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
June 29, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on On Volunteering… and Working
Epic, inspiring bird rescue hero Michelle posted this to Mickaboo‘s list serve & I love it so much that I want to share it with you. Thank you, Michelle! Guest Post by Michelle Yesney CEO Retired, Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue … 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
April 4, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Baby Bella
Baby homing pigeon Bella was bred for “dove release” but “set free” because of her/his black feathers & splayed legs. (See The Truth About Dove Releases & learn about culled pigeons*.) The helpless, two-week old nestling was left in a park and … 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 28, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on The Case for Pigeons by Rick Schubert
Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Reprinted here with permission November 9, 2018 The Case for Pigeons Specific Species By Rick Schubert, Director Why do we bother to rehabilitate non-native wildlife species like pigeons? The rock dove, or “rodo” as we call … 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
December 10, 2021
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Aileen’s Doubling Your Donation with a $10,000 Match!
1/17/22 Update: WE DID IT!!! Thank you all so very much for making our year end fund appeal successful, for helping us to raise $10,290 AND to earn Aileen’s $10,000 match for a total of $20,290! THANK YOU! 12/21/21 Update: … Continue reading