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1st Annual Potcake Golf Tourney Announced, Goal to raise $100,000 for BAARK
A small group of avid golfers is taking a swing at combining their love of the sport with their respect for animals – they’ve announced the first annual Potcake Golf Tournament.
“Our goal is ambitious for a tournament that has never been held before, but we aim to raise $100,000 to assist BAARK with its tireless and important work protecting and controlling the dog and cat population,”...
5th Annual BHS Photo Contest
5th Annual BHS Photo Contest
Dont miss out on a chance to win awesome prizes - Enter and show off your beautiful summer photos while supporting a great cause in the BHS Summer Fun Photography Contest sponsored by Mr. Photo and BahamasLocal!
Second House of Assembly Communication on Hurricane Dorian by Prime Minister Minnis
Following my first communication to the House last week in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, I rise to offer a second communication on response and recovery efforts. I will provide further details and information to the House next week as additional information and reporting is made by government ministries and agencies.
Operation Potcake gets under way
Operation Potcake gets under way
YESTERDAY marked the first day of Operation Potcake, the massive, island-wide spay and neuter campaign powered by the Bahamas Humane Society, BAARK, the Veterinary Medicine Association of the Bahamas, local volunteers, vets and helpers...
Fighting for his dream
Fighting for his dream
Prior to his ninth grade year in high school, no one would have described Kimal Brown as academically bright.? Actually, he readily admits to doing just enough so he wouldn't suffer the degradation of having to attend summer school.? The impetus that got him on the path to "buckle up" in school was not his love of education, but a deep-rooted desire to "get out of hell."
Animal Control Bill Debate Contribution - Minister Larry Cartwright
I am delighted to be afforded the opportunity to propose the second reading of a
BILL FOR AN ACT TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE DOG LICENSE
ACT;
TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PENAL CODE IN
CONNECTION WITH THE CONTROL AND REGULATION OF DOGS,
Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits Lends Support to Our Four-Legged Friends
Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits reprised its role as a major sponsor of the Annual Baark Golf Tournament this year.
How to bring awareness to locals in Bahamas about Nassau Carriage Horses (we realize we are not the first to try to help make change)
The living conditions of the Bahamas licensed carriage horses is appalling and the Ministry of Tourism should be embarrassed.
Pet Food Institute: don’t give a dog a bone
Pet Food Institute: don’t give a dog a bone
In the minds of many, dogs and bones just belong together. Their compatibility has been entrenched in the likes of nursery rhymes and Saturday morning cartoons. But contrary to those long-held beliefs, cooked bones can present serious health complications for dogs and cats.
Pet Food Institute warns hotter temps increase danger of heartworm, urges aggressive mosquito control
Pet Food Institute warns hotter temps increase danger of heartworm, urges aggressive mosquito control
Those record-breaking temps driving folks to beaches, pools and open fountains to cool off aren’t just impacting people – they’re posing a danger to pets by ramping up the spread and speed of heartworm infection.
Now the Pet Food Institute (PFI), a trade association dedicated to helping dogs and cats live long and healthy lives, says what many pet owners fail to realize is that sweltering...