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Pub quiz scheduled for Humane Society

The Humane Society is holding a pub quiz on Thursday.

Online poll: Dog ownership high in Cayman

More than two-thirds of the respondents to last week’s caycompass.com online poll said they own a pet of some sort and more than 51 per cent of those people said they owned at least one dog.

Bargain books at the Loft

Book a bargain at the Book Loft for the month of March

Your new furry friend: The lovable Vashti

Vashti is a great girl and would love to be part of your family.

Irish Jog makes course greener

Irish Jog runners and fun walkers alike gather again for the latest staging this weekend.

Editorial for 12 March: Humane Society needs help

We are frankly very sorry to be learning, and writing about, what appears to be an unfortunate situation at the Cayman Islands Humane Society.

Fur flies at Humane Society

The Humane Society takes action to prevent closing down, but it may lose a number of volunteers in the process.

Lovable tractor ‘Otis’ coming to Grand Cayman for event

Otis the tractor is back and he has a new friend, too.

Saving the Brac rock iguana

The first Cayman Brac rock iguana population study has presented alarming results – only 97 Brac rock iguanas have been found.

Your new furry friend: Bolgie

Brilliant Bolgie is great with other dogs or on his own. Can you be his forever family?

Run for K9s slated

Run the 5K course at Camana Bay with or without your dog this Sunday. Proceed will fund the CARE spay and neuter programme.

Online poll: Many still talking on cell phones despite new driving regulations

Although a majority of respondents to last week’s caycompass.com online poll said they either never talk on a cellular telephone while driving or that they do so in a legal way with a hands-free device, a large segment of people are still doing so illegally.

Valentine’s run was never dogged

Lovers of all sorts got their chance to express themselves at the Valentine’s Mile with three separate races.

Address important issues

Writer says issues must be addressed.

Your new furry friend: Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a super sweet, calm girl who wants to be your new doggie best friend.

Time to show off your dog

Dogs and owners can show off their tricks, meet new friends and generally enjoy a dog-centered day at the annual Dog Show.

Have you worked out how to get walking yet?

The Walking Workout is a great way to help your fitness whilst aiding charity.

Thieving hounds and robot doctors

Dogs are a bunch of dirty little thieves given half a chance.

Your new furry friend: Jet

Jet is a lovely girl looking for a new home.

For love of dogs

Run for Love on Sunday - whether its for the love of dogs or the love of running.

Quizzers, assemble

Get ready for another fun quiz night to help the Humane Society.

School fair set at St. Ignatius

Get ready for St. Ignatius' annual Spring Fling fair.

Editorial for 11 February: Say farewell to Mardi Gras

Wednesday will be the last Mardi Gras fete at Kaibo in North Side on Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands.

Your new furry friend: Peggy

Do you have room in your heart for playful lovebug Peggy?

Agricultural Show – biggest event in Grand Cayman

The annual Agricultural Show is one of the biggest community events of the year, with 10,000 turning out to view livestock, meet farmers, purchase produce and sample local delicacies

Your new furry friend: Shadow wants to be loved

Shadow is a lovely girl who just needs love.

Classy glass success for Sandy

Sandy Wallin's glass artworks are popular collector pieces.

Additional Humane Society dogs transferred to shelter in US

Ten dogs from the Humane Society headed off to a shelter in New York on Friday, 25 January. From there they are expected to quickly find forever homes.

Online poll: Most people questioned want herbicide paraquat banned

A large majority of respondents to last week’s caycompass.com online poll want the herbicide paraquat entirely banned in the Cayman Islands and a large percentage of those who would allow its use want to see its sale regulated.

Your new furry friend: Tatiana

Tatiana is a lovely, blind dog looking for a new family.

Vatentine’s run is loved by all

Lovers of road races have never had it so good and a new one introduced last year can combine their athletic prowess whilst in a romantic mood for another staging of the Valentine’s Mile.

Candlelight vigil held for poisoned dogs

More than 60 people attended a candlelight vigil at Smith Barcadere Saturday to commemorate dogs poisoned with the herbicide paraquat.

Humane Society needs new home

The Cayman Islands Humane Society spends a lot of its time looking for homes for dogs and cats but now it’s looking for a new home for itself.

Editorial for 15 January: Shelter needs a new home

The Humane Society needs help in raising money to build a new shelter.

Your new furry friends: Bingo and Ning Ning

Bingo and Ning Ning are best of friends and have a lot of love to share.

