Important Reality

Shelters and rescue groups in Barbados are often full and there is no consistent system for collecting injured or abandoned animals. Authorities may also be slow to respond or may not respond at all. Because of this, the best chance many animals have is when the person who finds them is willing to help directly; by taking them to a vet, arranging transport, posting them widely, and helping look for a safe placement. If you are able to assist personally, even temporarily, it can make an enormous difference. See below for ways to help.

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Ways You Can Help the Animal Directly

• Take a photo of the animal and share it amongst the Barbados Lost and Found Pets pages on Facebook in case the animal has an owner that is looking for it.      Found Here​

• If the animal appears abandoned, vulnerable, or in need of help, posting it widely may also help you find a foster, adopter, rescuer, or travel buddy.​

• take the animal to a veterinarian (vets listed on homepage and below)

• arrange transport if needed

• post clear photos and details on Barbados pet, rescue pages, expat & traveler forums

• ask if anyone can foster or adopt

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If the Animal Is Injured

• If you find an injured or stray animal in Barbados, try to stay calm and assess whether the animal is in immediate danger.

• Please note that there is no reliable island-wide system in Barbados for collecting injured animals, and both shelters and authorities are often overwhelmed or unable to respond quickly. In many cases, the person who finds the animal is the person most likely to make the biggest difference.

• If you are able to help directly, that is often the best chance the animal has; whether by getting it to a vet, arranging temporary care, posting it widely, or helping find a foster, adopter, or travel buddy.

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Please take the animal to a veterinarian as soon as possible.

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If transport is needed:

Charlie’s Pet Transport (WhatsApp Marva Carter)
☎ +1 (246) 850-8938

Happy Paws
☎ +1 (246) 243-7297​

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If Abuse or Neglect Is Involved​​​​​

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Veterinary Clinics

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WellVet, St. George
☎ +1 (246) 429-9355
✉ wellvetbarbados@gmail.com
⌂ wellvetbarbados.com

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Central Veterinary Clinic, Christ Church & St. George
☎ +1 (246) 538-3530
✉ info@cenvetinc.com
⌂ centralvetbim.com

 

Trinity Animal Clinic, St. Philip
☎ +1 (246) 420-7894
✉ info@trinityclinic.bb
⌂ trinityclinic.bb

 

Eastern Vet Clinic, St. Philip
☎ +1 (246) 423-0493
✉ evcbarbados@gmail.com
⌂ evcbarbados.com

 

Sierra Vets, St. Lucy
☎ +1 (246) 230-4222
✉ sierravetclinic@gmail.com
⌂ sierravetclinic.wixsite.com/home

 

Total Loving Care Vet, St. Michael
☎ +1 (246) 427-3135
✉ contact@totallovingcarevet.com
⌂ Address: Britton's Hill, St Michael

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