Pet of the Week, Funny face Bert

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Marlies and Bert

Bert,” being hugged by Shelter manager Marlies, is a mystery dog. The Shelter staff knows nothing about his history – who his parents were, where he came from – because he was found in the Kouchi pa Bestia (drop off kennel) outside the gate of the Shelter. But this wire haired pup was immediately welcomed as he looks like a younger version of one of the full time Shelter resident dogs, “Charlie.”That was good news for Bert, especially when he had his check up with the vet and found to be in good health and would be put up for adoption.

He’s about five months old and he should grow up to be a big dog. Another nice thing is that Bert is a mellow and very gentle dog, not in the least hyper, and would be good with children. Just looking at him and that funny face.

Story and Photo by Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2012

Shelter news

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

This last year, 2011, 800 animals were brought into the Shelter (65% dogs and 35% cats). There were 208 adoptions and 30 animals were reunited with their owners. (So you know who to call if you lose your cat or dog.)

The year before, in 2010, there were 217 adoptions. Of the animals brought in 75% were dogs and 25% cats. Compared to 2010, this last year, 2011, there were fewer dogs in the Shelter. The Shelter staff believes this has to do with the free sterilization program. That program will continue in 2012 and they will focus more on the free sterilization of cats.

Story by Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2012

Happy Puppy New Year

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

Happy Puppy New Year

Just to say Happy New Year we had to show you these five little puppies, some of the first to arrive at the Shelter this year with their mom.

They are roly poly little guys, three females and one male (the fifth one has already been tagged to be adopted). They will probably be medium sized dogs, judging by their mother.

All of them are getting the best of care, a private kennel and have been examined by the vet. They will be available for adoption at six to seven weeks. Of course, these puppies, like all the other adoptees, are healthy and social.

You may see them at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday 8 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

Story and Photo by Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2012

Pet of the Week: Iggy,” the Interactive Cat”

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Regina and Iggy

Some people claim they would love to have a cat but they find them aloof and standoffish and want a pet that is more attentive. Well, if you are one of those people the Shelter has the “purrfect” cat for you….”Iggy,” the Interactive Cat!

Iggy is the most affectionate, social cat that you will find. Give him the invitation and he will leap onto your shoulders and hang around your neck all day long. He talks to you, gives kisses and purrs with a loud chirping sound as long as he is near you. The most amazing thing is that he understands the word “no”…..a word that is not normally in a cat’s vocabulary! When you decide that you’ve had enough of his attention and you don’t want him around your neck anymore, simply put him down on the floor, point your finger at him and say “no.” Iggy then gives you a very sad, pouty look but immediately lies down and leaves you alone until you invite him up for the next round of affection. Iggy truly is an interactive cat! And he’s gorgeous… dark orange silky soft fur and beautiful facial markings and expressions. He is about one year old, sterilized, healthy and ready to interact with anyone who wants to share in some purr-fect feline love.

You may meet Iggy and the other pets up for adoption at the Bonaire Animal Shelter on the Lagoen Road. Open Monday through Saturday, 8am-1pm and 3 to 5pm. Telephone 717-4989. It’s always up to date.

Story byJane Madden Disko/Laura DeSalvo , Bonaire Reporter, January 6-20, 2012

Pet of the week: Puck the dog

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

pet of the week Puck the dog and Hanny

What a fun fellow “Puck” is. Posing with Bonaire Animal Shelter staff member, Hanny Hoogerkamp, she shows that she’s loving the attention and hugs. Both of them have big smiles on their faces. Puck has the most amazing expressions. Along with her startled looking eyebrows she (usually) likes to keep one perky ear up and one down – very cute. Puck is about 13 months old, she’s tall and slender but with an athletic build. She’s friendly, as you can see, she’s playful and she would be an excellent watch dog. And she gets along with other dogs as well. She’s healthy, has been checked out by the vet, has had her shots, worming – the works. All that for a $75 adoption fee for dogs. And that also includes sterilization and an identity chip which is mandatory if the dog is transported to the US or Europe.

