Pats Nature Garden has taken an interdisciplinary approach to stray dog population management. In a human-dog ecosystem the needs of all organisms are important. In the Bahamas only 10% of food is grown locally, and our dog population is too large. This speaks to a need for adjusting for how we approach conservation and environmental issues. The national policy of culling is inconsistent with animal rights advocates. Similarly the Ministry of Agriculture also manages and advocates for sustainable food supplies, the creation of backyard farms, and community based farmers markets.

We have taken a novel approach by combining both human and dogs related needs. For our beloved dos this would involve onsite rescue,rehabilitation, and re-homing, while in regard to the at risk dog population, we are working toward the establishment of sanctuary that incorporates sustainable eco-friendly approaches, such as a Silvopasture, Agroforestry, and even Wildlife Corridors connecting the site to the Perpall Track National Park. 

 

New Providence faces a critical issue: 40% of dogs roam freely, leading to uncontrolled breeding and untrained pets. This creates safety risks for residents and burdens local resources. Our business tackles this growing canine crisis head-on, offering comprehensive solutions to protect our community Our program is working toward transforming stray dogs into trained conservation detection, service, and therapy dogs. We will rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome these animals, reducing the stray population while providing essential support to those in need.