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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
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
Happy new year : Fireworks and pets
Posted on December 27, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off
Fireworks can cause a great deal of stress for dogs and cats. Pets simply don’t understand what’s going on and many are really scared of the loud bangs and flashes.
The poster below is a reminder to be considerate for cats, dogs and other pets on Bonaire when letting off your fireworks!
Poster is made by Gisela van Steenbergen and production is sponsored by Flamingo Communications Bonaire.
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
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
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
Volunteers needed!
Posted on November 10, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities | Comments Off
The Bonaire Animal Shelter needs volunteers of all ages. And it’s a fun job too, according to young volunteers, Jordan and Justin. These two boys spend their Thursday afternoons helping out. They especially like playing with the cats. Why do they do this rather than playing video games or fooling around? It’s because, they say, “Animals are important and they need our help.” Great words for all of us! There are all sorts of jobs that volunteers can do from just playing with the dogs and cats (“socializing” they call it) to walking them and giving some obedience training, feeding, giving medications, cleaning up. For a full list of what’s available to do give them a call at 717-4989.
Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- Oct. 28-Nov. 11, 2011
New Shelter Video: episode 7: KIDS!
Posted on October 25, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off
Kids love puppies, dogs, cats and kittens. Kids always have a very good time at the Animal Shelter on Bonaire Take a look at the newest Shelter video shelter and see for yourself!
Watch episode 7 of the the Animal Shelter Bonaire video series: Kids.
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
New shelter video: episode 6 In, Stay, Out!
Posted on August 30, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off
This funny video is about the cycle of the Animal Shelter Bonaire. The pets come in, they stay at the shelter and go out and live with a new owner.
Watch episode 6 of the the Animal Shelter Bonaire video series: In, Stay, Out!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
Help the Shelter Cats Keep Their Privy Pretty
Posted on March 08, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off
There appears to be a cat litter shortage on the island and the feline shelter residents need your help. Our cats are very fastidious in their “bathroom habits” and really need clean litter boxes every day. If you happen to be in a store and you see cat litter, please buy a bag (or two!) and drop it off at the Shelter….or at least call the Shelter and let them know where you found it so they can buy it and keep the kitty privies pretty!
Bonaire Reporter – March 11-25, 2011, Jane Madden/Laura DeSalvo
Funny video about the pets in the Bonaire Shelter
Posted on February 27, 2011 by Marlies in News | 1 Comment
The Animal Shelter Bonaire is working on a series of 12 video’s about the cats and dogs at the shelter Bonaire. The first video was released yesterday. It’s a funny video about our pets in the Bonaire Shelter.
First video about the shelter Bonaire in 2 weeks
Posted on February 19, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off
The Animal Shelter Bonaire is working on a series of 12 video’s about the cats and dogs at the shelter Bonaire.
In about 2 weeks we will show you the first one.
We’ll keep you updated!
Thanks to Bonaire Keys and Claudia & Marco.
Pets of the week: lovely white cats Yves and Carla
Posted on February 16, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off
The following is written by cat queen, Jane Disko Madden, because she really knows these cats, inside and out!
“The expression, ‘opposites attract,’ doesn’t mean anything to these two lovely white cats! Little Carla, about eight weeks old, with one green eye and one blue eye, immediately bonded with an older Shelter resident who is just as white as she is. Yves, is a big strong boy, 10 pounds plus, with knowing amber eyes and a gentle, loving personality. Carla is a little tomboy (she was raised with two brothers) and can hold her own with kittens even twice her size. Yves, being a mature three year old, prefers to just lie around in his basket until someone comes along to pick him up. He’ll wrap himself around you and settle in for some serious cuddling.”
Bonaire Reporter- February 11-25, 2011
Bookmarket Animal Shelter was a big succes
Posted on February 08, 2011 by Marlies in News | 1 Comment
The book fair and flea market at the Animal Shelter Bonaire last saturday was big succes! Lost of people came tot visit and had a nice time.
Also the shelter raised a lot of money that day- about $2600,-. All the proceeds go to helping to keep the Shelter open for unwanted cats and dogs.
Take a look at the slideshow below.
Radiospot Bookfair and fleamarket, saturday 5 February
Posted on February 02, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off
Saturday, February 5, 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.
Listen to the here to the radiopot in Spanish that you can hear on Mega Hit FM.
Shelter helps shelter
Posted on January 25, 2011 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | Comments Off
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!
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: 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
Help wanted!
Posted on December 06, 2010 by Marlies in News | Comments Off
We are looking for volunteers who want to help us on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, cleaning the kennels, feeding and taking care of the dogs and cats in the Shelter.
Working hours 8 to 10 in the morning. If you want to help us, please contact Marlies, Greta or Monique at the Animal Shelter!! Tel: 717-4989 or just come by!
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