Rescue Doves
Rescue Doves
June 23, 2005Posted By weddings
More articles on the Weddings topic: Wedding News
Animal Rescuers in Monterey, California are being called on more and more to rescue and find homes for doves, and the SPCA is worried about the reasons behind the spike.
The doves in question are more than likely released at wedding ceremonies in the area.
The beach is not a normal habitat for the Eurasian collared dove, but it is a common area for weddings. People assume that the birds will be OK, but that is not always the case. Frequently, the rescued doves have been attacked by other animals or are starving and too weak to fly.
Releasing doves at weddings is quite popular, and there is a solution to this problem. Bay Area Doves in San Jose provides birds specifically for weddings - but their birds are not doves. They use a white strand of homing pigeons that are more likely to be able to survive freely in the local wilderness.
Wings of Love in New York also uses pigeons and they also say that their pigeons are prettier than doves. They do have customers who demand doves, but they refuse to comply with such requests because of the danger the birds will be in.
Knowing what will most certainly happen to doves really puts a damper on a wedding. Most professional release companies have policies in place and a good deal of knowledge regarding the local habitats. Many small or home based businesses do not. It certainly is worth asking a few questions about what is to be released and seeking advice on breeds from multiple sources.
