The Voiceless Dogs of Nassau, Bahamas

26/10/2026

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~Olen~
Yesterday, I was contacted about a dog that was bleeding from his p***s and toes.
When we arrived, he was on the front porch, wagging his tail to complete strangers. Then I saw it. The sweet little boy couldn’t even stand on the foot that was infected.

I was told that 3 months ago, his owner, an old lady, passed away.
Olen lived chained for his entire life in the back of the yard, since he was 3 months old.
The old lady had a tenant and when she died, the tenant started to feed Olen...but he was notified the family was going to sell the house and the tenant had only until today to vacate.

He begged the family to take Olen to the humane society but he was told he could die chained up in the back of the yard.
Wanting to do good, he set Olen free for the last 2 days and asked for help elsewhere.

We took him to the vet...they sedated him to remove the entire toenail...and from then on, everything went downhill for him.
He tested high positive for HW, which was to be expected.
I told the vet to check his eyes that did not seem right to me. He had loss of muscle mass around his eyes, and had scratches on the cornea.
Dehydrated to no end, infested with fleas and ticks, riddled with parasites and anemic to no end.
Right when we put him back in the crate to bring him to the refuge, he started to bleed profusely from his p***s. The vet checked for venereal but found he was suffering from a severe UTI. Immediately, he was put on the X-ray machine. His belly was full of stuck p**p and other debris. The vet gave us medication and we left.

When we arrived to the refuge, the seizures started...one after the other...by then it was already night. We called another vet and explained to him what was happening; he said to bring him as soon as possible.
He looked at his X-rays carefully and asked if I knew if Olen was an old dog. I said I was not sure... He said he had Spondylosis Deformans, a chronic condition associated with aging; a condition that affects the vertebral bones of the spine. But after we corroborated his age, it was impossible as Olen is only 4 years old. The vet said because he lived chained his entire life, with little room for him to move or exercise, this happened. There is absolutely no treatment or cure for it.

He was put on the drip immediately to stop the continuous seizures.
After they did blood tests to check on his organs, more bad news emerged. His liver was badly compromised as well.

But you want to know what made me fall in love with him? That even at his worst, he never once stopped wagging that tail... Even sedated, he wagged his sweet tail...so when I was asked what was I intending to do with him, now that I knew what I would have to face...if I would put him to sleep...I said no.
Not in a million years. He already suffered enough for me to rob him of the last hope in his heart.
The owner robbed him already of his puppyhood, and big part of his youth, and the other family wanted him dead.

Me, I just want him happy.

Please, help us with the matching fundraiser to pay all our vet bills from different clinics.

You have no idea how much suffering exists on this small island for innocent dogs like Olen.

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25/10/2026

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This year has been the hardest, since the government evicted us from our last refuge, leaving us in complete financial turmoil.

Even through all of our struggles, we still continued to rescue. When others wanted for us to close our doors and see us fail, we stood our ground, defending rightfully what was so precious to us: our beloved dogs at the refuge. For them, we endured hardship after hardship; praying this too, one day shall pass.

There are thousands of innocent dogs on the streets of this small island. Some had homes and families and were later disposed of when they were no longer wanted...and the streets of this island are not kind to them. The pain and sorrow after their hearts got broken from abandonment, still having to go through starvation and illnesses...all on their own to suffer even more.

We want to continue being the hope for so many others waiting for the day to also be found and helped.
Please, help us to help them. Donations are what we need so badly, before we fall apart.
Nothing is given to us for free in this country, not the vets, the dog food agency, the rent...nothing. Without you, we have nothing and we are nothing!

Recently, an angel in disguise offered to match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000, giving us the opportunity to raise $40,000 for animals in desperate need. This matching gift could not have come at a more critical time. Please help us to reach our goal.

https://www.givinggrid.com/20Match

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25/10/2026

~Dolphina~
Yesterday, many things happened...
I drove my American friends to visit the innocent dogs I feed at the beach.
We arrived just before the storm...I fed everyone.
Before heading out, I decided to go to the other side where Dolphina was killed with her puppies. There, she was. This fully pregnant girl was staring at people inside their cars eating, begging for their food.