Canines’ Sunday beach outing

Every Sunday morning volunteer handlers and shelter dogs attend a training session on the beach with dog whisperer Ken Mogan

Renewed push to ban paraquat

Nearly 5,000 have signed a petition to ban the deadly herbicide paraquat in the Cayman Islands.

Top stories of 2012: Nathan Clarke disappearance

Nathan Clarke, a British teaching assistant living and working in Grand Cayman, disappeared from Seven Mile Beach on the evening of Saturday, 25 February, 2012, and has not been seen since.

Gorgeous Greg finds forever home

Gorgeous Greg the dog has found a new home thanks to the Humane Society and a kind vacationer from New York.

Dog race gets them wagging

Dog lovers are in strict training for the annual event which leaves organisers barking mad if there are any problems.

Top stories of 2012: Generally a bad year for animals

Each month of 2012 seemed to bring to bring a new story of animals in trouble in the Cayman Islands.

May Scotiabank in George Town robbed

May news which made the headlines

Star volunteers at Humane Society

Two young volunteers at the Humane Society spend all their spare time looking after the animals.

Goodbye 2012, hello 2013

We asked some of our friends what 2013 holds for them.

Keeping your furry friends safe this fireworks season

Ensure your pets are comfortable for the fireworks season.

January Pedro Castle drowning

The main stories from Janaury 2012

Student animal club helps shelter

The Cayman Prep Juniors Animal Kindness Club raised $817.55 for the Cayman Islands Humane Society.

Your new furry friend: Josie

Could Josie be your new furry friend?

Windsor Park celebrates season

Over 100 children from Windsor Park enjoyed a Christmas celebration on 15 December.

Seasonal goodwill touches animals

The stray dogs and cats at the Humane Society fare better at Christmas than other times of the year, thanks to increased donations and the presence of more volunteers

Your new furry friend: Bizzy

Bizzy is a lively, lovely dog looking for a forever home.

It’s Caturday for Humane Society

Revolutionise your life by taking home a new furry friend this weekend.

Tiger Woods probably wants to look away at this point

Women can spot cheating men just by the look of their faces. You have been told.

So, Cayman, exactly what do you know about everything?

The latest Humane Society pub quiz is imminent.

The immortal jellyfish and how Google predicts flu outbreaks

How jellyfish may hold the key to immortality.

Your new furry friend: Justin

Meet Justin - your newest furry pal.

Records will tumble for big race

All eyes are focused on Cayman’s biggest sporting event this weekend.

Animal lovers, loving animals meet at Humane Society

There are myriad ways to help the Humane Society, from volunteering to fostering or adoption.

Your new furry friend: Greg

Greg is a friend waiting to meet you at the Humane Society.

Keep roads safe for big race

Runners of all shapes and sizes, ages and fitness levels will be active this weekend for the biggest road race of the year.

Camana Bay Christmas Give Focus on Cayman’s Humane Society

Camana Bay's Christmas Give feature the Human Society.

Louane shows her humane side

Completing a full marathon is a fantastic accomplishment in itself - indeed something to boast about - but for some people competing in the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon their achievement will be shared with some very special organisations.

Book Loft Christmas Sale

Pick up Christmas gifts at Humane Society Book Loft's Christmas Sale in the AL Thompson parking lot this weekend

Human and canine models take to the runway

Fun, fashion, food and model dogs are in store at the Humane Scoeity's fashion show on Thursday, 29 November

Movember Golf Open brings fun

Movember events continue with golf and rugby tourneys.

Reward for lost dog doubles to $2,000

Local doctor Virginia Hobday has doubled a reward to find her lost dog to $2,000 in a last-ditch effort to locate her pet which has been missing for more than six weeks.

So what is a dog’s favourite band anyway?

What kind of music do dogs prefer?

Test your knowledge for a good cause

The Humane Society is putting on a quiz to raise much-needed funds.

Floats, fun, treasure, turtles and music at Pirates Week

The first weekend of Pirates Week 2012 is packed with adventure and fun.

Avast! Ye pirates have landed!

The 35th annual Pirates Week festival brings all sorts of colourful characters to the Cayman Islands.

Animal lovers ‘paws’ for wine

It was good food, good wine and good company all for a good cause at the Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts third annual ‘Paws for Wine’ event at Ristorante Pappagallo on 27 October 2012.

Walk for Hannah

Hannah is just five. She has recently had a brain tumour removed and the costs of the chemotherapy and ongoing help she will need will be huge. Take part in a sponsored walk this Saturday to help Hannah and her family by raising funds that will help them to cover some of the ongoing expneses they will face.

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