The Problem
We observed an overpopulation of free roaming dogs and cats in the Bahamas and the need to educate and increase the understanding of the community, especially in low income areas, on animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. Operation Potcake, a collaboration of the Bahamas Humane Society, Baark! and Animal Balance, was created to humanely and compassionately spay, neuter and vaccinate free roaming dog and cat population during an 8 day event. We saw an opportunity, in conjunction with this event, to host interactive, hands-on educational programs focusing on children, with volunteers from local schools to increase the visibility and understanding of spaying, neutering and vaccinating which fosters compassion, respect and kindness for generations to come.
