Adopt a dog
Explore the sanctuary’s dog adoption information and enquiries.
Visit dog adoption page (official site, opens in a new tab)BIM ONE Community · Newcastle, St. John
Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary
A little kindness. A fresh start.
Meet the Barbados sanctuary helping rescued dogs and cats move towards safer, healthier lives. Find your way to support its work, from giving your time to offering a home.
Care that reaches beyond the sanctuary
For the animals. For the community.
Ocean Acres rescues and rehabilitates dogs and cats in Barbados, provides shelter, and works to find suitable homes. Its wider animal-welfare work includes spay/neuter initiatives and community education.
The sanctuary’s outreach also helps people care for their animals through practical support and advice. You can learn more about its approach on the official website.
Read about Ocean Acres (official site, opens in a new tab)Make room for a new beginning
A home can change a life.
Thinking about adopting? Start with Ocean Acres’ own dog and cat pages, then speak with the team about suitability, the process and current availability.
Adopt a cat
Explore the sanctuary’s cat and kitten adoption information.
Visit cat adoption page (official site, opens in a new tab)Offer a foster home
A temporary home can give an animal space to recover. Read the fostering requirements and discuss the commitment, duration and care costs with Ocean Acres.
Learn about fostering (official site, opens in a new tab)Ocean Acres handles applications and matching directly. Animal availability and requirements can change.
Every kind of kindness counts
Help in a way that works for you.
Give your time
Opportunities listed by the sanctuary include dog walking, animal socialisation, gardening, maintenance, transport and fundraising. Contact the team to find out where your time or skills are needed.
Explore volunteering (official site, opens in a new tab)Support their care
Find donation options through Ocean Acres’ official website. Contributions and payment details are handled through the sanctuary’s own channels.
Donate through Ocean Acres (official site, opens in a new tab)Support from afar
The sanctuary’s virtual adoption programme offers a way to contribute monthly towards an animal’s ongoing care. Review the details and recurring commitment on its website.
Explore virtual adoption (official site, opens in a new tab)Bring people together
Explore the sanctuary’s fundraising information or ask the team about other ways to support its work.
See fundraising information (official site, opens in a new tab)Donation links take you to Ocean Acres’ official website. BIM ONE does not collect donations on this page.
Visit & contact
Find Ocean Acres on the east coast.
Newcastle, St. John, Barbados
Visiting hours
- Wednesday–Sunday
- 10am–3pm
- Monday & Tuesday
- Closed
Hours are listed on the sanctuary’s website and were checked on 5 October 2026. Contact the team before travelling to confirm opening hours and visiting arrangements.
A small act of care can be a good place to start.
Visit Ocean Acres’ official website (official site, opens in a new tab)A BIM ONE Community feature, based on information from Ocean Acres’ official website. For current information and arrangements, contact the sanctuary directly. Information checked 5 October 2026.
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