Three great volunteers

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Marlies in News | No Comments

Finn, Justin and Sue-Ellen Lee are volunteers at the Animal Shelter. They help with the cleaning and feeding duties at the shelter.

Justin and Sue-Ellen Lee at the Bonaire shelter

Justin volunteer at the Animal Shelter Bonaire

Finn, holding at puppy

Update Flea market

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Marlies in News | No Comments

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

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Posted on August 26, 2010 by Marlies in News | No Comments

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In honor of Renata Sanders

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | No Comments

Ann Joseph, long time resident of Bonaire made a generous donation to the Animal Shelter Bonaire. She made this donation in honor of her friend Renata Sanders. Renata is a Shelter volunteer and is in charge of famous book- and fleemarket s of the shelter.

Terra and Colton: pets of the week

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | No Comments

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!

Pieter is pet of the week at Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on August 08, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment

Pieter our pet of the week

We couldn’t resist taking a photo of this darling little cat, “Pieter,” hiding out among the branches in the cat cage at the Bonaire Animal Shelter. Jane Disko Madden, kitty guru of the Shelter, explains. “Pieter is a very fuzzy, very funny little guy! He arrived with his sister, Petra, as seven-weekold, very feral kittens. With the love and encouragement of the Shelter staff, they were nurtured into loveable sweethearts now 10 weeks old!

Petra has been adopted and will begin sailing the Caribbean with her co-captain in the next few weeks. Pieter is waiting for his forever companion to arrive. Pieter’s grey, brown and black striped fur is extremely soft and fuzzy and along with his white mittens and socks he’ll be a very photogenic pal. He is not afraid of anything….dog, cat or person…and will play with cats five times his size and win the play battle! But when playtime is done, he’ll curl up in your lap for a dose of pets and an afternoon snooze.”

Of course, like all the other adoptees at the Shelter, Pieter is in excellent health, having been checked out by the vet, had his test for feline leukemia, wormed and will be sterilized when he’s old enough. All this is included in the cat adoption fee of NAƒ 95. You may meet him at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and from 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989.

Bonaire Reporter- July 30-August 13, 2010, Story & photo by Laura DeSalvo

The Animal Shelter Bonaire has bank account in Holland

Posted on August 05, 2010 by Marlies in News, Sponsors & Friends | No Comments

The Bonaire Animal Shelter is partially supported by the government of Bonaire. However, most of the operating budget depends on the contributions from businesses and people like yourself.

Support Bonaire provides a way for Americans to donate to their favorite Bonaire causes and claim charitable deduction on their American income tax. The Support Bonaire Web site now accepts credit card donations for the Bonaire Animal Shelter.

Of course, cash donations are always appreciated. Look for the dog house donation boxes in many shops and businesses or on the shelter on Bonaire.

Monetary donations can be made via Bank transfer to Maduro & Curiel’s Bank account #102.378.00 or RBTT Bank account #23.10.139.

And since the beginning of this month, the Animal Shelter also has a bank acoount in Holland. So Dutch people pleas help us and  make a monatary donation in Euro’s via Bank transfer to Rabobank te Dongen on account 1377.48.744

Cheers!

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | No Comments

Monique Degenaar of the Animal Shelter Bonaire went on a holiday to her home town in Holland, Voorschoten. She had a beer (or two) in the local pub “Café de Lindeboom“. There she met four of her pretty girlfriends and one handsome guy who is not on the picture (Annemiek zegt: groetjes van Annemiek!). 

 The girls and boy of “De Lindenboom” collected all kind of presents and toys for the dogs and cats of the Animal Shelter Bonaire.

Thanks you and Proost!

Adoption of Edgar and Eveline

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Marlies in Happy Endings | 1 Comment

Congratulations to new owners Nuria and Leon of Sunshine Pool Care photographed right after they adopted these two darling little pups, brother and sister, Edgar and Eveline.

The nine week old puppies were brought into the Bonaire Animal Shelter along with their mother, “Kaya” (so named because she was a street dog) and seven other brothers and sisters.  The seven others died but Mom “Kaya” has already been adopted.

All the best to the new family unit.

Bonaire Reporter – July 16-30, 2010, Story & photo by Laura DeSalvo

Saturday, August 14 – Big Flea market at the Bonaire Animal Shelter

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | No Comments

Mark on your calendar, Saturday, August 14. From 11 am to 5 pm the Shelter will have another of their very popular and successful 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!

They are looking for donations of unwanted or unused items. Now’s the time to clean out those closets and get rid of what you can’t use (it’s very therapeutic and cleansing) and help the Animal Shelter. What’s junk to you can be a  treasure to someone else! Drop off your things from now until Friday, August 13 at the Shelter on Lagoen Road.

