Topic: Brian Crichlow
Birds smuggled on alleged drug boat remain in ‘secure quarantine’
Cayman's Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the two birds allegedly smuggled on a boat into the island earlier this month are alive and remain in "secure quarantine."
Missing raccoon captured
The missing raccoon, which had been on the loose since 22 Oct., has been captured in West Bay, the Department of Agriculture confirmed on Tuesday afternoon.
69 animal cruelty or neglect cases reported in 2018
The Department of Agriculture dealt with 69 reports of animal cruelty or neglect in 2018 and recommended five of those cases to be put forward for prosecution.
Police seize 53 dogs from Prospect residence
Police made their largest ever seizure of mistreated dogs on May 6 at a Prospect area residence, confiscating 53 animals, many of which were in poor health. They reported the incident late Friday.
More dog attacks reported
Police said they responded to several “ferocious dog” reports over the weekend around Cayman.
26 birds seized in cockfighting crackdown
Police and Department of Agriculture officers seized 22 roosters and four hens during a raid at a premises in Windsor Park last week, the third operation of its kind in the past five months.
Cayman farmers anxious about the future
It took a lot of years for Gary Rankin to come around to appreciating Cayman Islands farming.
No rules for dog breeders
There is currently no licensing regime for dog breeders in the Cayman Islands, despite the provision being part of the Animals Law for more than 15 years.
For the love of Cayman’s health
“Does anyone have any diet restrictions or things you’re following?” Ritz-Carlton executive pastry chef Melissa Logan asked her audience on Friday at the Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference. “I can tell you, I do.”
