March 3, 2011
Just one person has been prosecuted for animal neglect in Bermuda in the past five years, prompting concerns from campaigners. SPCA director Kim Sherlaw says the charity is hampered from taking court action because there is no police officer assigned to tackle the problem. According to her, there are “very very few” prosecutions as a […]
December 28, 2010
Sandys Rotary has pledged to work with the Bermuda SPCA to ensure the wellbeing of a tiger being brought to the Island as part of a charity fundraiser. In February, the Sandys Rotary Club will host “The Magic of Rick Thomas,” a magic show featuring a white tiger. The announcement of the show however caused […]
December 24, 2010
Sandys Rotary Club and the SPCA are to work together to care for a tiger being brought to Bermuda for a magic show. The two organizations met this week to discuss the welfare of the white tiger, which will appear on stage at the Fairmont Southampton Resort next year. Concerns Representatives from Sandys Rotary and […]
November 18, 2010
The S.P.C.A.’s Animal Expo on October 9 at the Botanical Gardens was a day of fun for all ages, especially for young children. There were plenty of things to do and go to: there were arts and crafts, a cat show, interacting with animals in the Critter Chatter tent, a fun castle and a white […]
November 16, 2010
The SPCA has investigated at least seven instances this year where racing ponies have been traded or swapped to owners without knowledge of how to properly care for them. Director Kim Sherlaw said the animals were given up because they were unsuitable for pony racing. In their haste to get rid of them the owners […]
October 11, 2010
Here we come : Oskar (left) and Vienna, brother and sister Dachshunds, make their way around during the SPCA’s fair held on Saturday at the Botanical Gardens. By The Royal Gazette
February 26, 2010
Growling dogs tethered to trees by a short length of metal chain – it’s a common sight in parts of Bermuda. The animals are often left out all day with just the most basic provisions of water and shelter. Some have no interaction with other dogs or human beings and are left chained up day […]
December 11, 2009
Charity Pleads for Public to Adopt Abandoned Cats or Donate Vital Food and Supplies The SPCA animal shelter is being inundated with dozens of abandoned cats and kittens. The charity is currently looking after more than 70 cats of various ages, which have either been found or surrendered. Staff are providing round-the-clock care for more […]
October 2, 2009
The SPCA is investigating allegations of animal neglect and cruelty at a dairy farm in St. George’s which provides the Island with a significant portion of its milk. According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, some cows on the farm have fallen ill due to starvation, and many of the 100 […]
July 8, 2009
With the SPCA at full capacity, the shelter’s staff are being faced with some very difficult decisions. More than 100 cats live at the shelter – 60 of those are kittens under three months old – and the cages are full. Kittens, sometimes several to a cage are waiting anxiously for a home as more […]
February 4, 2009
Walkers and their dogs are needed to take part in an annual event in the Botanical Gardens later this month to raise funds for the SPCA. Paws to the Park — which raised $30,000 for the animal charity last year — is from 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 22. SPCA vice president […]
January 24, 2009
The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) yesterday expressed serious concern over the threat of banned harness racing ponies being humanely destroyed by their owners as a means of cutting the costs of maintaining them in tough economic times. It has been estimated that between four to eight harness racing ponies are destroyed […]
