Watch the newest video of the Shelter: A Great Day

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

In January the Bonaire Animal Shelter officially received a very brand new single cabin, long bed, heavy duty, 2.7 turbo diesel white pickup truck from Stichting Dierenlot from the Netherlands. We’ve made a video about this event. It was a Great Day!

New Pickup for the Animal Shelter

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Marlies in Home Page, News | Comments Off

On Saturday January 14, around noon, the Bonaire Animal Shelter officially received a very brand new single cabin, long bed, heavy duty, 2.7 turbo diesel white pickup truck from the Nederlandse Stichting Dierenlot.

On Saturday January 14, around noon, the Bonaire Animal Shelter officially received a very brand new single cabin, long bed, heavy duty, 2.7 turbo diesel white pickup truck from the Nederlandse Stichting Dierenlot. This Dutch Foundation helps animal welfare organizations in Holland and the Dutch Caribbean (WWW.Dier.nu). This utility vehicle was the 421th project of the very active Dutch foundation. The brand new truck is very visible in every day’s traffic because of the “zebra” striping and graphics delivered by Gaia Productions, Image and Digital Design from Bonaire, saying, Yuda bestianan na peliger riba Boneiru, sostené Fundashon Dierenlot. (Help animals in danger on Bonaire, support the Fundashon Dierenlot). The Dutch foundation tries to support organizations that take care of health and protect animals in Holland and the Dutch Caribbean. The Shelter employees and volunteers will use the truck for transportation of cats and dogs, especially those who are in need of the free-of-charge sterilization project. For a long time a reliable truck was on the list of suggested gifts for the Shelter. A lack of money was always the problem. Now the Nederlandse Stichting Dierenlot solved the problem with the new pickup. The Shelter will take as good care of the pickup as they do for their animals. Some hundred citizens were there when the new truck was adopted and baptized! One of the citizens suggested the truck was equipped with a “waving light”*.
THE TRUCK
The white single cabin long bed truck was produced in September 2011 and is as new as new can be. /jb). The white work horse is fully equipped and the flat black front bumper and the artificial leather seats remind you of the enthusiasm of the vehicle to do the job. The engine is a good runner, the dashboard is complete, the odometer reads only 35 kilometers and the trip meter is reset (by me/jb) on zero. *There is just one fancy and unknown flip flap button mounted in the center of the dashboard. So I fiddle a little with the aftermarket thing. Nothing seems to happen. Then people try to get my attention: I just engaged the orange colored Hella flashing light mounted on top of the single cabin!
Congratulations, Bonaire Animal Shelter.
Huge progress.
Story & photo by Jan Brouwer/L.D.
Animal Shelter Bonaire Truck

Animal Shelter Bonaire Truck

This Dutch Foundation helps animal welfare organizations in Holland and the Dutch Caribbean (www.Dier.nu). This utility vehicle was the 421th project of the very active Dutch foundation. The brand new truck is very visible in every day’s traffic because of the “zebra” striping and graphics delivered by Gaia Productions, Image and Digital Design from Bonaire, saying, Yuda bestianan na peliger riba Boneiru, sostené Fundashon Dierenlot. (Help animals in danger on Bonaire, support the Fundashon Dierenlot).

The Dutch foundation tries to support organizations that take care of health and protect animals in Holland and the Dutch Caribbean. The Shelter employees and volunteers will use the truck for transportation of cats and dogs, especially those who are in need of the free-of-charge sterilization project. (more…)

Shelter Fundraising: For who? For dogs like Veronica!

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

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

The Shelter on Bonaire  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.

The shelter organizes the art auction for the dogs and the cats in the shelter. We do it for the dogs in the Bonaire Animal Shelter! Dogs like Veronica who suffered from mange. We helped Veronica and after 10 days she looked much better… Do you remember her story?

Story of Veronica

Story of Veronica

Fundraising auction: For who? For dogs like Ella!

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

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

The Shelter on Bonaire  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.

The shelter organizes the art auction for the dogs and the cats in the shelter. We do it for the dogs in the Bonaire Animal Shelter! Dogs like Ella… Do you remember her story?

Story of Ella

Story of Ella

Shelter Art Auction: For who? For dogs like Annabelle!

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

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

The Shelter on Bonaire  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.

The shelter organizes the art auction for the dogs and the cats in the shelter. We do it for dogs like Annabelle… Do you remember his story?

Story of Annabelle

Story of Annabelle

Fundraising: For who? For dogs like Sam!

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

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

The Shelter on Bonaire  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.

The shelter organizes the fundraising for the dogs and the cats in the shelter. We do it for dogs like Sam… Do you remember his story?