You are invited to stop by and meet Puck and the other dogs and cats up for adoption at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday 8 am – 1 pm, 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

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

Watch the newest video of the Shelter: The Bully Story

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

One day a nice puppy was rescued by Gisela. Bully went to the Animal Shelter and was adopted by Larissa.
Take a look at the newest Shelter video shelter and see for yourself!
Watch episode 8 of the the Animal Shelter Bonaire video series: The Bully Story.

Pet of the Week: Hans the kitten

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Hans the kitten

This face says it all…..” Hi! Can I go home with you?” When “Hans” arrived at the Shelter at just eight weeks old the Shelter staff took notice. Cats with his coloring are quite rare in male cats, and especially rare on Bonaire…dark grey striping with just a touch of “coffee with cream.” His coloring coupled with his curiosity and love of human affection made him a very special kitten.

Hans is now about 3 1/2 months old, still a kitten, and continues to delight both his human and feline friends. He’s the first at the compound gate to say “I missed you, can you pet me now?” Hans and his roommates are all healthy, vaccinated and just waiting for you to come and visit and welcome one or more of them into your heart and home.

You may meet Hans and the other healthy and social cats and dogs up for adoption at the Bonaire Animal Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 8 am—1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

Jane Madden Disko, Bonaire Reporter – August 5-19, 2011.

Pets of the Week: Eveline and Louie

Posted on August 02, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Pets of the week: Eveline en Louie 22

Two best friends at the Bonaire Animal Shelter are fivemonth-olds, Eveline and Louie. These two smooth haired medium sized dogs have such great characters and are so happy to be involved with people.
They’re super friendly and smart too. Keeping these two clean is an easy job because they both just love water and are content to just sit in the tub, amusing the staff no end! They’d be perfect to adopt together.

You may see them at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm, 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- July 22- August 5, 2011.

Pets of the week: Sammy and Holly

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Pets of the week: Sammy and Holly

Sammy Sellars from San Diego, California, made his first visit to Bonaire last week and one of the things he wanted to do was to visit the Bonaire Animal Shelter, especially the cat cage.

Sammy has his own tuxedo cat, “George,” at home. At the Shelter right now there are so many cats to choose from – kittens, young cats, older cats, all different colors. It was difficult for him to pick one to pose with. But here he is with darling “Holly,” a beautiful young black, white and gray kitten who’s like a purr machine. She cuddled up with Sammy and really hoped he’d bring her home with him on the plane. That didn’t happen but everyone had a good time anyway. Holly has a brother, “Harry,” and the two of them together are a fun loving pair.

All the cats up for adoption are healthy and sociable. They’ve been examined by the vet, given their tests for feline leukemia, wormed, given their shots and will be sterilized when they’re old enough. All this is included in the cat adoption fee of $55.

After his Shelter visit Sammy got a Shelter T-Shirt, that are for sale at the Shelter gift shop. They are very cool shirts and it’s a great way to help support our Shelter.
There are all colors and sizes, adults and children. (Note: A number of animals have been adopted from the Shelter and brought home with their new owners to Europe or the US. The Shelter can take care of nearly everything, including putting in a micro chip).

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter – July 8-22, 2011

Shelter Statistics

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

Everything you always wanted to know about the Animal Shelter Bonaire, but were too afraid to ask!
Stuff worth knowing about the shelter Bonaire. Fun facts and fascinating numbers about the cats and dogs that live in the shelter and about the people that work there.

Did you kow that the dogs at the Animal Shelter Bonaire produce 25 kilos of poop… every day. And cats 5 kilos. Did you know that about 30 volunteers work at the Animal Shelter… that is 7300 volunteers hours per year. And did you know that the shelter dogs daily need 25 kilo of dog food and that the Bonaire shelter spayed/neutered 800 pets in 2 years. That is more than 1 a day and for free…at no costs! And did you know that in 2010 there were 53 cats adopted from the shelter and that we use 5 cubic meters of water each day…

You want to know more shelter statistcs, watch the video below!

One IN, One OUT, new video of Bonaire Animal Shelter

Posted on May 08, 2011 by Marlies in News | 1 Comment

Thinking about getting a dog? Consider adopting a homeless dog from the Bonaire Animal Shelter.

