May 6, 2015
by Elizabeth
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The Hayward Animal Shelter cares for and rehomes thousands of animals every year and on Saturday May 6th, we spent some time there getting to know their pigeons and helping their staff to do the same.
February 26, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Dress for (Pigeon) Success!
Becoming Palomacy Pigeon & Dove Adoptions has been an awesome experience. We hatched in 2007 nestled under the loving wings of Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue and we will always cherish our first years as MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue (and … Continue reading
December 8, 2014
by Elizabeth
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MickaCoo joined with Mickaboo to celebrate at this year’s Holiday Party! We had a wonderful time thanks to Mickaboo’s great event, incredible support from our very hard working volunteers, priceless donated treasures and the amazing company of so many wonderful … Continue reading
December 6, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue Announces Our New Name
Dear Partners, Friends and Supporters, I am pleased to announce the newest chapter in MickaCoo’s continuing development. As many of you know, our little rescue organization began under the wing of Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue, who generously shared their wealth … Continue reading
December 6, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What Is Palomacy?
Palomacy is pigeon diplomacy. When we started doing this rescue work in 2007, it was because there was a strange and deadly gap in the animal welfare network. Shelters got in domestic (unreleasable) pigeons every week but, instead of providing … Continue reading
November 18, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on MickaCoo’s Name Is Changing!
What’s a MickaCoo? In 2007, I met a beautiful, tame, smart and very trusting King pigeon named Gurumina at the San Francisco animal shelter who, for lack of an adopter, was at risk of being killed. I knew she could … Continue reading
September 19, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Please Welcome MickaCoo Chairperson Clare
Clare Malone Prichard, a founding member of MickaCoo’s Advisory Committee and strong, steady presence, has generously accepted the role of Chair. Clare writes, “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as Chair of MickaCoo’s Advisory Committee. In the … Continue reading
September 19, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Please Join Me in Thanking Cheryl
Please join me in thanking Cheryl Dickinson for serving as MickaCoo’s first ever Advisory Committee Chair from 2011 through 2014. Cheryl has helped MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue in countless ways and, while she has resigned from her post as … Continue reading
August 13, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Top Rated Great Nonprofit 2014!
Thank you! Thank you for supporting and powering and enabling MickaCoo to be a great nonprofit! And thank you for endorsing our life-saving, culture-changing work with your five star reviews and earning MickaCoo, for the third year in a row, … Continue reading
May 1, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on A Letter from Elizabeth, founder & director
Dear Friends, We are poised at a critical juncture. We are receiving more support and recognition than ever before and, as news of the work we do spreads, the demand for our services does too. So, even with all the … Continue reading