The Bermuda SPCA]recognizes October 4 as World Animal Day, a day of action and awareness for animal rights and welfare. It is celebrated annually on the same day, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. “A pet is a lifetime commitment that should not be taken lightly. Responsible pet ownership […]

The Bermuda SPCA will mark a day of action and awareness for animal rights and welfare tomorrow. Rabbits will take centre stage as the charity observes World Animal Day, held annually on October 4, the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. “A pet is a lifetime commitment that should […]

The Bermuda SPCA is getting set to host its Halloween Camp from October 24 to October 28, with a series of activities planned for children aged 10 to 14. Activities at the camp will include exploring myths with animals, a full tour, scavenger hunt, pumpkin carving, animal presentations, special guests, interactive games, and fun Halloween […]

Cases of abuse towards animals are reported on a weekly basis, according to the Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Inspector Chris Coleman spoke about animal abuse on the island, its relation to violence with people, the SPCA’s role and animal welfare legislation at the Hamilton Rotary Club yesterday. “We do get […]

A new facility for larger animals has been opened at the Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shelter in Paget. The Stempel Stables, made possible by the generosity of the Ernest E Stempel Foundation, will allow SPCA staff and volunteers to care for, rehabilitate and rehome animals including horses, cows and goats. […]

The Bermuda SPCA will host their Whiskers & Wine benefit from 6:30-8:30pm on Saturday, September 24 at the SPCA Shelter, located at 32 Valley Road Paget, with parking at St. Paul’s Church parking lot with shuttles running to the Shelter. Whiskers & Wine is a new fundraiser on the Shelter’s calendar and will benefit the […]

The Bermuda SPCA has added a new fundraiser to its social calendar. Through the Whiskers & Wine event, the island’s only recognised animal welfare society hopes to benefit the shelter’s animals. “We have been looking for an event that gives us an opportunity to get to know our supporters and the island’s animal lovers,” SPCA […]

The Bermuda SPCA’s special adoption fee of $25 has been extended until August 13, and the shelter has a two-for-one deal with cat adoptions, with each cat including all necessary vaccinations, a microchip identification number, and spaying or neutering, representing a “saving of over $550 for a potential adopter.” “We are sad to report only […]

The Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is extending its Desperate Housecats adoption drive. With the shelter still overcrowded as a result of owners surrendering adult cats they no longer want or can care for, the charity is urging the public to assist. And after only two families came forward, it has […]

Cat adoptions at the Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shelter in Paget have been temporarily suspended because of the cat “flu”. Two cats known to have the virus have been isolated along with four sneezing cats and all other felines are being monitored, according to interim executive director Deborah Titterton Narraway. […]

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is hosting an adoption drive to find homes for the shelter’s adult cats. According to a statement from the charity, the shelter is at “cat-pacity” with more than 40 cats and a waiting list of more ready to be surrendered to their care. Interim executive director […]