Happy Puppy New Year

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

Happy Puppy New Year

Just to say Happy New Year we had to show you these five little puppies, some of the first to arrive at the Shelter this year with their mom.

They are roly poly little guys, three females and one male (the fifth one has already been tagged to be adopted). They will probably be medium sized dogs, judging by their mother.

All of them are getting the best of care, a private kennel and have been examined by the vet. They will be available for adoption at six to seven weeks. Of course, these puppies, like all the other adoptees, are healthy and social.

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

Story and Photo by Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter- Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2012

Watch the newest video of the Shelter: The Bully Story

Posted on November 09, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

One day a nice puppy was rescued by Gisela. Bully went to the Animal Shelter and was adopted by Larissa.
Take a look at the newest Shelter video shelter and see for yourself!
Watch episode 8 of the the Animal Shelter Bonaire video series: The Bully Story.

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!

Shelter Shots

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

Puppies Sammy and India get their shots from Shelter staff members Monique  and Marlies, and volunteer Gitta (center). To fight against the deadly Parvo and other diseases these shots should be given to all puppies and dogs on the island.

The first shot in a series is administered when the puppy is six to nine weeks old. Then as an adult they should get the shot every year.

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter - March 25- April 8, 2011

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

Puppy uses cat door

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Marlies in News | Comments Off

Puppy at the shelter Bonaire uses cat door to go outside.

Photo’s by Hanny.

Roly poly, happy puppy Jeroen

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

One picture can be worth a thousand words!

He’s a roly poly, happy puppy now, but little “Jeroen” had a very sad beginning to his life. He was almost run over by a car when he was just five weeks old, but a good Samaritan found him and brought him into the Bonaire Animal Shelter.

Because he was so young and frail he had to go home to live with Shelter Director Marlies who had to feed him by hand. But now at seven weeks he’s one of the cutest puppies we’ve ever seen. Who would not agree? He’s like a wooly little bear with a wonderful disposition and attitude towards life. He’s been checked out by the vet, wormed, had his shots and will be sterilized when he’s old enough. The dog adoption fee of NAƒ 105 covers all of this and you may always be assured to getting a healthy and well adjusted and social animal from the Shelter.

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

Puppy dumped

Posted on December 08, 2009 by Marlies in Happy Endings, News | Comments Off

This puppy was dumped on somewhere on Bonaire. Fortunately he was found.
He slept for 3 days…

See the whole story on this YouTube video.

Fuzzy little black and white puppy

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

This fuzzy little black and white puppy is called “Evo.” He was discovered in miserable circumstances by someone who called Animal Welfare who sent a Good Samaritan out to bring him into the Bonaire Animal Shelter. He had been tied up on a short chain, he was malnourished and totally unhappy. “Evo is a very special puppy,” we were told by one of the staff. “He has recovered from his horrible early life and is just a fantastic dog. He deserves a real good home.”

Evo is only 11 weeks old but his bright personality already shows through. And what a funny face he has – he’s alert and comical. Just to look at him will make you laugh. The vet has declared him fit and healthy. He’s had his shots and worming and tests and he’s ready to go to the right home.

You may see him at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm, 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

In past years the Shelter has had a stand at the Rincon Day festivities on Thursday, April 30. They sell all sorts of things for cats and dogs from their pet shop, Tshirts and flea market items that have been donated by caring people. All proceeds go to the Shelter to help keep it open for unwanted cats and dogs on the island. See you there!

LD Bonaire Reporter- April 24- May 8, 2009

Five adorable puppies

Posted on December 05, 2008 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Here’s a rare opportunity for someone who wants a very healthy half purebred Labrador pup. Right now at the Bonaire Animal Shelter there are five full-of-fun puppies who were brought in by someone who attests to the fact that the mom was a pure bred Lab who had a rendezvous with an adventurous street dog (kacho di kaya). The result was five adorable puppies, all of whom are real friendly and nice.

They’re about nine weeks old, very social as they’ve been living with other dogs and cats and playing with the staff and volunteers of the Shelter. As are all the other adoptees these pups have been examined by the vet, had their shots, worming and tests and will be sterilized when they’re old enough. All this for the dog adoption fee of NAƒ 105.

Stop by and meet them at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

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

Parvo season

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

It’s Parvo season again so make sure your dogs, especially puppies, have been inoculated. This is a killer disease so keep an eye on your young dogs. Symptoms include throwing up, bloody diarrhea and lack of energy. It’s very contagious so keep your puppies and dogs safe from other dogs.

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

Adorable puppy Kevin

Posted on September 05, 2008 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

“You would never know it to look at him now but this adorable puppy, “Kevin,” was living on the street with his two siblings. A Good Samaritan saw a ch?ller (drug addict) trying to capture Kevin and his brothers so he could sell them. The Samaritan was able to rescue the puppies and brought them into the Shelter. One of the pups has already been adopted.

Kevin is not only a darling fuzzy boy but he’s got this incredible curling tail. The vet believes he was born around mid-June. A pup like Kevin won’t last long as a potential adoptee at the Bonaire Animal Shelter. As are all the other animals up for adoption Kevin has been examined by the vet, given his tests and worming and shots and will be sterilized when he’s old enough. The NAƒ 105 adoption fee covers all this, and you get a healthy and very sociable pet.

You may see Kevin at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm.

Don’t forget that the Shelter offers very comfortable accommodations for dogs if you need a place for your pet to stay while you are away from the island. The facilities have been recently expanded so that the “guests” have a large run as well as spacious kennels that provide both shade and openness.

L.D. – Bonaire Reporter, September 5-19, 2008

Sage

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | Comments Off

Sage “Help, Help,” cries the newest dog in the Shelter’s puppy compound, “Sage.”

She’s the taller, pretty black and tan dog in the foreground, begging to be petted. Sage was just put in with the other pups the day I came to take the photo and she was getting her “education” from the other residents who were not necessarily more dominant but who were exercising their authority because they’d been there longer. But Sage took things with a good attitude although she’s chomping at the bit to be adopted and have her very own family.

Sage was found all alone, wandering around Antroil and was brought into the Shelter by a good Samaritan who wanted to give her a chance at life. She’s about two months old and has been checked out by the vet, given her tests, worming, shots and will be sterilized when she’s old enough.

You may see Sage and the other healthy, social and well adjusted dogs at the Shelter on the Lagoen
Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

L.D. – Bonaire Reporter, August 22-September 5, 2008