Pet of the week: Jos, the handsome Corgie look-a-like

Posted on September 07, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | No Comments

Jos, the short legged Corgie

Meet “Jos,” a very handsome redhead who loves people. He’s a short legged Corgie look-alike. Here he is getting acquainted with Bonaire visitor Colton Reed from Cobb, California. Colton always makes it a point to stop in for a visit to the Shelter when he’s on the island. Jos is one of those dogs with a good self image and confidence.

Even though he’s been at the Shelter only a short time he knows his name and has enchanted the staff with his easy going charm and sociability. Here’s a smart dog with who can learn quickly. Jos is about one and a half years old, has been sterilized, has had his worming and shots and is in perfect health.

You may see him and the other cats and dogs up for adoption 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- Sept. 10- Oct. 8, 2010

Pet of the week: Elizabeth, a very rare beauty

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | No Comments

Elisabeth the cat, a rare beauty

Jane Madden, one of the spokespersons from the Bonaire Animal Shelter’s cat cage residents, writes about our Pet of the Week, “Elizabeth.” “Elizabeth is a very rare beauty! Red and white female cats are quite uncommon… and Elizabeth carries her colors with regal bearing.

She is only five months old but already has a strong and sturdy physique unlike most female cats and will be a beautiful adult queen. Her exceptional beauty is accentuated by amber eyes that are deep and soulful. Elizabeth has a gentle and loving demeanor and loves to be handled and carried…but bring out the toys and the royal robes are off and she’s a fun-loving kitten at play. She loves other cats, dogs but is perfectly happy with just human companionship.”

The adoption fee for cats is NAƒ 95 and that includes tests for feline leukemia,shots, worming and even sterilization. You can be assured you’re getting a healthy and sociable pet when you adopt from our Shelter.

Story by Laura DeSalvo/Jane Madden, Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 27-Sept. 10, 2010

Three great volunteers

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Marlies in News | No Comments

Finn, Justin and Sue-Ellen Lee are volunteers at the Animal Shelter. They help with the cleaning and feeding duties at the shelter.

Justin and Sue-Ellen Lee at the Bonaire shelter

Justin volunteer at the Animal Shelter Bonaire

Finn, holding at puppy

Update Flea market

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Marlies in News | No Comments

Volunteer Queentje took care of the bar and the money - she did a great job

Shelter Staff member, Greta Kooistra writes that the Animal Shelter Flea Market on Saturday, August 14, earned NAƒ 2.500 with the sale of books, household items and clothes. And NAƒ 168 was donated. All this money goes to help keep our Shelter open for homeless cats and dogs.

Old friends met, new people made friends, the animals were delighted with all the attention and five dogs and five cats found loving homes so it was a  wonderful day for everyone!

Thanks to all who participated and especially to all those volunteers who got all the hundreds and hundreds of items organized and together and managed the day!

L. D./Greta Kooistra, Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 27-Sept. 10, 2010.

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Eva-Lisa, gave the contents of her piggy bank to Marlies for the Shelter

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Posted on August 26, 2010 by Marlies in News | No Comments

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Terrible Ticks…

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Marlies in News | 3 Comments

This morning we found a dog in the drop off cage outside the Animal Shelter. A very sweet dog! We named her Ella.
There was one big problem with Ella…… She was covered with ticks. As you can see on the pictures, her ears were fully covered with those parasites. Terrible!
Of course we gave her a bath and medication. Dogs can get very sick form those mean parasites and get tick disease. On Bonaire we call it Karpatten disease and dogs can actually die from this.

We do everything to cure Ella. And of course we keep you updated!

Ella covered with ticks

dog at the shelter Bonaire covered with ticks

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It’s hot at the Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities | No Comments

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

In honor of Renata Sanders

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | No Comments

Ann Joseph, long time resident of Bonaire made a generous donation to the Animal Shelter Bonaire. She made this donation in honor of her friend Renata Sanders. Renata is a Shelter volunteer and is in charge of famous book- and fleemarket s of the shelter.

Today August 21, is International Homeless Animals’ Day

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Marlies in News | 1 Comment

In 1992, ISAR introduced National Homeless Animals’ Day as an educational vehicle to raise awareness of the pet overpopulation epidemic and its simple solution to spay and neuter.

This special day was introduced with a purpose of informing society of a tragedy that overwhelms animal shelters (also on Bonaire) each year – pet overpopulation.

Via Streetdogblog

Terra and Colton: pets of the week

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | No Comments

Pets of the week : Terra and Colton at the Animal Shelter Bonaire

Here’s “Terra” cuddling up with visitor Colton Reed, 9. Colton, who lives in Cobb, California, was here on a visit to his Bonaire family and of course wouldn’t miss a trip to the Animal Shelter.
He’s shown with Terra, one of the most outstanding dogs at the Shelter right now. Although she isn’t a striking beauty, her inner character shines through and makes us fall in love with her. She comes highly rated by the Shelter staff and gets along well with kids, other dogs and even cats. She’s about a year and a half old with frizzy fur and short but efficient legs. She’s sterilized and healthy and very social.And she’s enjoying being hugged by Colton.

Colton remarked that he thought it was great that the animals get to be together here at the Shelter and that he could actually go in and play with them. The Shelter he visited in the States wouldn’t allow that, he said. They are all kept in separate cages. Another kudo for our Shelter.

Bonaire Reporter – August 13-27, 2010, Story & photo by Laura DeSalvo

Bookmarket at the shelter was a great succes

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Marlies in News | 1 Comment

The bookmarket on last saturday August 14 was a great succes. Below some pictures.

