December 28, 2017
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Alfred & Pirate: Honored with Holiday Donation Match!
Dear Palomacy Supporters, Thank you for being essential members of our small but powerful Palomacy team! Together we are saving the lives of pigeons and doves who would otherwise be killed. Your support for our groundbreaking work turns donations into rescue … Continue reading
December 27, 2017
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on From Pet Fair to Adoption: Our Palomacy Story
Guest Post by Stephanie DeMartile It all started with a pet fair. One day I took my kids to a pet fair with no intentions of getting another pet. We looked around at the dogs and cats…and then we saw….THE … Continue reading
November 18, 2017
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Fighting for the Pigeons of Las Vegas
Guest Post by Erin Mavromatis It started with a simple Facebook notification. A friend posted a video from the local news channel here in Las Vegas on my Facebook page about a resident that was feeding pigeons in her backyard, … Continue reading
November 17, 2017
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Volunteer Spotlight: Jill McMurchy
An Interview by Cynthia Zhou Since 2011, Jill McMurchy is one of Palomacy’s most active volunteers: from running her own foster aviary (Jillville) to transporting, rescuing and educating the public with hundreds of pigeons & doves, she’s done just about … Continue reading
November 14, 2017
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Six Pigeons & a MinnieWinnie
Guest Post by Stefaney Mathews It was November 22nd 2016 and a pigeon had flown into the shop where my husband, Andrew, works. He called to tell me and I thought, If you can pick up a pigeon and put … Continue reading
November 3, 2017
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Flocktoberfest! Celebrating 10 Years of Palomacy
On Saturday, October 21st, thanks to the amazing generosity of a whole lot of Palomacy friends and supporters, we came together at Flocktoberfest to celebrate ten years of life-saving, culture-changing, pigeon and dove rescuing! It was a wonderful party and … Continue reading
October 18, 2017
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Violet, To Go!
This is Violet’s adoption story. Her rescue story is here. Guest Post by Chrissy Liu I met Violet and Elizabeth on August 6th at an adoption fair in Japan Town, SF. I was there visiting my sisters for their birthday … Continue reading
October 5, 2017
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Olive’s Place sanctuary / Canvas Dove art studio
Guest Post by Ashley Dietrich A typical day at the Olive’s Place sanctuary / Canvas Dove art studio begins with checking on all birds, some light cleaning, and of course breakfast and treats. Rescued pigeons live in the outside aviaries … Continue reading
October 4, 2017
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Saving Beatrice
In early June, a domestic pigeon, bred for the “sport” of pigeon racing, was taken far from home and released (along with thousands of others) to try and fly back. Instead she was injured and grounded. She was incredibly lucky … Continue reading
October 3, 2017
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on 2018 Calendar Photo Contest!
11/10/17 UPDATE: Thank you SO much to our 49 amazing entrants & all those who shared & voted & helped Palomacy to raise $4,023 to help the birds! We’ll all have a happier new year thanks to the beautiful images … Continue reading