An urgent public appeal has been issued by the animal welfare non-profit Dogs and Cats of Antigua, asking community members to assist in locating a wounded stray dog thought to be hiding in the Bishopsgate Street district of St. John’s.
The organization first received a tip from a concerned local resident who alerted them to the dog’s poor condition, confirming that the animal is in critical need of immediate professional veterinary treatment. Over the past several days, dedicated volunteers from the group have carried out extensive targeted searches across the area, but all attempts to track down the injured canine have so far come up empty-handed.
To help speed up the rescue effort, both local residents and passing motorists are being reminded to share any sightings of the dog with the organization as soon as possible. Volunteers have also issued a key safety and handling note: members of the public should not attempt to chase or corner the animal, as this could frighten it, cause it to move further into hiding, or potentially lead to defensive aggression that puts people or the dog itself at greater risk.
Any individual who spots a stray dog matching the description or has information that could help pinpoint its location is encouraged to reach out to Dogs and Cats of Antigua immediately through its official communication channels or dedicated emergency contact hotlines. A rapid response, the organization notes, is critical to getting the dog the life-saving medical care it needs before its condition worsens.