Drinks and snacks available

Monique and new dog owner

Bookmarket at the Bonaire Animal Shelter

Shop at the animal shelter Bonaire

Shopping for clothes at the shelter

Fun at the bookmarket at the Bonaire shelter

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!

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

Animal Shelter Volunteers Socialize

Posted on August 07, 2010 by Marlies in News | No Comments

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

The Animal Shelter Bonaire has bank account in Holland

Posted on August 05, 2010 by Marlies in News, Sponsors & Friends | No Comments

The Bonaire Animal Shelter is partially supported by the government of Bonaire. However, most of the operating budget depends on the contributions from businesses and people like yourself.

Support Bonaire provides a way for Americans to donate to their favorite Bonaire causes and claim charitable deduction on their American income tax. The Support Bonaire Web site now accepts credit card donations for the Bonaire Animal Shelter.

Of course, cash donations are always appreciated. Look for the dog house donation boxes in many shops and businesses or on the shelter on Bonaire.

Monetary donations can be made via Bank transfer to Maduro & Curiel’s Bank account #102.378.00 or RBTT Bank account #23.10.139.

And since the beginning of this month, the Animal Shelter also has a bank acoount in Holland. So Dutch people pleas help us and  make a monatary donation in Euro’s via Bank transfer to Rabobank te Dongen on account 1377.48.744

Thank you Jibe City for not winning the football pool

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Marlies in News, Sponsors & Friends | 1 Comment

During the World Championship  Football 2010, Jibe City organized a football pool. Unfortunately nobody won the Jackpot and at Jibe.

What to do with the money? 

Everyone at Jibe decided to give the money to the Animal Shelter Bonaire.

Thanks to everyone at Jibe City for putting money in the football pool and for not winning!

The dogs and cats at the Animal Shelter Bonaire

Cheers!

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | No Comments

Monique Degenaar of the Animal Shelter Bonaire went on a holiday to her home town in Holland, Voorschoten. She had a beer (or two) in the local pub “Café de Lindeboom“. There she met four of her pretty girlfriends and one handsome guy who is not on the picture (Annemiek zegt: groetjes van Annemiek!). 

 The girls and boy of “De Lindenboom” collected all kind of presents and toys for the dogs and cats of the Animal Shelter Bonaire.

Thanks you and Proost!

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

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

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | No Comments

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

Queenie and her kittens

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | No Comments

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

Barry Gross, Thank you for your donation

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | No Comments

Barry Gross, a frequent Bonaire visitor and condo owner form the US, made a very genourous donation to the Animal Shelter Bonaire.

Thank you Barry! We hope you will come and visit us.

In the honor of Laura DeSalvo

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | No Comments

Professor Pauline Kayes

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter

Professor Pauline Kayes from Champaign  Illinois, made a very generous donation in the honor of her friend Laura DeSalvo of the Bonaire Reporter who did so much for the Animal Shelter Bonaire and the islands dogs and cats through her weekly column “Pet of the Week”  for more than 15 years.

Professor Pauline Kayes is a frequent Bonaire visitor and owns a house on  Bonaire.

Generous donation from 6 year old Colin from Holland

Posted on July 08, 2010 by Marlies in News, Sponsors & Friends | 1 Comment

Colin is young kid from Holland and he’s 6 years old. A few weeks ago he was on Bonaire and stayed in one of the hotels.

He asked the other guests in the hotel if they could spare some change for the dogs and cats in het animal shelter. And the did! Colin collected over 100 guilders…..

Thank you very much Colin!

More than 200 followers on Twitter

Posted on July 07, 2010 by Marlies in News | No Comments

The Animal Shelter Bonaire has already more than 200 followers on their Twitter site.

You follow the shelters tweets on Twitter.com/ShelterBonaire

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

Animal Shelter thanks Bonaire Talk Community and especially Kobi

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | No Comments

"Assistant manager" Charlie showing his gratitude to Kobi for the precious medicine.

Kobi Lloyd of Virginia, a frequent Bonaire visitor, recently asked the Bonaire Animal Shelter if there were any pressing needs at the Shelter as she was going to be visiting Bonaire the week of May 17 and  could “mule” down whatever was needed.

Shelter staff told her that they were in need of specific prescription de-worming  medicine for new arrivals but that the cost was quite high. Never one to back away from a challenge, Kobi posted on Bonaire Talk that over $800 was needed to buy the prescription meds for the shelter. The Bonaire Talk community responded overwhelmingly and the money was raised in just a few days and the medicines arrived as promised.

A huge thank you to Kobi and all the generous Bonaire Talkers who have made life better for the Shelter residents.
Story & photo by Jane Madden

Gibby in the supermarket of kittens

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | No Comments

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 | No Comments

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.

Bonny the Superdog Anniversary at the Animal Shelter and Fleamarket

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Marlies in News | No Comments

On Saturday May 15th the volunteers of the Bonaire Animal Shelter, on the Lagoen Road/Kaminda Lagoen, celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Bonny Superdog free sterilization program and organized another Book and Flea Market. Weather conditions were perfect and loads and loads of books, clothing, furniture and other stuff were for sale for very friendly prices. There were also drinks and home made local snacks for sale. A couple of hundred people visited the Shelter. The atmosphere was very cozy and relaxed.

A total of NAƒ 3235,17 was collected and will be applied to the Superdog program.Last year some five hundred dogs were sterilized. A special word of thanks to the 15 volunteers who contributed to the success of this Book and Flea Market and to Martines Import for supplying the tents that provided the so needed shade.

Bonaire Reporter- May 21- June 4, 2010, by J@n Brouwer