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.

Pieter is pet of the week at Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on August 08, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment

Pieter our pet of the week

We couldn’t resist taking a photo of this darling little cat, “Pieter,” hiding out among the branches in the cat cage at the Bonaire Animal Shelter. Jane Disko Madden, kitty guru of the Shelter, explains. “Pieter is a very fuzzy, very funny little guy! He arrived with his sister, Petra, as seven-weekold, very feral kittens. With the love and encouragement of the Shelter staff, they were nurtured into loveable sweethearts now 10 weeks old!

Petra has been adopted and will begin sailing the Caribbean with her co-captain in the next few weeks. Pieter is waiting for his forever companion to arrive. Pieter’s grey, brown and black striped fur is extremely soft and fuzzy and along with his white mittens and socks he’ll be a very photogenic pal. He is not afraid of anything….dog, cat or person…and will play with cats five times his size and win the play battle! But when playtime is done, he’ll curl up in your lap for a dose of pets and an afternoon snooze.”

Of course, like all the other adoptees at the Shelter, Pieter is in excellent health, having been checked out by the vet, had his test for feline leukemia, wormed and will be sterilized when he’s old enough. All this is included in the cat adoption fee of NAƒ 95. You may meet him at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and from 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

Bonaire Reporter- July 30-August 13, 2010, Story & photo by Laura DeSalvo

Adoption of Edgar and Eveline

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Marlies in Happy Endings | 1 Comment

Congratulations to new owners Nuria and Leon of Sunshine Pool Care photographed right after they adopted these two darling little pups, brother and sister, Edgar and Eveline.

The nine week old puppies were brought into the Bonaire Animal Shelter along with their mother, “Kaya” (so named because she was a street dog) and seven other brothers and sisters.  The seven others died but Mom “Kaya” has already been adopted.

All the best to the new family unit.

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

Queenie and her kittens

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Just a few days ago this mother cat, “Queenie”, was brought into the Bonaire Animal Shelter. She had been found by a Good Samaritan with her two new born kittens: one black and one striped like its mom. Then, a few days later someone found another newborn kitten, a black and white one, and brought it into the Shelter to hopefully save its life.
Usually a kitten as young as this with no mother is sure to die, but when the new kitten was brought to Queenie, she immediately adopted it as her own and began feeding and cleaning it. That’s why she’s named Queenie – she’s a queen among cats. What a fine character this cat has! After her motherly duties are finished Queenie will be sterilized and put up for adoption so she will have an opportunity for a happy life. You may see her and her kittens at the Shelter.

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

Ronald, the big black dog at the Shelter Bonaire

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment

Ronald, the big black dog in the photo, looks like a mellow guy and he is with those he loves. But watch out if someone comes along with bad intentions! He turns into a  very efficient watch dog. Ronald is about a year and a half and was brought into the Bonaire Animal Shelter because his owner was moving to a place where no pets are allowed.

What a pleasant and smart dog, and he’s friendly and affectionate too. You have to meet him in person to really see what a great animal he is. He’s healthy, having been checked out by the vet, has had his shots, tests, worming and even his sterilization already.

He’s ready to go to someone who will treat him with the love and respect he deserves. You may meet him at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm, 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

Bonaire Reporter – June 18– July 2, 2010, Story & photo by Laura DeSalvo

Gibby in the supermarket of kittens

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Here’s  Bonaire Animal Shelter Volunteer Hettie Holian showing off one of the 15 adorable kittens now available for adoption. (We think it’s 10-week-old “Gibby.”)
What a choice of beautiful kittens right now – all under three months old.
As Shelter volunteer Jane Madden tells us, “It’s a supermarket of kittens.
They come in all colors – red, red and white, black, black and white and everything in between.  And they’re all wonderful!” All these robust little guys and girls are full of fun and love to be cuddled. If you’ve been thinking about getting a kitten to love, now’s the time to make your choice. The NAƒ 95 cat adoption fee covers all: testing for feline leukemia, vet exam, shots, worming and sterilization when they’re old enough.
Meet these kittens and the other pets up for adoption at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm.

Bonaire Reporter – June 4-18, 2010, Story & photo by Laura DeSalvo

Yoris the beagle look-a-like

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Yoris may be a beagle look-alike but he’s bigger and more impressive than that. In fact he’s considered an excellent watch dog and he should deter anyone who shouldn’t be in his yard. But with his human friends Yoris is very mellow, shy even, and he takes awhile to warm up to people and other dogs. But when he does it makes it all worth it. This handsome pup is about a year and a half old; he’s been sterilized,  has had his shots, worming and tests and is ready to go to an appreciative home.

The adoption fee at the Shelter for dogs is NAƒ 125 and includes all this. To meet Yoris and the other healthy and social pets up for adoption visit the Bonaire  Animal Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 to 1 and 3 to 5.
Tel. 717-4989.

