Hi,
We just cleared in at Green Turtle Cay. When the customs lady came down to the dock, she saw the dog, so asked if we had the paperwork. We did, she took it and we never saw it again. We kept copies of course in case anyone ever asks. Our experience has been they only ask about pets if they know you have one.
My interpretation of the procedure is to mail the request for a permit and the money and to wait 2-3 months for a reply. We take the permit and the vet paperwork (which technically is supposed to be done within 48 hours of arrival) with us to customs. In six clearances, they have asked twice. I don't think mailing all that stuff back to the Bahamas is correct.
Enjoy the Bahamas.
Roger and Spice the Lab