Baark was formed in late October 2009 by a small group of animal advocates after a letter written by 14-year-old Kirsh Duncombe to the Bahamas Tribune Editor. It was revealed that every Friday morning up to 50 animals are euthanized each week at the Canine Control Unit, known locally as The ‘Pound’. This number is made up of animals surrendered by their owners and strays trapped by Pound staff. We wanted to significantly reduce this number in addition to the amount of stray/roaming animals on the streets.

Spay and Neuter is the only proven humane method in reducing stray and roaming animal populations and in turn needless suffering. We operate TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs and provide assistance for low income families. Education on animal welfare and responsible pet ownership is of the upmost importance. We have a strong focus on children, as those taught to treat animals with compassion and respect are not only kinder to other humans, but they take those values into adulthood and pass them onto future generations.

Our programs provide free or subsidized spays and neuters of cats and dogs. Baark strongly believes in partnering and working together with members of each community in order to spread the accountability, education and to have a lasting impact. Fewer stray/roaming animals create cleaner, safer and more healthy environments.