Category: Pet Keeping

  • Condor of the Humane

    Condor of the Humane

    A tribute to a Bahamian rescue dog named Condor who kept me safe and sane. In September 1975 and I found myself sitting in a bungalow beside the Bahamas Humane Society compound in Nassau having just arrived on an arduous flight from the UK to take up the position of chief inspector. I was exhausted…

  • Indoor cats are safer but are they happier?

    Indoor cats are safer but are they happier?

    Some animal behaviourists, animal welfare organisations and experts are advocating that cats should be kept permanently indoors as they will live longer, healthier and happier lives by being protected from external dangers and do not suffer any physical, mental or behavioural harm by doing so. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) even claim…