March 8, 2014
by Elizabeth
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Guest Blog Post by Jean Getsi, Creator of Lovey Dovey Birdhouses Jean has generously donated two Lovey Dovey Birdhouses to MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue to sell as fundraisers. $45 + shipping for each and all proceeds benefit MickaCoo! Comment … Continue reading
February 11, 2014
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Linda Press Wulf I was never very interested in birds. I love dogs, I dream of galloping on my own horse, I bonded with my future husband over rabbits, we have fostered kittens. But birds don’t have … Continue reading
December 14, 2013
by Ingrid
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In memoriam … written and photographed by Ingrid Taylar ———————————— First there was Blue. She came to us from the great blue, the wild blue, as blue as Lightin’ Slim, singing pigeon blues, not Rooster Blues. She came on banded … Continue reading
December 10, 2013
by Elizabeth
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MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue joined in with our big sister parrot rescue Mickaboo’s big annual Holiday Party again this year and we had a wonderful time AND we earned over $1600 for the pigeons and doves! Thank you for … Continue reading
November 27, 2013
by Elizabeth
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MickaCoo was treated to the pleasure of a special XY Unlimited concert generously hosted by Mission Alchemy Event Space on 11/23/13. It was great fun, wonderful music, amazing company and we were truly touched to be so honored. We are thrilled … Continue reading
October 14, 2013
by Elizabeth
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Do you know the legend of SUPER Dovee? In 2009, I received an email seeking help. It said, “I’m trying to find a loving home for Dovee, a white pigeon I have in my bathtub in Pacifica, CA.” And that … Continue reading
September 19, 2013
by Elizabeth
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Ava and Jenny are my adopted pigeons. Both of their rescue stories have been chronicled here before. Recently, however, Ava had an adventure that I would like to tell you about as a cautionary tale. We recently moved to Brisbane, … Continue reading
August 16, 2013
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Christine Housel One lovely fall day in 2012, a coworker and I took a stroll on the trail behind our office. We’re lucky to work with the Florida Park Service, in a building nestled in one of … Continue reading
May 8, 2013
by Elizabeth
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MickaCoo was honored to be included in Leftovers Home Consignment 4th Anniversary Celebration May 4-5, 2013. Owner Kelly Hensley and her amazing staff baked many dozens of delicious cupcakes (from scratch!) which they sold in support of pigeon and dove … Continue reading
April 30, 2013
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Introducing MickaCoo’s New Bird Health Care Coordinator!
It is with great pride and happiness that I introduce MickaCoo’s volunteer Bird Health Coordinator Zoe Martell (pictured here with her rescued friend Slayer)! While, and because, most shelters still consider euthanasia as the first choice for injured and/or ill … Continue reading