rocky landed on the fence right outside my bedroom. My entire family raced to the side yard to … Continue reading
April 19, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What to Do (& Not Do) If You Find a Pigeon or Dove
If you find a pigeon or dove that appears to need help (weak, hurt, out of place, tame, domestic, etc.), they probably do. The first step is to pick up or catch the bird & bring them indoors to safety. … Continue reading
March 7, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Thank You for Helping & Please Keep Helping: WE NEED YOU!
Together we are helping so many amazing birds! In 2020, in Northern California, thanks to YOU, our incredible adopters, volunteers & donors, Palomacy: Rescued more than 450 pigeons & doves Healed & cared for an average of 180 foster birds every day … Continue reading
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
Comments Off on Self-Rescuing Raced Pigeon Survives Thanks to You
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
Comments Off on How Glory Made the World Right Side Up
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
Comments Off on Creating the Better Future for Pigeons & Doves
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