Joomla! site syndication http://www.potcakeplace.com 2010-09-07T07:57:32+01:00 http://www.potcakeplace.com http://www.potcakeplace.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png text/html 2006-02-06T19:49:11+01:00 http://www.potcakeplace.com http://www.potcakeplace.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=29 'Potcake' is the name given to the dogs of The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands. It came about because the locals fed the caked remains of the cooking pot to the dogs. NEW!! See the Article about Potcake Place on Todayshow.com and MSNBC!!! Click Here! (http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38434562/ns/today-today_pets_and_animals)Potcakes are rescued from around the islands of the Turks and Caicos. The spay/neuter programs are not keeping up. The feral dog population of the islands is growing, and more and more litters of puppies are being found as well as individual pups at a loss without their littermates. They may be found by tourists whilst they are out exploring, or locals in their back yard, whilst they are working on construction sites, or driving around the island.As generations have passed, Potcakes have evolved into a breed which is extremely smart, loyal and loving. In the 'Success Stories', you will see them so at home from the beach to the snow, and from playing gently with young children to snuggling with other dogs and cats. Potcakes grow up to between 35 lb and 75 lb, with 45-50 lb being the average.Adopt a Potcake. You will not be disappointed. You can save a life and make a difference in the future of one dog, of your own family, and of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Potcakes need your help.SPECIAL NOTE: This is Cutie Pie, she is still looking for her new forever home, please go see more pictures of her in the Adopt A Potcake section. She sure is having fun going to all the local hot spots, this picture is from the Turks and Caicos Vibes Kiteboarding Tournament! ---- UPDATE: Cutie Pie has been adopted! Pictures to come soon! text/html 2010-07-11T13:29:54+01:00 http://www.potcakeplace.com http://www.potcakeplace.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=503&Itemid=26 A Potcake Owner living in an area of the Island called leeward noticed a stray Potcake around his home for a few days, Shocked at how skinny and in need she looked he tried to approach her but she always fled. He began putting food out for the little girl daily.One day she disappeared for a few weeks, only to return with three little balls of fluff. She'd been away and had a littler of pups and brought them back to this kind hearted mans door.He continued to put food out for the mum daily, but she still would not come near him. One day she left and has not returned. The pups were a little tatty, but doing very well.He raised the three pups and now they really need a home of their very own.UPDATE: Casey has been adopted and his new family has shared some pictures - check them out in our Success Stories section!One boy, two girls. They deserve only the very best.The Big Brother Casey Doesn't he look like he should be in a Disney Movie?The very striking looking girl Cleo The Foster homes favoriteCleo and CaseyAnd last and the littlest Tessa Too, too cuteThese are three beautiful 12 week old potcake pups. Every home should have at least one. text/html 2008-12-01T10:03:12+01:00 http://www.potcakeplace.com http://www.potcakeplace.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=437&Itemid=34 while vacationing in the cayman islands several years ago we found a half-dead pup on the beach that was being taken by animal control to be put down...she looked at us and we at her and that was it...we spent every dime we had to get her back to the states and home to Tennessee with us...our wonderful Cayman was with us for 15 years and such a precious member of our family; i normally rescue cats and always have a pretty full house but i have to tell you these wonderful island dogs are SOOOO appreciative and do everything but talk....when Cayman died at 15 of cancer my heart was broken and my husband, without my knowledge, contacted the humane society in the caymans and had a pup flown to us...little seanna is a mess but not a day goes by that i am not happy we rescued her.......to anyone wondering if they should i do this I can assure the benefits so far outweigh all else.... Tennessee, USA COME AND CHECK OUT OUR NEW FACEBOOK PAGEJOIN UP AND BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR POTCAKE FAMILYhttp://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=272129023264#!/group.php?gid=272129023264 ref=ts (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=272129023264#!/group.php?gid=272129023264 ref=ts) text/html 2009-03-03T20:20:34+01:00 http://www.potcakeplace.com http://www.potcakeplace.