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Leptospirosis: why we care and why you should too

The recent loss of foster dogs to a deadly infection has driven the home the need for a purpose designed facility for dogs while they wait for a permanent home

The recent loss of foster dogs to a deadly infection has driven the home the need for a purpose designed facility for dogs while they wait for a permanent home

• Feb 04, 2026 7:10 AM

Letters to the Editor

Good dogs, bad owners

Pat Branco frets for the animals who do not have considerate masters

Pat Branco frets for the animals who do not have considerate masters

• Nov 26, 2025 7:56 AM

Court

Woman admits owning killer dogs

Trena Riley also pleads guilty to owning three animals that did not come from a legitimate source

Trena Riley also pleads guilty to owning three animals that did not come from a legitimate source

• Nov 07, 2025 8:19 AM

General

Charity: legislative action needed for rearing dogs

Forget Me Not Canine Centre also cites the need for more awareness as its list of rescued animals grows

Forget Me Not Canine Centre also cites the need for more awareness as its list of rescued animals grows

• Oct 20, 2025 7:59 AM

General

Dog owners urged to pick up after pets at East End

Corporation of St George’s says it may be forced to extend a ban in its gardens to other public places

Corporation of St George’s says it may be forced to extend a ban in its gardens to other public places

• Oct 04, 2025 8:00 AM

Environment

Overflowing canine waste bins ‘a disgrace’, says walker

The dog owner says she contacted the Government but still nothing has been done at the site

The dog owner says she contacted the Government but still nothing has been done at the site

• Sep 16, 2025 8:03 AM

General

Public urged to call wardens over animals in distress

Incidents lately leave one dog in care, while others “could not be saved”, ministry says

Incidents lately leave one dog in care, while others “could not be saved”, ministry says

• Sep 03, 2025 7:59 AM

General

Animal welfare groups strained by pitbull ‘crisis’

Debbie Masters says action must be taken to halt illegal breeding

Debbie Masters says action must be taken to halt illegal breeding

• Aug 27, 2025 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Georgia and the power of comfort in the classroom

Cindy Corday explains in “Learning Differently” that this lovable dog is much more than a mascot

Cindy Corday explains in “Learning Differently” that this lovable dog is much more than a mascot

• Jul 30, 2025 7:59 AM

Politics

Roban handpicked US firm for sole-source PR contract

Pati disclosure shows former deputy premier’s involvement in the hiring of Diplomatic Enterprises LLC

Pati disclosure shows former deputy premier’s involvement in the hiring of Diplomatic Enterprises LLC

• Jul 25, 2025 8:17 AM

General

The toxic foods that affect all dogs

Lucy Richardson reminds owners that there are some foods that are bad for canines

Lucy Richardson reminds owners that there are some foods that are bad for canines

• Jun 19, 2025 8:00 AM

Court

Woman faces dog-related offences after chicken deaths

Charges include owning more than two dogs as well as not having a licence for them

Charges include owning more than two dogs as well as not having a licence for them

• Jun 12, 2025 7:55 AM

Budget

Dog control law changes on hold

Environment ministry says recommendations are still under “active review” more than 12 months after submission

Environment ministry says recommendations are still under “active review” more than 12 months after submission

• Jun 02, 2025 8:09 AM

General

Dead dogs at dump ‘no risk to public health’

The Government says several pitbulls found at Marsh Folly Composting Facility were about to be buried — as per protocol

The Government says several pitbulls found at Marsh Folly Composting Facility were about to be buried — as per protocol

• May 20, 2025 8:40 AM

General

Paws in the Park fundraiser returns

Paws in the Park is to take place from 9am to noon on Sunday

Paws in the Park is to take place from 9am to noon on Sunday

• Apr 08, 2025 10:48 AM

General

Canine centre to host first event

Paws and Celebrate is to take place at the Bermuda Zoological Society next week

Paws and Celebrate is to take place at the Bermuda Zoological Society next week

• Feb 14, 2025 12:06 PM

General

Jobs for dogs

Lucy Richardson reveals what characteristics are associated with canines that perform certain tasks

Lucy Richardson reveals what characteristics are associated with canines that perform certain tasks

• Feb 06, 2025 7:59 AM

Wellness

Pet business finds new purpose after Rosie’s accident

Brianna James hopes customers rally in support of her beloved terrier, Rosie

Brianna James hopes customers rally in support of her beloved terrier, Rosie

• Jan 31, 2025 8:00 AM

General

SPCA to celebrate ‘incredible bond’ between people and pets

Paws to the Park is to take place from 9am until noon on December 15, with costumes optional but encouraged

Paws to the Park is to take place from 9am until noon on December 15, with costumes optional but encouraged

• Dec 05, 2024 3:45 PM

General

New charity seeks support amid growing dog issues

Fundraising is under way for Bermuda’s only charity devoted exclusively to canines

Fundraising is under way for Bermuda’s only charity devoted exclusively to canines

• Dec 02, 2024 8:00 AM

Court

Man denies owning and breeding pitbull-type dogs

Omar Wilson will reappear in Magistrates’ Court on January 13

Omar Wilson will reappear in Magistrates’ Court on January 13

• Nov 28, 2024 7:50 AM

General

Several suffer injuries in four separate dog attacks

The Ministry of Home Affairs is collaborating with the Canine Advisory Committee to address the issue comprehensively

The Ministry of Home Affairs is collaborating with the Canine Advisory Committee to address the issue comprehensively

• Nov 16, 2024 7:59 AM

General

Family seek help for pet’s surgery

Donations for Steve Ruse’s adopted pet Chia can be made to Endsmeet Animal Hospital

Donations for Steve Ruse’s adopted pet Chia can be made to Endsmeet Animal Hospital

• Nov 01, 2024 7:56 AM

Opinion Writer

A dog-loving Canadian tourist’s perspective

Travelling writer Marci Lin Melvin falls in love with an animal she sees at a pet store

Travelling writer Marci Lin Melvin falls in love with an animal she sees at a pet store

• Oct 31, 2024 8:00 AM

General

Helping save the ‘pitties’

A group has formed to save animals neglected by the humans meant to care for them

A group has formed to save animals neglected by the humans meant to care for them

• Aug 29, 2024 8:00 AM

Wellness

Helping to reunite lost animals with owners

Dog owners are invited to bring their pets to the Botanical Gardens to be added to the island’s first microchip pet registry

Dog owners are invited to bring their pets to the Botanical Gardens to be added to the island’s first microchip pet registry

• Aug 12, 2024 8:00 AM

Letters to the Editor

Pitbulls: the ticking time bomb

Hartley Watlington says muzzles should be mandatory for such dogs when taken out in public

Hartley Watlington says muzzles should be mandatory for such dogs when taken out in public

• Aug 03, 2024 7:59 AM

General

Government looks to strengthen dog warden service

The reintroduction of restrictions on some breeds has not been ruled out

The reintroduction of restrictions on some breeds has not been ruled out

• Jul 16, 2024 8:21 AM

General

British Government warns of stray dogs in Bermuda

In a travel advisory update, potential visitors are told to be vigilant after “several recent incidents” on the island

In a travel advisory update, potential visitors are told to be vigilant after “several recent incidents” on the island

• Jul 04, 2024 7:59 AM