Reports on Spay and Neuter 10,000 Dogs & Cats In The Bahamas

Project Report | Aug 20, 2026
August 2026 - Quarterly Report From Baark!

By Sarah Kennedy | Head of Development

Spay/Neuter Update

2026 continues to be a busy and impactful year for Baark!. From January through August, we have completed 2,565 spay and neuter surgeries across The Bahamas, helping prevent thousands of unwanted puppies and kittens from being born into lives where there simply are not enough homes.

Our mobile clinic, Cleo, has been at the heart of this work. Between January and August, the team completed 1,804 surgeries through the mobile clinic alone – 748 dogs and 1,056 cats.

Alongside our regular Nassau programme, we continue to take spay and neuter services to communities where veterinary care is limited.

In May, our team travelled to Coco Cay for a dedicated cat MASH clinic, where an incredible 177 cats were spayed or neutered. These focused clinics are particularly important in areas with large free-roaming cat populations, where preventing new litters can make a significant difference in a relatively short period of time.

In June, we travelled to Deep Creek, Eleuthera, completing a further 102 spay and neuter surgeries during a three-day clinic.

Every one of these surgeries represents much more than a number. Preventing unwanted litters is the most effective and humane way to reduce the number of homeless animals, ease pressure on shelters and rescuers, and prevent suffering before it begins.

Celebrating 40,000 Spay & Neuter Surgeries

July brought an especially exciting milestone for Baark! as we officially reached 40,000 spay and neuter surgeries since our work began in 2009.

What started as a small group of volunteers determined to tackle the overwhelming number of unwanted dogs and cats in The Bahamas has grown into a programme that has reached communities across multiple islands.

Reaching 40,000 surgeries is a huge achievement, but it also demonstrates the scale of the need that still exists. Each surgery prevents future generations of unwanted animals, meaning the true impact extends far beyond the 40,000 dogs and cats we have directly helped.

We could never have reached this milestone without the donors, volunteers, veterinary teams and community members who have supported Baark! along the way.

Mobile Clinic Update

After a very busy first eight months of the year, our mobile clinic programme is taking a short summer break. Our team is using this time to review the programme and make some changes to ensure we can continue providing spay and neuter services where they are needed most.

A new clinic calendar will be released in the fall. In the meantime, Baark! continues to facilitate spay and neuter surgeries through our veterinary partners, ensuring this important work continues while Cleo is off the road.

Education & Community Outreach

Our humane education programme has been a little quieter during the summer months while schools are closed, but we are excited to resume our regular programme when students return in September.

Most recently, in August, our educator Amy and her four-legged assistant Bagheera visited the Refresher For Kids Developmental Centre, reaching 25 students through an interactive session covering responsible pet ownership, basic animal care, dog safety and the importance of spaying and neutering.

This fall, we will also be increasing our community outreach throughout Nassau. Our team will be spending more time directly within communities, speaking with residents about spay and neuter, responsible pet ownership and the services available through Baark!, while helping identify dogs and cats in need of assistance.

By taking our message beyond the clinic and into schools and communities, we hope to reach more people, remove barriers to accessing spay and neuter services and continue building long-term change for animals across The Bahamas.

Thank You for Making This Possible

Reaching 40,000 spay and neuter surgeries is a milestone that belongs to everyone who has supported Baark! over the years.

Every donation helps us put another animal on the surgery table, reach another community and prevent countless unwanted puppies and kittens from being born into uncertain futures.

With 2,565 animals already spayed or neutered in 2026, there is still much more work ahead. Thank you for continuing to stand alongside us and for making humane, sustainable change possible for dogs and cats across The Bahamas.

Links:

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Apr 24, 2026
April 2026 - Quarterly Report From Baark !

By Sarah Kennedy | Baark! Project Leader

April 2026 – Quarterly Report From Baark !

Spay/Neuter Update

2026 has already been a strong year for Baark !. So far, we have completed over 1,000 spay and neuter surgeries, with more than 700 performed through our mobile clinic, Cleo, based on Carmichael Road in Nassau.

In February, we joined organizations around the world in recognizing Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, culminating in World Spay Day on February 24th. To mark the occasion, Baark ! held clinics across multiple islands, alongside additional outreach to reach communities with limited access to veterinary care.

Across these efforts:

Nassau clinics (mobile and veterinary partnerships): 37 surgeries
Marsh Harbour, Abaco: 25 surgeries
Freeport, Grand Bahama: 19 surgeries
Nichols Town, Andros: 48 dogs spayed or neutered
Guana Cay: 17 animals sterilized (16 cats, 1 dog), along with vaccinations for owned animals

Beyond these focused clinics, our work continues daily through both our mobile operations and field response. Spaying and neutering remains the most effective and humane way to reduce the number of homeless animals and prevent suffering before it begins. Each surgery helps limit unwanted litters and supports healthier communities.