I called her and she came wagging her tail...so sweet, so friendly.
She had been dumped there just yesterday.
Without thinking, we lifted her into the car and took her with us.
The minute we left the beach, the blinding rain came with all its force.

I cannot imagine what her fate, and that of her babies, would have been if I didn’t go yesterday, since I am badly struggling with my health after my surgery that came out with terrible consequences.
Whoever brought her there knew exactly what they were doing...as there is nothing there but desolation, starvation...and death.

In memory of Dolphina that was killed with her babies by rat poison, taking her chances to be happy, I named her after her. Maybe this new Dolphina will find happiness in this life, for once.

She has been spotting since yesterday and her babies are coming any time now. By the size of that belly, 12-14 puppies, at least.

Many thanks to Jennifer Menold Daley for raising funds for the refuge to help us with our financial struggles, and to her friend Leslie Shular, for helping us by volunteering on their vacation time.
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A generous donor has stepped forward and offered to match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000, giving us the opportunity to raise $40,000 for animals in desperate need.

This matching gift could not have come at a more critical time. Please help us to reach our goal.

https://www.givinggrid.com/20Match

25/10/2026

~Dolphina~
Yesterday, many things happened...
I drove my American friends to visit the innocent dogs I feed at the beach.
We arrived just before the storm...I fed everyone.
Before heading out, I decided to go to the other side where Dolphina was killed with her puppies. There, she was. This fully pregnant girl was staring at people inside their cars eating, begging for their food.

I called her and she came wagging her tail...so sweet, so friendly.
She had been dumped there just yesterday.
Without thinking, we lifted her into the car and took her with us.
The minute we left the beach, the blinding rain came with all its force.

I cannot imagine what her fate, and that of her babies, would have been if I didn’t go yesterday, since I am badly struggling with my health after my surgery that came out with terrible consequences.
Whoever brought her there knew exactly what they were doing...as there is nothing there but desolation, starvation...and death.

In memory of Dolphina that was killed with her babies by rat poison, taking her chances to be happy, I named her after her. Maybe this new Dolphina will find happiness in this life, for once.

She has been spotting since yesterday and her babies are coming any time now. By the size of that belly, 12-14 puppies, at least.

Many thanks to Jennifer Menold Daley for raising funds for the refuge to help us with our financial struggles, and to her friend Leslie Shular, for helping us by volunteering on their vacation time.
………….
A generous donor has stepped forward and offered to match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000, giving us the opportunity to raise $40,000 for animals in desperate need.

This matching gift could not have come at a more critical time. Please help us to reach our goal.

https://www.givinggrid.com/20Match

23/10/2026

My heart is so broken..🖤
I was just released from the hospital this afternoon and not even 2 minutes from entering my house, my phone rang.
I was told that a dog was seen on the streets dying and needed help.
Without even thinking clearly, that I was sent home with strict bed rest from my surgery after today’s ordeal with fear of internal bleeding.

I drove there and found him.. just where the person saw him earlier.. but I arrived too late. I could see people everywhere, but nobody cared to even look in his direction.. A guy said he saw him alive a couple of times just recently.. I asked him if he fed him.. He said, it was not his dog………..

Because he was not his dog he let him starve..
In my head I played a scene where he was alive roaming this neighborhood.. skin and bones begging everyone for something to eat..they gave him nothing.
It has rained everyday and he had nowhere to hide.. hungry and lost.. His last breath he took it alone on the streets, with no one to care..
He died near the water pump.. he probably tried so hard to reach the water..
I wanted to cry but I had no more tears left..

He was placed in my car and I drove to the refuge to scan him in case he was microchipped, to find the bastard that hurt him so bad.. he was not.
He belonged to someone.. a beautiful Malinois with a leather collar.. most likely used as guard dog.. and the minute he got sick, they threw him out.

I named him Cooper.
I drove him to the funeral home to be cremated instead insulting his existence by leaving him to rot and turn to dust on the streets.

Do you think you can sponsor his cremation? It is only $350.
Please?
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Thank you for helping us❣️

…………
Alone I live
on the streets
amongst garbage..
Your leftovers I scavenge
till I drive you insane,
that you want to hurt me again and again.

