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Baark! (Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness) have been busy so far in 2015; Fundraising at their exciting new ‘Carnivale Night’ event and putting the money to work with their spay\/neuter and education projects, creating cleaner, safer and more responsible communities in the Bahamas.<\/p>\n
To reduce the risks of Canine Distemper which was widespread in 2014, Baark! is also providing free vaccinations for dogs before their spay\/neuter surgeries.<\/p>\n CLICK POSTERS TO ENLARGE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Education on animal welfare comes in tandem with the spay\/neuter and is of utmost importance to the program\u2019s success. Baark! has already held two interactive kids camps at the Bahamas Humane Society, the first for 14 children from Gambier Primary School, ranging in age from 4 to 11 and the second for 23 Grade Three students from Adelaide Primary School.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is hoped by running these camps we are creating and cultivating\u00a0 animal ambassadors in the various Nassau communities\u201d said education co-ordinator Shelley Hardman \u201cWith all the cruelty and neglect that we witness on a regular basis, not just towards animals but also amongst people,\u00a0 we are trying to create a future generation of compassionate individuals who are capable of great empathy toward their fellow Bahamians and the animals they share this beautiful Island with.\u201d<\/p>\n Attendees enjoyed circus style stilt walking and juggling performances, delicious food, music from Jukebox Live Band an array of prize winning games including the fastest inflatable obstacle course time and the very popular slowest bike race”. The event was sponsored by Think Simple, Odyssey Aviation, Purina, Graham Real Estate, Happy Pets Animal Hospital and Bahamar Believe Foundation.<\/p>\n Baark’s goal each year is to provide 1,000 free or subsidized spay\/neuters. “Last year we were thrilled to exceed our goal and completed 1121 surgeries, 755 dogs and 366 cats.” said Baark! President Laura Kimble “with all of our programs in place for 2015 we are well on our way to reaching this goal once again”.<\/p>\n![\"baark-vat-relief-spay-neuter\"](\"https:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/baark-vat-relief-spay-neuter.jpg\")
<\/a>After being an integral part of Operation Potcat in January\/February where 406 cats were spayed\/neutered in just 5 days, Baark! has continued the important work to reduce the number of homeless animals on our streets through sterilization programs such as TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) and providing subsidies for low-income families with owned pets.<\/p>\n<\/a>The youngsters learn about having compassion and respect for animals and how to be responsible pet owners. This is done\u00a0 through classroom-based activities, hands-on practical encounters with the shelter animals and question and answer sessions with Inspectors and staff.<\/p>\nBaark! does not receive any government funding so rely solely on donations from supporters and their own fundraising efforts. They raised an incredible $28,000 at the first ‘Carnivale Night’ held at 1er Cru on April 17th.<\/p>\n