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.

Emma Clifford, director of Animal Balance said the only way to combat the high numbers of street dogs is through an aggressive spay and neuter programme. Animal Balance organises high volume spay and neuter campaigns on islands around the world. They help the local government, animal organisations,  and the