For me there is no water, no food, toys or treats..
At night, I hide on this beach in the dark
and I camouflage with the fog..
Curled up and cold
I sleep on broken glass and rocks..
while your dogs at home you give
the best.. you call them your babies,
you adorn their heads with daisies,
you walk your dogs in the park,
they get tucked in their soft beds
and get a kiss of good night..
While I am called the stinky dog
among other insults
I only cause them repulse.

I die for a kiss,
a tender caress..
Instead of the usual
disdain..
I know you could care less
seeing this mutt, cold in the rain;
But I am delusional
What did I miss?
Was my purpose in life a lie?
Wasn't it enough
to be born to suffer and die?

by Chella Phillips@
The Voiceless Dogs of Nassau, Bahamas

22/10/2026

Marcel, the little boy dumped by a female police officer at the beach a week ago, had a complete checkup today.
He is covered in fungal and riddled with parasites. The vet said he is about a year and half old.
We will get him neutered next week.

This little boy was so terrified of us at the beginning, but now he is all smiles and so incredibly sweet.
Let’s give him a home that will truly cherish him. ♥️

21/10/2026

❤️ Meeda Update: A Glimmer of Hope After Unimaginable Suffering

We finally have some encouraging news to share about Meeda. While we remain extremely guarded, for the first time, we are beginning to see signs of hope.

Meeda came into our care in the Bahamas after being found struck by a car, in a condition that could only be described as the result of horrific abuse and neglect. Severely starved, emaciated, and suffering from devastating injuries and neurological trauma, this poor girl was fighting for her life.

Today, we finally have some positive news.

Meeda’s medical team is beginning to see improvement in her neurological function, and perhaps even more encouraging, she has started eating on her own!

Her doctor has told us that if Meeda continues to show improvement over the next 48 hours, there is reason to believe she is going to pull through.

We cannot begin to describe what hearing those words means to us.

But we are sharing this news with tremendous caution. Meeda has endured such profound trauma, abuse, and neglect that her condition remains extremely serious. We know how quickly things can change, and we are not ready to let our guard down.

The next 48 hours are critical.

There is absolutely no doubt in our minds that Meeda would not be alive today without intervention and the extraordinary medical care she has received. She was left to die, and instead, she was given a fighting chance.

And none of this would have been possible without you.

To our incredible community, thank you for standing beside Meeda. Thank you for helping us fight for a little girl who had been so terribly failed by humans. Your generosity has helped bring her to this moment, and we are profoundly grateful.

We are praying that the next 48 hours bring continued improvement and that we will soon be able to share the wonderful news we have all been desperately waiting for.

21/10/2026

Just to show you, and brag a little, (why not); what it does to a dog that you rescued, dying on the streets, when all you want is to offer them a second chance at life.
Last year, Apio was left on the streets of Nassau, completely covered with infected bite wounds. He was left to die on the streets after being used as a bait dog.
It is a miracle that he didn’t die, cause most of the wounds had already gone septic. Apio stayed hospitalized for almost a month at the clinic.
When he was finally released, it was another story..

For months he tried to become invisible. He was beyond terrified of human proximity. The terrible trauma from his past followed him everywhere, believing we would also hurt him.. He was terrified of all the dogs and us.
Then one day, he started to trust his surroundings.. He allowed us to be part of his world..and we didn’t take anything for granted. We cherished him!

That’s the difference between us and the evil ones responsible for so much suffering.
My small refuge gives hope to the hopeless.
When another hand hurt them, it was our hand that tenderly caressed their broken bodies.

20/10/2026

Annie and Annabel, reunited with their mom at the refuge.

20/10/2026

Annie and her sister Annabel were finally vaccinated this morning.
What seemed an impossible dream for Annie to bounce back from the brink of death, starved as she was, we can now hope for better days ahead. The little girls were reunited with their mother at the refuge, bringing joy to all three.

At first, we all thought they were 2 and half months old, but the vets said they are actually 4 months old, by looking at Annabel’s teeth.
Annie has suffered the most with the starvation that her teeth haven’t even developed properly. Her teeth are the size of a one month old puppy. She now weighs close to 7lbs.
Her enormous ears are the cutest thing!

I am so grateful we found them before it was too late.
Thank you, for donating to their care.❤️