Pet Corner: Jane and Jessica

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - Breed: Ring Neck Doves

Age: Jane is 1 year. Jessica is 3 years.

Sex: Females

Color: Brown

Birds of a feather stick together and we’re at the Dakin Adoption Center in Springfield. We are a bonded pair who will need to go home together. Would you like a dove but only want one? Check out Josh…he flies solo!

We’re all looking for a new place to perch. That’s right! Our cooing will relax you after a long day. And…did you know that domestic doves are one of the easiest birds to care for? We tend to be hearty and don’t have a lot of the same specialized diets of our more exotic cousins. There are dove food pellets available for purchase. Of course, fresh water is essential to the health of all birds. Occasionally you can offer your doves an additional large bowl of water to bathe in. They are comical to watch while bathing...Ringnecks are generally very clean birds...You can also mist them with a light spray of water from a clean spray bottle, in place of a full bath.

Ringnecks LOVE treats! Some like to nibble on greens pinned to the bars of their cage, or eat them when chopped in a treat bowl. They also enjoy spray millet in their cages. Cornbread or whole wheat bread crumbled, are also big favorites.

Ringneck doves are sweet natured and naturally tame. Give them a day or two to settle into their new home. Talk to them and let them get used to your voice and movements. Coax them onto your finger inside the cage, and then gently take them from their cage. They will fly around the room, but will not fly for long and will settle down quickly.

Keep in mind, the cage you see them in for Pet Corner is a transport cage. It is not big enough for them to live in. We advise people adopting birds to either bring a picture of the cage or the cage itself.

Why not give us a look? The adoption counselors at Dakin can get you off to the best possible start.

Update on previous pets

Buddy – Still available

Last week’s kitten (8/20) has been adopted!

Events and Update

Our first transport of Dixie Dogs this summer arrived on Saturday and will be available for adoption on Wednesday. Ten dogs total. Five will be available in Leverett; five in Springfield.