Bonaire Reporter – July 16-30, 2010, Story & photo by Laura DeSalvo

Queenie and her kittens

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | No Comments

Just a few days ago this mother cat, “Queenie”, was brought into the Bonaire Animal Shelter. She had been found by a Good Samaritan with her two new born kittens: one black and one striped like its mom. Then, a few days later someone found another newborn kitten, a black and white one, and brought it into the Shelter to hopefully save its life.
Usually a kitten as young as this with no mother is sure to die, but when the new kitten was brought to Queenie, she immediately adopted it as her own and began feeding and cleaning it. That’s why she’s named Queenie – she’s a queen among cats. What a fine character this cat has! After her motherly duties are finished Queenie will be sterilized and put up for adoption so she will have an opportunity for a happy life. You may see her and her kittens at the Shelter.

Bonaire Reporter- July 16-30, 2010, Story & photo by Laura DeSalvo

Thank you Hugo, Johanna and Chio

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | No Comments

The Animal Shelter was flabbergasted and very impressed with the tremendous gift of Hugo, Johanna and their dog Chio from Amsterdam -collars, leather leashes, fine quality collars and leather leashes for cats and dogs- for the shelter to sell in their pet shop.

All the revenus go to the sterilization fund Bonny the Superdog.

Amazing graffiti art on wall Animal Shelter Bonaire

Posted on July 07, 2010 by Marlies in News | 3 Comments

Bonairean street artist Juny (real name Riginaldo Gustina) painted a amazing mural on the wall of the puppy kennel at the Animal Shelter Bonaire.

As you can see it is an artists impression of Bonny the Superdog, the mascotte of the free sterilization project of the shelter.

More than 200 followers on Twitter

Posted on July 07, 2010 by Marlies in News | No Comments

The Animal Shelter Bonaire has already more than 200 followers on their Twitter site.

You follow the shelters tweets on Twitter.com/ShelterBonaire

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

Animal Shelter thanks Bonaire Talk Community and especially Kobi

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Marlies in Sponsors & Friends | No Comments

"Assistant manager" Charlie showing his gratitude to Kobi for the precious medicine.

Kobi Lloyd of Virginia, a frequent Bonaire visitor, recently asked the Bonaire Animal Shelter if there were any pressing needs at the Shelter as she was going to be visiting Bonaire the week of May 17 and  could “mule” down whatever was needed.

Shelter staff told her that they were in need of specific prescription de-worming  medicine for new arrivals but that the cost was quite high. Never one to back away from a challenge, Kobi posted on Bonaire Talk that over $800 was needed to buy the prescription meds for the shelter. The Bonaire Talk community responded overwhelmingly and the money was raised in just a few days and the medicines arrived as promised.

A huge thank you to Kobi and all the generous Bonaire Talkers who have made life better for the Shelter residents.
Story & photo by Jane Madden

Gibby in the supermarket of kittens

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | No Comments

Here’s  Bonaire Animal Shelter Volunteer Hettie Holian showing off one of the 15 adorable kittens now available for adoption. (We think it’s 10-week-old “Gibby.”)
What a choice of beautiful kittens right now – all under three months old.
As Shelter volunteer Jane Madden tells us, “It’s a supermarket of kittens.
They come in all colors – red, red and white, black, black and white and everything in between.  And they’re all wonderful!” All these robust little guys and girls are full of fun and love to be cuddled. If you’ve been thinking about getting a kitten to love, now’s the time to make your choice. The NAƒ 95 cat adoption fee covers all: testing for feline leukemia, vet exam, shots, worming and sterilization when they’re old enough.
Meet these kittens and the other pets up for adoption at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm.

Bonaire Reporter – June 4-18, 2010, Story & photo by Laura DeSalvo

Yoris the beagle look-a-like

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | No Comments

Yoris may be a beagle look-alike but he’s bigger and more impressive than that. In fact he’s considered an excellent watch dog and he should deter anyone who shouldn’t be in his yard. But with his human friends Yoris is very mellow, shy even, and he takes awhile to warm up to people and other dogs. But when he does it makes it all worth it. This handsome pup is about a year and a half old; he’s been sterilized,  has had his shots, worming and tests and is ready to go to an appreciative home.

The adoption fee at the Shelter for dogs is NAƒ 125 and includes all this. To meet Yoris and the other healthy and social pets up for adoption visit the Bonaire  Animal Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 to 1 and 3 to 5.
Tel. 717-4989.

Bonny the Superdog Anniversary at the Animal Shelter and Fleamarket

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Marlies in News | No Comments

On Saturday May 15th the volunteers of the Bonaire Animal Shelter, on the Lagoen Road/Kaminda Lagoen, celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Bonny Superdog free sterilization program and organized another Book and Flea Market. Weather conditions were perfect and loads and loads of books, clothing, furniture and other stuff were for sale for very friendly prices. There were also drinks and home made local snacks for sale. A couple of hundred people visited the Shelter. The atmosphere was very cozy and relaxed.

