Thank you to those who came out and supported us at the BHS/Pedigree Animal Fun Day! We saw many people and dogs at this event and a great time was had by all. The grey clouds only helped keep it cooler and kindly didn't drop much rain on us. Together you helped us raise over $7,000 for the BHS.

Thank you to the many companies who donated items and sponsored our games and mini-raffle, including Powerboat Adventures, Bahama Hand Prints, Mendoza Imports, Balduccino Fine Foods, Yellow Strawberry Beauty Salon & Spa, The Wine Lounge, Pet Heaven, Windermere Day Spa & Salon, Tambearly School, Bristol Wines & Spirits, John Bull Limited, D'Albenas Agency Ltd., One & Only Ocean Club, Caribbean Bottling Co., (Bahamas) Ltd., Insurance Company of the Bahamas Limited, Marco's Pizza, Harding-Lee & Company, Bahamian Brewery & Beverage Co., Bahama Republic, Bahamas Waste Limited, and Super Value. We couldn't have done it without you, or without all our amazing volunteers. Thank you!

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Raising over $27,000 from a spirited live auction, raffle draw and ‘fund-aneed’ donations, the inaugural Baark! (Bahamas Alliance for Animal Right sand Kindness) ‘Purple Paws’ event was a resounding success. The purple themed evening held on April 27th at The Ocean Club Estates Beach Club, was hugely anticipated and a sell out event. Upon arrival each person was given a purple bidding paddle in the shape of a paw print. Atlantis singer Alia Coley serenaded guests as they enjoyed cocktails and tasty cuisine by sunset in the stunning location.

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The weather held (mostly), and we all enjoyed an amazing time at the BHS/Pedigree Animal Fun Day this past Sunday. Thank you to the many people and companies that helped support the BHS for this day of family fun.

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Roger, one of Operation Potcake’s most moving success stories, has undergone a delicate surgery to save his paw. Now back in Nassau after accompanying Roger to Florida for the five-hour orthopaedic procedure, his rescuers are appealing to the public for help with the $5,000 medical bill.

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As the euphoria of last month's major puppylifts wanes, we find our feet being guided solidly back to earth by our normal daily routine.  Which, as always, includes a mix of mundane, shocking, or just plain sad and tragic events.  

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Nassau, Bahamas - Plans are under way for this year's Animal Fun Day, sponsored by Pedigree. This day of family fun will be held on Sunday, April 21st in the Botanical Gardens from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Does your dog have the waggiest tail? Do you and your dog look alike?

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A fire erupted at Police Headquarters yesterday afternoon a few feet from the fire services department. However, all of its fire trucks were out on call.

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The Humane Society of Grand Bahama's 28th Annual Dog Show was a great success in every way.  Despite the very chilly day, over 400 people and almost 100 dogs came out on Saturday, March 2.  
Mother Nature smiled on us and the rain held off. 

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Hello, all!
I hope you're managing to stay warm through this latest cold snap. Don't forget that your outside animals will need shelter and warm blankets to snuggle up into!

Thank you to all those who have helped support the 2013 BHumane Banner Campaign and to Lombard Odier for providing overall sponsorship. The banners will be coming down next week, and we'll let you know, those of you that bought yours, when you can pick them up.

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Get ready Grand Bahama - the 28th annual Dog Show is next Saturday, March 2nd!  Are your dogs ready?  We've changed things up a little this year to keep it fresh and fun. 

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Canadian Royal Potcake Rescue is looking for flight escorts for Rescued animals between Toronto and Bahamas. Please contact us on Facebook. We attend spay and neuter clinics and work on issues relating to the Potcakes to prevent these issues along with compassion.

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Miami, Fl -- 01/30/2013 -- Sharks are some of nature’s most sought after animals in the production world. The Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas) has long been considered as one of the oceans top predators. Perhaps that is why divers and non-divers the world over get such an exciting adrenaline packed thrill from encountering them.

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A team of 28 Atlantis aquarists, divers and veterinarians completed the transfer of a 1,110-pound manta ray from the resort's 2.7 million-gallon marine habitat back into the Atlantic Ocean as part of their renowned release and research programme.

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Paradise Island, the Bahamas - January 26th 2013 -- The Atlantis Animal Rescue Team, with the assistance of the Bahamas Department of Marine Resources (BDMR) and The Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organization (BMMRO), successfully rescued Georgie, a West Indian manatee and relocated her to the Atlantis Dolphin Cay Marine Mammal Rescue Center. Dolphin Cay is home to the only live marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation center in The Bahamas and is a member of the Bahamas Marine Mammal Stranding Network.

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PARADISE ISLAND, THE BAHAMAS (January 24, 2013) – Today at Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas, a team of 28 marine aquarists, divers and veterinarian team completed the transfer of a 1110-pound manta ray from the resort’s 2.7 million-gallon marine habitat back into the Atlantic Ocean as part of their renowned release and research program. This move marks the sixth successful manta ray release for the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited resort, whose marine husbandry practices and research have contributed greatly to the acquisition of data on this species of which little is known. Poseidon was measured at a final wingspan of over 13-feet, with a mouth opening of 22 inches.

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Art for the Parks Abaco is in support of the National Parks of Abaco and will take place over three days: Friday, 25th January, 6pm - 9pm;  Saturday, 26th January, 10am - 6pm; and Sunday, 27th January, 11am - 3pm.

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NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Close to 2,000 dogs in New Providence have been sterilised through Operation Potcake, a two-week spay and neuter initiative by the international organisation Animal Balance and the Bahamas Humane Society. And, "irresponsible" pet owners came under fire for abandoning their animals.

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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is conducted in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and the Bahamas by over 500,000 birding enthusiasts. Birds are counted in the same areas each year for one day from sunrise to sunset during the months of December and January.

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Nassau, Bahamas - Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, the Hon. Perry Christie made a very passionate speech on Friday night at Captain D's, at the Fish Fry, when addressing the volunteers who came for seven different countries to help Operation Potcake.

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Nassau, The Bahamas -- Close to 2,000 dogs in New Providence have been sterilise through Operation Potcake, a two-week spay and neuter initiative by the international organisation Animal Balance and the Bahamas Humane Society. And, "irresponsible" pet owners came under fire for abandoning their animals.

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