February 25, 2020
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on EMERGENCY RESCUE FOR 23 “LIBERATED” KING PIGEONS
On Sunday, February 23rd, someone bought at least 23 domestic King pigeons from a live poultry market and then, thinking they could survive if “set free”, let them all go in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Fortunately for the 20 … Continue reading
February 19, 2020
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on San Damiano’s Aviary: In the Spirit of St. Francis
This incredible life-saving aviary resulted from the learning moment of an innocent but misguided plan to include a “dove release” at San Damiano’s Blessing of the Animals Fair on October 5th, 2019. Lindsay Wildlife Experience, responding to an invitation to … Continue reading
January 9, 2020
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Article reposted from “The Mickaboo Bird Rescue Companion” By Shauna Hill Mickaboo is often contacted about taking in birds whose owners are unable to care for them. A takeaway from this story would be a reminder to plan for your … Continue reading
December 24, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Marian’s Flock & Angel Angela
Spoiler Alert: This is an amazing, happy story of kindness and generosity. Marian has been a volunteer bird rehabber for 36 years. She has helped doves, pigeons, songbirds, corvids, waterbirds, raptors and parrots in Modesto, Sacramento, Fairfield and beyond. Marian … Continue reading
November 25, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy’s Incredibly Helpful Help Group
I cannot overstate how incredibly helpful our Palomacy Help Group is! It is a huge help to me and so many others each and every day. It is where I refer everyone who wants, needs or offers help. This amazing … Continue reading
October 23, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Mascoorade! Celebrating 12 Years of Palomacy
Wow! What an incredible Mascoorade Party! We had such a wonderful time flocking with so many amazing people- human and avian! We reunited with friends from the past, we met our social media friends IRL, we snorgled and loved and … Continue reading
October 4, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Bloom Wants You to Know…
Bloom wants you to know how grateful she is that you saved her! Today pigeon child Bloom is two months old, safe, sassy, happy and loved in a wonderful foster home. She is healing and growing and looking forward to a … Continue reading
September 18, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Partnering for Impact: Jameson’s Animal Rescue Ranch Pigeons
Monica Stevens, Jameson’s Animal Rescue Ranch co-founder & CEO writes, “We are thrilled to have a pigeon aviary and sanctuary at Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch. We look forward to sharing and educating our community about these gentle creatures who are … Continue reading
September 17, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Craig Newmark Philanthropies Funding Palomacy!
Palomacy is extremely honored to receive two grants totaling $20,010 from Craig Newmark Philanthropies in general operational support of our mission to further the rescue and adoption of domestic and unreleasable pigeons and doves. Craig Newmark, founder of Craig Newmark Philanthropies … Continue reading
September 16, 2019
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Releasing Doves at Ceremonies: Why You Shouldn’t Do It
Guest post by Michele Wellard Much has been written on the subject of white “doves” released for weddings, funerals and ceremonies and why it is not a good idea. I hope that this information is starting to reach the wedding … Continue reading