{"id":33614,"date":"2013-03-27T10:40:03","date_gmt":"2013-03-27T14:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/?p=33614"},"modified":"2013-04-10T22:39:40","modified_gmt":"2013-04-11T02:39:40","slug":"baark-returns-to-andros-for-spayneuter-clinic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/2013\/03\/baark-returns-to-andros-for-spayneuter-clinic","title":{"rendered":"Baark! Returns To Andros For Spay\/Neuter Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Local Animal Welfare Charity Baark! spays and neuters 101 dogs and cats in Mangrove Cay<\/strong>
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Baark!\u2019s (Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness) outreach to the Family Islands continued with the most recent clinic being held in Mangrove Cay, Andros on the 15th-17th of March 2013. On the heels of extremely successful \u201cOperation Potcake\u201d in January this year, Baark! extended it\u2019s efforts to host a low cost spay and neuter clinic in Little Harbour, Mangrove Cay.<\/p>\n

During Operation Potcake, Mr. Lionel Rolle of Mangrove Cay approached Baark volunteers about the animal overpopulation in Mangrove Cay and asked for assistance.\u00a0 Following the success of previous Baark! clinics in Fresh Creek and Cargill Creek, Andros, traveling south to Mangrove Cay was a perfect fit to Baark!\u2019s continued efforts in Andros.<\/p>\n

Rick Goodlander, an Andros resident, shared, \u201cIt is so great putting together these clinics and seeing the community members partnering with Baark! by donating accommodation, lunches, transport and a clinic site.\u00a0 People who had their pets spayed or neutered contributed what they could afford towards the costs\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"The goal of 60 sterilizations was impressively exceeded.\u00a0 Dr. Dorsett of Nassau Pet Clinic was extremely pleased with the results, \u201cIn total we spayed and neutered 101 dogs and cats. A combination of stray and owned pets\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 One of the positive impacts of spay and neuter clinics is the educational benefits.\u00a0\u00a0 Dr. Smith of Marathon Pet Clinic, \u201cPeople spend a lot of time with us at the clinic, observing what we do.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s great when the kids of the community come down and check out what is going on. It is an opportunity for them to learn about animal care and having compassion towards dogs and cats.\u201d<\/p>\n

Captain Joshua Green of Mangrove Cay, who adopted a puppy that we had found over the weekend told us, \u201cwatching you guys throughout the weekend, and seeing the love you all have for the animals has changed my point of view.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 He also thanked us for coming to help the community and the people in the community, saying, \u201cThis is the best thing to happen on Mangrove Cay for a very long time\u201d.<\/p>\n

Baark! is continuing its Family Island spay\/neuter campaign outreach with clinics scheduled for Eleuthera in April and San Salvador in May.\u00a0 Baark! feels strongly about assisting the family islands, especially those that do not have access to a vet on a regular basis.\u00a0 Through spay, neuter and education we can attain a day when animals no longer suffer in The Bahamas.<\/p>\n

As Baark! relies solely on donated funds, they are hosting its first annual Purple Paws Live Auction to raise money on April 27th at the Ocean Club Estates Beach Club.\u00a0 Chairman of Baark!, Laura Kimble is very excited about the event, \u201cWe are bringing in a professional auctioneer from Florida and amazing prizes are going to be up for the taking.\u00a0 We\u2019ll have a range of values so everyone can participate in the bidding!\u201d<\/p>\n

Baark! encourages all pet owners to spay\/neuter both their dogs and cats.\u00a0 Baark! can help with financing or transportation for low income families.<\/p>\n

If you would like to learn more, volunteer or ask questions visit their website www.baarkbahamas.org or call 427-SPAY.<\/p>\n

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