Story of Sam

Story of Sam

Pet of the week: Lovely Rita

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

Pet of the week: Lovely Rita

Pet of the week: Lovely Rita

Shelter Cat Maven, Jane Madden-Disko writes: “Lovely “Rita” and her sister, Roseanne,” arrived at the Bonaire Animal Shelter about eight months ago as beautiful, small kittens. Affectionate, but not pushy, they usually sit quietly off to the side watching and waiting for potential forever home families to notice them, rather than yelling “Pick me! Pick me!” Their laid back attitude is probably why they are still at the Shelter, because when you do notice these sisters you won’t walk away. They are affectionate, playful and have the most amazingly soft fur….more like rabbit fur than cat fur. Rita is a beautiful grey and white tabby with that fabulous cat eyeliner! Sister Roseanne is a very unusual calico tabby…..red, grey, white, black and brown STRIPES instead of calico spots with the same lovely eyeliner. Rita and Roseanne will be small cats. They are now full grown….so they won’t take up very much room in your house, but they will surely fill up your heart!”

Keep in mind that for the $55 cost of the Cat Adoption Fee, much is included. The cats have been checked medically, shots given, worming, tested for feline leukemia and sterilized. And they have been proven “social.” It’s the best deal in town and you can be assured of getting the best in pets at the Bonaire Animal Shelter!

See Rita and Roseanne and the other adoptees at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday-Saturday, 8 am–1pm, 3-5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

Bonaire Reporter – Nov. 25-Dec. 9, 2011

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

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

Gift giving time is coming

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Marlies in News | 1 Comment

Gift giving time is coming and what could be a more perfect and special gift for most everyone on your list than a Bonaire Animal Shelter Tee shirt. They come in adults’ and kids’ sizes, there are tanks and tees, in colorful cottons. Get them at the Shelter, at Carib Inn or at the Capt. Don’s Habitat Manager Parties on Monday nights. They start at $8 and you may be sure that all the proceeds go directly towards helping keep the Shelter open for unwanted cats and dogs on the island.

And if you’d like to give a monetary gift to the Shelter itself, their account for a Bonaire Animal Shelter General Donation is MCB #102.37800. Or if you’d like to donate to their Sterilization Fund, the accountis MCB #10616410.

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

Shelter Animals Are All Smiles Thanks To All Denture Lab!

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

The “All Denture Lab” (Tandprotetische Praktijk Bonaire N.V.) in Antriol puts beautiful smiles on the faces of the people living on Bonaire. Now they have also put
beautiful smiles on the faces of the animals at the Bonaire Animal Shelter! The Shelter uses a large amount of towels and cloths every day for cleaning kennels and bathing animals. That adds up to a lot of laundry that must be done each day and they had no washing machine. Thanks to the tremendous generosity of All Denture Lab, the Shelter is now the proud owner of a brand new, fully automatic Maytag washing machine. The Bonaire Animal Shelter and its residents sends a huge, smiling THANK YOU to All Denture Lab. Additional thanks also to Bonaire Superstore for a nice discount on the purchase price.
Jane Madden Disko, Bonaire Reporter- August 5-19, 2011.
All Denture Lab sponsors washing machine

All Denture Lab sponsors washing machine

The “All Denture Lab” (Tandprotetische Praktijk Bonaire N.V.) in Antriol puts beautiful smiles on the faces of the people living on Bonaire. Now they have also put beautiful smiles on the faces of the animals at the Bonaire Animal Shelter! The Shelter uses a large amount of towels and cloths every day for cleaning kennels and bathing animals. That adds up to a lot of laundry that must be done each day and they had no washing machine.

Thanks to the tremendous generosity of All Denture Lab, the Shelter is now the proud owner of a brand new, fully automatic Maytag washing machine. The Bonaire Animal Shelter and its residents sends a huge, smiling THANK YOU to All Denture Lab. Additional thanks also to Bonaire Superstore for a nice discount on the purchase price.

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

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

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).

