January 26, 2012
Pet-lovers are being urged to be more aware of the responsibilities that come with having a pair of guinea pigs. The warning comes after the SPCA shelter saw an influx of guinea pig litters last month. The charity’s education officer, Roma Hayward, told the Bermuda Sun families were buying pairs of the animal and then […]
January 20, 2012
The SPCA has recruited a new inspector from England with a wealth of experience in investigating animal cruelty. Glyn Roberts previously worked for the RSPCA for 18 years across England and Wales. And he helped bring scores of cases of abused and neglected animals before the British courts. More recently he has been involved in […]
November 24, 2011
The Booth, a Hamilton retail store, plans to help raise awareness for the SPCA during the holidays. An Angel Tree will be installed to encourage shoppers to give and care during this festive season. Suzanne DeCouto, states, “The Booth family are always supportive of activity in the community and during the holidays we look for […]
November 17, 2011
The Bermuda SPCA Animal Expo and Fair was held by the Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at the Botanical Gardens on November 5th, from 10am to 4pm. At this free event there was a range of events that both owners and their pets could enjoy, from silly pet trick contests, cat […]
October 13, 2011
Bermudian Clive Hook is letting himself go to the dogs — and the cats. Literally! This weekend animal lover Mr. Hook will embark on a 24-hour marathon cycle ride around the island to raise funds for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Keen bicyclist Mr. Hook, 47, says he hopes to raise […]
September 16, 2011
Homeless Pooch Gives Blood for Beloved Family Pet A homeless hound has given a sick family pet the chance of a new lease of life by giving blood. Gucci’s actions could save the life of fellow-canine, Lilly, who has been struck down by a strain of anemia. The pit bull cross, who was given up […]
August 30, 2011
Home furnishing store Orange Bay Company Bermuda has donated $2,000 to the Bermuda SPCA to help the charity continue its work. Company owners Delight and Rudy Morris said the funds were raised through the sale of donated furniture and business profits. “Part of Orange Bay Company’s mission is to give to local organisations that help […]
August 25, 2011
If you like animals, the camp run by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) was the place to be this August. The SPCA offered two, week-long summer camps for middle school students interested in learning more about animal care. The youngsters from schools across the Island were invited to explore the […]
August 18, 2011
While much of the island was embroiled in a bus strike today [Aug.18], four young girls spent the day working at their lemonade stand in an effort to raise money for the SPCA. Starting from 7am this morning, 11-year-old Sophie Clare, 7-year-old Alex Clare, 8-year-old Linnea Kuruvilla, and 11-year-old Annika Kuruvilla kept busy selling lemonade, […]
July 15, 2011
Anyone adopting a kitten from the Bermuda SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) can get $100 off the cost of getting the animal spayed or neutured. The charity is offering the saving until September 6 in a bid to encourage more people to adopt. Its centre in Paget is currently overrun with […]
May 30, 2011
The SPCA yesterday called for stricter laws against owners who mistreat pets after an aggressive pit bull ended up getting shot dead in the street by police. Chairman Andrew Madeiros said it seems officers had no choice other than to shoot the dog as it went on the attack in the area of Court Street […]
April 27, 2011
SPCA staff will visit primary schools across the island to teach children how to avoid being bitten by dogs. The announcement comes after an eight-year-old was attacked and injured by a pit bull at the weekend in St. George’s. Roma Hayward, the SPCA’s education officer, told the Bermuda Sun she wanted to help young people […]
