Shelter’s Annual Art Auction on December 10

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities | Comments Off

Plans are already being firmed up for the Shelter’s Annual Art Auction. This year it will be on Saturday evening, December 10, at Sense Bar-Restaurant across from the entrance to Plaza Resort. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss it. More information on the auction website.

Laura De-Salvo, Bonaire Reporter – November 11-25, 2011

Volunteers needed!

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities | Comments Off

The Bonaire Animal Shelter needs volunteers of all ages. And it’s a fun job too, according to young volunteers, Jordan and Justin. These two boys spend their Thursday afternoons helping out. They especially like playing with the cats. Why do they do this rather than playing video games or fooling around? It’s because, they say, “Animals are important and they need our help.” Great words for all of us! There are all sorts of jobs that volunteers can do from just playing with the dogs and cats (“socializing” they call it) to walking them and giving some obedience training, feeding, giving medications, cleaning up. For a full list of what’s available to do give them a call at 717-4989.

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- Oct. 28-Nov. 11, 2011

Pakus di Pruga on facebook

Posted on November 09, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off

The Animal Shelter’s Pakus di Pruga (Flea Market) continues to thrive. This little shop, run by volunteers from the Animal Shelter, is bursting with “stuff” -clothes, books, children’s things, even appliances and some furniture.

It’s on Kaya Libertador Simon Bolivar, across from Jong Bonaire and Brandaris Café. It’s open Saturdays, 8 am to 5 pm. All proceeds go to help keep the Shelter open.

More information about the Pakus di Pruga you can find on facebook

Kouchi pa Bestia at the Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities | Comments Off

Kouchi pa Bestia

Did you know that you can drop off unwanted, stray or found cats or dogs at the Bonaire Animal Shelter at any time of the day or night, no questions asked? There’s an animal cage (Kouchi pa Bestia) right outside the Shelter gate. It has two separate compartments with water bowls and it’s checked every few hours during the day.

The Shelter receives an average of 1,200 animals each year and the idea is to make it easy as possible for people to put the animals there rather than dump them in the mondi or by the side of the road.

Reminder… book and fleamarket

Posted on July 01, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities | Comments Off

Don’t forget to visit the book- and fleamarket tomorrow at the Animal Shelter Bonaire.

Fleamarket at Animal Shelter Bonaire

Coming saturday: Book and Fleamarket at Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities | Comments Off

Bookmarket at Animal Shelter Bonaire

Saturday, July 2, From 11 am to 5 pm the Shelter will have another of their very popular and successful Flea and Book Markets.

While having a drink or snack, you can take your time to look around between the many, many items that are for sale, to see if there is something you like and can buy for little money.

The event features a large selection of secondhand books for only $1.25, household items, clothes and many other items for sale from the flea market. The fair is popular and usually draws a large crowd, so it’s a good opportunity to meet up with friends, re-stock your book supply, pick up some bestsellers for your long flight home, and visit with the animals. All the proceeds go to helping to keep the Shelter open for unwanted and homeless cats and dogs.

If you have unwanted items to donate, you may drop them off at the Shelter. Volunteers are needed too. If you can spare a few hours on Saturday july 2, it would be much appreciated! Call the Shelter at 717-4989 for more information or send an e-mail.

Free treatment of mange on Bonaire

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off

Dog at the shelter Bonaite that suffers from mange

The last few weeks the shelter received a lot of complaints regarding dogs that suffer from mange.

Mange occurs when a dog becomes infested with microscopic mites. These mites live on a dog’s skin, digging in and sucking the dog’s blood. They reproduce quickly and are highly contagious. Symptoms of mange can include hair loss, itching and skin inflammation. Mange spreads quickly across a dog’s body if it’s not treated.

The Bonaire Animal Shelter offers free treatment of mange. Call the shelter for more information (0599-7174989).

