About Us

Olive's Place Dove & Pigeon Sanctuary Inc is a 501c3 nonprofit near Tulsa, Oklahoma.   

Donations:  paypal.me/olivesplacesanctuary

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/olivesplacesanctuary/

Instagram: @olives_place

Email:  canvasdove@gmail.com - Please scroll through this page for answers before contacting!

Current Status 

Intakes are limited to ONLY pigeons who are either older (10+) or wild pigeons who are unable to return to the wild. We are permanently closed to doves except elders (20+ with signs of age). Olive's Place is fully committed to providing top notch environments and care, and that can only happen when birds have plenty of space and we're not stretched too thin. Thankyou for respecting these limits so that we can focus on the residents in our care. We are always happy to consult with other rescuers on specific pigeon/dove cases, but we don't keep a current list of other resources - so please check local vets, rehabbers, animal groups, etc for options.

I found a bird. What do I do?

Visit the Bird Help Basics page for help with a found bird

Olive's Place DOES NOT maintain a referral list, so please do not contact us to ask about other resources. Local pet groups may be able to suggest pigeon- and dove-friendly vets or rescues.  Pigeon-specific Facebook groups can suggest networking options nationwide. Please do ask questions and verify what will happen to birds you drop off with rehabbers, veterinarians, or organizations - pigeons especially are often euthanized as they are not native species, and many shelters are not equipped or trained to accommodate birds.  

Rehoming

When requesting a placement, send photos (required) and list all information you have about the bird, including: age, gender, health conditions, known history, etc.  Also include your general location and confirm that you are willing to transport the bird to meet in the Sand Springs Oklahoma area. Intakes are limited to ONLY pigeons who are either older (10+) or wild pigeons who are unable to return to the wild. We are permanently closed to doves except elders (20+ with signs of age). 

When rehoming birds, please exercise due diligence to ask questions and thoroughly investigate potential placements.  People use pigeons in very cruel ways, such as cutting their wings and using them to train hunting dogs - and of course they won't be honest about their intentions.  People also use them for ceremonial "dove" release, setting them loose outside even though a domesticated pigeon/dove raised in captivity has no survival skills. We do not vouch for any homes or other rescues, and it is up to the owner to determine safe placement.

If you want to include Olive's Place in your estate planning to arrange placement for your pet doves/pigeons, contact us to ask about future space - do not designate Olive's Place as caretaker of your birds without pre-approval and a written agreement.

Placing birds into our care transfers responsibility and guardianship/ownership of the birds to Olive's Place.  We reserve the sole right to make all decisions for the health and safety of the birds.

Care Guides:

care information for DOVES 

care information for PIGEONS 

Our History

Founder/director Ashley has a life-long love for birds and spent over a decade as a volunteer wildlife rehabber. She started the sanctuary upon realizing that pigeons and doves are often excluded from shelters, farmed animal sanctuaries, and parrot-centered bird rescues - and they don't always get help via wildlife rehab.  Olive's Place was named after a special dove, and created to dedicate resources to these underserved and very deserving birds.  

Our Mission

Olive's Place was founded to provide a safe haven for pigeons and doves, especially those with extra needs. Pigeons are descended from domesticated birds and thrive in captivity with an aviary flock environment. They are incredibly resilient and cope well with disabilities when provided modifications. Every bird here is treated as an important individual, and receives personalized attention and a high standard of care. While there are more birds in need than we have the capacity to take in, we have committed to offering the best quality of life possible, providing our flock with plenty of space, clean enclosures, good food, and medical care. We will always help as many birds as we can while maintaining sustainability. A core element of the mission is also to inspire admiration for these birds and encourage micro-sanctuaries and rescuers to help doves and pigeons.

Can I visit?

Olive's Place is operated for the well-being of the birds who live here. As a sanctuary and private residence, it is not open to the public. 

Can I help?

Donate directly -  paypal.me/olivesplacesanctuary

Learn more about what the sanctuary needs and view our How You Can Help page 

Buy Art / Help Birds - Shop the online gallery

What We Don't Do

Olive's Place is specialized ONLY for pigeons and doves. It is an independent entity not affiliated formally with other organizations or individuals, and does not receive public funding. We work solely on behalf of the birds we serve.

We do not rehabilitate wildlife or give advice about other animals. 

We are unable to search for and catch birds. 

We do not purchase, sell, breed, or ship birds.