Potcakes

Potcakes are dogs! They get their name because (as strays) they traditionally are fed the caked on remains of peas and rice from the bottom of the islanders’ cooking pots. Yes they were originally a mix of dogs that were brought to the islands over years past and perhaps that’s helped them develop the friendly temperaments they are known for. Potcakes today are a recognized breed in the Bahamas. They tend to have short smooth coats, longish snouts, perky cocked ears, and a weight range between 25 to 50 pounds. They come in all kinds of color combinations and tend to be about 24 inches at the withers. Potcakes are known to be intelligent, gentle, and loyal. Despite these wonderful attributes there are many feral potcakes left to use their keen intelligence to fend for themselves in a daily fight for survival. Often they've been considered nuisances to be killed inhumanely (poisoned or shot) or left to starve. The good news is there are some nonprofit rescue organizations that are working to find homes for adult potcakes and potcake puppies. These groups also work to provide spay and neuter services for feral populations. After meeting a few rescued potcakes on Andros, it is easy to see why their people fall in love with them. Loyal, loving potcakes with homes know a good thing when they find it.