August 31, 2017
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on “But I Have Cats!” Cats & Dogs & Birds, Oh My!
Editor’s Introduction Many birds, wild, stray and pet, are killed by cats and dogs. (Stray domestic pigeons and doves are at terrible risk from pets and predators and must be brought into safety!) There is a very real risk involved … Continue reading
March 31, 2017
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on You Can Help Palomacy in All Kinds of Ways!
Did you know there are many different ways that you can help Palomacy to help the birds? Palomacy needs volunteers to help with projects, transport, aviary bird care, fostering, outreach events and more! Here are just a few of the … Continue reading
March 15, 2017
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Molly Fox and Leslie Crawford If you ever lose your pet pigeon, don’t despair. Pigeons want to be home and you just might be able to get yours back. Our shy and kind King Pigeon Guru flew … Continue reading
June 7, 2016
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Kristi Craven When I was a wedding and special occasion singer, I would often see a “dove release” as a part of the ceremony. How breathtaking and awe inspiring it was to both myself and the other … Continue reading
May 14, 2016
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Janie Krag Introduction by Elizabeth Young, Palomacy Director This is how the story began. On 5/13, I received this email from Janie: I was just referred to you by the Wildlife Center. Attached is a photo of … Continue reading
February 29, 2016
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Shimmy & Dallas: A Pigeon Love Story
When you next see a pigeon foraging for crumbs on the sidewalk, please know that most likely you are seeing another pigeon’s beloved, another pigeon’s Shimmy. Shimmy & Dallas were two big, scruffy rescued meat pigeons who loved each other deeply. … Continue reading
February 22, 2016
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on How to Choose a Cage for Pigeons or Doves
How to Choose a Cage for Pigeons or Doves If I had my way, there would be no pet pigeons or doves. They would all be wild and free. I don’t believe that birds should be domesticated, bred and used … Continue reading
February 22, 2016
by Elizabeth
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How to Care for a Rescued Pet Pigeon (for Newbies) If I had my way, there would be no pet pigeons, amazing as they are. They would all be wild and free. I don’t believe that birds should be domesticated, … Continue reading
October 29, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Fantastic Aviary Available!
An aviary like this can be yours! Thanks to a very generous donation from Virginia Donohue & Mark Klaiman of Pet Camp, Palomacy has a big, beautiful & safe Palomacy-approved aviary available for sale! (Note: A predator & rodent-proof bottom such … Continue reading
October 12, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on How to Replace Real Eggs with Fakes to Prevent Breeding
There are so many domestic (unreleasable) pigeons & doves literally dying for lack of homes that it is essential to prevent breeding. (Please rescue & adopt if you have room for more birds.) And, it’s really important to understand how … Continue reading