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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.
Pets of the week: two “best friends,” “Sunshine” and “Cocoa”
Posted on March 28, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off
Sunshine
Cocoa
These two “best friends,” “Sunshine” and “Cocoa,” have been together for most of their lives. Their owner passed away and now these girls are orphans and up for adoption.
Both are about seven years old but act like puppies. They love to play and are frisky and full of fun. They’re big girls and would really appreciate a nice yard to play in or someone to run with. They don’t have a mean bone in their bodies; they’re just sweetie ladies who need to have a loving owner. They’re in top health, love people, have been sterilized. They’re ready to go.
To meet them and the other adoptees, 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.
Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- March 25- April 8, 2011
An orange Animal Shelter
Posted on March 15, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off
The Shelter staff li
kes orange and so do the cats and dogs that live in the shelter. That’s why we’ve decided to paint the dog kennels ORANGE. With the help of BON DOET we are able to buy lots of orange paint so that the kennels will be painted orange on 18 and 19 March. Come help paint the kennels at the animal shelter.
BON DOET gave us a cheque to buy lots of orange paint. BON DOET is the Bonairean version of the Oranje Fonds’ NL DOET that brings volunteers and organizations together to learn and benefit from each other.
If you like dogs, cats and orange paint,come help the shelter and volunteer on March 18 and 19!
The Animal Shelter will be covered in orange paint
Posted on March 14, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off
On 18 and 19 march the dog kennels will be painted orange. Come help paint the kennels at the animal shelter.
BON DOET gave us a cheque to buy lots of orange paint. BON DOET is the Bonairean version of the Oranje Fonds’ NL DOET that brings volunteers and organizations together to learn and benefit from each other.
If you like dogs and orange paint,come help the shelter and volunteer!
Annemarie is handing over the cheque to Marlies. And puppy Elsa is very happy. She likes orange paint!
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! 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
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.
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.
Dog scrubbing
Posted on January 31, 2011 by Marlies in Current Activities | Comments Off
Shelter manager Marlies and volunteer Gitta scrubbing down a new arrival who came in covered with mites. He was afraid of the hose sprayer so they had to use water in a bowl.
Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- Jan. 28-Feb, 11, 2011
Pet of the week: Foxy looking Ralph
Posted on January 30, 2011 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off
Ralph, the foxy looking dog
This foxy looking dog with the light colored fur and beautiful light eyes is “Ralph,” a recent arrival at the Bonaire Animal Shelter.
He was homeless and skinny, looking very lost and miserable when someone discovered him and brought him into the Shelter. After being checked over by the vet, given his tests and shots and cleaned up he’s a “new dog,” happy to be alive. What a transformation a little love and attention can create.
Ralph has impressed the Shelter staff with his sociability with people and other dogs and is a “keeper,” they say. He’s about a year old, young enough to train to your way of life, but past the sometimes destructive puppy phase.
You may see him at the Shelter on the Lagun Road, open Monday-Saturday, 9 to 1 and 3 to 5. Tel. 717-4989.
Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- Jan. 28-Feb, 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 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!
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
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
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: Alexia, aka “Little Mother”
Posted on December 31, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment
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 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
Thanks very much Mae, Miller and Owen for helping the dogs of Bonaire!!
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!
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
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
Otto, Sette and Due
Posted on November 02, 2010 by Marlies in Happy Endings | 1 Comment
Two dogs and one cat. The dogs were adopted from the Animal Shelter Bonaire by Claudia and Marco!
Video editing 700ideas.com
Violet, the shelters mole dog
Posted on October 28, 2010 by Marlies in News | Comments Off
Violet is small Bonairean dachshund. She is a short-legged animal that likes to dig holes in mudd. She’s a real mole dog!
- Violet the mole dog
- Violet digs holes in mud
- Violet at the Animal Shelter Bonaire
Sad story
Posted on October 06, 2010 by Marlies in News | 1 Comment
Last week a very, very skinny dog was brought to the shelter. All skin and bones. The dog was in a terrible bad condition, neglected, starving to death, sores all over his body and not able to walk very well. But despite of his condition the dog was very friendly and a sweetheart. We named him Sam.
We try to nurture them back to good health and when he’s fit and healthy again, we hope to find him a caring and loving home.
Watch the pics below, made a few days after he was brought to the shelter. At that time he started to walk again.
Sam
Sam, all skin and bones
Sam, neglected and sores all over his body
Adopted !
Posted on September 10, 2010 by Marlies in Happy Endings | 1 Comment
Just some pictures of two adopted dogs.
On the first picture you can see Jos, the Corgie look-a-like who was pet of the week a few days ago, guarding his new home
"Jos" the handsome Corgie
On the last two pictures you can see superdog Gina. Finally happy!
Gina and her new boyfriend Idefix
Superdog Gina
Ella is doing much better!
Posted on September 08, 2010 by Marlies in Happy Endings, News | 1 Comment
Two weeks ago we wrote about Ella. This little dog was found Ella in the drop off cage. She was covered with ticks.
After intensive treatment, she’s doing much better. On the picture you can see Ella with Katie Flynn from San Mateo, California. Katie is a regular visitor to Bonaire for fifteen years. She donated the Ivomec which we use to cure mange and keep the dogs tick-free.
Katie and Ella
Thanks Katie for helping us treat dogs like Ella!
Pet of the week: Jos, the handsome Corgie look-a-like
Posted on September 07, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment
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
Update Flea market
Posted on August 29, 2010 by Marlies in News | Comments Off
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
Terrible Ticks…
Posted on August 25, 2010 by Marlies in News | 4 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 | Comments Off
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
Terra and Colton: pets of the week
Posted on August 20, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off
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
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!
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