A total of NAƒ 3235,17 was collected and will be applied to the Superdog program.Last year some five hundred dogs were sterilized. A special word of thanks to the 15 volunteers who contributed to the success of this Book and Flea Market and to Martines Import for supplying the tents that provided the so needed shade.

Bonaire Reporter- May 21- June 4, 2010, by J@n Brouwer

Reminder… Book- and Fleamarket at the shelter

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | No Comments

The Shelter will have a Big Book and Flea Market at the Shelter on Lagoen Road, tomorrow Saturday, May 15, 10 am to 5 pm.

All the proceeds go to the Bonny Superdog Sterilization Fund.

Wire haired Xante found in the drop off cage

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment

Xante and Shelter Manager, Marlies

“Xante” (pronounced “Santi”) just loves being held, and here she is with Bonaire  Animal Shelter Manager Marlies. Xante looks like a real scouring pad on legs and she gives true meaning to the term, “wire haired.” But inside her nature is loving and friendly. Playing with the Shelter staff and with the other dogs is top on her list.  She’s about seven months old and will be a medium size dog.

She was dropped off at the cage, the Kouchi di Bestia, outside the Shelter so her history isn’t known. What is known is that this is a very special dog that everyone just loves. She deserves to go to the most loving home. Xante has been examined by the vet, has had her tests and shots and is ready to go. The dog adoption fee of NAƒ125 includes all that plus sterilization.

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

Bonaire Reporter – May 7-21, 2010, Story & photo by Laura DeSalvo

Princess, the only royal cat on Bonaire

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Marlies in News | No Comments

When you stop in at the Shelter pet store you’ll most likely be greeted (if she’s not resting) by “Princess,” who oversees the activity in the shop.

Princess, named because she is from the “House of Orange,” is one of the Shelter resident cats and is not up for adoption. She like, many of the other “residents, has a job to do in the shop and is part of the regular staff.

The shop, by the way, has all sorts of dog and cat paraphernalia like leashes, dishes, scarves, toys and even art pieces. It’s open during the Shelter opening hours.

Bonaire Reporter – May 7-21, 2010, Story & photo by Laura DeSalvo

Big Flea Market and Book Sale at the Bonaire Animal Shelter

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Marlies in Current Activities, News | No Comments

The Shelter will have a Big Book and Flea Market at the Shelter on Lagoen Road, Saturday, May 15, 10 am to 5 pm.

All the proceeds go to the Bonny Superdog Sterilization Fund.

Young Cai with Nora the Kitty

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 1 Comment

Young Cai just happened to be visiting the Bonaire Animal Shelter with his mom, Amanda, when we stopped by to take some photos of our “pets of the week.” What a good model he is, especially when he gets to hold one of the residents of the Cat Cage. The lucky kitty he’s holding is “Nora.”

Cat Cage Expert, Jane Madden writes about Nora: “This all white cat is Nora, sister of Nadine that you did a piece on a while ago who did get adopted. Nora is still with us and is just as sweet, if not sweeter, than her sister was. Nora is about seven months old and a very playful young girl who screams around at 100 miles an hour playing with any toy that she can find … But…the minute you scoop her up she is a cuddly little lamb who just beams at you with her big amber eyes and purrs like a little engine. She would be a perfect fit in a home with children who want a cat to play with, or with an adult family who likes to entertain and be entertained by a wonderful pussycat.”

Nora has been checked out by the vet, has had her test for feline leukemia, worming, shots and is in perfect health. The cat adoption fee of NAƒ 75 includes all this plus sterilization. Such a deal and you have a proven healthy and social animal to bring home.

When you’re visiting Rincon Day, Friday April 30, look for the Animal Shelter stand selling all sorts of interesting “Bonaire brocante,” household items, books, and bric a brac. See you there.

Bonaire Reporter- April 23 – May 7, 2010 Story & photo by Laura DeSalvo

500 Animals Sterilized Free!

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Marlies in News | 1 Comment

Mrs. Silda Beaumont from Amboina and her dog Kisha

The 500th sterilization of dogs and cats on Bonaire is a fact! In May 2009 the Bonaire Animal Shelter started a big project called “Bonny Superdog.” The goal was to sterilize 500 dogs and cats for free. The owner doesn’t have to pay. In this way, the Shelter wanted to contribute towards solving the overpopulation of dogs and cats problem on the island. Too many animals cause a variety of problems for people and the animals: the animals roam around, they are not fed, they get sick or hurt and they become aggressive. Consequently, too many animals have to be euthanized every year… a sad and unacceptable fact.

