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Doberman Looking for a New Home!
Humane Society seeks home for Doberman Robin
Humane Society seeks home for Doberman Robin
THE Bahamas Humane Society is trying to find a home for a very friendly Doberman named Robin.
She was terribly treated by her former owners, who hacked off one of her ears, used her for breeding and then abandoned her to starve.
Robin, who vets think is about three years old, has been living at a good foster home since being rescued and is recovering well.
But her foster parents are leavi...
Beneath the Waves’ summer camp inspires young Bahamians to become stewards of the environment
Beneath the Waves’ summer camp inspires young Bahamians to become stewards of the environment
While the waters near Great Exuma are renowned for their unmatched beauty, last weekend, more than 40 students spent a day with Beneath the Waves learning the deeper value of the marine ecosystems that surround their islands and act as a bedrock for the Bahamian economy and way of life.
Skin and allergy problems in dogs
Skin and allergy problems in dogs
By Basil Sands
AS A veterinarian, the most common medical complaint we see in dogs is skin or ear related. Unlike humans who react to allergens with nasal symptoms, dogs react with skin problems. Their problems may range from poor coat texture or length, to itching and chewing, to hot spots and self-mutilation.
Allergies may also play a major role in chronic ear infection because the ear is a co...
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...
'We must have independent body to probe corruption'
'We must have independent body to probe corruption'
A GOVERNANCE reformer yesterday echoed calls for the establishment of an independent body to vet matters of alleged corruption as the Michelle Reckley case has failed to be heard in the courts.
Pet Food Institute and BAARK support Dannottage Estates Neighborhood Association's "Love Your Pet Day"
Pet Food Institute and BAARK support Dannottage Estates Neighborhood Association's "Love Your Pet Day"
On a hot and breezy summer day in Nassau, Bahamas pet care groups partnered with a community to make the lives of pets and those who call them their best friends a little bit better. The event in the park was organized by the Dannottage Estates Neighbourhood Association.
Humane Society opens animal clinic two-plus years after Dorian
More than two years after Hurricane Dorian, Humane Society of Grand Bahama (HSGB) veterinarian Dr. De'Yanze Hanna and his assistants were finally able to return to a spacious, fully functional, $160,000 clinic to treat their furry patients.
Bank Supports Bahamas Humane Society’s Year-Round Kindness
Around the world, individuals and organizations recently observed a theme that the Bahamas Humane Society (BHS) personifies every day. From the first to the seventh of this month, during 'Be Kind to Animals' week, persons were given an extra nudge to acknowledge and appreciate efforts made to ensure animal safety.
Bahamian software company develops custom COVID-19 testing portal for Doctors Hospital
On March 3, Doctors Hospital launched their new COVID-19 Testing Portal, a custom app designed by Bahamian software development firm Plato Alpha. The new portal centralizes test scheduling, payment, and patient history in one seamless platform.
"This new software will help us increase efficiencies by automating many of our back-office operational tasks," said Doctors Hospital Results Manager Sh...