The world has endured the devastating effects of COVID-19, Barbados is small island dependent on tourism, people are struggling financially. This has had a serious impact on animal welfare, with a momentous rise in pet surrenders, neglect and abandonment. At Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary, we shelter over 150+ rescue dogs, we are full to capacity, we simply don’t have the space to house any more. We’ve collaborated with Eastern Ontario Potcake Rescue (EOPR) to fly 200 dogs from Barbados to Canada. Please support this vital cause, even the smallest amount can make the biggest difference in saving a life! Together WE CAN do this!
The Freedom Flight Crisis Appeal

2022 MJET Freedom Flight
We did it AGAIN! 20th February 2022: we successfully achieved our second rescue charter, the ‘MJET RUFFugee Freedom Flight’. 187 […]
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The Canadian Dog Adoption Program
Understanding The Ocean Acres Canadian Dog Adoption Program We have been sending dogs to Canada since Nov 2020, working exclusively […]
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Ruffugee Video Gallery
Here is a collection of videos preparing for The Freedom Flight, a prewarning, tissues at the ready! A wonderful yet […]
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We Did It! Thank You!
The Freedom Flight. Yesterday was an astounding success, a massive achievement, an historical life-changing moment for all involved, but most […]
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Barbados Ruffugee Project
The Ruffugee Project is the biggest ‘freedom flight’ out of Barbados and into Canada for 200 dogs, in partnership with […]
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The Freedom Flight – Sponsor a Dog
Here is your opportunity to sponsor an Ocean Acres dog to guarantee their place on the Barbados Freedom Flight to […]
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Spartan Animal Kingdom – Sponsorship
Spartan Animal Kingdom generously sponsors four rescue dogs for the Barbados Ruffugee Project. This lucky lot will soon be flying […]
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Wyndhams – Sponsors Pinto
Wyndhams supports Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary by sponsoring Pinto for The Barbados Ruffugee Project. Sponsorship guarantees his place on a […]
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Central Veterinary Clinic – Sponsors Toby
Central Veterinary Clinic sponsors Toby for the Barbados to Canada Freedom Flight. From everyone at Ocean Acres: our team, our […]
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Paradise Rentals Barbados – Sponsors Buska
Thank you to Paradise Rentals Barbados for sponsoring Buska on The Freedom Flight. He now has a guaranteed space to […]
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