Paaws Antigua has emptied its animal shelter for the first time in three decades, after the last remaining dog, Spot, was moved into foster care, the organisation announced in a social media update.
The milestone comes after months of uncertainty following the charity’s announcement in August that it would be closing its facility. In the post, Paaws said its “final four dogs — Shirley, Spot, Gabby and Shelly-Ann — are now all with fosters,” marking an emotional turning point for staff and supporters.
Shelly-Ann is the only dog still in need of a semi-permanent home and is currently boarding at Pet Style and Resort while efforts continue to secure a long-term placement.
Photos shared by the organisation showed Spot appearing nervous as he left the kennel he had known his entire life. Paaws noted that he had only been outside the shelter “for a couple of short walks or to visit the vet.”
“It’s been a huge upheaval for all of them,” the group wrote, adding that the animals will be given time to adjust to their new environments. Paaws said it hopes at least two of the dogs become “foster fails,” meaning their temporary carers decide to adopt them permanently.
In thanking its supporters, the organisation described the past months as “incredibly tense — and heart-wrenching,” but expressed relief that they had almost reached “the summit of what seemed in August… like an impossible mountain to climb.”
Paaws Antigua says updates on the dogs’ progress will be shared as they settle into their new homes.
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Good Riddance!!! Now let them put that same time and energy into HUMAN LIFE, which is of far more value than dogs.
@ Hypocrisy!You are an absolute Jack A$$! How about you gather resources and start an organization to aid in increasing the quality of human life and leave people to champion for the causes that are near to them. The lot of you love to chat but no action follows! You can’t judge people when you sit on your butt all day and contribute nothing to promoting human welfare outside of your own selfish desires.
Ouch! “A hit dog will holler”
My comment really troubled your conscience deeply. Good. Now go look for HUMAN BEINGS to feed, clothe and shelter.
All life is precious in the eyes of the Lord, shame on on you, for posting such negative comments.
If treated well dogs are faithful affectionate and non judgemental. Better behaved than some of us humans!
@Hypocrisy!. You must be an unhappy, uneducated person. Any dog has far more value than your stupid arse. Stay miserable you worthless fuck.
Ouch! “a hit DOG will holler”
Now go seek out the HOMELESS and VAGRANTS and feed them, just like you do the 4-legged creatures.
How much you want to bet this a$$ hypocrisy is also racist. And by what he’s writing looks like he believes everyone should pay his way.
Well there is a perfect opportunity in Jamaica right now..this type of service will be gladly welcomed there right now.
Sad day though.my heart hurts when I see so many stray dogs in Antigua or anywhere in the world for that matter.
And yes it hurts for the homeless as well.
Thanks for all the hard work you have done in Antigua, I for one appreciated it.
Don’t stop..one door close another opens.
Thirty years of dedication and now a completely empty shelter—this is the kind of success story every animal lover dreams of!
What about the homeless people. Seem dogs more important than them
Exactly!!! This is why Im so glad that PAAWS has shut down! what a USELESS “organization”
Now they can channel their time, energy and other resources to serve their fellowmen
but some of us don’t want dogs around at all. Stray dogs been a nuisance for years biting people, chasing school children, tearing garbage. I hope this closure reduces the roaming dog problem
kill all dogs
Those persons who made those negative comments about the dogs are truly unfit to live amongst humans and animals. They are so uneducated and fill with hatred. They need pschological evaluation.
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