Pet of the week: Maurice the cat with incredible good looks

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Pet of the week: Maurice the cat

Jane Madden Disko, considered the “Bonaire Animal Shelter Cat Guru,” writes (very knowingly) about Maurice, our Pet of the Week. “Maurice (he insists on the French pronunciation: more-EESS) is an absolutely stunning young man.

He is definitely not your typical orange tabby. Maurice has a distinctive, elegantly shaped head in the style of Egyptian cats and his pastel orange coat is unusually and exotically marked. Despite his incredible good looks, he is not at all conceited or stand-offish. Maurice is extremely people-friendly.
He loves to be held and stroked and will happily join in a game of go fetch the ball. He is loving and affectionate to his feline roommates as well. Maurice is about eight months old and will be a large, lean adult. He is sterilized, vaccinated and just waiting for someone who would like to have an unusual and loving cat in their home.”

Things go in cycles, even at the Shelter, where right now there is a number of red furred kittens available for adoption. Stop by and see for yourself. The Shelter on the Lagoen Road is open Monday through Saturday, 8 am-1 pm and 3-5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

Bonaire Reporter – Sept. 30, – Oct. 14, 2011

Kouchi pa Bestia at the Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities | Comments Off

Kouchi pa Bestia

Did you know that you can drop off unwanted, stray or found cats or dogs at the Bonaire Animal Shelter at any time of the day or night, no questions asked? There’s an animal cage (Kouchi pa Bestia) right outside the Shelter gate. It has two separate compartments with water bowls and it’s checked every few hours during the day.

The Shelter receives an average of 1,200 animals each year and the idea is to make it easy as possible for people to put the animals there rather than dump them in the mondi or by the side of the road.

New Shelter Employees: Hanny and Regina, with Farah

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

New employees: Hanny and Regina

These are two familiar (human) faces – Hanny Hoogerkamp and Regina Schouten – because both ladies have been faithful volunteers at the Shelter for a long time. But now they’re on the staff and continue to do a great job.

Congratulations!

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

Pet of the Week: Iron, the comical looking dog

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Pet of the Week: Iron, the comical looking dog

Here are “Iron” (pronounced “Eye Ron”) and long time Shelter employee,Kenneth Piar. As you can tell by the expression on Iron’s face, Kenneth is a good friend. Iron is a comical looking dog with his cute face – one ear up, one ear down and that wiry fur. If the Hollywood movie producers saw him they’d hire him in a minute. He’s even cuter than the dog, Sandy, in “Annie!” But Hollywood may not be for him. He’d rather find a nice friendly and adoring master or mistress and perform for them instead. When he was just a puppy someone put him in the drop off cage (Kouchi Pa Bestia). He was very skinny and malnourished. But look at him now. What a guy. He’s friendly, not aggressive, but full of energy  and lots of fun. He’s a smarty too and should be easy to train. At one and a half years old, he’s healthy, sterilized, has his microchip and is ready to go. (Do we hear Hollywood calling?).

Good news! Former Pets of the Week, Louis, Eveline and Lily Marlene have all been adopted! Congratulations to all – pets and their new owners.May you enjoy many happy times.

Shelter Animals Are All Smiles Thanks To All Denture Lab!

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

All Denture Lab sponsors 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.

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.

Shelter Alert: Volunteers Needed!!!

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

Shelter Alert: There is a big need right now for volunteers to come in and socialize with the animals. The cats love having people around to cuddle them and play with them. The dogs would like to have someone to walk them on a leash, maybe teach them how to sit and just have fun. If you can spare a few hours, call the Shelter at 717-4989. You’d be doing a great service – and have a good time as well! The Shelter is on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm.
The Shelter is on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm.

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- July 8-22, 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

The Eyes have it! – New video of Bonaire Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on July 05, 2011 by Marlies in News | 1 Comment

Watch the these loyal eyes of the dogs in the Animal Shelter Bonaire, or those cats eyes that follow you everywhere.
Pets with blue eyes, brown eyes, crosseyed cats,cute puppies with beautiful amber eyes, dogs with green eyes, cats with gray eyes ….. You can find dogs and cats with all these special eyes at the Animal Shelter Bonaire.

