RESOURCES

Everything else, in one place

BARN coordinates rescue and care — it doesn't handle abuse investigations, enforcement, or veterinary emergencies directly. For those, here's exactly who to call.

BE READY

Essentials to keep on hand

A small kit in the car turns a rescue into a five-minute job instead of an improvised one. Nothing here is expensive or hard to find.

Secure carrier or crate
for cats, chickens, and small or injured animals
Leash and slip lead
for dogs without a collar
Thick gloves
bite and scratch protection, especially for frightened animals
Old towel or blanket
to wrap, calm, and carry an animal safely
Bottled water and a bowl
heat and stress dehydrate animals fast in Barbados
Torch / flashlight
roadside and after-dark rescues
Hand sanitizer or wipes
basic hygiene after handling an animal
Phone charged, with this page saved
so vet and rescue org numbers are one tap away

Want to help without carrying a kit or being on call? A lighter option exists too — sign up for email updates on fostering and volunteer needs instead.

SANCTUARIES & RESCUE

Adoption, fostering & rescue organizations

Established organizations already doing this work across the island — good first calls for fostering, adoption, or when a case needs more than BARN's network can offer on its own.

Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary

Adopt dogs, cats & tortoisesFoster dogsSponsor an animalVolunteer

The Ark Animal Welfare Society

Adopt dogs & catsFoster dogs & catsVolunteer

Be Their Voice

Spay/neuter advocacyFamily supportRescue supportPublic education

RSPCA Barbados

Adopt dogs & catsFoster dogs & catsVolunteer
VETERINARY CARE

Veterinarians in Barbados

For a medical emergency, call the vet directly — a BARN report still helps if you also need transport or a foster once the animal is stable.

RSPCA

St. Michael
EMERGENCY HOTLINE
1-246-426-3077 — listen for voicemail message

Trinity Animal Clinic

St. Philip
EMERGENCY HOTLINE
1-246-420-7894 — listen for voicemail message

Central Vet Clinic

St. George & Christ Church
EMERGENCY HOTLINE
1-246-436-3530 — listen for voicemail message
1-246-437-0478
ABUSE & CRUELTY

Seeing abuse, not an emergency?

Animal Welfare Barbados is a volunteer-run site built specifically to document and act on animal cruelty reports, through their Animal Abuse Form. They're the right first stop for this — BARN coordinates rescue and care, not investigations or enforcement.

Report abuse at animalwelfarebarbados.com →

When you report, include as much as you can:

  • Name of the animal's owner, if known
  • Name of the abuser, if known
  • Exact location
  • Dates and times
  • Photos or videos
  • Specific observations