SPCA Animal Expo To Be Held This Saturday

The 2012 Bermuda Animal Expo will be held this Saturday [Oct 13] from 10am – 4pm at the Botanical Gardens. Admission is free, however donations of cat and dog food are welcome upon entry. The event will include a K9 Demonstration, dog agility show, SPCA parade of dogs, cat show, shelter cats for adoptions, animal […]

SPCA Anger as Woman Fined $800 for Illegal Dog Breeding

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) chairman Dr Andrew Madeiros called for tougher sentences for illegal dog breeding after a woman was fined $800 for the offence yesterday. Dr Andrew Madeiros, veterinarian of Ettrick Animal Hospital spoke out after Wendy Francis was found guilty of illegally breeding a Shih Tzu and […]

SPCA Demands Action After Chickens Found Dead

The SPCA has raised suggestions of animal cruelty after two dead chickens and several more emaciated birds were discovered in a Government aviary in the Botanical Gardens. Inspector Glyn Roberts said the birds had apparently been locked up without food and clean water for a week before being spotted by a member of the public […]

Calls for Tougher Sentences for Animal Cruelty

The chairman of the SPCA has called for tougher sentences for those convicted of animal cruelty. Dr Andrew Madeiros believes there should be a mandatory minimum punishment of a five-year ban on keeping animals. He spoke out in reaction to what he described as a “disappointing, slap on the wrist” sentence handed to a man […]

Rescued Dog Venom has Died

Venom, the pit bull dog who hit the headlines amid an animal cruelty controversy, has died. The news was revealed yesterday by SPCA inspector Glyn Roberts, who said there are plans to install a bench and plaque in his memory. There was an outpouring of public concern over Venom after the SPCA accused Government animal […]

Rescued Dog Venom Dies

A neglected dog that was rescued by the SPCA has died, the charity announced today. Venom the pit bull had been lovingly cared for at the SPCA shelter in Paget since he was rescued from outside a property in Warwick in January 2011. He collapsed in April, this year, and was diagnosed with a life-threatening […]

Rescued Dog Venom Dies

A neglected dog that was rescued by the SPCA has died, the charity announced today. Venom the pit bull had been lovingly cared for at the SPCA shelter in Paget since he was rescued from outside a property in Warwick in January 2011. He collapsed in April, this year, and was diagnosed with a life-threatening […]

Shelter Seeks New Owners for Guinea Pigs

The SPCA is being overwhelmed by a surplus of guinea pigs. There are currently 12 guinea pigs up for adoption because of owner surrenders and wild guinea pig rescues from people’s properties. The SPCA is looking for adoptive families for the guinea pigs, as well as some rabbits and lots of adult cats and kittens. […]

Cat Dies After Rescue Attempt

Efforts to rescue a feral cat stranded five storeys above the ground ended sadly after the animal leaped away from its rescuers. Yesterday afternoon, SPCA staff responded to a report of a cat stuck on the top of scaffolding at a Park Road construction site in the City of Hamilton. Workers in the area said […]

Cat Dies After Aerial Rescue Attempt

Rescuers tried in vain to save a cat this afternoon after it became stranded five stories up on a crane shaft. The animal fell during the rescue operation, which was mounted by SPCA inspector Glyn Roberts and a member of the public. Nearby office workers said the cat could have been stranded up the structure […]

Children Taught How to Avoid Being Bitten by Dogs

Children are being taught how to recognize dog body language so they do not get bitten. The SPCA programme is designed to teach youngsters what warning signs to look out for and how to approach dogs safely. The charity’s education officer, Roma Hayward, has been visiting schools across the island this month as part of […]

SPCA Discourages Use of ‘Inhumane’ Glue Traps

The SPCA has urged homeowners not to set glue traps outside their properties to catch mammals. The warning comes after staff were recently called to a home to rescue a stricken sparrow that had become stuck in the trap. SPCA inspector Glyn Roberts told the Sun: “The Bermuda SPCA is advising homeowners that the use […]