September 11, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Destringing Pigeons: Freeing Feet and Opening Minds
Guest Post by Suzy Cincone Anyone who has lived in an urban environment has seen stringfoot pigeons; many wonder how the feet of these birds come to be bound and twisted, but few people seem to realize that something can … Continue reading
September 11, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on How to Catch a Pigeon (or Dove) in Need of Rescue
Guest Post by Cynthia Bardouka-Large The people who contact Palomacy often have no previous experience with pigeons or bird rescue. They did not wake up in the morning expecting to cross paths with a pigeon, but then an unexpected guest … Continue reading
September 11, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Why Is It Dangerous for Pet Pigeons to Free Fly?
Why Is It Dangerous for Pet Pigeons to Free Fly? All birds should be hatched wild and live and fly free but unfortunately many don’t. Whether they are our pets because they are domestic or because they are rescued from … Continue reading
August 22, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Book Launch: Woot!
Guest Post by Janice Lipsky I am very pleased to announce the launch of my pet project. It’s been many years in the making, inspired by my muse: a racing pigeon named “Woot.” I was also inspired by our Palomacy … Continue reading
August 22, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Worth Every Penny (and Freddie Too!!)
Guest Post by Emma Thomson It all started when I decided to take the stairs instead of the elevator. I had parked in my apartment complex’s underground parking garage and was walking up the stairs to my place. On the … Continue reading
August 15, 2018
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Jill McMurchy I care for a sweet disabled dove named Jingle. He’s not the first disabled bird I’ve cared for. I’ve had the privilege of caring for a few birds that people who don’t know these birds … Continue reading
July 4, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on 4 Ways to Get Involved With Palomacy Pigeon & Dove Adoptions
Guest post by Cara Benson Did you know that Palomacy has rescued over 800 pigeons and doves in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2007? Without the work of our organization, these birds would have been euthanized. Even in the animal-friendly … Continue reading
June 29, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pigeon racing has a cruel, ugly side. Don’t allow it in Chicago
SEE VICTORY UPDATE BELOW Reprinted with permission from Katie-Anne O’Neil The Hardest-Working Paper in America Friday, June 29, 2018 Pigeon racing has a cruel, ugly side. Don’t allow it in Chicago About 100 pigeons were abandoned in a parking … Continue reading
May 25, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pigeon “Racing” Hurts Birds, Palomacy Helps Them
Guest Post by Cynthia Bardouka-Large This is what “self-rescue” looks like. These lucky, smart domestic racing pigeons sought help from kind-hearted strangers. Palomacy works tirelessly to find forever homes for these birds. Click here to support our work. Interested in … Continue reading
May 7, 2018
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on The Luci Fancypants Project
Guest Post by Kyra Richter There are no words to express the awe and gratitude I feel for the many people who contributed to the Kickstarter campaign for Luci’s book. They, each and every one of them, helped make what … Continue reading