Number 500 – Kisha from Amboina
Number 500 was Kisha, a dog owned by Mrs. Silda Beaumont from Amboina. Kisha is a female dog of about two years old and she’s had some very beautiful puppies. “I don’t want her to have anymore puppies and that’s why I had her sterilized,” Mrs. Beaumont says. “I made the appointment with the veterinarian myself and then I called the people from the Shelter who came to pick her up, and after the operation they brought her back. She’s doing great. I love animals; to me an animal is just like a person, a child. The love I feel for a child, I feel for an animal too. 

Bonny the Superdog

Since 2002
In 2002 the Animal Shelter set up a fund for free sterilization. Ever since then, pet owners can have their dog or cat sterilized for free. The Shelter pays the bill. In 2004 the Shelter organized a special campaign during which foreign veterinarians sterilized Bonaire’s cats and dogs for free. In two weeks’ time about 250 animals were neutered and spayed. After those two weeks the campaign went on and the local vets took care of the sterilization.

Bonny the Superdog
However, the Animal Shelter felt things weren’t moving fast enough. The island was still overloaded with stray dogs and cats and an excessive amount of animals were being brought into the Shelter. An extra boost was needed. And so, the project of Bonny Superdog was born. The Shelter sought a lot of publicity to make pet owners aware of the Bonny Superdog campaign. All over the island posters were hung by volunteers and, thanks to WEB NV, flyers were delivered to each and every house on Bonaire. Also radio and TV commercials were broadcast and the Shelter put ads in the local papers and people could inform themselves through the website of the Shelter – www.animalshelterbonaire.com.

The Campaign Continues
So far, the campaign has been very successful. Pet owners can still have their dogs and cats sterilized for free. And… every pet owner gets a T-shirt and a bumper sticker as well. Call for more information: the veterinarians at 717-4255 or 717-3338 or the Shelter at 717-4989

Volunteers needed

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Marlies in News | No Comments

The Shelter is looking for volunteers to help with the cleaning and feeding duties. There are many different types of animals that all require different feeding and cleaning. They are also looking for handypersons and gardeners. Because dog and cat care is the priority at the Shelter minor repair work and gardening may go neglected. Your hard work will be much appreciated by the staff and volunteers.

Ideally, they are looking for people to help on a weekly basis, but if you have time only to help fortnightly or once a month, then still please contact them. They are very short of volunteers now and any time you could offer for the rescue animals would be very much appreciated.

Call the Shelter at 717-4989.

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter, April 9-23, 2010

Winsome Florecita

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Marlies in Pet of the Week | 2 Comments

Winsome “Floricita” was found in the Kouchi Pa Bestia (animal drop off) outside the Bonaire Animal Shelter. Her past is a mystery, but the good news is that she was  taken to a place (the Animal Shelter) where she can have a chance at a good life and not have to wander the streets. What a darling she is.

She’s about two months old and looks like she’ll be a very handsome large shepherd when she grows up. But it will be fun to enjoy her puppyhood because she’s so sweet and friendly and loves to play. Not only does Floricita have the attractive black and tan markings of a shepherd but she sports an incredible curling tail. What a girl! The vet has pronounced her fit and healthy and she has had her tests, worming and shots. She’s ready to go. And the NAƒ105 adoption fee covers all that plus sterilization when she’s old enough.

You may see Floricita at the Bonaire Animal Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 to 1 and 3 to 5. Tel. 717-4989. Take a look at their website too. It’s kept up to date by a hard working Shelter manager: www.AnimalShelterBonaire.com

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter, April 9-23, 2010

A delicious dinner for the dogs

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Marlies in News, Sponsors & Friends | No Comments

A few days ago a Good Samaritan donated 20 kilo’s of frozen chicken meat to the shelter. A donation for the dogs. The shelter staff cooked the meat,  mixed it with rice…. A delicous dinner for the dogs. They loved it!

What’ s next….? Caviar and champagne..?

Adoption Drop-off

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Marlies in News | No Comments

Unwanted Animal Drop-off

People may now drop off unwanted, stray or found cats or dogs at the Shelter at any time of the day or night.

This new animal cage (Kouchi pa Bestia), outside the gate to the Shelter, has two separate compartments with water bowls and it’s checked every few hours during the day.

Hopefully, people will put their unwanted animals in the cage rather than dumping them in the mondi or by the side of the road. The Shelter receives an average of 1,200 animals each year.

Thanks to Valerie’s Airport shop for providing the materials and to the Shelter staff and volunteers who provided the labor to build the cage. As of last week, nine dogs and one cat had been put in the cage. ”

Laura DeSalvo, Bonaire Reporter, March 19- April 9, 2010