March 16, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What’s Pigeon Racing?
Unfortunately, pigeon racing is a hobby that is deadly to the birds used. Racing hobbyists strive to selectively breed or purchase champions. They control every aspect of care in an effort to increase their chances of winning. Pigeon racers then … Continue reading
January 26, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Loves My Mutt Poster Program!
Donate $250 to Palomacy and Pet Food Express’ My Mutt Program will send a pro to photograph your pet and display the poster! Pet Food Express, with 54 stores located throughout California, is one of the country’s leading independent pet food and … Continue reading
November 30, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Art Auction to Benefit MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue
Thanks to the talent and generosity of Tulsa artist, bird rescuer and MickaCoo supporter Ashley Dietrich, you can bring the exquisite beauty of these portraits into your home while also helping the birds they honor. We are offering these signed … Continue reading
October 31, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Reaching Out
In order to find great homes for domestic pigeons, we have to get the word out about them. When we started helping pigeons get adopted, there was no awareness that these birds were even in the shelters, let alone how … Continue reading
January 30, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Helping Animal Shelters to Help Pigeons & Doves
I’m sorry to say that the animal shelters in the San Francisco Bay Area used to routinely kill domestic (unreleasable) pigeons rather than place them with adopters. The birds weren’t named or socialized by volunteers, their profiles weren’t posted online, … Continue reading
January 30, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on 2014 Year of the Pigeon!
You can well imagine how excited we were to receive this E-mail: Hello MickaCoo!Pigeon Monologues is planning a year-long campaign to make 2014 “The Year of the Pigeon” to spread awareness and raise funds for pigeon, rescue, care and rehabilitation. … Continue reading
December 19, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Mendocino Weekend Getaway! Auction Benefits MickaCoo!
Spend a wonderful (discounted!) weekend in a gorgeous home on the cliffs of the spectacular Mendocino Coast AND all proceeds benefit MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue! (auction ends Friday 12/27 at 9 PM PST). View from Roman Tub La Puerta del … Continue reading
November 20, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Buy MickaCoo 2014 Calendars & Help Birds!
We had a wonderful year knowing 32 of our supporters had their MickaCoo 2013 Calendar proudly displayed in locations all around the world! We’d love to sell 100 this year! Cost is $20 each (plus postage for shipping) and $10 … Continue reading
November 12, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Help Design MickaCoo’s 2014 Calendar!
Please select your favorite 13 photos (only) by clicking on and then commenting on your favorite photos in this album! And please- share YOUR great photos of rescued pigeons & doves to be considered as well! Hurry! The deadline is … Continue reading
October 25, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on How Do Pigeons’ Feet Get Injured?
How Do Pigeons’ Feet Get Injured? Anyone who watches urban pigeons has probably noticed birds with injured or missing toes and feet. One of the most common problems that feral pigeons have is something we call “stringfoot.” Pigeons need twigs, … Continue reading