My Nonprofit Reviews

February 18, 2024, was my 10 year anniversary with Sochi. He's the 800 gram, baby-seagull-looking pigeon. He showed up in my front yard during the winter Olympics held in Sochi. The Russian host had to make snow for the events. Sochi got his name because his markings looked like the landscape in Sochi.

Palomacy has been with me the entire time giving me guidance and support. I was not always easy to guide. One issue was resisting to feed pigeons on the ground, an OCD thing. I'm amazed Elizabeth Young doesn't have her eyes permanently rolled back inside her head. I think people who rescue pigeons are the most kind and compassionate people on Earth.

Every pigeon that I have met has made me fall in love. I don't need to meet in person either. So many tears shed for those pigeons that were introduced, stories shared, then they needed to leave for the Rainbow Bridge.

Please celebrate with me by loving your birds a little extra. I wish to thank all for this amazing journey. The picture is Sochi with his wife, Amica. They have been together for 9 years.

I have supported Palomacy’s mission (previously Mickacoo) since 2009. I met Elizabeth Young at an adoption fair. She brought beautiful Peppermint, a recent rescued King Pigeon who still had markings from a red permanent marker over some of his white feathers. I learned of the plight of the domestic pigeon. In 2014 Palomacy came to my aid to help a self-rescuing pigeon. A beautiful domestic pigeon came to my front yard asking for help. He was hungry and thirsty, without injury. Immediately I asked Elizabeth for assistance. She was there for me, providing guidance to me and gave me the resources to gain the knowledge I would need to care for this gorgeous, sweet bird. In 2016, a relative found a domestic pigeon on their porch. The bird was dyed purple and pink, was emaciated and dehydrated. She refused to self-feed or drink. Again, I asked Elizabeth for assistance. With her immediate guidance, the bird survived. This year we rebuilt our aviary to hold more pigeons. Surprisingly, it is easier to have a flock of pigeons than a couple. It is enjoyable to relax and watch their interactions. These birds deserve respect and compassion. Unfortunately, there are too many suppliers from releasing, racing and other exploitive sporting activities that place these poor birds in harm’s way. I am grateful for Palomacy and their tireless work to help the birds and educate people who foster and adopt them.

I am a long-time supporter of Palomacy and have two rescued pigeons. Although I have bird knowledge, I have no experience with rehabilitation.

Last week, my aunt and uncle in Yuba City found a pigeon on their front porch window ledge. They called shelters in the area and couldn't find any that would help this bird. In fact, one suggested they put the bird back outside so it could fly home. They kept me posted and sent a picture. This pigeon had been dyed purple and pink.

I brought the pigeon home that evening. Elizabeth guided me on how to get the bird to drink and eat. It only weighed 152 grams. I had to feed the bird by hand. I repeated before work and at noon. When I arrived home that evening, there were signs the bird was self-feeding.

The pigeon has been named Jo Jo after my aunt who just passed away July 5th. In one week, it has gained 51 grams and I am confident it will make a full recovery.

Elizabeth and Palomacy are the most ethical, devoted, knowledge and helpful non-profit. They are the only organization who is willing to take on an unrelenting workload of the domestic pigeons who are released and unable to survive on their own.

Jo Jo should never have been dyed or released. There are monsters amongst us who think nothing of releasing these gentle, sweet birds to their doom. Luckily the pigeons have Palomacy. Still, there is an enormous need for financial help to pay vet bills, outreach to educate the public, and find foster and forever homes for the many injured birds that find their way to Palomacy.

Many thanks to Elizabeth for her tireless devotion to the pigeons.