We have also continued to assist in situations where animals are in urgent need of care, including working with households with large numbers of cats, where animals are humanely trapped, sterilized, treated, and returned.

Our partnerships are an important part of creating sustainable solutions. At Sandals Resorts International property in Nassau, approximately 10 resident cats and kittens have now been spayed or neutered. With feeding stations in place, the cats remain healthy and cared for while also contributing to natural rodent control. These cats have also become a positive presence for guests. We hope to build on this model with additional hotels in the future.

Education Update

Baark !’s humane education programme continues to expand in 2026, reaching hundreds of students across multiple islands.

So far this year, our team has delivered sessions at:

Claridge Primary School – 83 students
Judith P. Thompson School – 46 students
Bimini Primary School – 120 students
Adelaide Primary School – 79 students

Through interactive, engaging sessions led by our educator Amy, alongside Bagheera, students learn about compassion, responsible pet ownership, the importance of spay and neuter, and how animal welfare supports healthier communities.

Each session includes take-home materials and classroom resources, along with snacks and water to help students stay engaged.

These sessions are volunteer-led and continue to play an important role in shaping a more compassionate and informed next generation.

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our donors, whose support makes all of this work possible. Your contributions allow Baark ! to continue expanding access to spay and neuter services, deliver humane education, and respond to animals in need across The Bahamas. Because of you, we are able to create lasting, sustainable change—improving the lives of countless dogs and cats while supporting the communities who care for them. Thank you for being such an essential part of this mission.

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Jan 2, 2026
January 2026 - Quarterly Report From Baark !

By Sarah Kennedy | Head of Development

January 2026 – Quarterly Report From Baark !

Spay/Neuter Update

Over the final months of 2025, Baark ! continued to expand lifesaving spay and neuter services across The Bahamas. Thanks to donor support, we completed more than 4,300 spay and neuter surgeries in 2025, helping to prevent thousands of unwanted litters and reduce long-term suffering for dogs and cats.

Our mobile clinic work remains the backbone of this effort. Every animal that comes through our clinics receives spay or neuter surgery, microchipping, vaccinations, and parasite prevention—essential care that improves animal welfare while strengthening community health.

In addition to routine clinics, Baark ! supported high-volume MASH clinics and ongoing mobile outreach to ensure animals in greatest need receive timely care.

Family Island MASH Clinic Update

During October and November, the Baark ! team returned to Eleuthera for two successful spay and neuter clinics following our visit to San Salvador. These Family Island clinics are critical for reaching communities with limited or no access to veterinary services.

Over two weeks on Eleuthera, our team completed 356 spay and neuter surgeries, bringing the total number of animals sterilized on the island to more than 2,300 over the past four years. These clinics require significant coordination, long days, and strong partnerships, but the impact is profound—stopping suffering at its source and supporting both animals and the people who care for them.

Beyond the numbers, we continue to see a meaningful shift in community engagement. More residents are bringing their pets, spreading awareness, and actively participating in humane solutions. This growing trust and collaboration are helping reshape island-wide attitudes toward animal care.

Education Update

Baark !’s humane education program reached approximately 1,000 schoolchildren in 2025. In October, our education team visited Albury Sayle School, delivering lessons to 12 grade-level classrooms in just two days.

Students learned about compassion, safe interactions with animals, responsible pet ownership, and the importance of spay and neuter. These early lessons play a vital role in creating long-term change by empowering the next generation to care for animals with empathy and responsibility.

Partnerships & Rescue Impact

Strong partnerships remain central to Baark !’s mission. Throughout the quarter, we worked closely with the Bahamas Humane Society and other local and international partners to support rescue, sheltering, and follow-up care.

One example is the story of Churro, a senior dog first treated through our mobile clinic in early 2024. Because he had been microchipped through Baark !, his history was recovered when he was found again in December 2025. With support from partner organizations, Churro is now safe in foster care and preparing for a permanent home in the United States. Stories like this highlight how preventive care, identification, and collaboration create lasting outcomes.

Note to Donors

Thank you for your generosity and continued support. Every surgery, clinic, education visit, and rescue effort is made possible by donors who believe in humane, sustainable solutions.

As we begin 2026, the demand for our services continues to grow across The Bahamas. With your partnership, Baark ! will continue working toward a future where fewer animals suffer, communities are supported, and every dog and cat has the chance at a healthier, happier life.