August 27, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Treasurer Wanted
Palomacy is seeking to fill the volunteer Board seat of Treasurer starting January 1, 2023. This is an opportunity to save birds, advance the pigeon and dove rescue movement and help Palomacy’s sustainability. What is Palomacy? Learn more about us … Continue reading
August 18, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Volunteer Here for Summer of Dove!
Guest Post by Ellie Paterson Are you looking for a fun, short-term commitment to show off your pigeon and dove love? We are seeking leaders and helpers for our party on October 22. Palomacy’s annual party gathers us all together … Continue reading
July 14, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Willy Wonky
In April, a nice family stopped traffic to rescue a big, white pigeon standing in the middle of their busy street. They fell in love with the young King pigeon who had been bred for meat (squab) & inhumanely “released”. … Continue reading
July 12, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy 2023 Calendar Contest & Fundraiser Results
Wow!!!! So many amazing images of such wonderful birds! It is truly extraordinary to be part of such a loyal community. Treat yourself to seeing everybirdy here. We love our rescued and adopted pigeons and doves every day, 365 days … Continue reading
May 30, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on The Story of Valentina and Robert
Guest Post by Lea Krzan A few months ago, my neighbor called me to come look at this small white bird that had been circling his house for the past few hours. I saw that it was probably either a … Continue reading
May 20, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Urgently Needs Your Support
5/24/22 UPDATE & GRATITUDE THANK YOU VERY MUCH to 147 very generous donors who emergency contributed the $12,191 so urgently needed to sustain this unprecedented rescue work. Brave little Tracy (now named Stardust), the “dove release” Homer, came through her wing amputation beautifully … Continue reading
May 6, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Losing Norm
Rescue Hungry, injured and unable to fly, a lost racing pigeon sought help from a kind homeowner named Sandy, hanging around for days and looking at her with his big, smart eyes; shy and lonesome both at the same time. … Continue reading
April 1, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Lilo: Pigeon Racing Survivor
Warning: Includes graphic wound photos Somebody used beautiful, gentle Lilo for their cruel hobby of pigeon racing. He was flying his heart out hundreds of miles trying to get back home when the hungry hawk hit him. The shock and … Continue reading
January 26, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Connecting with Monthly Zoom Parlor
As a far-flung, decentralized community, we are able to serve so many birds! It comes at a cost, though, because opportunities to connect with & support one another are few. In December, Palomacy had our Board meeting via Zoom & it was … Continue reading
January 17, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Sweet Pigeon Haku
Guest Post by Liese Hunter My sweet pigeon Haku has died. Haku was rescued from San Jose Animal Control by Palomacy (then MickaCoo) on January 29, 2011. He was lovingly fostered, then adopted by Cheryl Dickinson when he married her … Continue reading