New Years message from the Executive Director With the New Year fast approaching we wish to thank all of our Sponsors, Donors and Volunteers from near and far who have contributed in so many ways helping us to keep the doors and services open to the general public. It is only because of your […]
Yes our new Christmas cards are here, visit our Shelter and purchase your greeting cards for your family and friends, we have four cards to choose from. So bring some animal cheer to this festive season, the sale of these cards assist with our Shelter expenses.
Thanks for supporting your local Humane Society and making a difference in the lives of animals around the Islands of The Bahamas.
The Bahamas Humane Society recognizes Mrs Ruth Cleare and Mrs Betty Sands for their many years of dedicated services as volunteer members of our Annual Thanksgiving Ball Comittee. Lt-Rt Mrs Ruth Cleare, BHS Executive director Stephen Turnquest, Ball Chairman Mrs Saskia D’Aguilar and Mrs Betty Sands
Suzanne Black received her B_humane award at The BHS Annual Thanksgiving Ball 12th November, it was in recognition of her many years of rescuing sick and injured animals found on the streets, also reporting complaints of cruelty and assisting the Humane Society where ever necessary.
Ms Black is seen accepting her award from Lt BHS Executive Director Stephen Turnquest, Rt Hon Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette
This is now the time to make your donations to The Shelter or Foster a Shelter animal. The Bahamas Humane Society would like to encourage you to make a gift donation, this would help keep the animals in the adoption kennels happy and excited, making their stay with us over the Christmas Holiday one to be enjoyed.
If you are not able to adopt one of these lovely animals then make their Christmas experience in our kennels one they will always remember.
Please give as your means allow. (click PayPal or make cheque payable to Bahamas Humane Society, P.O.Box N-242) Give early and make a difference in the life of one animal.
Special thanks to Joanne and Christian for once again coming to the aid of the animals at our Shelter. We have for sometime needed more space to keep the many surrendered kittens healthy and happy while waiting on suitable homes. Christian Augagneur took up the challenge to build an outdoor area on to the Kitten Surrender room, this will allow the kittens more space to live, eat and play, making them much more social with persons looking to adopt them.
The Animals, Volunteers and Staff would like to say Many Thanks to Joanne and Christian.
We are also looking for donations of toys and other play items to outfit this Kitten area with, please donate generously (click PayPal or drop off at the Shelter)
Please if you notice your animal is missing from your premises, do not wait for them to show up but, report them missing at the Bahamas Humane Society or local Veterinary Clinics, this will re-unite them with you faster and relieve stress from both you and your Pet.
Happy November, everyone!
I hope you and your animals all had a safe Halloween. Please remember to continue to keep your pets secure as the firecrackers will continue to be about until Guy Fawkes on Saturday, November 5th.
On Saturday, November 5th, the first-ever foster dog/puppy Meet & Greet will be held at Green Parrot (Nassau side). The event begins at 1 p.m. and will give people the opportunity to meet the BHS, BAARK and Stray Busters animals that are currently in foster homes and looking for forever homes. Some drink sales profits will go to the BHS. Please come out and join us!
Free adoptions for adult dogs and cats has been extended to Sunday, November 6th. If you or anyone you know is looking for a four-footed addition to their home, please come in and adopt. This has been a successful promotion so far with 13 adult dogs and 10 adult cats being adopted over this past weekend. Link to Kim Aranha’s article on adopting adult dogs: http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/the-pet-pages/The_Stage_is_set___Adopt_an_Adult_Dog18533.shtml
Volunteers are needed for the BHS table at the Jollification. Friday November 18th, 6 p.m.to 9 p.m.; Saturday November 19th, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday November 20th, noon to 5 p.m. If you are able to assist for an hour or two or more, please reply to this email or call the Shelter at 323-5138 and speak to Linda or Donna.
Don’t forget the Ball on the 12th and the Cole’s of Nassau Fashion Show on the 22nd.
The BHS would like to extend a thank you to Solomon’s for donating a SkyWater machine to our Shelter. This machine takes the moisture from the air and turns it into drinkable water, hopefully saving us several water bottles’ worth a year. Thank you, Solomon’s!
Christmas Mini-Camp! The dates have been set. December 19th, 20th, and 21st. 9 a.m. to noon each day. Be sure to register early!
Did you know? Ticks are not insects. Ticks have eight legs as an adult and two body segments, whereas insects have six legs as an adult and three body segments. Ticks are arachnids, as are chiggers, spiders and mites.
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Linda Gill-Aranha
