January 13, 2018
Horses are looking for a new home after a riding school went into liquidation. The 12 animals, from the now-closed Spicelands Riding School, were turned over to the SPCA which has launched a bid to find them new owners. A spokeswoman for the animal charity said: “The SPCA has been busy securing homes for these […]
November 30, 2017
The owner of two neglected horses will not face criminal charges, but will never own animals again. Calix Darrell, who was banned from owning animals for five years in 2006 after admitting cruelty charges, has signed a “legally binding agreement” with animal protection agency the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to stop […]
October 24, 2017
Tougher ownership rules would help make sure the island’s horses and ponies are properly cared for, the Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said yesterday. Sarah Haycock, president of the SPCA, renewed the charity’s call for a register that would require owners to license their horses and ponies and provide proof of […]
October 23, 2017
The Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA] has rescued two former carriage horses and is seeking to raise funds for their retirement. The two horses, known as Arthur and Charlie, were found in very poor condition following an anonymous tip from a member of the public. They had previously been carriage […]
October 16, 2017
The Bermuda SPCA is getting set to host its Halloween Camp from October 23 to October 27, 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 […]
October 12, 2017
An animal-rights activist said last night she was “deeply saddened” by photographs of a starving and diseased dog that was rescued by the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Grace Markham, co-founder of Punish the Deed not the Breed Bermuda, said she was “incredibly upset” by the images. Ms Markham called for a get- […]
September 26, 2017
Thanks to a ‘joint operation’ by the SPCA and the Corporation of St George’s, a cat that managed to get stuck under a drain grill in St. George’s was safely rescued. The SPCA said, “Our inspector had an emergency call out. A cat was stuck under a drain grill in the town square of St. […]
August 17, 2017
Learning to care for abandoned animals teaches youngsters care and compassion, a charity said yesterday. Jodi Corbett, humane education officer at the SPCA, said that the organisation’s annual summer camp helped children develop new skills in animal welfare. She added: “It starts with the youth learning about animal care, kindness and compassion.” And she said: […]
June 8, 2017
The Bermuda SPCA will hold its annual tag days this Friday and Saturday, and this week Premier Michael Dunkley started the ball rolling by purchasing the first tag of 2017. With his two and a half-year-old golden retriever, Breeze, at his side, Mr. Dunkley said he was “very pleased to support the SPCA.” “My family […]
June 8, 2017
Michael Dunkley has kicked off the Bermuda SPCA’s annual tag days which be held tomorrow and Saturday. With his two and a half-year-old golden retriever, Breeze, at his side, the Premier said he was “very pleased to support the SPCA” as he bought the first tag. “My family and I are all animal lovers and […]
May 31, 2017
The Bermuda SPCA is launching a new initiative aimed at providing a warning system for pet owners whose animals are frightened and prone to escaping in panic during fireworks displays. Michele Lawrence, SPCA Shelter Chairman: “The noise of fireworks can be incredibly traumatic for some pets, especially dogs. After almost every fireworks display we see […]
May 31, 2017
A new initiative to warn pet owners of fireworks displays is being launched by the Bermuda SPCA. The charity is asking event planners to contact it if they will be setting off fireworks and it will inform all those signed up to dedicated e-mail alerts. “The noise of fireworks can be incredibly traumatic for some […]
