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!

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.

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!

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

“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!

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!

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.

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

Bonaire vistors help the shelter

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | 3 Comments

Mirjam and Piet, two Bonaire visitors from Holland, donated a few bags of dog food, cat food and dog bones for the Shelter pets.

Thanks Mirjam and Piet!

Charlie and Piet

Mirjam and Piet

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

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 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

Pet of the week: Elizabeth, a very rare beauty

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

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

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

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

Who Cares? They did!

Posted on February 07, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 2 Comments

Last week on Monday Leandro Martinez and Luis Flores were conducting a guided tour on ATV quads with cruise ship passengers.

Somewhere along the road from Lagun to Spelonk one of the tourists spotted a puppy. The whole caravan came to a standstill when one puppy after another came stumbling from behind the rocks. The joint effort resulted in the rescue of 10 puppies of barely six weeks old. Alas, the mother was nowhere to be found.

That afternoon Leandro and Luis came to the Bonaire Animal Shelter saying, “We have a  problem,” and with big smiles they handed the Shelter’s staff one of the quad’s blue boxes filled to capacity with the 10 puppies. Sadly, three of the pups didn’t make it, but the other seven are doing fine.

As they were covered in a tsunami of lice they were bathed repeatedly, they were also dewormed and got their shots. They’re still a bit wobbly and sleeping a lot, but in a week or two they will be strong and handsome and ready for adoption! Thanks to Leandro and Luis and the tourists seven little dogs’ lives were saved because they cared!

In addition to this event, the Shelter has built a new facility for the public to use: a kennel outside the gate where people can drop off pets at any time.  Leaving an animal at the Shelter has always been for free and it always will be, but somehow there are still people who prefer to dump the pets in the mondi which hopefully won’t be necessary anymore.

Greta Kooistra, Bonaire Reporter, February 5-19, 2010

Book Fair and Flea Market on Saturday, February 6

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | Comments Off

The Animal Shelter Bonaire will hold a Giant Book Fair and Flea Market on Saturday, February 6f rom 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the shelter located at 26 Kaminda Lagun. Thousands of books, in English and Dutch, will be available for only 2 guilders each or less. You can choose from fiction, classics, reference books, manuals, children’s books, hardcover or paperback.

There will also be thousands of flea market items ranging from clothing and household goods to paintings and children’s items. Drinks and snacks will be available during the fair and you can also shop in the Shelter Gift Shop for all sorts of items for your pet.

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,  February 6, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 26 Kaminda Lagun. Don’t miss it!

Can you help?

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

The Shelter is looking for a volunteer to sell at the Shelter stand
at the Cruise Ship Market at Wilhelmina Park on cruise ship visitor days. It’s an extremely worthwhile job because all the proceeds go towards keeping the Shelter open to take in unwanted pets. You will be selling tee shirts, license plates, calendars and Germaine Nijdam hand painted signs.

If you can help please call Amina at 786-1905.

It’s a fun job too, other volunteers report.

Finn and Petunia

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

This young lady, Finn, nine years old, is a regular volunteer at the Bonaire Animal Shelter. Finn is a student at the Pelican School and you will find here at the Shelter every  wednesday, helping out with all the pets. Here she is with new arrival, “Petunia,” a  seven-week-old puppy who came into the Shelter with her brother. Their mother was hit and killed by a car but luckily the puppies were found and brought into the Shelter.
Finn’s job that day was to bathe both puppies and she did a fine job. Petunia’s brother already has been adopted but he and Petunia will have to stay on until they are a little older and stronger. Both puppies are healthy and in perfect shape for their age. They’ve had their tests, worming and will be sterilized when they’re old enough. You can always be sure that adopting a dog or cat from the Shelter assures you of a “nearly perfect” pet – healthy and social.

You may see “Petunia” and the other pets 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- Nov. 27-Dec. 11, 2009

Pet personals

Posted on October 02, 2009 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

Want to meet the pet of your dreams? Then check out the dogs and cats at the shelter. They were especially selected by the staff of the Bonaire Animal Shelter for their fine qualities. See them and the other adoptees at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 to 1 and 3 to 5. Tel. 717-4989

Fantastic Guard dog Zack

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment

Here’s a dog that could be an answer to someone’s dream. He’s a fantastic guard dog with a deep bark but his short legs keep him from jumping over a fence or wall! What a combination. You don’t have to build up your wall or fence to contain him!

He’s Zacharius, “Zack” for short (pardon the pun). This handsome fellow is about five months old and is in perfect form. He has a well balanced assertive manner that shows he has self confidence. His cropped caramel colored fur is easy to care for and he was inquisitive deep brown eyes.

Of course he, as are all the other pets for adoption at the Bonaire Animal Shelter, is in top health and is social with people and other pets (but not with burglars!).

L.D. Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 21-Sept. 4, 2009

Lucky Leo

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Here’s lucky “Leo” being given special attention by volunteer Corky Halberg. During her nine-week vacation in Bonaire this year Corky volunteers at the Bonaire Animal Shelter. What a nice thing to do and how appreciative are the animals she spends time with. This is especially a fine deal for those people who come to the island and miss their pets!

Leo is only a year old, but he’s considered a “special needs” pup. Other dogs consider him the lowest of the pack and have treated him harshly. This must have happened to him on the street too because he wandered into a real estate office, seeking asylum, possibly with one of their clients buying a house and who needed a dog to go with it? Leo is such a darling, with his funny face and always has one ear up and one down. He just needs the right owner who can give him attention. Of course, as are all the other adoptees, he’s in excellent health, has had his shots and tests and is ready to go. Thank you for posing for me, Leo and Corky.

The Shelter on the Lagoen Road is open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm, 3 pm to 5 pm. Telephone 717-4989.

L.D. Bonaire Reporter February 13-27, 2009

Christmas is coming

Posted on December 05, 2008 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

Christmas is coming and a perfect gift that can make everyone happy is a Bonaire Animal Shelter T-shirt. They’re NAƒ 12 for kids. Tank tops are NAƒ 15 and Tees are NAƒ 22. There’s a fine selection at the Shelter itself, at Carib Inn and on cruise ship days (see Happenings section) they’re sold at the Animal Shelter stand at the crafts market at Wilhelmina Park.

According to the staff at the Shelter, gift giving should not include animals – as the gift. People need to pick out their own pets and although the thought might be nice it’s not fair to the pet or the person who receives it. Choosing a pet is a serious and responsible matter and the owner must be ready and able to take on the training and care of a new dog or cat. There have been cases at the Shelter where a pet was given to someone who couldn’t do that and the pet had to be returned; stress for all, especially the pet.

L.D. Bonaire Reporter December 5-19, 2008