Meet the shelter at Dia di Rincon

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities | Comments Off

Today, April 30, it is Dia Di Rincon and Queen’s birthday. Today is a very special day on the island of Bonaire. Visitors can enjoy an array of local cuisines and discover traditional dances and listen to our local music. All of these activities take place in the center of Rincon where locals and visitors meet and enjoy several cultural festivities. The shelter also has a booth on the local market whre they sell items to raise funds that benefit the pets of the island.

An orange Animal Shelter

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off

The Shelter staff likes orange and so do the cats and dogs that live in the shelter. That’s why we’ve decided to paint the dog kennels ORANGE. With the help of BON DOET we are able to buy lots of orange paint so that the kennels will be painted orange on 18 and 19 March. Come help paint the kennels at the animal shelter.

BON DOET gave us a cheque to buy lots of orange paint. BON DOET is the Bonairean version of the Oranje Fonds’ NL DOET that brings volunteers and organizations together to learn and benefit from each other.

If  you like  dogs, cats and orange paint,come help the shelter and volunteer on March 18 and 19!

The Animal Shelter will be covered in orange paint

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off

On 18 and 19 march the dog kennels will be painted orange. Come help paint the kennels at the animal shelter.

BON DOET gave us a cheque to buy lots of orange paint. BON DOET is the Bonairean version of the Oranje Fonds’ NL DOET that brings volunteers and organizations together to learn and benefit from each other.

If  you like  dogs and orange paint,come help the shelter and volunteer!

Annemarie is handing over the cheque to Marlies. And puppy Elsa is very happy. She likes orange paint!

Dog scrubbing

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities | Comments Off

Shelter manager Marlies and volunteer Gitta scrubbing down a new arrival who came in covered with mites. He was afraid of the hose sprayer so they had to use water in a bowl.

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- Jan. 28-Feb, 11, 2011

March 18 and 19 BonDoet at the Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off

BON DOET is the Bonairean version of the Oranje Fonds’ NL DOET that brings volunteers and organizations together to learn and benefit from each other.

The Animal Shelter Bonaire is one of the participants. At the shelter volunteers can help to paint the dog kennels and the cat cages.
Please help the shelter and volunteer!

New Mural in cat condo at the Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off

The JanArt Kids art class spent many hours putting together a plan for the new Cat Condo wall mural at the Animal Shelter.

Please go by to see their finished painting and meet all the kitty residents. Artists: Kimberly Ram, Rouel Domacassé, Julia Martines and Yonne Latiers.

Their art instructor was Janice Huckaby from the JanArt Gallery. The paint was donated by Krioyo Paint.

December 11, Animal Shelter Fundraising Auction

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News, Sponsors & Friends | 2 Comments

On Saturday, December 11 starting at 7 pm there will be an Animal Shelter Fundraising Auction at Eddy’s at Sand Dollar Resort.

The auction is open to all – free entrance. The emphasis this year will be on fun –with exciting prizes and surprises and even a free lottery.

Some of the prizes include an airplane flight around the island, a one-year contract to Bon Bida Spa, special guest in local radioshow, art pieces and an opportunity to feature your pet in The Reporter’s “Pet of the Week” column.

There will be a cash bar as well.

Fundraising auction for the Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off

Fundraising auction for the Animal Shelter Bonaire
Saturday December 11 at Eddy’s, starting at 7 pm.
All proceeds go to the Shelter.
Bring your friends and  family.

Watapana school visit the Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on October 06, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off

Every year all the primary schools bring a visit to the Animal Shelter Bonaire. Desirée from Stinapa shows the kids around.
Last week the Watapana school came to the shelter and they had a great time!

Watapany kids looking at the pups

Children from Watapana school Bonaire

Kids visit the shelter Bonaire

Visit at Animal Shelter Bonaire

It’s hot at the Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities | Comments Off

So some of the dogs like to cool off and love the water.

We have made an improvised bathtub for our dogs!