We have bouncy puppies, cute mature dogs, almost purebred dog, lovable senior dogs, or a one-of-a-kind real Bonairian superdogs. The Animal Shelter on Bonaire has the best selection of dogs on the island. The dogs are all healthy and very well behaved. We will even help you with spaying and neutering.

Isabelle adopted: Heep heep hooray!!!!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Marlies in Happy Endings | Comments Off

One of the friendliest dogs at the shelter is Isabelle. And heep heep hooray she is adopted by David. The shelter received an e-mail from David telling what a wonderful dog Isabelle is!

David and Isabelle

Shocking news !!!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

Shocking news on Bonaire: Teen Mom with 8 kids

Teen Mom dog with 5 daughters and 3 sons needs help. Lets adopt one of her adorable puppies.

Watch the video to listen to her story…. it’s sad!

Pets of the week: two “best friends,” “Sunshine” and “Cocoa”

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Sunshine

Cocoa

These two “best friends,” “Sunshine” and “Cocoa,” have been together for most of their lives. Their owner passed away and now these girls are orphans and up for adoption.

Both are about seven years old but act like puppies. They love to play and are frisky and full of fun. They’re big girls and would really appreciate a nice yard to play in or someone to run with. They don’t have a mean bone in their bodies; they’re just sweetie ladies who need to have a loving owner. They’re in top health, love people, have been sterilized. They’re ready to go.

To meet them and the other adoptees, visit the Bonaire Animal Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- March 25- April 8, 2011

Pet of the week: Foxy looking Ralph

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Ralph, the foxy looking dog

This foxy looking dog with the light colored fur and beautiful light eyes is “Ralph,” a recent arrival at the Bonaire Animal Shelter.
He was homeless and skinny, looking very lost and miserable when someone discovered him and brought him into the Shelter. After being checked over by the vet, given his tests and shots and cleaned up he’s a “new dog,” happy to be alive. What a transformation a little love and attention can create.

Ralph has impressed the Shelter staff with his sociability with people and other dogs and is a “keeper,” they say. He’s about a year old, young enough to train to your way of life, but past the sometimes destructive puppy phase.

You may see him at the Shelter on the Lagun Road, open Monday-Saturday, 9 to 1 and 3 to 5. Tel. 717-4989.

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

Pet of the week: Jaap a very handsome blond male dog

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment

Bonaire Pet of the week: Jaap

Once in awhile there is a dog brought into the Bonaire Animal Shelter that has such fine character and is so special that even though it may not be adopted right away the staff feels it should be kept and taken care of until the right person comes along. That’s the case with “Jaap,” this very handsome blond male dog. Jaap is about two years old now and has been at the Shelter for awhile, but he’s such a good dog, enthusiastic and smart, that he’s been welcome to stay for as long as it takes for him to find a new master or mistress.

“He’s so easy to train,” the staff says, “and he’d make a great guard dog.” As Shelter manager Marlies says, “Jaap is one of my favorites!” Just look at that alert profile and you’ll understand what the staff means. Jaap has been declared healthy by the vet, has had his tests, worming, shots and is sterilized.
The dog adoption fee of $75 includes all that plus a microchip which records the dog’s number and is connected to the owner’s name.

Story and Photo by Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter, January 14 – 28, 2011

Please support the Animal Shelter Bonaire!

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Marlies in News, Sponsors & Friends | Comments Off

Please support the Animal Shelter Bonaire! Your donation can help ta save the life of a homeless pet. You can make a donation via PayPal or your credit card by clicking on the donate button below:

Your donation helps in many ways

• $8,50 helps to microchip a pet
• $50 buys a day pet food for all the shelter pets
• $75 subsidizes the adoption of a dog
• $100 helps to treat a dog with mange
• $450 spays or neuters 10 dogs

Shelter fees in Dollars

Posted on January 06, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

From January 1 2011, Bonaire no longer uses the Antillean guilder. From this day the legal tender is the American Dollar. Also the adoption and boarding fees will be in dollar.

