The Tribune

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Staff Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

TWENTY dogs were rescued by police from a residence on Eton Road on Saturday following concerns of suspected maltreatment.

Chief Superintendent Sheria King confirmed to The Tribune that the animals are receiving treatment at the Bahamas Humane Society and other facilities. However, no suspect has been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.

An anonymous source claimed the animals were kept chained in poor conditions and were reportedly malnourished.

Bahamas Humane Society (BHS) president Kim Arahna confirmed that some of the animals are receiving treatment at her facility and are expected to make a full recovery.

She praised the police for their efforts during Saturday’s raid but expressed hope that authorities will continue intervening in cases of animal cruelty.

In January, The Tribune reported that the Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness (BAARK!) had seen an increase in cases of animal cruelty, neglect, and suffering from 2023 to 2024.

A particularly concerning case occurred last October when advocates raised alarms about a traumatised dog chained in South Beach, found in an area littered with the bones of other dogs.

BAARK animal trafficking coordinator Stephanie Kesten has previously said that the organisation and other animal support groups lack the resources and funding to address these cases effectively.