Wire haired Xante found in the drop off cage

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment

Xante and Shelter Manager, Marlies

“Xante” (pronounced “Santi”) just loves being held, and here she is with Bonaire  Animal Shelter Manager Marlies. Xante looks like a real scouring pad on legs and she gives true meaning to the term, “wire haired.” But inside her nature is loving and friendly. Playing with the Shelter staff and with the other dogs is top on her list.  She’s about seven months old and will be a medium size dog.

She was dropped off at the cage, the Kouchi di Bestia, outside the Shelter so her history isn’t known. What is known is that this is a very special dog that everyone just loves. She deserves to go to the most loving home. Xante has been examined by the vet, has had her tests and shots and is ready to go. The dog adoption fee of NAƒ125 includes all that plus sterilization.

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

Bonaire Reporter – May 7-21, 2010, Story & photo by Laura DeSalvo

Bonaire dog loves snow

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Marlies in Happy Endings, Sponsors & Friends | Comments Off

Esthi from Switzerland adopted at about 5 years a dog from the Bonaire Animal shelter. She took the dog, called Bony, back to Switzerland. Bony loves the snow and the both of them are very happy.

Since Esthi has the dog, she always collects money in her Sportshop. During the 5 years Esthi and Bony collected at $2000,-

Thank you very much Esthi and Bony for your donation!

Sylvie, the cat

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Here’s a story with a happy ending. “Sylvie” the cat was found on the street on New Year’s Eve. She was lost, terrified and miserable. She was brought into the Bonaire Animal Shelter by a Good Samaritan and put in a separate cage as she was too scared  to even be with other animals. But over the weeks with the love and attention of the Shelter staff and volunteers, little by little she became tame and relaxed and could be put in the Cat Cage. Now she’s a very affectionate and friendly cat who has become a favorite with the staff. What a transformation!

Sylvie is about nine months old; she’s been checked out by the vet and given her shots and tests and is ready to go to a good home. However, Sylvie should be adopted as an “only cat” as she still prefers not being around other cats. The NAƒ 75 cat adoption fee covers all this – a healthy and social cat – plus sterilization. You may see Sylvie at 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 19- April 9, 2010

Young Querien and her sister Queenie

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Young “Quirien” was brought into the Bonaire Animal Shelter along with her sister “Queenie.” The people who brought them in just had too many dogs to take care of.

“Quirien” is so proud and a darling. She’s alert – just look at those standing up ears – and loves to show off the snow white fur on her chest. She’s friendly but not to someone who shouldn’t be in her yard. This girl will be a fine watch dog. It was good luck for Quirien and Queenie to be brought in because at the Shelter if the dog is in good health and is social with people they will be put up for adoption. Both dogs have been checked out by the vet, had their shots, worming and tests and are ready to go. When they are a little older they will be sterilized. All this for the dog adoption fee of NAƒ 105.

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

Laura da Salvo, Bonaire Reporter, March 5-19, 2010

Finally Hogan got adopted

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Marlies in Happy Endings, News | Comments Off

He lives now with a family with a Germen Shepard and a cat.

And Hogan turned out to be a great swimmer!

Fantastic Guard dog Zack

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment

Here’s a dog that could be an answer to someone’s dream. He’s a fantastic guard dog with a deep bark but his short legs keep him from jumping over a fence or wall! What a combination. You don’t have to build up your wall or fence to contain him!

He’s Zacharius, “Zack” for short (pardon the pun). This handsome fellow is about five months old and is in perfect form. He has a well balanced assertive manner that shows he has self confidence. His cropped caramel colored fur is easy to care for and he was inquisitive deep brown eyes.

Of course he, as are all the other pets for adoption at the Bonaire Animal Shelter, is in top health and is social with people and other pets (but not with burglars!).

L.D. Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 21-Sept. 4, 2009

Affectionate Timo

Posted on July 03, 2009 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Meet “Timo” who’s just a love according to the *cat specialist volunteers at theBonaire Animal Shelter. He’s just about three months old now and is so affectionate and smart too. He was brought in with his sister because there were just too many cats at his previous home.

Timo is well adjusted, a mellow fellow and can fit in with other cats in a household. He’s been checked out by the vet, has had his inoculations and tests and will be sterilized when he’s old enough. All this is included in the cat adoption fee of NAƒ 75.

You may see Timo and the other social and healthy animals at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm and from 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

L.D. Bonaire Reporter- July 3-24, 2009

Good news about Kai

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

GHood news: “Kai,” our Pet of the Week in the last issue, has been adopted. Congratulations and all the best to the new owner and Kai for a long and happy life together.
The Shelter will hold a Used Book Fair this Saturday, October 25, from 11 am to 5 pm at the Shelter on Kaminda Lagun. Hundreds of books, both in English and Dutch. Drinks and snacks will be available during the fair and you can also shop in the newly remodeled Shelter Gift Shop where you’ll find all sorts of pet accessories including collars, leashes, carriers, treats, toys and more.

L.D. Bonaire Reporter Oct.24 – Nov 7, 2008.