It's hot at the shelter

Dog at the Animal Shelter Bonaire take a bath

Reminder : Bookmarket on August 14 at the Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | 1 Comment

Next Saturday, August 14. From 11 am to 5 pm the Shelter will have another of their very popular and successful Book- and Flea Markets. All the proceeds go to helping to keep the Shelter open for unwanted cats and dogs. We saw just a few of the items that will be for sale: books, carpets, bric a brac, kitchen items, clothes, mugs, puzzles, games, DVDs, CDs, even a walker!

All the funds raised will benefit the Animal Shelter. And, of course, all the shelter animals will be there and you may find a dog or cat that you would like to adopt!

Please pass by and browse, buy, eat, drink and enjoy the festive atmosphere at the Giant Book Fair and Flea Market, Saturday,  August 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 26 Kaminda Lagun. Don’t miss it!

Saturday, August 14 – Big Flea market at the Bonaire Animal Shelter

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off

Mark on your calendar, Saturday, August 14. From 11 am to 5 pm the Shelter will have another of their very popular and successful Flea Markets. All the proceeds go to helping to keep the Shelter open for unwanted cats and dogs. We saw just a few of the items that will be for sale: books, carpets, bric a brac, kitchen items, clothes, mugs, puzzles, games, DVDs, CDs, even a walker!

They are looking for donations of unwanted or unused items. Now’s the time to clean out those closets and get rid of what you can’t use (it’s very therapeutic and cleansing) and help the Animal Shelter. What’s junk to you can be a  treasure to someone else! Drop off your things from now until Friday, August 13 at the Shelter on Lagoen Road.

Bonaire Reporter – July 16-30, 2010, Story & photo by Laura DeSalvo

Visit from Stichting Project to the Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities | Comments Off

Stichting Project is a rebound center. The purpose of Stichting Project is to offer assistance to youngsters with behavioural problems or a mild mental disability. Every year the kids bring a visit to the shelter. Kids, dogs , cats and the shelter staff have a great time.

See the pics

Reminder… Book- and Fleamarket at the shelter

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off

The Shelter will have a Big Book and Flea Market at the Shelter on Lagoen Road, tomorrow Saturday, May 15, 10 am to 5 pm.

All the proceeds go to the Bonny Superdog Sterilization Fund.

Big Flea Market and Book Sale at the Bonaire Animal Shelter

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off

The Shelter will have a Big Book and Flea Market at the Shelter on Lagoen Road, Saturday, May 15, 10 am to 5 pm.

All the proceeds go to the Bonny Superdog Sterilization Fund.

Shelter needs donations to keep sterilization program going

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | 1 Comment

The Shelter’s Sterilization Program, “Bonny Superdog,” is still going full speed, but to keep up with the demand they desperately need donations to keep the program going. If you can help – any amount is more than welcome – you may do it in several ways. Cash donations are always appreciated.

Look for the dog house donation boxxes in many shops and businesses or at the Shelter. SupportBonaire provides a way for Americans to donate to their favorite causes and claim charitable deductions on their American income tax. Support Bonaire website now accepts credit card donations for the Shelter. Or you may donate via the bank: Animal Shelter Bonaire, RBTT Bank Antilles, Bonaire Branch, Account # 23.10.139. BIC: RBTTANCU SWIFT: ABNANL2A

Dierenasiel Bonaire introduceert ‘diervriendelijk afstandshok’

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | 1 Comment

Het dierenasiel Bonaire heeft deze week een ‘diervriendelijk afstandshok’ in gebruik genomen. Dit hok staat buiten de tweede poort van het dierenasiel en geeft de bevolking van het eiland de mogelijkheid om hier anoniem en buiten openingstijden om, een hond of kat in te herbergen. Dit kunnen huisdieren zijn die de mensen afstaan en waar ze niet langer meer voor kunnen zorgen. Maar ook kunnen het ‘gevonden’ dieren of loslopende honden of katten zijn die mensen langs de weg vinden.