The new adoption fees are:
- Dog $75,-
- Cat $55,-

The boarding fees are:
1 Dog (per day, incl. food) $ 8,50
2 Dogs (in same kennel) $ 12,-

1 Cat (per day, incl. food) $ 5,50
2 Cats (in same kennel) $ 10,-

Pet of the Week: Alexia, aka “Little Mother”

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment

Alexia aka 'Little Mama'

“Alexia,” this alert looking black and tan beauty, is known at the Bonaire Animal Shelter as “Little Mother.” She was brought into the Shelter with four totally different looking puppies, father(s) unknown. Alexia, a very mellow and relaxed dog, was considered to be the perfect mom to these pups.

All the puppies have been adopted and Alexia has been sterilized so can now live her own life. She’s very intelligent and serene at the same time. What a nice kind of dog to have around. When it’s necessary she barks, so she would be a good guard dog, protecting those she loves. Alexia is about one and a half years old.

You may see her at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

Stroy and Photo by Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- Dec. 31, 2010-Jan. 14, 2011

Pet of the week: Pretty little Priscilla, the Calico cat

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment

“Priscilla” with volunteer Sherman

Here’s Bonaire Animal Shelter volunteer Sherman, enjoying his work in the cat cage, especially the part where he gets to hug the cats like little Priscilla.”  It’s volunteers like Sherman who help to keep the Shelter cats and dogs social so that they make perfect adoptees. Thank you, Sherman!

Pretty little Priscilla, one of the darling calico cats, is about a year old. She was brought in with her siblings because her owner just had too many cats! Hopefully, the mom has been sterilized so that that won’t happen again. As you may know, most calico cats are female. Just a rare few are male. Calicos are not a breed; it is a color pattern and three colors must be present: black, white and orange. A “true” calico has large blocks of these three colors. According to veterinarian Janet Tobiassen, the reason they are nearly always female is due to genetics. Coat color in cats is a ex-linked trait, a physical characteristic (coat color) related to gender. Female animals have two X chromosomes (XX), males have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome (XY). The genetic coding for displaying black or orange color is found on the X chromosome. The coding for white is a completely separate gene. Since females have two X chromosomes they are able to “display” two colors (orange and black, or variations thereof) and white, creating the 3-color calico mix. Since males have only one X chromosome, they can only be orange OR black. It is more complicated than simply having the color genes — it is a complex process of dominant and non-dominate genes interacting on the X chromosomes, but that is the basis for coat color for calico cats.

Stop by the Shelter on the Lagoen Road to meet all the healthy and very social animals. They’re open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm.

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- December 17-31, 2010

Pet of the week: A Very Happy Ending to a Very Sad Story

Posted on December 05, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment

Sammy: As he looks now

Remember Sammy, the abused and neglected dog that was pictured in The Reporter October 8-22?

He was in such horrible shape, skinny and sick, but there was something about him that made the Shelter manager decide not to euthanize him. It was a good call because now Sammy, in wonderful health, is now up for adoption.

Thanks to the vet, the staff and the volunteers at the Animal Shelter Sammy is now in terrific and robust  health. His sores and the nasty results of starvation are cured. He has a wonderful attitude, gets very attached to people and loves to play.

Sammy as he was shortly after he was brought into the Bonaire Animal Shelter

He’s also good with other dogs and he loves cats, because he was raised with a little kitten (so we heard) and the two of them were inseparable.

See him at the Bonaire Animal Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- December 3-17, 2010

Pet of the Week: Charlene the foxy looking cute dog

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Volunteer Heleen and Charlene

A familiar sight at the Bonaire Animal Shelter is a volunteer having a one-to-one experience with one of the pets. Often the pet is getting groomed  or checked for ticks or played with, all part of the care and socialization process that makes the dogs and cats such good candidates for adoption.

Our pet this week is “Charlene,” getting special attention from volunteer Heleen. Both seem to be having a good time. Not only is Charlene such a foxy looking cute dog but she one of the most self confident pets at the Shelter. She knows what she wants. If there is a problem with the other younger dogs she jumps in and settles things. The others look up to her. She was brought into the Shelter in August and is about nine months now, still a youngster but with an old wise way about her. Of course as are all the pets up for adoption Charlene has had her exam by the vet, her shots, worming,  testing and sterilization.

