March 9, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Freedom Thanks You, Craig!
On February 25th, 2023, Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions applied for an emergency funding grant from bird-loving super-philanthropist Craig Newmark. We wrote: This grant will be used to advance Craig’s drive for pigeon positivity through Palomacy’s ongoing work rescuing hundreds … Continue reading
March 2, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy: Independent, Nonprofit Public Charity!
Today, March 2nd, 2023, Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions is, after being fiscally sponsored for 15 years (three by Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue & twelve with Community Initiatives), now the independent nonprofit public charity that we have always aspired to … Continue reading
March 2, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What Is All This Palomacy, Anyway?
Since you’re reading this, you probably know a little about Palomacy. Or maybe you know a lot. Or think you know a lot? To me, Palomacy is a big, gorgeous, many faceted gem which can be hard to conceptualize all … Continue reading
February 26, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on A Life Worth Saving: Moose’s Story
Guest Post by Jenna Close “Human beings are a part of the animal kingdom, not apart from it. The separation of “us” and “them” creates a false picture and is responsible for much suffering.” ― Marc Bekoff, Animals Matter: A … Continue reading
February 19, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Is Preparing for Launch!
On March 2nd, Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions will, after being fiscally sponsored for 15 years (three by Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue & twelve with Community Initiatives), become the independent nonprofit public charity that we have always aspired to be! … Continue reading
January 5, 2023
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Is Growing!
Pomelo by Adrienne Ruork By Clare Malone Prichard, Palomacy Board Chair It’s hard to believe, but it’s been fifteen years since Elizabeth Young met and rescued Gurumina, the lovely King pigeon who exposed the unmet need of domestic and unreleasable … Continue reading
December 22, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on I Know Who You Are
You may not know who I am, but I know who you are. You are a Palomacy person! Your commitment to birds like me, pigeons and doves in trouble, proves we are not disposable; we are deserving of compassion. All … Continue reading
November 29, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Your Donations Save Nandas
Guest Post by Jill McMurchy On October 31st, we got a voicemail about a pigeon sitting in the same spot outside a motel for three days, unable to walk. They had trouble finding anyone to help and were very happy … Continue reading
November 24, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy’s Very Exciting Online Auction Adventure!
This year, in tandem with our Summer of Dove party, Palomacy also produced our first ever online auction and it was awesome! It was fun and important. The birds in need of help flood in nonstop but our funding can’t … Continue reading
November 17, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Sweetie’s Story, Part One
Guest Post by Belle Cifu In early August of 2022, my partner Beau and I moved to the Bay Area, specifically Oakland, for his work. We arrived to a completely empty apartment, filling out a small section of the living … Continue reading