Dierenleed voorkomen
De reden dat het asiel dit hok heeft gebouwd is dat normaliter mensen hun dier -buiten openingstijden- ook bij het asiel achterlieten, maar dan op een dieronvriendelijke manier. Ze werden vastgebonden aan de poort, in de volle zon en zonder water. Het kwam ook geregeld voor dat de dieren over het hek gegooid werden en zich hierdoor bezeerden. Of dat ze voor de poort in een kartonnen doos werden gezet, de doos vervolgens kapot beten en de drukke weg op renden. Natuurlijk met de kans aangereden te worden.

Diervriendelijk
Het hok is een veel vriendelijkere manier om de dieren in te herbergen. Zo staat in deze kooi altijd een bak met vers water, de wind kan er goed doorheen blazen, het hok staat in de schaduw en bij regen zitten de diertjes lekker droog. En twee keer per dag, zelfs op zondag, wordt gechecked of er een dier in het hok geplaatst is. De dieren zitten dus nooit lang in het hok.

Wat gebeurt er met de afstandsdieren?
De dieren die het asiel in dit hok aantreft, krijgen dezelfde behandeling als de andere honden en katten die worden afgestaan. Als het asiel vermoedt dat het dier van huis is weggelopen, dan gaan de asielmedewerkers actief op zoek naar de eigenaar. Indien niet het geval is en de hond of kat is gezond, dan probeert het asiel vanzelfsprekend een nieuwe eigenaar voor het dier te vinden.

Eerste hond in hok terug bij eigenaar
De eerste hond die het asiel in het hok aantrof was een schattig dier. De viervoeter droeg gelukkig een penning aan zijn halsband. Zo konden de medewerkers van het asiel de eigenaar van het dier gemakkelijk traceren. De eigenaar was dolblij om zijn hond weer terug te zien!

Het dierenasiel Bonaire wil de sponsor Valerie’s Airport Shop en de vrijwilligers bedanken die het hok hebben gebouwd.

Book Fair and Flea Market on Saturday, February 6

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off

The Animal Shelter Bonaire will hold a Giant Book Fair and Flea Market on Saturday, February 6f rom 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the shelter located at 26 Kaminda Lagun. Thousands of books, in English and Dutch, will be available for only 2 guilders each or less. You can choose from fiction, classics, reference books, manuals, children’s books, hardcover or paperback.

There will also be thousands of flea market items ranging from clothing and household goods to paintings and children’s items. Drinks and snacks will be available during the fair and you can also shop in the Shelter Gift Shop for all sorts of items for your pet.

All the funds raised will benefit the Animal Shelter. And, of course, all the shelter animals will be there and you may find a dog or cat that you would like to adopt!

Please pass by and browse, buy, eat, drink and enjoy the festive atmosphere at the Giant Book Fair and Flea Market, Saturday,  February 6, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 26 Kaminda Lagun. Don’t miss it!

Animal Shelter’s Annual Art Auction – December 10

Posted on November 27, 2009 by admin in Current Activities | Comments Off

Looking for an original X-mas present?

Saturday December 10th the Bonaire Animal Shelter again organizes the Art and Fun Auction!

The always entertaining fundraiser will be held at Sense. Before the Auction the famous and loved INDONESIAN meal is served between 18:00 and 20:00, tickets a $ 35.- p.p. are required for the meal. The Auction starts at 20:30, and is free and open to the public!

The Shelter still has trouble maintaining the terrain due to lack of funds. Volunteers certainly do a terrific job but they can’t do it all. For example, there is an urgent need to rebuild the kennels we use for the first reception of incoming dogs. The kennels need to be made safer, more hygienic and watertight.

A wide variety of stunning artwork and vouchers has been donated by sponsors and artists! You will be guaranteed to find the perfect Christmas gift to fit every budget! For more info and a look at the auction items go to the auction website. You have the opportunity to make a bid on line. Take a glance at artwork of all different mediums, original jewelry and some really interesting vouchers offered by local businesses. More items will be added in the next two weeks, so keep an eye on it!

All the proceeds go directly to the Animal Shelter and in advance we would like to thank all the people that are cooperating to make this fundraising a big success! (more…)