Trash to Treasures – Bonaire Animal Shelter’s Pakus di Pruga

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

Trash to Treasures – Bonaire Animal Shelter’s Pakus di Pruga
Have you visited the Shelter’s Pakus di Pruga yet? It’s the Weekly Garage Sale at Kaminda Liberador Simon Bolivar across from Brandaris Café.
Volunteers staff the shop from 8 am to 5 pm every Saturday. You never know what you’ll find there but there are always plenty of books, clothes, household items…and more.
If you have unwanted items to donate, you may drop them off at the Shelter or if they’re small, like books, you may bring them to the Garage Sale on the Saturday.
Volunteers are needed for the shop too. If you can spare a few hours on Saturdays it would be much appreciated. Plus it’s a fun group to work with! Call the Shelter at
717-4989 for more information.
Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter –  May 27-June 24, 2011
Have you visited the Shelter’s Pakus di Pruga yet? It’s the Weekly Garage Sale at Kaminda Liberador Simon Bolivar across from Brandaris Café.
Volunteers staff the shop from 8 am to 5 pm every Saturday. You never know what you’ll find there but there are always plenty of books, clothes, household items…and more.
If you have unwanted items to donate, you may drop them off at the Shelter or if they’re small, like books, you may bring them to the Garage Sale on the Saturday. Volunteers are needed for the shop too. If you can spare a few hours on Saturdays it would be much appreciated. Plus it’s a fun group to work with! Call the Shelter at 717-4989 for more information.

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter –  May 27-June 24, 2011

Pet of the week: Smart Carlos

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

Merle, Carlos and Greta

Merle, Carlos and Greta

“Carlos” is such a sweet and affectionate dog that he can’t help having admirers. In this photo, Merle Marsman, a great friend of the Bonaire Animal Shelter, gets a nice kiss from Carlos while Shelter staff member, Greta Kooistra, shows him off.

Carlos is about six months old and has already been sterilized. A boy found him in the street with a sore leg. Everyone was very concerned but luckily he was cured. And it turns out he is very smart. He can actually lift the latch on the door to his communal cage! But once the Shelter staff found out they had to tie it closed. But smartness does have its advantages because Carlos can catch on fast when he’s being trained.

To meet Carlos and the other adoptees stop by the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9– 1 and 3 -5. Tel. 717-4989.

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- May 13-27, 2011

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.

Shells for the Shelter

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | Comments Off

The Corrigans painted shells for the Shelter

The Corrigans painted shells for the Shelter

They are  famous at the Animal Shelter Bonaire: The Corrigan family !

Again they have been painting shells that they found on the beach in their hometown in the States. These beautiful shells have been sold to raise money for their donation to the Bonaire Animal Shelter.

Thank you!

What’s the difference between a Bonaire shelter dog and a Miami pooch?

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

The Bonaire Animal Shelter is working on a series of 12 videos about  the cats and dogs that live in the Shelter. There will be a new video every month. The first video was made to promote the happy cats and dogs in the Shelter. You can watch these cuties playing and listen to the great sound effects. With a video like this, you are sure to fall in love and adopt one of these wonderful creatures!

And since yesterday the second video is published. This videopsot is about the difference between an ordinary Bonaire shelter dog and a  spoiled rich Miami pooch. Watch the video and find out!

The video is sponsored by Real Estate Agency Bonaire Keys.

Watch the new video below or on the Youtube channel of the shelter.

Pet of the week: Walter and his mother’s makeup box

Posted on March 09, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Pet of the week: Walter

Pet of the week: Walter

This week’s column is written by Queen of Cats,Jane Disko Madden, who seems to know what goes on in those furry little heads.

“How can you not smile when you look at Walter? He looks like he got into his mother’s makeup box and decided to paint himself a nice, big, black nose! Walter and his sister Wilhelmina arrived at the Bonaire Animal Shelter as orphans at only two weeks old. A shelter staffer took them home and fed them by hand every three hours until they were old enough to eat on their own….a month- long job that was lovingly performed! As a result Walter is a strong, active and handsome kitten with beautiful grey/green eyes  who welcomes and appreciates human companionship.
He is now 12 weeks old and looking to bring a constant smile and lots of affection to the lucky person who takes him into their home. Better yet, Walter and his sister Wilhelmina would be a delightful pair of loving kittens sure to brighten anyone’s day.”

You may see Walter and Wilhelmina and all the other healthy and social adoptees at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 – 1, 3 – 5. Tel. 717-4989.

Bonaire Reporter- March 11-25, 2011, Jane Madden/Laura DeSalvo

Pet of the Week: Chocolate Suus

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

What a profile!

What a profile!

What a profile! This is “Suus,” otherwise known as “Susie.” What an alert, gorgeous dog she is. Suzie is playful and energetic and friendly. In fact she really believes she’s a small dog who would just love to work her way into your heart. She has a presence and would make a good watch dog. She’s about two years old, past the sometimes destructive puppy stage, but still young enough for training to live with your lifestyle. Susie has the most attractive chocolate colored short fur, so easy to care for without a “doggie” smell. She’s perfect! And, like all the other adoptees at the Bonaire Animal Shelter, Susie is in excellent health and is social. She’s had her exam by the vet, worming, shots  and sterilization.