Gold for Kenneth

Posted on July 04, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

Kenneth Piar, who works at the Animal Shelter Bonaire, won a golden medal at the Special Olympics in Greece.

Kenneth won the Gold with Bolas and scored 324 points. Hopi, hopi bon Kenneth!

And today there was a picture of Kenneth with his gold medal in the newspaper.

Pet of the week: American Bull Dog with a Dutch Name

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Pet of the week: Brammetje

“Brammetje” may have a Dutch name but he’s truly an American bull dog. He’s strong, he’s smart, but he is an extremely mellow  fellow.

This handsome guy was seen wandering around Lagun for about three weeks. It was a lucky day for him when a Good Samaritan found him and brought him into the Bonaire Animal Shelter where he was welcomed with love, a visit to the vet for a thorough exam, shots and good nutritious meals. And how he responded: When someone comes into his pen he is so happy and welcoming, and he just wiggles with delight.

Brammetje is a young dog, under a year old. He needs a good, educated-about-dogs, kind of owner. Or maybe a couple, but someone who can give him the time he needs to show his potential. Although he’d probably like to be an “only dog,” he can deal with one other. At the moment the Shelter has a number of big dogs. Many of them have come from the street and as staff member Monique says, “These dogs need a job!” So it a nice opportunity for people who want a good guard dog.

You may meet Brammetje and the other dogs and cats that are 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- June 24, – July 8, 2011

Harbourtown Real Estate sponsors puppies in Shelter Bonaire

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

Harbourtown Bonaire Sponsors puppies in Shelter

Harbourtown Real Estate donated a year of puppy food to the puppy cage at the Shelter.

What a generous gesture. You too can sponsor the food for a year or more for a cage at the Shelter. In return you’ll have your name proudly displayed on that cage and know that you’ve done good!

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

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

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

Pet of the week: Diva dog “Lily Marlene”

Posted on June 08, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Diva Dog "Lily Marlene"

“Lily Marlene” is a pretty fancy name for this funny little pup you might say. But there’s a reason, says the Bonaire Animal Shelter staff. She a tiny little creature but she has an enormous personality and is such a character and is so affectionate. Her face looks like a Meerkat’s and she must have some Chihuahua ancestor there someplace. This little diva, Lily Marlene, was found hanging around a fish shop and brought into the Shelter. She’s about a year old and is in perfect health, having been examined by the vet, given her tests, worming and shots.

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

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

July 2: Book and Fleamarket at Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on June 04, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

Saturday, July 2, From 11 am to 5 pm the Shelter will have another of their very popular and successful Flea and Book Markets. All the proceeds go to helping to keep the Shelter open for unwanted cats and dogs.

While having a drink or snack, you can take your time to look around between the many, many items that are for sale, to see if there is something you like and can buy for little money.

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!

Pet of the week: Smart Carlos

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

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

Artist Yonne Latiers painted murals in the puppy kennel

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

Mural artist and volunteer at the Animal Shelter Bonaire, Yonne Latiers, made the wall in the puppy kennel pretty again again. She painted some great murals.

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

Shells for the Shelter

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

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!

Pet of the week: It’s A Supermarket Of Kittens!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Supermarket of kittens

Spring is kitten season and many of the unwanted or discarded kittens have luckily found their refuge at the Bonaire Animal Shelter. If you’ve been thinking about adopting a kitten or kittens now is the time. The Shelter has a veritable supermarket of kittens! You name it, they’ve got it! Boys, girls; long hair, short hair; short, tall; tabby, black, black and white, orange, grey, calico, white and black and every color combination in between. The 19 kittens (yes, you read it right, 19!) range from five weeks to five months and all are loving, social and healthy. In addition to the little ones, there are also 14 terrific adult cats that are looking for a loving home. If a kitten is what you are looking for, and you don’t have other cats, you should consider adopting two kittens or a kitten and an adult cat.

