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The Bahamas
Humane Society
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The Oldest Charity in the Bahamas |
| Founded in 1924, the Bahamas Humane Society is the oldest charity in the Bahamas and was originally called the Dumb Friends League.
It is affiliated to numerous international organisations, including the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA). |
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PO Box N242 Chippingam
Tel: 325 6742
After-hours emergencies:
323 5138
Clinic Hours: Mon - Fri: 8.00 to 11.00am & 3pm to 5pm
Closed Sundays |
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| It is the only humane organisation in the Caribbean to hold membership of the Standards of Excellence Program sponsored by the American Humane Association of which it has been a member since 1989.
Services
The BHS employs two full- donations and fund-raising time veterinarians and events, including an annual: maintains an animal hospital ball and raffle.
It offers a 24 hour emergency ambulance service and provides care for
sick, injured and abandoned animals.
Trained BHS inspectors investigate cases
of cruelty to animals.
Facilities and Staff
The BHS operates from modem facilities, which were officially opened in 1998 and include a new treatment centre and grooming services. Around a dozen full-time staff are assisted by a number of volunteers. There are12 members of the Board of Directors.
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Funding
Whilst the clinic generates some funds, the BHS is largely dependent
on donations and fund raising events, including a ball and raffle.
Sponsorship is warmly welcomed.
We Provide
 | Medical treatment |
| Hospitalisation |
| Emergency Ambulance
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| Boarding facilities |
| Care for sufferring
and abandoned animals |
| Investigation into
cases of cruelty to animals |
| The wonderful
opportunity to adopt a homeless animal |
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Adopt a Pet Come and choose the companion you feel will be right for you, and fill in an application form. Well talk to you about your needs and help you make the right choice.
The fee for adopting a dog is only $40, for a puppy $30, for a cat $20 and for a kitten $15. These fees include the cost of spaying or neutering your new pet, and we ask you to bring your puppy or kitten back to us for this to be done.
(All mature dogs and cats will already have been spayed or neutered by the time you take them home)
When you adopt a pet from us you can be sure that it has been well looked-after while in our care and is in good health and condition. It's well known that a pet can take the stress out of your life. So delay no longer. Come and see if we have the right companion for you.
Teaching Tomorrows Animal Lovers
The fate of tomorrow's four-legged friends is in the hands of today's children, and to ensure that they learn the right respect for all creatures--and for the law which protects them-the BHS goes into local schools to make them aware that it is wrong to ill-treat any animal and that there is a penalty to pay if anyone is caught doing so.
How Can You Help
| Report any cases of animal cruelty that you witness. Gall 325 6742 |
| Bring any suffering animals you find to the BHS for care |
| Volunteer to help the BHS. Gall 325 6742 to find out how you can help us help animals. |
Stray or Dead Animals
The BHS is not responsible for the collection of stray or dead animals. Stray animals are the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, while the Department of Environmental Health Services deals with dead animals.
| Ministry of
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Canine Control Unit |
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325-1173 |
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| Department of
Environmental Health Services |
322-4546 |
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| Inspector Turnquest of
the Bahamas Humane Society said "We were
founded in 1924 to promote kindness towards
animals, reduce unnecessary suffering and foster
responsible animal ownership. The Bahamas
Humane Society and the animals wish to thank
Bahamas Gateway for allowing us to be a part of
their wonderful website."
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