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
October 3, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on What Do I Do If I Find an Injured Pigeon or Dove?
What Do I Do If I Find an Injured Pigeon or Dove? If you find a pigeon or dove that needs help, pick the bird up (with your bare hands is fine, they won’t hurt you and you won’t hurt … Continue reading
September 26, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on I Live Outside the Bay Area — Can I Still Adopt?
I Live Outside the Bay Area — Can I Still Adopt? There are pigeons and doves everywhere in need of homes and Palomacy encourages local adoption. If you are out of the Northern California area, complete our online application and … Continue reading
September 2, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Just Like Cats & Dogs?
Just like cats and dogs, domestic (tame & unreleasable) pigeons wind up in animal shelters needing homes. Unlike with cats and dogs, few people know that they even exist let alone adopt them and, while all the other animals had … Continue reading
May 1, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on MickaCoo Thanks You for Your Generous Support
We are deeply touched by the kindness and generosity so many of you have shown in response to our financial challenge. Thank you for supporting MickaCoo and this work that we do. We’re still a couple thousand dollars shy of … Continue reading
April 30, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Mendocino Weekend Getaway- Bid Now! Auction Ends Sunday 5/5 at 9 PM PST
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! Details and bidding here (auction ends Sunday 5/5 at 9 PM PST). La Puerta del … Continue reading
February 1, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Added to Community Thrift Store of SF Charities!
After nearly a year on the highly competitive waiting list, Palomacy (formerly MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue) made it on to the roster of charities supported by Community Thrift Store in San Francisco. Donations of clean, gently used items made … Continue reading
December 23, 2012
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Supporters & Partners
Palomacy gratefully thanks our many supporters and partners, without whom we would never be able to do what we do.
November 14, 2012
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Just a Pigeon? Guest Blog Post by Julia Orr of SHARK
In Pennsylvania, pigeons are being used for “live pigeon shoots”; a target practice justified by disregard for pigeons as sentient beings. Every year thousands of pigeons are trapped off city streets or sold by dealers, crated and half starved so … Continue reading