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=456&Itemid=34 We are now very proud to announce that we have some beautiful Potcake Place merchandise items that we know you are going to love.Ranging from infants and childrens T-Shirts, to adult t-shirts, luxurious polo shirts and caps and bags.We will be selling these on line soon. They are also offered for sale on Island at the beautiful Ventura Boutique that also sells, Fresh Produce Sportswear, Jams world and Lilly Pulitzer items to name but a few.Please visit them at The SaltMills Plaza in Grace Bay.(649) 946-5613Items are also for sale at The Somerset on Grace Bay in their boutique.The Somerset on Grace Bay are also selling an exclusive line of hand made jewelry of which the proceeds go to Potcake Place(649)946-5900 text/html 2006-09-05T18:58:38+01:00 http://www.potcakeplace.com http://www.potcakeplace.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=103&Itemid=26 Are you travelling from Provo to an airport in the States or Canada- perhaps after a vacation here, or to get off-island for a time. Please volunteer to carry a pup with you to their new home. Just let us know the date and destination- the more options we have for the new owners, the more likely they will be able to adopt.Provo to ALL AIRPORTS IN THE US and CANADA- please contact us with any date and destination.Always need all major US and Canada airports- please get in touch with date and destination.Please help change the life of a pup and family, and free up space to save another pup from starvation. Please help if you can. We need YOU to raise a paw and volunteer. We can meet beforehand, or just at Provo airport at the time of travel. We arrange all paperwork, check-in and pay all fees associated with the pups travel.The volunteer simply has to accompany the pup on to the plane, and place the sherpa bag under the seat in front, and then show the health certificate to customs at the destination airport and hand the pup over to the new owner who will meet them there. We keep in constant contact with the new owner to ensure that the liason goes smoothly.Taking an extra carry-on bag on a journey you will already be taking, can mean the world to a young pup and a family awaiting their new addition. It will also allow us to save more pups lives as we free up space in foster homes.WE NEED VOLUNTEERS URGENTLYPLEASE HELPTripAdvisor Nov 2006: Just wanted to let everyone know how easy it is to courier a potcake to the US. It actually made leaving a little easier for my 3 kids! They were quite excited to be rescuing a dog from their new favorite island. We were met at the airport in Provo by the Potcake Place founders, given all of the pup's paperwork, Sherpa bag, etc. Abby, the pup, was given a sedative, and we walked through security together no problem. She was a big hit in the gate waiting area and the kids loved her to pieces. She got sleepy after about 20 minutes and settled into her carrier. Getting through customs and immigration in Charlotte where we had a layover took one extra step. Then we had to take her out of the carrier to have her walk through security. Put her back in the bag and not another peep until we arrived in Boston where her new owners were anxiously awaiting her arrival. It was about an 8 hour trip from airport to airport and she did just fine. I strongly encourage everyone to consider giving a Potcake a second chance even if you can't adopt, you can still help by bringing one home to another loving family! Mar 2007: It was such a pleasure to be a part of the wonderful work you are doing for these beautiful pups. We were thrilled to carry Olive to her new Mom (though hard to give her up.) She was the most beautifully tempered dog I've ever met and she stole the hearts of not just us but so many people in the airports-the security guards, airline hostesses,custom officials, fellow passengers and even the pilot. It was a real joy for us to be able to help, in our small way, in securing a loving home for Olive/Dakota. Transporting a pup to Miami was no problem at all and we will do it again when we return to the Turks. Sept 2007: Mahler was an absolute joy to transport. He was a star everywhere he went, and we answered lots of inquiries as to 'what is a Potcake?' Little Mahler touched a few hearts, and ours are definitely included. You would have never known that he was a first-time flier, as he never made a sound or even soiled his bag liner! He patiently waitied for our destinations to do his thing on a pad we laid out for him, and we never had to give him a sedative. Many people made comments that he was much better behaved than the children on the plane, haha. Thank you again to the Potcake Place for what you do, and letting us assist in this little guy's adoption. You couldn't have made it any easier for us to do, and whenever we make it back to Turks and Caicos, we will make sure to do it again! To anyone else who may be considering volunteering as a courier: You won't regret it!