25th anniversary
On August 3 the Shelter will celebrate their 25th anniversary.
It’s had some rough times, like in November 1996 when it almost went bankrupt with no money to buy the food or pay the staff. (Port Call (now Bonaire Reporter), November 1-7, 1966: “Help! Animals in Danger”) But due to the faithful volunteers, staff and the board putting together fundraisers it made it and now has become an important part of island life by caring for homeless pets, providing education and information offering a sterilization program.

You’re invited to stop by and see for yourself what a fine operation it is. The Shelter is on the Lagoen Road, open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm.. Telephone 717-4989.

L.D. - Bonaire Reporter, June 27- July 11, 2008

Board your dogs at the shelter
Did you know that you may board your dogs at the Shelter?
They have very commodious accommodations.
Reservations for the future are definitely recommended as July is already fully booked.

L.D. - Bonaire Reporter, June 27- July 11, 2008

The Shelter’s Gift Shop
Toys and Things for Cats and Dogs What a deal! Thanks to the donations of these brand new items by Bonaire Talk visitors and other tourists and residents there’s an incredible array of goodies for your pets at the Shelter’s Gift Shop.

There are all sorts of cat and dog toys, collars, harnesses (even for big dogs), leashes, Kong toys, pet treats and more - all at low, low prices (from NAƒ2 to NAƒ25).

The entire purchase price goes towards keeping our Shelter open and running. Check out the human gifts too: Shelter t-shirts, tank tops and shirts for kids.

L.D. - Bonaire Reporter, March 7-14, 2008

Animal Shelter Volunteers Meet
Last weekend some of the volunteers from Bonaire’s Animal Shelter got together with the staff and board of directors for drinks and camaraderie at Roomers (formerly The Great Escape). Keep up the good work, guys, helping to keep the Shelter a loving place for unwanted cats and dogs.

Bonaire Reporter, February 22 -March 7, 2008

ANIMAL SHELTER GETS A “FACELIFT”
Thanks to the generosity of Playa Trading, Krioyo Paint, Duijn Bonaire N.V. and a hardworking crew of volunteers, the Bonaire Animal Shelter got a much needed “facelift” last month. Shelter Manager Marlies Tiepel and her assistant, Monique Degenaar, organized a “work party” during which they and 11 hardworking volunteers spent an entire Sunday repairing, painting and revitalizing many of the Shelter buildings. The result is a fresh, bright new look for many of the buildings and kennels that house the Shelter’s residents.

Please stop by the Shelter and see the new look and also check out the Shelter gift shop that is loaded with wonderful items for you and your pets.

Thanks to recent visits from Bonaire Talk supporters and a special delivery from one of the Shelter’s sponsors, Ingrid Beckers-Bezuijen and her friends, the gift shop is full of new items for both dogs and cats, including soft carriers for small dogs, finger puppet toys for cats, collars for cats and dogs, and much more, all at below retail cost. Also available are original painted driftwood signs with pet themes.

If you don’t have a pet, stop by anyway! Spend some time visiting with the residents or perhaps you might see a dog or cat that steals your heart and you can leave fully equipped with a new pet and all the necessary accessories!

Jane Madden - Bonaire Reporter, February 8-22, 2008

OLD LICENSE PLATES TO THE SHELTER
This year Bonaire will be changing license plates. Please bring your old license plates to the Shelter, or call us and we’ll arrange to get them from you. The Shelter has been having great success raising much needed funds by selling these old license plates to the cruise ship tourists and to other tourists during Regatta and other
festival days. Giving the Shelter your used plates helps to keep the Shelter residents fed and cared for as well as helping to fund the sterilization project. More about the sterilization project in an upcoming issue of The Reporter.

Jane Madden - Bonaire Reporter, February 8-22, 2008

Newsletters (open in new window):

Newsletter 2008, 1 (English)
Nieuwsbrief 2008, 1 (Dutch)

Newsletter 2007 (English)
Nieuwsbrief 2007 (Dutch)