NOTICE 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.  We want to assure the public the following: 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.

There are other standards to which all agree. We invite you to read them at the following page:  Professional Standards We also invite you to visit one of the many members of our society and ask any questions that you may have about White Dove Releases.  Members will be happy to provide a tour of their loft so that you can meet the birds.  A white dove release is beautiful event!

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Purpose of the Society

The International White Dove Society is dedicated to the worldwide promotion of White Dove Businesses as a profession, with continued education through a quarterly JOURNAL covering news and up-to-date articles on all aspects of white doves,  and public awareness via a DIRECTORY of white dove businesses worldwide.

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