Young kittens need a lot of attention and activity to help them develop into a good companion, both physically and psychologically. Having a playmate or role model keeps them occupied and entertained. If you are not at home for most of the day, a single new kitten or cat will become lonely and bored which leads to mischievous activity like shredded curtains and furniture. In addition, just as it often happens with humans, lonely, isolated cats tend to become shy and reclusive and don’t make for particularly good companions.
However, if you have your heart set on a single cat, there are several adult cats at the Shelter that prefer the company of humans to other cats. Just ask the Shelter staff for a suggestion as to which cats would enjoy being a single cat home. If there’s a certain cat or kitten you are looking for, now is the time to visit the Shelter and browse the “cat supermarket.”

To meet the kittens 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.

Jane Madden, Bonaire Reporter- April 29-May 13, 2011

Clean your closets for the pets of Bonaire

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | Comments Off

Garage-sale Animal Shelter Bonaire

Help the Animal Shelter Bonaire and clean your closets, garages and storage sheds and help the dogs and cats at the same time! Your donations of things you don’t use anymore can mean a lot to the animals in the shelter.

All funds raised at the weekly garage sale, will go towards the pets in the shelter. We are needing to raise funds for the basic care and medical services our dogs and cats require, like dog food, cat food, cat litter, vet care, medications, vaccinations and other supplies.

If you have items that are in good, working and salable condition, or if you would like to volunteer to help with the weekly garage sale, call 7174989 or mail: animalshelter@flamingotv.net

The Shelter’s garage sale is (almost) every saturday at Kam. Lib. Simon Bolivar, in front of Brandaris Café, next to Lee’s ba,  from 8 AM – 5 PM.

This saturday April, 30 we are in Rincon at the market. Sorry no garage sale!

THE NEXT GARAGE SALE WILL BE ON SATURDAY MAY 7

Thank you friends of Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | Comments Off

Some thank you’s to friends of the Animal Shelter.

• Thank you Esther Röling for you generous monetary donation!
• Thank you Marloes Dullaart from Gorinchem, Holland! Marloes donated some medications and collars for the dogs.
• And last but not least.. a big thank you to Joke’s minimarket on Bonaire for your royal donation! The cats love you!

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!

“Grand opening” of shelters weekly garage sale

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

"Grand opening" of shelters weekly garage sale

Last saturday April 9, we had the “Grand Opening” of the new fundraising activity of the shelter Bonaire: the  shelters weekly garage sale at Kaminda
Libertador Simon Bolivar, in front of Brandaris Café from 8 AM – 5 PM.

We are still looking for items to sell. So if anyone would like to donate any items for the garage sale please contact the shelter.

We also need volunteers that day.

Your support helps pets of Bonaire!

Pet of the week: Kevin the beautiful, long haired tabby cat

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

Kevin

Kevin” is a recent arrival at the Bonaire Animal Shelter and is one of the most beautiful, long haired tabby cats the Shelter has ever seen.  He is only seven months old and will grow to be a fairly large and stunning young man with distinctive gold, black and brown markings and long, luxurious whiskers. Kevin is shy on first approach, but once you begin stroking his long, soft fur he melts in your arms, the purr engine starts and he begs for belly rubs! He is quiet and very laid back, not particularly interested in interaction with other cats but coexists very peacefully with his current 27 roommates. Kevin is ideal  for someone looking for a companion cat… a cat that is affectionate and actively desires human contact. Kevin is ready to come into your heart and your home.

Story & photo by Jane Madden, Bonaire Reporter- April 8-29, 2011

Shelter weekly garage sale starts April 9

Posted on April 08, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

The first weekly fundraising Animal Shelter Garage Sale is Saturday, April 9  from 8 AM to 5 PM at Kaminda Libertador Simon Bolivar, in front of Brandaris Café.

Please come and bring your family, friends and neighbors. Lots of clothes adults and kids, furniture, books, decoration items, DVD’s, appliances,  and much more!

If you would like to donate any items for the garage sale please contact us. We also need volunteers that day. Your support helps  pets of Bonaire!

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.