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Shelter’s Annual Art Auction on December 10

Marlies — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:40:40 +0000

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!

Marlies — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:11:06 +0000

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

Marlies — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:21:20 +0000

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

Marlies — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:19:29 +0000

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.

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 19-Sept. 2, 2011

Kouchi pa Bestia

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.

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 19-Sept. 2, 2011

Reminder… book and fleamarket

Marlies — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:33:03 +0000

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

Marlies — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:31:58 +0000

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

Marlies — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:37:43 +0000

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

Marlies — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:13:38 +0000

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

Marlies — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:11:29 +0000

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

Marlies — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:38:10 +0000

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

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!