Abaco Shelter
A sanctuary for stray and abandoned dogs in the Abacos, Bahamas that's improving the lives of the Potcakes through spay, neuter, rescue, & adoption efforts. Join us by sharing our social posts, volunteering, fostering, adopting, or donating. Thank you!
Abaco Shelter is home to many loveable Potcakes
The facility in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas houses mostly adult dogs, but we occasionally have puppies as well. There are about 20 wonderful Potcakes just waiting for their forever family! If you are interested in any of the dogs below, please contact us for more information.
Our goal is to rescue, rehabilitate, re-home and improve the lives of as many Abaco Potcakes as possible. We provide spay and neuter services to those who cannot afford it to reduce the suffering of the abandoned and roaming dog population. Over the years Abaco Shelter has rescued, provided medical care, spayed, neutered and adopted out several hundred of our furry friends. Thank you for your support!
ABACO SHELTER’S DOGS
Things happen fast around here, so keep in mind that our website is not always up to date. We’re excited to hear from you! If adoption isn’t right for your home, please consider a donation today.
BLACKBERRY is full of energy and loves water. He was born approximately in 2020 and is ready for adoption!
BELLA is a sweetie that just loves attention. She's a bit of a "jumper" and calms down immediately with a head scratch. She'll need a focused human for some training and would be a wonderful family addition.
BLONDIE was rescued from the attic of a hurricane damaged house by some kind neighbors. Unable to take her in, they asked the shelter to take her. She is a frisky, happy girl looking for a home of her own. Contact us to inquire about adoption.
BONNIE was rescued in April 2021 along with her sibling, Clyde, and her mother Ginger. She is very spunky but a sweet girl. ADOPT
We estimate BRANDON to be 3-4 years old. He gets along with other dogs and we’ve ever had any incidents at the shelter. We don’t recommend cats, however. He is calm and laid back. He should adjust nicely to being indoors and becoming a couch potato.
BUDDY is 3 - 4 years old. He was rescued along with Rambo who had a severely damaged leg. Rambo was adopted but Buddy still needs a home.
He is very friendly, likes people and most dogs. He craves attention, so would be your best bud! He’s not shy at all. Contact Us
Archie is a lovable boy and a bit of a fluff ball. He's good natured, neutered and ready for a home. ADOPT
COOPER is a neutered male that is approximately 4 years old. He’s frisky and loves to play.
DAISY was brought in to the shelter along with her newborn litter of puppies. Since then Daisy has been spayed, she has put on weight and is the happy dog she's meant to be. She’s very fluffy and looking for a home of her own. She is both people and dog (preferably male) friendly.
HERO was an owner surrender along with Pepper in January of this 2023 at an estimated 4-5 months of age. He's neutered and heartworm negative!
He is energetic and friendly to other dogs and people. We don't know about cats. He is quite adoptable. Contact us to ask about adopting HERO.
JOJO is such a handsome boy. Very laid back.
GIRLIE is an older girl and Dorian survivor. She was rescued when she got a bone caught in her mouth and owners abandoned her. She is very calm and gets along with other dogs and cats. Contact us about adopting GIRLIE.
GRACE was rescued with 3 pups that have already been adopted. She is spayed, heartworm-free and looking for her forever home. She has a sweet temperament and gets along with other dogs.
ADOPTED!
Contact us to ask about LOLA and if she’s ready for adoption. LOLA was named by our friends at Potcake Rescue, LLC releasing a digital collectibles project to help the Potcakes!
Skinny MINNIE is our resident senior and very sweet. She was pulled from a septic hole, where she was trapped and submerged.
NOIR is 1 - 2 years old, spayed and a bundle of energy. She is looking for a big backyard where she can burn off her energy. Another dog or two would be a bonus.
PEPPER was an owner surrender along with Hero in January of this 2023 at an estimated 4-5 months of age. She's spayed and heartworm negative!
He is energetic and friendly to other dogs and people. We don't know about cats he is quite adoptable. Contact us to ask about adopting PEPPER.
ROOSTER is a handsome boy and likes the camera or maybe it's just the attention. He was rescued along with ARCHIE. They may even be brothers. Very friendly.
Contact us to ask about SAMPSON and if he’s ready for adoption.
SCOOBY is suitable for a farm or as an outside dog. He is friendly and docile. ADOPT
Like his pen-mate, Scooby, SCRAPPY is suitable for a farm or as an outside dog. He is friendly and docile. ADOPT
SPECTRA is Sprite’s momma! Contact us for more information about adoption.
ADOPTED!
SPRITE is new to the shelter and recently came in with her momma, Spectra.
TERRO, along with pal JOJO, survived Dorian when abandoned by their owners. After Terro was involved in several dog fights and badly injured, volunteers decided to take them in to the shelter. They are both very loving but may need a little time getting comfortable with other male dogs.
LIFETIME RESIDENTS AT ABACO SHELTER
Here are our beautiful Potcakes that are not adoptable. We need your support to help give these pups a wonderful life at the shelter. Thank you.
BASHFUL is a handsome boy but he is not adoptable. He, and his 3 siblings, were brought into the shelter after being neutered at one of our clinics in April 2020. They were born on a farm and never socialized by humans. He will follow you around the pen but never let you touch him.
BOSSY is the only female of the 4 farm siblings and, as her name implies, is the boss! She is barely touchable. They were born on a farm and never socialized by humans.
BRONSON is calm and touchable but cannot be handled or walked on a leash. He will be a permanent resident of the shelter. Thank you for SUPPORTING Abaco Shelter and all of our Potcakes.
EBONY is one of our feral dogs and will be with us her entire life. Thank you for SUPPORTING Abaco Shelter and all of our Potcakes.
HERSHEY is about 4 years old and was trapped in Marsh Harbour in July 2020 as a stray. She is semi-feral and will probably be a lifer unless the volunteers are able to socialize her. Please consider SUPPORTING the shelter to provide a nice life for HERSHEY.
MITZI is semi-feral, like her pen mate, Bronson. She can be petted but not handled.
HONEY is feral and will be with us her entire life.
SOX is semi-feral and a long-time resident of the shelter.
MALCOLM was at the shelter before Hurricane Dorian. Thank you for SUPPORTING Abaco Shelter and all of our Potcakes.
WHISKERS, named for his thick, black whiskers, completes the farm family. He is semi-feral like the rest of his family, gets along with other dogs, but is very timid with people. He’s never aggressive. The four siblings were born on a farm and never socialized by humans.
ZIGGY is a shelter old-timer. He has been there since before 2014 and survived 2 hurricanes at the shelter. He was always feral and untouchable but seems even more so since surviving Dorian.