By Elizabeth Young | Founder & executive director
Did you know that Palomacy rescues not only domestic pigeons and doves but unreleasable ferals too?
When Emerald found a broken-winged feral Rock pigeon, she brought her home to her small boat, named her Borealis and began searching for rescue help. But Borealis' wing was badly damaged and with the likelihood of ever being able to fly again nearly nil, the chance of releasability was very low and euthanasia was the best even pigeon-friendly wildlife rescues could offer. But Borealis wanted to live and Emerald was determined to save her. Luckily, Emerald found Palomacy and, thanks to your support, we were able to say Yes to saving Borealis' life. The injuries to her elbow and shoulder joints mean the wing is irrepairable and Borealis won't fly again but pigeons are brilliantly adaptable and she is very happy now fostered in our Special Needs aviary, keeping company with Jacob and Athena, Freddy and Penny, Bearice and Waffle and making friends with a new pigeon named Flip.
Flip is a little feral Rock pigeon with a special feather updo who at some point survived stringfoot entanglement but lost one foot and a toe to the injuries. When found on a stormy spring morning in Washington Square Park, Flip was soaked to the skin, skinny, weak, grounded and wearing a homemade prosthetic glued to his stump, a sort of badge of kindness that someone made for him. Flip was taken to San Francisco Animal Care & Control but he was feeling lousy. Flip wasn't eating and they contacted Palomacy for help. And again, thanks to your support, we were able to say Yes to saving Flip. With a little TLC and surrounded by lots of inspiring pigeons, Flip is regaining his strength, putting on weight and making new friends. His prosthetic fell off and he's managing well on his own little peg leg. The other day, Flip and Borealis shared a carrier on their trip to our avian vet partners- Medical Center for Birds, and they got along great all day. It's too soon to say but they may be heading towards a romance.
What is certain is that these two brave little birds have a safe and happy future now, thanks to you!
Thank You for supportng Palomacy! You are making a life-saving, compassion-creating difference.
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