Success Story: Ministry of Tourism helps Bahamas Humane Society purchase animal ambulance
The Bahamas Humane Society in Nassau, The Bahamas, recently received a donation of a new animal ambulance with support provided by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, a local car dealership, a sign company and an insurance company. The animal ambulance will be used to pick up sick and injured dogs throughout Nassau, which has an estimated 30,000 free-roaming dogs. The van will also be used to deliver traps and dog kennels throughout the community as part of the Humane Society's Who Let the Dogs Out spay/neuter campaign. The total value of the donated van is US$36,000.
Success story: Disney cruise ship crew volunteer to help animals in the Bahamas
Since October, crew members from the cruise ship Disney Wonder have been volunteering at the Bahamas Humane Society. The crew members, called VoluntEARS, spend their free time while in port at Nassau helping animals at the shelter. Shelter manager, Chief Inspector Stephen Turnquest, said, "VoluntEARS help in many ways: socializing cats, walking dogs, bathing animals, assisting with adoptions, maintaining the shelter and fund raising. We are really pleased the Disney VoluntEARS are providing these services for the Bahamas Humane Society."
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