December 2, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on kiersten’s Birrb Blog #1,277 | April 2022: Punky is his name-o
Guest post by kiersten stein ◦Safeway Manager calls Jill: “There’s a pigeon running wild in the parking lot!” Jill texts kiersten: “Hey. Domestic pigeon at Safeway Livermore needs rescuing. Can you help?” First Attempt – kiersten arrives armed with a … Continue reading
November 18, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pigeon on a Shelf Holiday Auction 2024
Palomacy volunteer Heather Hamilton writes, First, I want to express heartfelt gratitude on behalf of myself, Palomacy, and each and every bird whose life was saved and enriched by the work of Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions. Palomacy’s life-saving organization … Continue reading
October 3, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Honoring Hero Heather Ho(lowski)
Scroll to the bottom for October 26 Update Friends of Palomacy know that it takes an incredibly dedicated, generous flock of volunteers to do all the rescuing, healing, rehoming, educating, coaching and caring that we do to help so many … Continue reading
August 13, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pigeon Wants String Off of Her Feet
Stringfoot is the cause of much pain and suffering in pigeon flocks, and without treatment results in the loss of toes, feet or legs. Stringfoot occurs when pigeons get human generated detritus such as hair, string, fishing line or thread … Continue reading
June 12, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy 2025 Calendar Photo & Art Contest!
Palomacy THANKS, CONGRATULATES, & CELEBRATES our TOP 10 Fundraiser Photos for Calendar 2025!!! # 1 Adrienne’s Heihei @heyheiheipigeon San Jose CA # 2 Arianna’s Donut Fort Lee NJ # 3 Zanian’s Mr. & Mrs. Pigeon Wellington New Zealand # 4 … Continue reading
May 18, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Call of the Doves
Friends, you’re used to hearing from us about the incredible pigeons we rescue & rehome. Well, we also help so many doves! They are a smaller portion of our caseload & their public image is happily positive so they don’t … Continue reading
May 17, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Donate Now for Pigeon Appreciation Auction June 1-13!
Guest Post by Heather Hamilton What better way to celebrate pigeons than giving and getting treasures in Palomacy’s Summer 2024 Celebrate Pigeons! Online Auction? In honor of Pigeon Appreciation Day, Palomacy is raising funds for our feathered friends. Pigeon lovers … Continue reading
February 13, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Is Here Saying Yes…
Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions is so thankful to be here saying, Yes, we can help! Palomacy helps birds every day by assisting the confused good Samaritans, concerned bird guardians, busy shelter staff, stretched wildlife rehabbers, and virtually anyone seeking to … Continue reading
February 12, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on The ‘underbird’ no longer (Reprinted from Chicago Tribune)
The ‘underbird’ no longer: Chicago pigeon owners, enthusiasts say it’s time to see the city dwellers as a ‘symbol of beauty’ Reprinted from Chicago Tribune February 12, 2024 By Rebecca Johnson Chicago Tribune “Pigeons can ber very polarizing, but it’s … Continue reading
February 5, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on If Churchill Downs’ Onlookers Knew What Happens on the Backside
Guest Post by Sindy Harris To start the new year, Churchill Downs, the horse racing track famed for hosting the Kentucky Derby, poisoned its flock of pigeons at the racetrack with avitrol-laced corn. This is a routine practice for this … Continue reading