There is a huge problem with the massive over population of dogs and cats in Barbados. Every shelter in Barbados is full and operating beyond capacity. Irresponsible owners allow their dogs to wander, and breed at will. Stray, dumped and abandoned dogs are roaming the streets. Female dogs are tied outside with nothing to secure them from any passing male dog impregnating them, time and time again. These animals are reproducing at an alarming rate.
The following images might be disturbing to some viewers. Unfortunately this is the sad reality. This, and worse, is what we face everyday.
Spay/Neuter – Do The Math!
- A pair of unaltered dogs and their litters can produce 67,000 dogs in just six years!
- A pair of unaltered cats and their litters could produce 420,000 cats in just seven years!
Why It’s A Problem
- The resulting puppies and kittens are not wanted or cared for and generally die miserable, painful deaths; or are surrendered to us sickly and infested. If they come to us, on average each puppy will cost us at least US$250 – and still might die.
- The nursing mothers are forced to scavenge for food, causing a public health problem. Very often, they are eventually poisoned, accidentally or on purpose. The puppies then generally die, or if old enough to somehow survive, go on to reproduce more sad and sorry offspring to endure the same fate.
- People regularly report to us stray animals that are being are being stoned, poisoned, beaten, or have chemicals thrown at them. This is because the animals are not wanted or tolerated in the community. This is not a spectacle that should be visible on the streets of Barbados. It is abhorrent and we deplore these activities. We need to prevent animals being born into this.
- Cat colonies reproduce at an alarming rate. Once a female cat is 4 months old, for her entire life she is either in heat, pregnant or nursing. This creates a lot of cats, who all do the same. These colonies become unsanitary public health hazards. Again, once this happens, the poisonings and the cruelty begin.
- All these sad and emaciated animals, flea infested, and tick ridden are suffering unnecessarily. Barbados needs to do better. We have many visitors express to us that they don’t like what they see in Barbados with regard to animal welfare.
Spay/Neuter Project – The Targets
- Community outreach dogs and cats
- Cat colonies and dog packs: Trap/Neuter/release (TNR)
- Ocean Acres cats and dogs
This Is A National Issue
We are reaching out to all of Barbados for support. We cannot do this alone. We implore corporations and individuals to commit to sponsoring neutering. It’s essential that we have a continued and consistent effort. We must spay and neuter like never before. Support our Spay and Neuter Project and be part of the solution. Don’t stand by and let this continue; let’s fix it.
How To Help
Below are the costs to to spay/neuter. You can donate monthly for any number of dogs or cats you’d like to help. For instance, 5 dogs each month would be US$250. Alternatively, you can donate any set amount of your choice.
| 1 Dog | US$50 |
| 1 Female Cat | US$50 |
| 1 Male Cat | US$25 |
Ways To Pay
- By Cash: in person or collected (please do not post cash)
- By Cheque: addressed to: ‘Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary’
- Direct Deposit at any branch of the CIBC Barbados to: Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary (Account #1001202486)
- By Bank Transfer (details below)
- Via PayPal
- PayPal: Recurring Monthly Payments (using the form directly below)
Our Bank Details
Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary
First Caribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited
Speightstown, St Peter, Barbados
Account Number: 1001202486
Swift Code: FCIBBBBB
Transit No. 9646
Spay/Neuter Fundraising
If you’re an individual, a group, an event planner, a business owner and would like to help us raise funds for this vital project, please contact us. We’d love to hear your ideas and gratefully welcome all support.
If you have any further questions or would like to discuss this further, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
To book a dog or cat to be spayed or neutered, please send a WhatsApp message to:
