Topic: Animals
Dick Francis’ books up for auction
The Cayman Islands Humane Society is auctioning off a collection of signed books written and collected by the late author Dick Francis.
Ghost Orchid in top 100 endangered species
The rare Ghost Orchid, which can only be found on Grand Cayman, has been listed among the top 100 most threatened species in the world.
How to help the animals and feel clever while doing it
The Humane Society is running a quiz night for a worthy cause at the Doghouse.
Babies’ early diet may impact future obesity
A new study on rats shows that what babies eat after birth likely determines lifetime risk of obesity.
Beach and sea clean-up this weekend
Volunteers are gearing up to clean up Cayman's beaches and sea this weekend.
Editorial for 11 September: Leave the wild dolphin alone
Wild dolphin in the sea near Grand Cayman should be left alone.
SaxonMG pitches in to help out pups
The Cayman Islands Humane Society received a helping hand from Saxon MG recently.
Divers warned against amorous dolphin
The Department of Environment is continuing to warn the public to stay away from an increasingly amorous wild dolphin in local waters.
Parrots recovering, but threatened
The good news is the parrot populations on Cayman Brac and Grand Cayman are almost back to pre-hurricane numbers. The bad news is Brac parrots could be extinct within 40 years.
Paper explores impact of sleep on obesity
A new report explores if disruptions to circadian rhythms are making people obese.
Walk and Wag a happy tale
The Humane Society shelter received a boost from the recent Walk and Wag event.
Visitors have rare wild dolphin encounter
Tourists on a fishing charter had an experience of a lifetime this month when they suddenly found themselves surrounded by scores of wild dolphins off West Bay.
Doggy days out set at Camana Bay
On Saturday, August 25, visit the Human Society's road show in Camana Bay and find your new best friend.
Garbage collections running late
Garbage collections throughout Grand Cayman are being carried out a day to two days late due to ongoing maintenance problems with Department of Environmental Health trucks.
Public input on sharks sought
The Department of Environment is asking the public to weigh in on measures to help protect endangered sharks in the waters of the Cayman Islands.
Bluff tops for homeowners
Cayman Brac bluff has become a top destination for new home owners.
Turtle Farm loss saddens
Writer says Turtle Farm is losing too much money, turtles.
299 turtles die after water line break
A shocking tragedy at the Cayman Turtle Farm.
Sandbar stingray population in decline
Scientists have confirmed local anecdotal reports that the number of stingrays at the Sandbar are decreasing.
Dogsledding and reconciliation
Writer tells of adventures dogsledding in the wild country.
Editorial for 9 July: Wild dolphins are just that
Caution about swimming with wild dolphins in the Cayman Islands is timely.
Students dive after certification
Two CIFEC students dive with stingrays after getting certified.
Guy Harvey’s movies are back by popular demand
Naturalist and artist Guy Harvey's educational movies are being shown in June and July at Camana Bay.
Cayman’s doggies need help
The Humane Society hoats a Roadshow for their dogs and puppies.
Reward offered for paraquat poisoner
An anonymous donor is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people poisoning dogs with paraquat in Cayman.
Concerned about Prospect dog poisonings
Reader reports that five dogs were killed in five days near her home in Prospect.
Editorial for 19 June: Take care of your dogs
We at the Caymanian Compass feel the same outrage and disgust that many of our readers do when we hear about numerous cases of dog poisonings that have killed beloved pets around Grand Cayman.
Help wanted at humane society
A book store with 20,000 books and a thrift store packed with clothes need lots of people to run them but the Humane Society's bank of volunteers is running low.
Trivia nights not so trivial
trivia nights available on cayman
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Get hypnotised for a four-legged cause
CI Humane Society fundraiser
The Zambian connection continues
A group from Cayman is returning to a Zambian village to assist with educational and health needs.
Humane society fears future flooding
The Cayman Islands Humane Society shelter is up and running again after damage suffered due to flooding early last week.
Movies in the Moonlight return
Free family-friendly movie screenings in Gardenia Court, Camana Bay resume every Tuesday evening throug June, July and August.
Editorial for 28 May: A killer is in our midst in Cayman
More dogs being killed on Grand Cayman with paraquat.
Injured rock iguana on road to recovery
An endangered rock iguana is recovering from a broken leg in the home of one of the Department of Environment's officers.
Ten dogs poisoned in three weeks
At least 10 dogs have been fatally poisoned this month, according to vet Brenda Bush.
Mr. Ed’s work on display at museum
Artist Ed Oliver's work continues to make a mark in the Cayman Island on display at the Cayman Islands Museum.
Cayman imports, exports grow
Imports to the Cayman Islands grew by 10.4 per cent in 2011, reversing the 7.3 per cent decline recorded in 2010.
Rainy season starts with a deluge
Almost 13 inches of rain in the 48-hour period between 7am Sunday and 7am Tuesday caused widespread flooding on Grand Cayman leading to travelling difficulties and the closure of nearly all schools on Tuesday.
Gov’t schools to close Tuesday
Update: Several private schools are also closed following an all-day deluge Monday.
Raining cats and dogs
Rain flooded the Cayman Islands Humane Society building with ankle-deep water Monday, sending volunteers scrambling to move the animals to drier ground. According to the Cayman Islands National Weather Service, satellite
pictures show a large area of cloudiness with embedded thunderstorms
moving Northeastward across the Cayman area.
Adopted dog inspires happy tale
The Cayman Islands Humane Society Book Loft received a book donation from a local author who was inspired by an adopted dog.
Rain fails to dampen divers’ spirits
The weather failed to dampen the spirits of more than 20 divers who participated in a reef cleanup recently.
Pond may lose sanctuary status
Cayman Brac's Salt Water Pond could be stripped of its designation as the island's only animal sanctuary so bad smells coming from the pond can be eliminated.
Children deserve to be cared for every day
Writer suggests that the Cayman Islands care for its children daily.
Editorial for 30 April: Putting wildlife’s fate in danger
Pulling sanctuary designation from Brac pond is an injustice.
Turtle farm ups tracking research
Embarking on a new research and conservation initiative, the Cayman Turtle Farm: Island Wildlife Encounter has introduced a new element to its release programme.
Donation box swiped at Humane Society
A uniquely Caymanian collection box owned by the Cayman Islands Humane
Society was stolen from the non-profit's George Town shelter location.
Cayman online dog boutique makes donation
Online dog boutique Doggoneit has donated $200 to Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts to help it continue with its efforts, including paying for spay and neutering services and transporting local homeless animals to overseas shelters for adoption.
Tiffany Scott takes pride in her job
With a deep love of water and a passion for animals, Tiffany Scott was pegged to take up a career in marine biology.
Island Heritage gives back in community service month
During the month of February, the staff of Island Heritage Insurance Company, Ltd embarked on a company-wide internal initiative, Service Month.
Caribbean independence, in different forms
The theme of independence was a common thread linking keynote presentations at the recent 50-50 Conference hosted by University College of the Cayman Islands last week.
Fishermen beat pelican with oar
Fishermen in Frank Sound beat a pelican so badly with an oar, the bird had to be euthanised, the Department of Environment has revealed.
Bodden claims top farmer prize
Paul Bodden captured the 2012 Minister’s Award for Most Outstanding Farmer of the Year at the 45th Agriculture Society Awards Evening recently held at the Stacy Watler Pavilion in Lower Valley.
Event aids eastern districts’ animals
Animal welfare in the Eastern Districts received a funding boost from the recent PAWSed fundraising dinner and auction.
Big laughs from giant Harris
The monthly Laughter Lounge kicked off again after a break in February and what a wonderful reintroduction to what has become one of the most popular events on the local social calendar.
Land Reserve Fund receives boost
The National Trust's Land Reserve Fund received a $5,000 boost recently.
Get your tickets for the Fur Ball
Get your tickets for the Fur Ball, which helps Cayman Humane Society care for abandoned animals.
Dog jog a vital cog
A dog jog takes place at Camana Bay on Sunday, 4 March.
Getting up close and personal with sharks
A documentary that shows that sharks are not the bad guys will make its Cayman premiere at Camana Bay Thursday night.
Humane society receives boost
The Cayman Islands Humane Society received a substantial donation from Deutsche Bank Cayman recently.
National Trust sets sights on land in Little Cayman
The National Trust for the Cayman Islands has its sights set on land in Little Cayman for the protection of the Sister Islands Rock Iguana.
Tighty Whities attack at bookstore
The author of the popular Katie Kazoo Switcheroo books is coming to Cayman for a visit.
The lucky Irish shouldn’t get to have all of the fun
St. David's Day is on 1st March and Welsh people everywhere will be celebrating.
Guy meets sharks
Guy Harvey's new film about sharks is coming to Camana Bay.
A bath for Fido
PAWS is organising a charity dog wash and a fundraising dinner. Not at the same time, obviously.
Agricultural show is all about the produce
The 45th annual Cayman Islands Agriculture Show is here.
Cave owner bats back at critics
Plans to set up an eco-tourism site at cave that house rare bats have nature lovers in a flap.
Maples kick past BDO for kudos
Maples and Calder are the new champions at kickball.
Agriculture show around corner
Agriculture shows offer cultural experience in homegrown products
New mural is pukka at Tukka
Ain't no hoonin' around, mate. Cayman's Australian restaurant, Tukka, has a bonzer new mural.
