The Kohn Foundation

As one of thousands of people who have adopted a "Potcake" - a Bahamanian rescue dog - I am sharing the plight of an organization of which you've probably never heard.  Sadly, they do the lion's share of the work with homeless pets and pet overpopulation in and around Freeport.  They also have worked tirelessly over the past few years to help dogs escape the island and make a long, arduous flight (with the help of countless volunteers) to the US, where animal rescue groups from around the country help find them homes.  Today, they find themselves needing our help.  All of us.  Every one of us who cares about the world's pets.  Even a few dollars will help.  More money will help even more.  Recurring contributions help the most.  Here is the news I read today that led me to create this GoFundMe request and ask you (yes, you) to help them.

 

"The Humane Society of Grand Bahama (HSGB) is one of the oldest non profit organizations on this island, founded in 1968.  As the human population of Grand Bahama has grown, we have also grown, from a small charity that helped a few animals in need, to the largest animal shelter in the Bahamas.  Last year we took in almost 1,500 unwanted, abandoned, abused or neglected animals from the Grand Bahama community.  

We have done our best to alleviate animal suffering, nuisance animals, stray and roaming animals on this island and we are proud of what we have accomplished.  At just the time we should be working even harder to achieve a lasting difference, we find ourselves in the untenable situation of being unable to continue operating. 

The Grand Bahama Port Authority funds us to a certain extent in exchange for us providing animal control services within the bonded area of Freeport.  Over the last several years they have reduced their contributions for our services to the point where we can no longer provide the same level of service.  The Bahamas Government has never provided one penny towards the work we do and they provide no animal services on Grand Bahama.  In most developed nations, animal control is considered a responsibility of government.

We have reached out on numerous occasions over the last fifteen years to the Bahamas Government, including a number of meetings and correspondences just in the last year with the Ministry for Grand Bahama; all to no avail.  We are able, qualified, and committed to do the work needed in a compassionate, humane manner; we just need funding whether from within the community, or from the Government, or both.   

Pet over population is a community problem – we need the community to help us solve it.

How can you help? Please write or call your elected officials and urge them to support Government financial assistance for the HSGB, and to enact the Animal Protection and Control Act of 2010, so long overdue, and consider import restrictions for breeding dogs.  We also need more of the community to support us – donate, volunteer, adopt, and attend our fundraisers.  Be responsible pet owners, spay and neuter your pets, and commit to them for life."

The Humane Society of Grand Bahama is OUT OF FOOD FOR THEIR ANIMALS. They have ONE WEEK LEFT OF FOOD. THATS IT. This is a cause that is very dear to our heart. They are also RUNNING OUT OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES!

In an effort to raise as much as we can to help our close friends and the sweet animals at the Humane Society of Grand Bahama, our President, Marshall Gobuty, proud dad and grandpa to two of their potcakes, has promised to match all donations made to this GoFundMe, up to $5,000! The Humane Society functions solely on donations and recently have lost all of their means to get food for the animals. THEY ONLY HAVE ONE WEEK'S LEFT OF FOOD! 

They have been in desperate need of supplies, medical and otherwise, and we want to make sure they have everything they need until they find their forever homes!

This is URGENT AS THEY ARE RUNNING OUT OF FOOD AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES!

Please donate if you can, no amount is too small and remember, it will be doubled! And please share!

The following is a message from our dear friend at the Humane Society of Grand Bahama:

"We will get through these tough times, we have done it before and will again, but right now we could really use some extra help."

Thank you for helping these sweet innocent and hungry animals get the care and nourishment they need.

As many already know, things have been tough after the recent hurricanes tore through the islands. Many people, businesses, and charities are suffering, including an animal shelter very near to Mirabella's heart.

In an effort to raise as much as we can to help our close friends and the sweet animals at the Humane Society of Grand Bahama, our President, Marshall Gobuty, proud papa and grandpa to two of their potcakes, has promised to match all donations made to this GoFundMe, up to $5,000! After the recent hurricanes, these furbabies have been in desperate need of supplies, medical and otherwise, and we want to make sure they have everything they need until they find their forever homes!

Please donate if you can, no amount is too small and remember, it will be doubled! And please share!

The following is a message from our dear friend at the Humane Society of Grand Bahama:

"We will get through these tough times, we have done it before and will again, but right now we could really use some extra help."