The adoption fee for dogs is NAƒ 125. That includes all of the above plus an ID chip which the vet inserts so that the dog is eligible for travel.

Lauara DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- Nov. 19-Dec. 3, 2010

Pet of the week: Guy, the intelligent little guy

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment

Guy, the intelligent guy

Jane Madden, the Lady Cat Guru, knows the Bonaire Animal Shelter’s cat cage residents like her own family. So of course it is she who can best describe one of the current favorites, “Guy,” who is this edition’s “Pet of the Week.”

Jane writes: “Guy arrived with his brothers Gus and Gibi as very young kittens. The boys are now about seven months old and constantly entertaining the Shelter staff. The antics of the Ggang could make a statue laugh! Guy is particularly noteworthy due to his incredibly knowing and intelligent eyes. That’s how he got his name….a staff member noted, “He looks like such an intelligent little guy!” And it turned out to be true. Although the smallest of the G-gang he is the boss and he certainly knows how to woo visitors. He simply sits at your feet and stares up at you with those incredible eyes and you can’t help but swoop him up and cuddle im….”Mission accomplished” says Guy’s eyes!”

As are all of the adoptees at the Shelter Guy has been checked out by the vet, given his shots, worming and sterilization when he’s old enough. All this included in the cat adoption fee of NAƒ 95. Not only are the cats in perfect health but they’re “social” as well! See Guy and his colleagues at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm, 3 to 5 pm.

Story and photo by Laura DeSalvo Bonaire Reporter- November 5-19, 2010

Otto, Sette and Due

Posted on November 02, 2010 by Marlies in Happy Endings | 1 Comment

Two dogs and one cat. The dogs were adopted from the Animal Shelter Bonaire by Claudia and Marco!

Video editing 700ideas.com

Black and white cats at the shelter Bonaire

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

Please adopt us!

Pet of the week: Karel, the Doberman lookalike

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Karel at the Animal Shelter Bonaire

“Karel” is a Doberman lookalike, otherwise known as a Bonairean Doberman. He’s spent a lot of his one year of life at the Bonaire Animal Shelter, impressing the staff with his intelligence.

Karel is what you would call, “pack savvy.” He knows how to get along with the other dogs in his kennel and he loves to play, not only with the other dogs but with people as well. Nothing bad has ever happened to him and this shows in his gentle demeanor. He’s a quick learner and can be a fine, loyal companion for the right loving owner. And of course he is in perfect, robust health.

The dog adoption fee of NAƒ 125 includes his shots, tests, worming and sterilization.
You may meet Karel and the other pets up for adoption at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 to 1 and 3 to 5. Tel. 717-4989.

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- October Oct. 22- Nov. 5, 2010

Ober now lives in Holland

Posted on October 05, 2010 by Marlies in Happy Endings, News | Comments Off

Ober and his brothers and sisters were  brought to the shelter when they were very young.  Ober is now adopted and lives with with the Schmidt family in Holland.

Adopted !

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Marlies in Happy Endings | 1 Comment

Just some pictures of two adopted dogs.

On the first picture you can see Jos, the Corgie look-a-like who was pet of the week a few days ago, guarding his new home

"Jos" the handsome Corgie

On the last two pictures you can see superdog Gina. Finally happy!

Gina and her new boyfriend Idefix

Superdog Gina

Adoption cartoon

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | Comments Off

Great Animal Shelter cartoon.

This cartoon is made by Jeroen van der Most. More cartoons on Cartoon Cat.

Pets Paradise Bonaire

Posted on August 09, 2010 by Marlies in News | 1 Comment

Pets Paradise Bonaire is the title of the new Bonaire Animal Shelter video.

The video was made by a creative young local film producer and impressed the crowd. The film shows graphically what the animal  problems are, primarily too many unwanted cats and dogs, and how they are dealing with them.

Shots of the Shelter residents are interspersed with short interviews with some of the Shelter staff. Informative, creative and entertaining. You may view the 20 minute video via the You Tube Channel of the Animal Shelter Bonaire or below.