There has been a recent publication of a column in DEAR ABBY that contained some misinformation concerning White Dove Releases and the safety of the birds.  We appreciate that people are concerned about the well-being of white doves, but no one cares more for their well-being than their owners and the people that have raised and trained them to be the special performers that they are. 

You can be assured:

• We release only well-trained, well-cared-for, WHITE DOVES from white racing pigeon stock. These are also known as Rock Doves or Columba livia.  These birds return home safely!  They love to fly and have been bred and trained to be used over and over.  Our birds live for up to 10 plus years, performing in many many releases over their lifetime.

• We release doves out-of-doors during daylight hours and never release birds if the conditions become unsafe due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. 

• We do not release birds beyond a range that they are able to safely fly.

• We use only well trained birds for releases.

• While birds are being held for display, we assure that they are in baskets that are large enough to be comfortable and safe.  The baskets or cages will be kept in safe areas, not too hot or too cold.