September 14, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Nicole Smith I have two really special foster pigeons who need homes: Baby Dion and Reggie. Both are recovering from broken wings. Pigeons make incredibly good companions. They love being inside and with their people, and they … Continue reading
September 14, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pigeon Racing in Southern Oregon is a Cruel Sport
Guest Post by Sindy Harris This past week, I was handed a racing pigeon at my Northwest Bird Club meeting in Medford. I have a sanctuary for rescued, domesticated pigeons in Jacksonville and belong to the Northwest Bird Club. A … Continue reading
September 6, 2022
by Elizabeth
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We never planned on being a worldwide provider of pigeon & dove rescuing & rehoming expertise & assistance but thanks to the power of our Palomacy Help Group, we are! We began in 2007 as a small, local volunteer-powered, charity-funded … Continue reading
August 18, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Autism Spectrum Disorder & Pigeons
Hello, I’m Jennifer Lynn and, a seamstress for Cirque du Soleil and mother to a child on the autism spectrum. My daughter has O.D.D. and ADHD. As such, she has since an early age had uncontrollable rage fits and tantrums … Continue reading
July 14, 2022
by Elizabeth
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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
June 26, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on The Face of Pigeon Racing
Guest Post by Chava Sonnier Founder & Director of Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue Virginia is a gentle soul. She enjoys napping on her favorite basket, or in your cupped palms. She relishes her pigeon seed with all the finesse of … Continue reading
May 31, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Heather Hohlowski Why the *$@# Do They Call it A Sport? The so-called “sport” of pigeon racing began more than 200 years ago, in Belgium. The racing breed of pigeons is selectively crossbred and trained, with the … Continue reading
May 6, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Rescue Hungry, injured and unable to fly, a lost racing pigeon sought help from a kind homeowner named Sandy, hanging around for days and looking at her with his big, smart eyes; shy and lonesome both at the same time. … Continue reading
April 26, 2022
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Therapy Pigeons & Why They Should Be A Thing
Guest Post by Sandy Briggs The notion of such a thing as a Therapy Pigeon is difficult to explain to someone who doesn’t know pigeons but it’s obvious to those of us who know them. Ozzie is my second pigeon. My … Continue reading
April 4, 2022
by Elizabeth
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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