When a cargo plane loaded with cats and dogs numbering in the hundreds arrives in Halifax from the Bahamas later this week, it will be the end of a long few weeks of work for the staff at South Paw Conservation Nova Scotia, and the start of more work to get those animals into foster homes.
South Paw is working with the Bahamas Humane Society to help home these cats and dogs.
“They’re overcapacity at their shelter, dependent on donations to survive,” says Terri-Lyn Rhyno, who works at South Paw. “I’m sure their food and vet bills are very high. I can’t imagine having to look after all those animals. We’re hoping to take some of that pressure off of them.”