All that is included in the dog adoption fee of $75. That also included the ID chip. A terrific deal and you can’t go wrong with a Shelter dog. They are “known quantities.”

The Shelter on the Lagoen Road is open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- Feb. 25-Mar. 11, 2011

Shelter helps shelter

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | Comments Off

Hollis, John and a puppy from Bonaire

Hollis, John and a puppy from Bonaire

Hollis Geary and John Mikolich from the Euclid Animal Shelter in Ohio recently visited Bonaire. And of course Hollis and John paid a visit to the Bonaire Animal Shelter to greet all the cats and dogs.

Hollis and John also made a generous donation to the Animal Shelter Bonaire.

Shelter helps shelter!

Euclid Animal Shelter Ohio

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

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

Shelter fees in Dollars

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

dollar 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 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

Mae, Miller and Owen raised money for the Bonaire Shelter

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | Comments Off

Mae Corrigan from New Jersey, USA loves dogs

Mae Corrigan from New Jersey, USA loves dogs

Mae Corrigan from New Jersey, USA and her two brothers, Miller (Mae’s twin, age 11) and Owen (age 12) have been painting shells that they found on the beach during the last few months.

These beautiful shells have been sold to raise money for their donation to the Bonaire Animal Shelter.

Three months ago the Corrigan family was scuba diving in Bonaire and they saw many stray dogs. This year they decided to read about the shelter in Bonaire and wanted to help these stray dogs. This week they paid a visit to the shelter and gave us an envelope of the money they have collected.

Mae and her brothers Miller and Owen

Mae and her brothers Miller and Owen

Thanks very much Mae, Miller and Owen for helping the dogs of Bonaire!!

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

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

sherman and priscilla

“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

Fun at the Animal Shelter Fundraising Auction

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Marlies in News, Sponsors & Friends | Comments Off

About 300 people gathered for the Bonaire Animal Shelter Auction Saturday nigh ton December 11  at Eddy’s at Sand Dollar. Masters of ceremonies were René and Margon from Caribbean Homes.

NAƒ 15.000 was collected! Bids were on art pieces, flights over Bonaire, meals at restaurants, hotel stays, trip to the National Park… even old dive tags from Stinapa, one minute free shopping at Warehouse Supermarket, a Digicel phone, lots of art, tours, and fun!

Of course all proceeds go to the Animal Shelter Bonaire.

 

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

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: 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 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

Pet of the week: Prince Edward the Tuxedo Cat

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Merle and “Prince” Edward

Merle and “Prince” Edward

Merle Marsman, a student at the Aquamarin School, got a nice surprise as part of her 8th birthday celebration: a trip to the Bonaire Animal Shelter. Meeting all the pets was a special treat as her own two cats at home came from the Shelter.  Here’s Merle enjoying a cuddle with “Edward.”

Thanks to Jane Madden for the following biography of Edward. “Edward, affectionately known to the Shelter staff as Prince Edward, is a delightful four-month old kitten who is a classic Tuxedo Cat. As the name implies,  the white paws, chest and belly of his coat resembles a tuxedo. They are also sometimes called “Jellicle Cats” which comes from T.S. Eliot’s poem made popularly famous in the musical play “Cats.” Many people claim that Tuxedo Cats are significantly smarter than an average cat, and Edward certainly lives up to that reputation.

Many of the Shelter staff spend a lot of time just watching Edward play as he obviously has a vivid imagination that sparks laughter in any onlooker. A leaf becomes a giant monster that Edward attacks by puffing up his fur and jumping at it sideways. A hanging stuffed toy must be approached on his two back legs and embraced in a giant hug. And the list goes on. Edward is a good candidate for someone who is looking to have only one cat as he can certainly entertain himself, but he also loves to play with others and so will fit right into a multi-cat home. After his play sessions, he’s ready to be held and loved and purrs like a fine-tuned engine. Edward has long legs and will be a tall, slim and handsome adult.

Whoever adopts the lovable Prince Edward will join the ranks of Sir Isaac Newton, William Shakespeare and Beethoven….all Tuxedo Cat lovers and owners.”

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

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter, October 8-22, 2010

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.

Animal Shelter Volunteers Socialize

Posted on August 07, 2010 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

Animal Shelter Bonaire volunteers

Animal Shelter Bonaire volunteers on the cover of the Bonaire Reporter

On Sunday, July 18, those very valuable volunteers who give their time to the Bonaire Animal Shelter got together at the Chill Out Bar to socialize with each other and to view the premier 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.

Bonaire Reporter- July 30-August 13, 2010 story by Laura DeSalvo