The
Antigua & Barbuda Humane Society was registered as an
Antiguan charity under the Friendly Societies Act
in August 1991 and subsequently incorporated as a
non-profit corporation under the Companies Act
1995 in January 2004.
The Humane
Society is associated with the Royal Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals (“RSPCA”) and is a Member Society of the
World Society for the Protection of Animals (“WSPA”).
The Humane
Society is a very active and growing organization that plays an
important national role in animal welfare and animal control.
Our primary
missions are
to improve the
welfare of animals through humane education and the prevention
of cruelty and
to offer shelter and humane care
to all animals in need of protection in Antigua and Barbuda.
The Humane
Society maintains an Animal Sanctuary for large animals (donkeys
and horses), rabbits and small ruminants (sheep and goats). We
also have an Animal Shelter for dogs and cats with an active
adoption programme and bi-weekly low-cost spay/neuter clinics.
Our Animal Sanctuary and Animal
Shelter are located near Bethesda, on the eastern side of the
island of Antigua, approximately twenty minutes by car from
either St. John’s or English Harbour.
Our shelter is
open to the public Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m
